Overview
VIA VAB-600 Pico-ITX Board
Featuring an 800MHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, the VIA VAB-600 combines rich multimedia capabilities and flexible I/O connectivity with a wide operating temperature range and low power consumption to provide a versatile and reliable solution for a wide range of HMI, industrial automation, home automation, and other IoT and M2M applications.
Hardware
Based on an ultra-compact Pico-ITX form factor measuring just 10cm x 7.2cm, the VIA VAB-600 comes with a rich array of I/O and connectivity features.
Software
The VIA VAB-600 (Springboard) Android Software Development Package features Android version 4.0.3, and includes the kernel and bootloader source codes as well as the VIA Smart ETK. The VIA Smart ETK comprises a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer (WDT) for safeguarding against system crashes, GPIO access, COM port access, RTC for auto-power on, and a sample app to demonstrate the above function.
The VIA VAB-600 (Springboard) Linux Software Development Package has a pre-built Debian image, including the kernel and bootloader source codes. Other features include a Tool Chain to help make adjustments to the kernel and to leverage the onboard pin-headers, GPIO, I2C, and other hardware features.
A full set of software customization services that speed up time to market and minimize development costs is also available.
Expandability
The functionality of the VIA VAB-600 can be further enhanced with the integration of a number of optional I/O, LVDS, and TTL cards.
Applications
With its rich graphics and HD video performance, flexible I/O connectivity options, and advanced software development tools, the VIA VAB-600 provides a durable and versatile solution for a broad spectrum of IoT and M2M applications, including HMI, industrial automation, home automation, and digital signage.
Datasheet
Get the PDF version of the VAB-600 datasheet, or browse the information below:
| Model Name | VAB-600 |
|---|---|
| Processor | 800MHz VIA Cortex-A9 SoC |
| System Memory | 1GB DDR3 SDRAM onboard |
| Storage | 4GB eMMC Flash memory |
| Bootloader | 512KB SPI Flash ROM |
| Graphics | Mali-400 SP GPU 2 integrated, independent 3D/2D graphics processing units Graphics engine supporting OpenGL® ES 2.0 hardware acceleration Supports MPEG-2, VC-1and H.264 video decoding up to 1080p |
| LAN | VIA VT6113 10/100 base-TX PHY chip |
| Audio | VIA VT1603A I2S Audio Codec |
| HDMI | Integrated HDMI 1.4 transmitter |
| Expansion I/O | 1 miniPCIe slot (supports USB 2.0 connectivity for optional 3G module) |
| Onboard I/O | 1 USB 2.0 connector 1 DVO connector for TTL or LVDS display (corresponding daughter card required) 2 COM port connectors (TX/RX) 1 Miscellaneous pin header for 1 I2C pair and 1 DIO (4 GPI + 4 GPO) 1 SIM card slot (supports 3G module without built-in SIM card slot) 1 RTC battery pin header 1 Keypad connector 1 CIR connector 1 SPI Flash pin header 1 Front panel pin header for system power-on, reset and power LED 1 4-wire resistive touch screen FPC connector (through VT1603A) 1 Front audio pin header for Line-in, Line-out, Mic-in 1 DC-in connector 1 Battery charger connector with smart battery function (manufacturing option) 1 miniPCIe slot (supports USB 2.0 connectivity for optional 3G module) |
| Back Panel I/O | 2 Mini USB 2.0 ports 1 Mini HDMI port 1 10/100Mbps Ethernet port 1 Micro SD card slot 1 DC-in jack |
| Operating System | Android 4.0, Linux kernel 3.0.8 |
| Power Supply | 12~24V DC-in |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 60°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0% ~ 95% (non-condensing) |
| Form Factor | Pico-ITX (10cm x 7.2cm, 3.9" x 2.8") |
Downloads
VAB-600 Documentation
| Document | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| User Manual | v1.04 | 2014-12-19 |
| Android Quick Start Guide BSP v1.2.2 | v1.00 | 2016-09-07 |
| Android Image Installation Guide EVK v1.2.2 | v1.00 | 2016-09-07 |
| Linux Quick Start Guide BSP v1.2.1 | v1.00 | 2016-05-19 |
| Linux Graphical OS Image Installation Guide EVK v1.2.1 | v1.00 | 2016-05-19 |
| Linux Command Line OS Image Installation Guide EVK v 1.2.1 | v1.00 | 2016-05-19 |
| Smart ETK Programming Guide | v1.01 | 2015-07-31 |
| VAB-600-A Quick Guide | v1.03 | 2014-11-12 |
| VAB-600-B Quick Guide | v1.00 | 2013-05-23 |
| VAB-600-C Quick Guide | v1.00 | 2013-05-23 |
| VAB-600-D Quick Guide | v1.02 | 2013-09-11 |
VAB-600 Software Downloads
| Software | Version | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android 4.0.3 Board Support Package (BSP) (2.1GB) | v1.2.2 | 2016-09-08 |
| Android 4.0.3 Evaluation Kit (EVK) (210MB) | v1.2.2 | 2016-09-08 |
| Linux | ||
| Linux Board Support Package (BSP) (862.2MB) | v1.2.1 | 2016-05-19 |
| Linux Evaluation Kit (EVK) with Graphical OS Image (498.8MB) | v1.2.1 | 2016-05-19 |
| Linux Evaluation Kit (EVK) with Command Line OS Image (127.3MB) | v1.2.1 | 2016-05-19 |
- U-Boot version: 1.1.4
- Kernel version: 3.0.8
- Evaluation image: Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3
- Support SPI with eMMC as default boot device
- Support HDMI or LVDS single display
- Support HDMI audio output
- Support Acmepoint TFT-LCD resistive touch panel (through 4-wire interface)
- Acmepoint 7” TP070C01 (800×480)
- Support AUO LVDS capacitive touch panels (through USB interface)
- AUO 10.4” G104XVN01.0 (1024×768)
- AUO 7” G070VW01 (800×480)
- Support COM1 debug port
- Support CIR
- Support line-out and Mic-in
- Support USB: keyboard, mouse, flash disk, hard disk, UVC camera
- Support 10M/100M Ethernet
- Support EMIO-1533 USB Wi-Fi module
- Support EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module
- Support system bar auto hide when set FULL_SCREEN
- Support Smart ETK v1.2.0: Watchdog, GPIO, RTC wake-up, UART
(Bold font highlights the changes in this BSP release.)
- U-Boot version: 1.1.4
- Kernel version: 3.0.8
- Evaluation image: Debian Wheezy 7.0
- Support eMMC and Micro SD boot
- Support HDMI or LVDS single display
- Support HDMI audio output
- Support Acmepoint TFT-LCD resistive touch panel (through 4-wire interface)
- Acmepoint 7” TP070C01 (800×480)
- Support AUO LVDS resistive touch panel (through USB interface)
- AUO 22” G220SVN01.0 (1680×1050)
- Support COM1 debug port
- Support CIR
- Support Line-out and Mic-in
- Support USB: keyboard, mouse, flash disk, hard disk, UVC camera
- Support 10M/100M Ethernet
- Support EMIO-1533 USB Wi-Fi module
- Support EMIO-2550 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module
- Support Quectel UC-20 miniPCIe Mobile Broadband module
- Support Watchdog, GPIO, RTC wake-up
Ordering
VAB-600 Ordering Information
| Part Number | SoC | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VAB-600 10GAU082000A0 | VIA Cortex-A9 @ 800MHz | Pico-ITX board with 800MHz Cortex-A9 SoC, 4GB eMMC flash, 1GB SDRAM, 2 Mini-USB 2.0, 1 USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI, 2 COM, LAN, 12~24V DC-in power Packing List: VAB-600 board, DC power cable, front panel cable, front audio cable, COM cable, USB cable (for optional Wi-Fi USB module) |
VAB-600 I/O Accessories
| Part Number | Description |
|---|---|
| I/O Expanison Cards | |
| 10GAX00000020 | VAB-600-A I/O card for Line-out/Mic-in, 2 USB 2.0, power button |
| 10GAZ00000020 | VAB-600-B I/O card for additional 4 COM ports |
| 10GBC00000020 | VAB-600-C TTL converter card |
| 10GBD00000020 | VAB-600-D Dual-Channel LVDS converter card |
| Wireless Modules |
|
| EMIO-1533-00A2 | VNT9271 IEEE 802.11 b/g/n USB Wi-Fi module with assembly kit |
| EMIO-2550-01A1 | 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module |
| EMIO-2551-02A0 | 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module |
| EMIO-2551-03A0 | 3.75G HSPA/UMTS mobile broadband full size miniPCIe module with GPS |
