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== Software and OS Image Downloads ==
[[File:PINEA64_LTS_sideimg.jpg|400px|thumb|right|The PINE A64-LTS]]
=== [[SOPINE_Software_Release|PINE A64-LTS / SOPINE]] ===
'''SOPine OS images are compatible with <span style="color:#FF0000">PINE A64-LTS</span>'''


Under the [[SOPINE_Software_Release|'SOPINE Software and OS Image Download Section']] you can find a complete list of currently supported Operating System images that work with the SOPINE as well as other related software. The list includes OS images and descriptions of:
The '''PINE64-LTS''' is the long term supply version of the PINE A64 (+), ''PINE64's'' first single board computer, powered by Allwinner’s A64 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 64-Bit SoC. There are many operating systems available for the PINE A64-LTS created by the open source community and various partner projects. The PINE A64-LTS is guaranteed to be supplied until the year 2025 at the very least.


[[SOPINE_Software_Release#Armbian|'''Armbian''']]
== Software releases ==


[[SOPINE_Software_Release#AOSC|'''AOSC''']]
The SOPINE operating system images are compatible with PINE A64-LTS. Under [[SOPINE Software Releases]] you will find a complete list of currently supported operating system images, which work with the PINE A64-LTS, as well as other related software.  
 
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[[SOPINE_Software_Release#OpenEmbedded.2FYocto_Images|'''OpenEmbedded/Yocto Images''']]
Below is a list of links to the build sources and environments for some operating system images. Some of them are labelled as '''beta or nightly builds''', which means they are fit for testing purposes only. Those images should be used at your own risk and are not fit for regular use.
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#OpenWRT|'''OpenWRT''']]
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#Volumio_2_Digital_Audio_Player|'''Volumio 2 Digital Audio Player''']]
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#FreedomBox|'''FreedomBox''']]
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#LibreELEC(KODI)|'''LibreELEC(KODI)''']]
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#NetBSD|'''NetBSD''']]
 
[[SOPINE_Software_Release#Android_6.x|'''Android 6.x''']] / [[SOPINE_Software_Release#Android_5.x|'''Android 5.x''']]
 
 
 
=== Quick Links to Build Sources of OS Images ===
'''Some these OS images labelled as <span style="color:#FF0000">beta or nightly builds</span> which means they are only fit for testing purposes
 
'''These images should be <span style="color:#FF0000">used at your own risk</span> and are not fit for normal use'''


* [https://www.stdin.xyz/downloads/people/longsleep/pine64-images/ longsleep BSP Linux]
* [https://www.stdin.xyz/downloads/people/longsleep/pine64-images/ longsleep BSP Linux]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/linux-build/releases/latest/ ayufan Linux]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/linux-build/releases/latest/ ayufan Linux]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-7.1/releases/latest/ ayufan Android 7.1] | [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-6.0/releases/latest/ ayufan Android 6.0] | [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-5.1/releases/latest/ ayufan Android 5.1]
* [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-7.1/releases/latest/ ayufan Android 7.1], [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-6.0/releases/latest/ Android 6.0], and [https://github.com/ayufan-pine64/android-5.1/releases/latest/ Android 5.1]
* [https://pine64suse.weebly.com/download.html openSUSE]
* [https://pine64suse.weebly.com/download.html openSUSE]
* [https://dl.armbian.com/pine64so/archive/ SOPINE Armbian]
* [https://dl.armbian.com/pine64so/archive/ SOPINE Armbian]
* [https://github.com/anarsoul/linux-build/releases/latest Arch Linux XFCE]
* [https://github.com/anarsoul/linux-build/releases/latest Arch Linux XFCE]
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openmediavault/files/Other%20armhf%20images/ OpenMediaVault]
* [https://sourceforge.net/projects/openmediavault/files/Other%20armhf%20images/ OpenMediaVault]-->
 
== Accessories and Step-by-Step Guides ==
 
Please see [[Accessories Step by Step Guides]] for a list of guides for Pine A64 accessories; there you can find instructions and guides about the following:


== [[Accessories_Step_by_Step_Guides|Accessories Step-by-Step Guides]] ==
Under [[Accessories_Step_by_Step_Guides|'Guides for PINE A64(+) accessories']] you can find instructions and guides concerning:
* Enclosures
* Enclosures
* Bluetooth and WiFi module
* Bluetooth and WiFi module
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== SoC and Memory Specification ==
== SoC and Memory Specification ==
* Based on Allwinner A64/R18
** '''R18 and A64 are identical SoC but R18 committed for 10 years supply by vendor.'''
[[File:Allwinner_A64.jpg|right]]
[[File:Allwinner_A64.jpg|right]]
[[File:Allwinner_R18.png|right]]
[[File:Allwinner_R18.png|right]]
The PINE A64-LTS is based on the Allwinner A64/R18. The R18 and A64 are identical SoCs but the is R18 committed for a 10 years supply by the vendor.


=== CPU Architecture ===
=== CPU Architecture ===
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=== System Memory ===
=== System Memory ===
* RAM Memory Variants: 2GB LPDDR3.
* RAM Memory Variants: 2GB LPDDR3.
* Storage Memory: SPI Flash and optional eMMC module from 16GB up to 64GB
* Storage Memory: 128Mb SPI Flash and optional eMMC module from 16GB up to 128GB


== PINE A64-LTS Board Features ==
== PINE A64-LTS Board Features ==
[[File:PINEA64 LTS board front.jpg|thumb|400px|Front view of a Pine A64-LTS board]]
[[File:PINEA64 LTS board back.jpg|thumb|400px|Rear view of a Pine A64-LTS board]]


=== Video ===
=== Video ===
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* USB - 2 USB2.0 Host port
* USB - 2 USB2.0 Host port


=== Expansion Ports ===
=== Expansion ports ===
* DSI - Display Serial Interface, 4 lanes MiPi, up to 1080P
* DSI - Display Serial Interface, four-lane MiPi, up to 1080p
* CSI - CMOS Camera Interface up to 5 mega pixel
* CSI - CMOS Camera Interface up to 5 megapixel
* TP - Touch Panel Port, SPI with interrupt
* TP - Touch Panel Port, SPI with interrupt
* RTC - Real Time Clock Battery Connector
* RTC - Real Time Clock Battery Connector
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* 2x5 pins "EXP" Console Header
* 2x5 pins "EXP" Console Header


== Pine A64-LTS, SOPine Module and Baseboard Information, Schematics, and Certifications ==
==== Serial console UART ====
* Model "A" Baseboard Dimensions: 133mm x 80mm x 19mm
[[File:A64-LTS-Schematic-EXP-Header.png|thumb|400px|An excerpt from the A64-LTS schematic, showing the "EXP" header pinout]]
* Input Power: DC 5V @ 2A, 3.7V Li-Ion battery connector, 3.5OD/1.35ID Barrel DC Jack connector, Euler connector
 
The "EXP" header, listed above, includes the TX, RX and GND pins for the serial console UART, also known as the debug UART, as visible in the picture in this section.  The pin numbers are silkscreened on the top side of the A64-LTS PCB, making navigation easy.
 
This can be used to access the serial console of the boot loader, for example, which is often invaluable for debugging boot issues.  To actually access the serial console, you can use these pins to connect, for example, a USB UART adapter that supports 3.3&nbsp;V on the RX and TX lines, such as the [https://pine64.com/product/serial-console-woodpecker-edition/ "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter] offered by the Pine Store.
 
{{Warning|Older PCB revision of the "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter has a fixable hardware issue that is described in detail in a [[:File:Pine64-usb-uart-woodpecker-product-change-note-20221207.pdf|product change note]], which includes the way to check is your adapter affected.  In a nutshell, the 3.3&nbsp;V mode of the older "Woodpecker" adapters sold by the Pine Store is unreliable, but the hardware fix is available.  Newer "Woodpecker" adapters sold by the Pine Store are not affected by this issue.}}
 
Taking the "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter as an example, its pins should be connected to the pins of the "EXP" header as described in the table below, with the "5V" and "3V3" pins of the "Woodpecker" left unconnected.  The voltage selection jumper found on the "Woodpecker" must be placed in the "3V3" position, as silkscreened on the top side of the "Woodpecker" PCB.
 
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="line-height: 1.4;"
|- style="font-size: .9em;"
! "Woodpecker" pin !! "EXP" header pin name !! "EXP" header pin number
|- style="text-align: center;"
| TxD || PB9_RX        || 8
|- style="text-align: center;"
| RxD || PB8_TX        || 7
|- style="text-align: center;"
| GND || GND (or GND1) || 9 (or 6)
|}
 
== Board Data and Schematic ==
Model "A" Baseboard dimensions: 133&nbsp;mm&nbsp;x 80&nbsp;mm&nbsp;x 19&nbsp;mm
 
Power inputs:
* DC barrel jack, 3.5&nbsp;mm OD&nbsp;/ 1.35&nbsp;mm ID, 2&nbsp;A at 5&nbsp;V
* 3.7&nbsp;V lithium-ion battery connector
* Euler connector
 
Schematics:
* [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/7/7d/Pine64_Board_Connector.png PINE A64 Connector Layout @courtesy of norm24]
* [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/7/7d/Pine64_Board_Connector.png PINE A64 Connector Layout @courtesy of norm24]
* [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/d/da/Pine64_Connector.JPG PINE A64 Connector List]
* [https://wiki.pine64.org/images/d/da/Pine64_Connector.JPG PINE A64 Connector List]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPINE-A64-Pin-Assignments-ver-1.0.pdf SOPine Module Pin Assignment ver 1.0]
* a PDF mapping the pins from the A64 chip itself, to the gold-fingers on the SO-DIMM edge, to the multiple connectors on the Baseboard and the Clusterboard, attached to [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8058 this forum post]
* [https://forum.pine64.org/showthread.php?tid=8058 a PDF mapping the pins from the A64 chip itself, to the gold-fingers on the SO-DIMM edge, to the multiple connectors on the baseboard and on the clusterboard, attached to this forum post.]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/Pine%20A64%20Pin%20Assignment%20160119.pdf PINE A64 Pi-2/Eular/Ext Bus/Wifi Bus Connector Pin Assignment (Updated 15/Feb/2016)]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/Pine%20A64%20Pin%20Assignment%20160119.pdf PINE A64 Pi-2/Eular/Ext Bus/Wifi Bus Connector Pin Assignment (Updated 15/Feb/2016)]
** [https://synfare.com/599N105E/hwdocs/pine64/index.html Good documentation about PINE A64, A64+, and A64-LTS GPIO pins article]
* [https://synfare.com/599N105E/hwdocs/pine64/index.html Good documentation about PINE A64, A64+, and A64-LTS GPIO pins article] and [https://web.archive.org/web/20190915051944/https://synfare.com/599N105E/hwdocs/pine64/index.html Archive.org link]
* Pine A64-LTS Schematic:
 
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/PINE%20A64-TLS-20180130.pdf Pine A64-LTS Schematic]
Pine A64-LTS schematic:
* SOPine Module Schematic:
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/PINE%20A64-TLS-20180130.pdf Pine A64-LTS Schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPINE-A64-Schematic-ver-0.9.pdf SOPine Module Schematic]
 
* SOPine Model "A" Baseboard Schematic and PCB Board Resource:
Pine A64-LTS V2 schematic:
** '''SOPine model "A" Baseboard is an hardware open source project but is not "OSH" compliance.:'''
* [[:File:PINE64-TLS-V2_0-SCH-2021-05-12.pdf|Pine A64-LTS V2 Schematic]]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPine%20Baseboard%20Model%20A%20Rev%20B20170207.DSN SOPine Model "A" Baseboard Schematic capture Rev B DSN source file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPine%20Baseboard%20Model%20A%20Rev%20B20170207.pdf SOPine Model "A" Baseboard Schematic Rev B PDF file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPine%20Model%20A%20baseboard%20PCB%20layout%20PCB%20Job.tar SOPine Model "A" Baseboard PCB Job source file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPine%20Model%20A%20basedboard%20GERBER.tar SOPine Model "A" Baseboard PCB Gerber file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/SOPINE-A64/SOPine%20Model%20A%20baseboard%20PCB%20layout%20PDF.tar SOPine Model "A" Baseboard PCB Layout PDF file]
* PINE A64-LTS / SOPine Wifi/BT module Schematic
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/A64-DB-WIFI-BT-REV%20B.pdf PINE A64 Wifi/BT Module Schematic]
* PINE A64-LTS / SOPine Stereo Audio Dac Board Schematic
**[https://forum.pine64.org/attachment.php?aid=697 PINE A64-LTS / SOPine Stereo Audio Dac Board Schematic]
* SOPine (together with model "A" baseboard) Certification:
** Disclaimer: Please note that PINE64 SBC is not a "final" product and in general certification is not necessary. However, PINE64 still submits the SBC for FCC, CE, and ROHS certifications and obtain the certificates to prove that the SBC board can pass the testing. Please note, a final commercial product needs to perform its own testing and obtain its own certificate.
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/SOPine%20FCC%20certification%20VOC20170428.pdf SOPine with model "A" baseboard FCC Certificate]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/SOPine%20CE%20certification%20VOC20170428.pdf SOPine with model "A" baseboard CE Certificate]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/cert/SOPine%20ROHS%20certification%20VOC20170322.pdf SOPine with model "A" baseboard RoHS Certificate]


== Datasheets for Components and Peripherals ==
== Datasheets for Components and Peripherals ==
* Allwinner A64/R18 SoC information:
Allwinner A64/R18 SoC information:
** '''R18 and A64 are identical SoC but R18 committed for 10 years supply by vendor.'''
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Brief Introduction]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64%20brief%20v1.0%2020150323.pdf Allwinner A64 SoC Brief Introduction]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner-R18-Brief%20Sheet.pdf Allwinner R18 SoC Brief Introduction]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner-R18-Brief%20Sheet.pdf Allwinner R18 SoC Brief Introduction]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64/R18 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/A64_Datasheet_V1.1.pdf Allwinner A64/R18 SoC Data Sheet V1.1 (Official Released Version)]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64/R18 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/Allwinner_A64_User_Manual_V1.0.pdf Allwinner A64/R18 SoC User Manual V1.0 (Official Release Version)]
 
* X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:
X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AXP803_Datasheet_V1.0.pdf AXP803 PMIC Datasheet]
* LPDDR3 information:
 
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AWL3A1632_mobile_lpddr3_1600Mbps.pdf Allwinner LPDDR3 Datasheet]
LPDDR3 information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FORESEE%20178ball%2012x11.5%20LPDDR3%2016G%20Spec%20V1.0-1228.pdf Foresee LPDDR3 Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/AWL3A1632_mobile_lpddr3_1600Mbps.pdf Allwinner LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/K4E6E304EE-EGCE.pdf Samsung LPDDR3 Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FORESEE%20178ball%2012x11.5%20LPDDR3%2016G%20Spec%20V1.0-1228.pdf Foresee LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/LPDDR3%20178ball%208Gb_H9CCNNN8JTALAR_Rev1.0.pdf Hynix LPDDR3 Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/K4E6E304EE-EGCE.pdf Samsung LPDDR3 Datasheet]
* eMMC information:
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/LPDDR3%20178ball%208Gb_H9CCNNN8JTALAR_Rev1.0.pdf Hynix LPDDR3 Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
 
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]
eMMC information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/PINE64_eMMC_Module_20170719.pdf PINE64 eMMC module schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/E-00517%20FORESEE_eMMC_NCEMAM8B-16G%20SPEC.pdf 16GB Foresee eMMC Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/usb%20emmc%20module%20adapter%20v2.pdf PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module V2 schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf 32GB/64GB/128GB SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/rock64/USB%20adapter%20for%20eMMC%20module%20PCB.tar PINE64 USB adapter for eMMC module PCB in JPEG]
* SPI NOR Flash information:
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/E-00517%20FORESEE_eMMC_NCEMAM8B-16G%20SPEC.pdf 16GB Foresee eMMC Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/w25q128jv%20spi%20revc%2011162016.pdf WinBond 128Mb SPI Flash Datasheet]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/SDINADF4-16-128GB-H%20data%20sheet%20v1.13.pdf 32GB/64GB/128GB SanDisk eMMC Datasheet]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/GD25Q128C-Rev2.5.pdf GigaDevice 128Mb SPI Flash Datasheet]
 
* '''PINE A64, PINE A64+, PINE A64-LTS and SOPINE Related:'''
SPI NOR Flash information:
** 5MPixel CMOS Camera module information:
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/w25q128jv%20spi%20revc%2011162016.pdf WinBond 128Mb SPI Flash Datasheet]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/YL-PINE64-4EC.pdf PINE64 YL-PINE64-4EC 5M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor Module (Description in Chinese)]
* [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/GD25Q128C-Rev2.5.pdf GigaDevice 128Mb SPI Flash Datasheet]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/S5K4EC%205M%208%205X8%205%20PLCC%20%20Data%20Sheet_V1.0.pdf S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC Module Datasheet]
 
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/S5K4ECGX_EVT1_DataSheet_R005_20100816.pdf S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC Chip Datasheet]
Related to the PINE A64-LTS:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/s5k4ec.c S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor Driver Source Code in C language]
* 5MPixel CMOS Camera module information:
*** Early version Camera module information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/YL-PINE64-4EC.pdf PINE64 YL-PINE64-4EC 5M Pixel CMOS Image Sensor Module (Description in Chinese)]
**** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/D116-A64_Bonsen_cmos_camera.pdf Bonsen Kexin V118-A64-GC2145-HM5065 CMOS Image Sensor Module]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/S5K4EC%205M%208%205X8%205%20PLCC%20%20Data%20Sheet_V1.0.pdf S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC Module Datasheet]
**** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/HM5065-DS-V03.pdf HiMax 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/S5K4ECGX_EVT1_DataSheet_R005_20100816.pdf S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC Chip Datasheet]
** LCD Touch Screen Panel information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/s5k4ec.c S5K4EC 5MP CMOS Image Sensor Driver Source Code in C language]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FY07024DI26A30-D_feiyang_LCD_panel.pdf 7.0" 1200x600 TFT-LCD Panel Specification]
** Early version Camera module information:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/HK70DR2459-PG-V01.pdf Touch Panel Specification]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/D116-A64_Bonsen_cmos_camera.pdf Bonsen Kexin V118-A64-GC2145-HM5065 CMOS Image Sensor Module]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/GT911%20Capacitive%20Touch%20Controller%20Datasheet.pdf GOODiX GT911 5-Point Capacitive Touch Controller Datasheet]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/HM5065-DS-V03.pdf HiMax 5MP CMOS Image Sensor SoC]
** Lithium Battery information:
* LCD Touch Screen Panel information:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/9070120P%203.7V%208000MAH.pdf 8000mAH Lithium Battery Specification]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/FY07024DI26A30-D_feiyang_LCD_panel.pdf 7.0" 1200x600 TFT-LCD Panel Specification]
** Ethernet PHY information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/HK70DR2459-PG-V01.pdf Touch Panel Specification]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/rtl8211e(g)-vb(vl)-cg_datasheet_1.6.pdf Realtek RTL8211 10/100/1000M Ethernet Transceiver for PINE A64-LTS Board and SOPine Baseboard]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/GT911%20Capacitive%20Touch%20Controller%20Datasheet.pdf GOODiX GT911 5-Point Capacitive Touch Controller Datasheet]
** Wifi/BT module information:
* Lithium Battery information:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/A64-DB-WIFI-BT-REV%20B.pdf PINE A64 Wifi/BT Module Schematic]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/9070120P%203.7V%208000MAH.pdf 8000mAH Lithium Battery Specification]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi with BT SDIO]
* Ethernet PHY information:
** Enclosure information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/rtl8211e(g)-vb(vl)-cg_datasheet_1.6.pdf Realtek RTL8211 10/100/1000M Ethernet Transceiver for PINE A64-LTS Board and SOPINE Baseboard]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/playbox_enclosure_20160426.stp Playbox Enclosure 3D file]
* Wifi/BT module information:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/ABS_enclosure_20160426.stp ABS Enclosure 3D file]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/A64-DB-WIFI-BT-REV%20B.pdf PINE A64 Wifi/BT Module Schematic]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/pine64%20Die%20Cast%20casing-final.jpg Outdoor Aluminum Cast Dust-proof IP67 Enclosure Drawing]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/RTL8723BS.pdf Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi with BT SDIO]
** Connector information:
* Enclosure information:
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/ePH.pdf 2.0mm PH Type connector specification use in Lithium Battery (VBAT) port and RTC Battery port]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/playbox_enclosure_20160426.stp Playbox Enclosure 3D file]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/0.5FPC%20Front%20Open%20Connector%20H=1.5.pdf 0.5mm Pitch cover type FPC connector specification use in DSI port, TP port and CSI port]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/ABS_enclosure_20160426.stp ABS Enclosure 3D file]
** Remote control button mapping
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/case/pine64%20Die%20Cast%20casing-final.jpg Outdoor Aluminum Cast Dust-proof IP67 Enclosure Drawing]
*** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/remote-wit-logo.jpg Official Remote Control for the PINE A64 Button Mapping]
* Connector information:
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/ePH.pdf 2.0mm PH Type connector specification use in Lithium Battery (VBAT) port and RTC Battery port]
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/datasheet/pine64/0.5FPC%20Front%20Open%20Connector%20H=1.5.pdf 0.5mm Pitch cover type FPC connector specification use in DSI port, TP port and CSI port]
* Remote control button mapping
** [https://files.pine64.org/doc/Pine%20A64%20Schematic/remote-wit-logo.jpg Official Remote Control for the PINE A64 Button Mapping]


== Pine A64 POT ==
== Pine A64 POT ==
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[[Category:PINE A64-LTS]] [[Category:Allwinner A64]]

Latest revision as of 06:18, 8 November 2023

The PINE A64-LTS

The PINE64-LTS is the long term supply version of the PINE A64 (+), PINE64's first single board computer, powered by Allwinner’s A64 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 64-Bit SoC. There are many operating systems available for the PINE A64-LTS created by the open source community and various partner projects. The PINE A64-LTS is guaranteed to be supplied until the year 2025 at the very least.

Software releases

The SOPINE operating system images are compatible with PINE A64-LTS. Under SOPINE Software Releases you will find a complete list of currently supported operating system images, which work with the PINE A64-LTS, as well as other related software.

Accessories and Step-by-Step Guides

Please see Accessories Step by Step Guides for a list of guides for Pine A64 accessories; there you can find instructions and guides about the following:

  • Enclosures
  • Bluetooth and WiFi module
  • Real Time Clock (RTC) battery
  • Real Time Clock (RTC) battery holder
  • First and third party cases
  • Featured 3D printed cases (and more)

SoC and Memory Specification

Allwinner A64.jpg
Allwinner R18.png

The PINE A64-LTS is based on the Allwinner A64/R18. The R18 and A64 are identical SoCs but the is R18 committed for a 10 years supply by the vendor.

CPU Architecture

  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 Processor@1152Mhz
  • A power-efficient ARM v8 architecture
  • 64 and 32bit execution states for scalable high performance
  • Support NEON Advanced SIMD (Single Instruction Multiple Data) instruction for acceleration of media and signal processing function
  • Support Large Physical Address Extensions(LPAE)
  • VFPv4 Floating Point Unit
  • 32KB L1 Instruction cache and 32KB L1 Data cache
  • 512KB L2 cache

GPU Architecture

System Memory

  • RAM Memory Variants: 2GB LPDDR3.
  • Storage Memory: 128Mb SPI Flash and optional eMMC module from 16GB up to 128GB

PINE A64-LTS Board Features

Front view of a Pine A64-LTS board
Rear view of a Pine A64-LTS board

Video

  • Digital Video (Type A - full)

Audio

  • 3.5mm stereo earphone/microphone plug

Network

  • 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet(PINE A64+ version), 10/100Mbps Ethernet(PINE A64 version)
  • WiFi 802.11 b/g/n with Bluetooth 4.0 (optional)

Storage

  • microSD - bootable, support SDHC and SDXC, storage up to 256GB
  • USB - 2 USB2.0 Host port

Expansion ports

  • DSI - Display Serial Interface, four-lane MiPi, up to 1080p
  • CSI - CMOS Camera Interface up to 5 megapixel
  • TP - Touch Panel Port, SPI with interrupt
  • RTC - Real Time Clock Battery Connector
  • VBAT - Lithium Battery Connector with temperature sensor input
  • Wifi/BT Module Header - SDIO 3.0 and UART
  • 2x20 pins "Pi2" GPIO Header
  • 2x17 pins "Euler" GPIO Header
  • 2x5 pins "EXP" Console Header

Serial console UART

An excerpt from the A64-LTS schematic, showing the "EXP" header pinout

The "EXP" header, listed above, includes the TX, RX and GND pins for the serial console UART, also known as the debug UART, as visible in the picture in this section. The pin numbers are silkscreened on the top side of the A64-LTS PCB, making navigation easy.

This can be used to access the serial console of the boot loader, for example, which is often invaluable for debugging boot issues. To actually access the serial console, you can use these pins to connect, for example, a USB UART adapter that supports 3.3 V on the RX and TX lines, such as the "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter offered by the Pine Store.

Warning: Older PCB revision of the "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter has a fixable hardware issue that is described in detail in a product change note, which includes the way to check is your adapter affected. In a nutshell, the 3.3 V mode of the older "Woodpecker" adapters sold by the Pine Store is unreliable, but the hardware fix is available. Newer "Woodpecker" adapters sold by the Pine Store are not affected by this issue.

Taking the "Woodpecker" USB UART adapter as an example, its pins should be connected to the pins of the "EXP" header as described in the table below, with the "5V" and "3V3" pins of the "Woodpecker" left unconnected. The voltage selection jumper found on the "Woodpecker" must be placed in the "3V3" position, as silkscreened on the top side of the "Woodpecker" PCB.

"Woodpecker" pin "EXP" header pin name "EXP" header pin number
TxD PB9_RX 8
RxD PB8_TX 7
GND GND (or GND1) 9 (or 6)

Board Data and Schematic

Model "A" Baseboard dimensions: 133 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm

Power inputs:

  • DC barrel jack, 3.5 mm OD / 1.35 mm ID, 2 A at 5 V
  • 3.7 V lithium-ion battery connector
  • Euler connector

Schematics:

Pine A64-LTS schematic:

Pine A64-LTS V2 schematic:

Datasheets for Components and Peripherals

Allwinner A64/R18 SoC information:

X-Powers AXP803 PMU (Power Management Unit) information:

LPDDR3 information:

eMMC information:

SPI NOR Flash information:

Related to the PINE A64-LTS:

Pine A64 POT

Other Resources