Looking for a tiny computer that can run a full Linux system without slowing down your projects? The FreindlyElec NanoPi NEO3 Plus is a compact single board computer that packs a powerful Rockchip RK3528A processor, gigabit Ethernet and flexible storage options. Hobbyists and developers often struggle with slow, bulky boards that cannot handle 4K video or multiple peripherals. This board solves that pain by delivering fast performance in a size that fits into any case or enclosure.
FreindlyElec NanoPi NEO3 Plus, Rockchip RK3528A Single Board Computer (SBC)
Many makers need a reliable platform for edge computing, media streaming or home automation, but they end up buying boards that lack Ethernet speed or video decoding. Without a stable network link, data transfer becomes unreliable, and without proper video support, media projects stall. The NanoPi NEO3 Plus gives you native gigabit Ethernet, a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.8 GHz and a Mali-450 GPU that can decode 4K H.265/H.264 at 60 fps. In short, it removes the bottlenecks that keep your ideas from running smoothly.
Key Features
- Rockchip RK3528A quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU up to 1.8 GHz
- ARM Mali-450 GPU for smooth graphics
- 4K H.265/H.264 60 fps hardware video decoding
- 1 GB or 2 GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4X RAM options
- Native gigabit Ethernet (RTL8211F)
- USB 3.0 Type-A host and USB-C 2.0 device ports
- MicroSD slot up to 128 GB and eMMC module support
- 26-pin GPIO header and debug UART for expansion
- Two LEDs (red system, green status) for easy monitoring
- Power via USB-C 5 V / 2 A or 2.54 mm header
- Supports Alpine Linux, Debian, Ubuntu, OpenMediaVault, Proxmox VE and more
- 8-layer PCB for stable signal integrity
Specifications
| CPU |
Model: Rockchip RK3528A; Number of Cores: Quad-core; Frequency: 4 × ARM Cortex-A53 Up to 1.8GHz |
| GPU |
ARM Mali-450 GPU |
| VPU |
4K H265/H264 60fps decoding |
| Memory |
RAM: 1GB/2GB LPDDR4/LPDDR4X |
| Storage |
Flash: Supports eMMC Module; 1 × MicroSD Slot: MicroSD for external storage up to 128GB |
| Connectivity |
1 × Ethernet: Native Gigabit Ethernet, RTL8211F chips |
| USB |
1 × USB 3.0 Host: 3.0 Type-A; 1 × USB-C: USB 2.0 Device Type-C |
| Pin-header |
1 × GPIO: 26-pin FPC GPIO connector; 1 × Debug UART: 3 Pin 2.54mm header, 3V level, 1500000bps |
| LED |
1 × SYS LED (Red); 1 × LED1 (Green) |
| Button |
1 × GPIO Button; 1 × MASK Button for eMMC upgrade |
| Others |
RTC Battery: 2-Pin 1.27/1.25mm RTC battery input connector for low power RTC IC HYM8563TS;
Speaker: 4-Pin 1.27/1.25mm connector for stereo Speakers; Working Temperature: 0℃ to 70℃
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| Power |
DC 5V/2A, via USB-C connector or 2.54mm Header |
| OS/Software |
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| OS Support |
Alpine Linux 3.23; Buildroot - Weston (Wayland); Debian 13 Core; FriendlyWrt 25.12;
OpenMediaVault 8.0.6; Proxmox VE 8.2.7; Ubuntu 24.04 Core
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| Kernel Version |
Linux-6.1-LTS; U-boot-2017.09 |
| Firmware Note |
The firmware is continuously updated, refer to the actual version provided by the WiKi. |
| Dimension |
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| PCB |
8 Layer |
| Weight |
48 × 48 × 1.2mm (without Case) |
| Dimension |
21.5g (without Case) |
