This tiny motherboard fits into a memory slot and is barely bigger than a business card: LattePanda’s tiny MU has an N100 CPU, 8 GB of RAM and can even run an Nvidia GPU
LattePanda has unveiled its latest single board computer, the LattePanda Mu – and although it’s barely bigger than a business card at just 60mm x 69.6mm, the micro x86 computing module is equipped with a 4-core Intel N100 CPU.
LattePanda says the Mu, which can run both Windows and compatible Linux operating systems, is faster than the Raspberry Pi 5 and is more configurable. End users can design custom carrier boards based on specific requirements, with suggestions such as a dual-Ethernet port board for a router and a SATA interface for a NAS solution.
The Mu comes with 8GB of memory with IBECC support, 64GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and a range of expansion pin options including three HDMI/DisplayPort ports, eight USB 2.0 ports, up to four USB 3.2 ports, up to two SATA 3.0 and 64 expandable GPIOs.
Add your own GPU
The Mu also offers up to nine PCIe 3.0 lanes, allowing the addition of a dedicated graphics card so the small device can be used for more demanding computing tasks.
LattePanda Mu’s open-source carrier board designs and libraries can be found on the company’s dedicated website GitHub repositoryallowing developers to quickly make changes and refinements.
“LattePanda Mu is not just a micro x86 computer module; it is a groundbreaking design solution that provides users with unlimited customization options,” said company product manager WangBo.
With its powerful computing performance, GPU capabilities that surpass traditional options, and flexible thermal design power range, it becomes the ideal choice for various applications and performance needs. The customization capabilities of the LattePanda Mu allow users to design carrier plates according to their requirements, providing perfect solutions for various application scenarios.”
The LattePanda Mu board on sale for $139while a kit containing the Mu, Mu Lite Carrier and Mu Active Cooler is currently available for the discounted price of $190.
If you’re intrigued by the LattePanda Mu but not quite ready to buy it yet, a full review is coming soon.