Product Description

The Coral Dev Board Mini is a compact, cost-effective single-board computer built for high-performance on-device machine learning. Powered by the MediaTek 8167s SoC and Google's Edge TPU co-processor, it delivers up to 4 TOPS of AI acceleration while maintaining low power consumption. The board comes equipped with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, 8GB of eMMC storage, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it ideal for embedded AI applications where latency, privacy, and offline functionality are key. Designed for rapid prototyping and deployment of edge AI models using TensorFlow Lite, it includes rich I/O options such as USB-C, micro HDMI, audio interfaces, camera/display connectors, and a 40-pin GPIO header. With its small form factor and support for Mendel Linux, the Coral Dev Board Mini offers a powerful, flexible platform for developers bringing AI inference to the edge. Key Features

• Equipped with a dedicated Edge TPU, the board delivers up to 4 TOPS (tera-operations per second), offering roughly 2 TOPS per watt, making it notably energy-efficient. For example, it can run models like MobileNet V2 at speeds approaching 400 frames per second.
• Quad‑core ARM Cortex‑A35 CPU (up to 1.5 GHz)
• Imagination PowerVR GE8300 GPU (supports Vulkan, OpenCL)
• 8 GB eMMC flash storage (pre‑flashed with Mendel Linux, a Debian derivative)
• 24‑pin MIPI‑CSI camera interface (up to 8 MP)
• On‑board cryptochip (A71CH) for establishing a root of trust
• Supports AutoML Vision Edge, for creating and deploying custom image classification models
• Ships with Mendel Linux (Debian‑based), ready to run
• Power requirements: 5 V / 2 A USB‑C; typical consumption peaks around 3 W, can be higher during heavy TPU usage
• website:https://coral.ai/products/dev-board-mini/

Controller Specific

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Processor Type	N/A	CPU architecture and speed	Computational capability
I/O Capacity	N/A	Digital/analog input/output count	System integration capacity
Memory	N/A	RAM and storage capacity	Program complexity capability
Real-time Capability	N/A	Deterministic response time	Motion control precision
Communication Interfaces	N/A	Network and fieldbus support	System connectivity
Programming Environment	N/A	Development software	Ease of implementation
Safety Features	N/A	Functional safety compliance	Human safety requirements
Expansion Options	N/A	Modular expansion capability	System scalability

Form Factor

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Height	10	Total standing height (cm)	Human-scale enables use of tools, navigation of spaces
Width	20	Shoulder-to-shoulder width (cm)	Affects balance, door/passage fit
Weight	52	Total mass (kg)	Impacts mobility, safety, power usage, transportability

Power System

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Battery Type	Alkaline Battery	Li-ion / LiFePO4 / etc.	Determines energy density, safety
Battery Capacity		Wh or Ah	Impacts range and operating time
Operating Duration		Hours under normal load	Key for logistics, shift planning

Performance

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Payload Capacity		Maximum carrying capacity (kg)	Determines real-world utility
Speed		Maximum operational speed	Task completion rate & productivity
Precision		Positioning accuracy (mm)	Quality of work & application suitability
Repeatability		Consistency of positioning (±mm)	Manufacturing quality & reliability
Cycle Time		Time per standard operation	Productivity & throughput calculations
MTBF		Mean Time Between Failures (hours)	Reliability & maintenance planning
Service Life		Expected operational lifespan (years)	ROI calculations & replacement planning

Connectivity

Attribute	Value	Description	Why It Matters
Communication Protocol		Wi-Fi / Ethernet / 5G / Bluetooth	Network integration capabilities
Remote Control		Web / App / Joystick / API	Needed for manual override or remote training
Programming Interface		Drag-drop / Code / Visual / Teach pendant	Ease of deployment and customization
Integration APIs		Available software interfaces	System integration capabilities
Cloud Connectivity		Cloud platform compatibility	Data analytics & remote monitoring
Security Features		Encryption & authentication methods	Cybersecurity compliance