Orange Pi 6 Plus Development Board

Orange Pi 6 Plus is the latest generation in the Orange Pi development board series, designed to deliver high computational power in a compact form factor. This board utilizes a 12-core 64-bit processor and supports up to 64GB of LPDDR5 RAM, placing it significantly above typical boards like the Raspberry Pi 5. The Orange Pi 6 Plus is built for users working on demanding projects such as AI, robotics, image processing, and edge servers, where high stability and speed are essential.

The powerhouse of this SBC is the robust CIX CD8180 chip, which combines CPU, GPU, and NPU to deliver a total computational performance of 45 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second). This level of power is fully sufficient for running machine learning and computer vision algorithms in real-time. Featuring two NVMe PCIe 4.0 slots for high-speed SSD installation, two 5Gb Ethernet ports for rapid data transfer, and support for multiple 4K displays, this board transforms into a true professional-grade mini-computer.

The Orange Pi 6 Plus development board is also exceptionally comprehensive in terms of connectivity and expandability. With USB 3.0 and Type-C ports, two MIPI CSI interfaces for camera connection, and a 40-pin GPIO header supporting GPIO, UART, I²C, and SPI, this board can be used for any type of project. Additionally, support for operating systems like Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Windows, and ROS2 provides exceptional flexibility for both software and hardware developers.

Thanks to its optimized design, Type-C PD 100W power delivery, and support for active cooling with PWM control, the Orange Pi 6 Plus performs with full stability over long-term operation. These features make it suitable for applications such as AI, industrial automation, advanced robotics, home servers, and heavy graphic processing. If you are looking for a board with both high processing power and complete development capabilities, the Orange Pi 6 Plus is one of the best choices available on the market.

Educational AI Note: 

The term (45 TOPS) stands for 45 Tera Operations Per Second, indicating the chip's computational capability in executing mathematical or logical instructions. Simply put, if the Orange Pi 6 Plus processor can perform 45 TOPS, it means it is capable of executing 45 trillion calculations (such as addition, multiplication, or matrix operations) per second.  

This number typically refers to the NPU (Neural Processing Unit), the part of the chip specifically designed for running AI and machine learning algorithms. For comparison, the Raspberry Pi 5 chip has around 2 TOPS, and the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano has approximately 40 TOPS.  

Therefore, **45 TOPS** represents a level of power found in advanced AI systems, enabling real-time tasks such as image recognition, video processing, computer vision, and small language models without the need for an external computer.

NAS server Orange Pi Application:

1. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Vision Systems (AI & Vision)
2. Edge Servers and Local Cloud Processing
3. Autonomous and Industrial Robotics
4. Compact Workstation for Developers
5. Professional Mini-Computer with Multi-Display Support
6. Advanced Smart Home and High-Level IoT Systems

 Orange Pi 6 Plus development board Specification:

1. Processor & Computing Power
2. CPU: 12-Core 64-bit High-Performance Processor
3. NPU: AI Accelerator with 28.8 TOPS Performance
4. GPU: Integrated Graphics Processing Unit
5. Total Combined Compute Power (CPU+GPU+NPU): 45 TOPS
6. RAM: 128-bit LPDDR5 RAM, available in 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB capacities
7. On-board Flash: 64 Mbit SPI Flash
8. NVMe Storage: Two M.2 Key-M 2280 slots for PCIe x4 NVMe SSDs
9. Expandable Storage: One TF (microSD) Card Slot
10. Wireless Module Slot: M.2 Key-E Slot for Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module installation
11. Ethernet: Dual 5Gigabit Ethernet Ports for ultra-fast networking
12. USB Ports:
13.     *   2x USB 3.0 HOST Ports
14.     *   2x USB 2.0 Ports
15.     *   1x 9-pin reserved USB 2.0 header
16.     *   2x Full-Featured Type-C 3.0 HOST Ports
17. Camera Interfaces: Two 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors for camera modules
18. Display Outputs:
19.     *   1x DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@120Hz)
20.     *   2x Type-C DisplayPort
21.     *   1x HDMI 1.4 (4K@60Hz)
22.     *   1x eDP connector (4K@60Hz)
23. Audio I/O: 3.5mm Audio Jack (input/output), 2x Built-in Speakers, 1x Analog Microphone
24. Power Input: Dual Type-C PD Inputs supporting 20V / 100W standard
25. Primary Power: Type-C PD 20V / 100W
26. Expansion Header: 40-pin GPIO header supporting GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, and PWM
27. Physical Buttons: Power, Boot, and Reset buttons
28. Fan Connector: 4-pin PWM Fan Connector for active cooling
29. RTC Support: Reserved RTC battery connector and 2-pin real-time clock header
30. LED Indicators: Power LED, System Status LED, Battery Charge LED
31. OS Compatibility: Supports Debian, Ubuntu, Android, Windows, and ROS2
32. Weight: 132 grams (4.66 oz)
33. Board Dimensions: 115 x 100 mm (4.53" x 3.94")

Documents:

Orange Pi 6 Plus development board User Manual