Resource Downloads

System Images

Beginner's Recommendation

We strongly recommend that beginners download GPT format Radxa OS official images and use the Balena Etcher tool to install them to microSD cards. This is the simplest and fastest way to get started.

Image Type Description

• GPT System Images (Recommended for beginners):

  • Suitable for microSD cards or NVMe SSDs
  • Use Balena Etcher graphical tool, simple operation
  • Support dd command line flashing
  • Radxa recommended image type, best compatibility

• FEL System Images:

  • Flash via FEL mode and Phoenix tools
  • Mainly used for onboard eMMC storage installation
  • Suitable for device repair and mass production
  • Requires some technical knowledge

Debian Linux

GPT System Images (Recommended)

• Radxa OS - Debian 11 Bullseye KDE R7 (Latest)
• Radxa OS - Debian 11 Bullseye CLI R7 (Latest)
• Radxa OS - Debian 11 Bullseye KDE
• Tina Linux - Debian 11 Bullseye XFCE

FEL System Images

• Tina Linux - Debian 11 XFCE

Android

FEL System Images

• Android 13

Flashing Tools

• Balena Etcher (Windows / Linux / macOS)

  • Suitable for GPT system images
  • User-friendly interface, simple operation
  • Automatic image integrity verification
  • Best for installing systems to microSD cards or NVMe SSDs

• PhoenixSuit (Windows) / LiveSuit (Linux)

  • Suitable for FEL system images
  • Connect via USB-C data cable
  • Can flash directly to eMMC storage
  • Requires some technical knowledge

• PhoenixCard (Windows)

  • Supports creating bootable microSD cards with FEL firmware
  • Can be used for mass production scenarios

Hardware Design

• Schematic V1.20
• Component Placement Map V1.20
• 3D Files V1.20

References Documentation

Tina5.0 AIoT Documentation

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Note: The Tina5.0 AIoT Documentation is primarily available in Chinese.

This documentation system provides comprehensive technical support for Allwinner A-series (A527, A733, etc.) and T-series (T527, etc.) chips. Deeply integrated with Tina5.0 AIoT documentation, it covers the entire product lifecycle from "Hardware Design → Software Development → Tool Adaptation → Mass Production." The primary target users include:

1. Hardware Engineers: Supporting hardware solution design and implementation
2. Linux/AIoT Software Developers: Adapting drivers and applications for Tina5.0 SDK
3. Production Line Technicians: Addressing practical issues in mass production
4. Compliance and Procurement Personnel: Accessing material compatibility and environmental certification information

Hardware Documentation

• Bill of Materials (BOM)

  Defines the core material compatibility range, including supported components such as camera modules, LCD/eDP displays, Wi-Fi/BT modules, input sensors, DRAM, eMMC/NAND storage, etc. Provides selection guidance to ensure component compatibility.

• Hardware Design Resources

  Offers reusable design templates and specifications, including reference schematics, motherboard/prototype schematics, PCB reference designs, design guidelines, and hardware checklists. Also includes IBIS models and PMIC selection guides to directly support hardware development.

• Chip Manuals

  Provides core technical parameters, including datasheets, pinout definitions, user manuals, product briefs, and supplementary PMIC manuals for specific chips.

Software Documentation

• SDK Module Development Guide

  Focuses on hardware interface driver development, featuring documentation for 20+ core modules including display, audio/video, storage and communication, high-performance modules, and system fundamentals. Helps developers quickly complete driver adaptation.

• Basic Component Development Guide

  Simplifies application and system configuration, covering system deployment, multimedia and graphics, testing and tools, security, and heterogeneous computing to meet diverse AIoT scenario requirements.

Tools Documentation

Centered on "improving development efficiency and lowering the barrier to mass production," provides a tool ecosystem and practical guidelines.

Mass Production Documentation

Offers end-to-end solutions for common production line challenges.

• Pre-Production Verification Guide: Includes material verification processes and pilot production stability checklists to help users preemptively address material compatibility and solution stability risks.

• Production Line Troubleshooting Guide: Covers fault diagnosis steps for critical scenarios such as bootloader programming, MMC/eMMC storage, I/O interfaces, display, and security. Includes typical case studies and solutions to enhance production line issue resolution efficiency.

• Mass Production Process Standards: Provides production guidelines for Allwinner T-series chips, ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) operation specifications, and defective product analysis procedures. Defines standard operations and compliance requirements for each production stage to ensure consistency and product yield.