SPIDER Automation Waveshare VisionFive 2 RISC-V Single Board Computer | StarFive JH7110 SoC
Description
SPIDER Automation Waveshare VisionFive 2 RISC-V Single Board Computer is a next-generation, high-performance computing solution built around the pioneering StarFive JH7110 RISC-V processor with an integrated 3D graphics processing unit. Delivering efficient, scalable 64-bit performance based on the RV64GC ISA, the VisionFive 2 bridges the gap between experimental architecture and practical deployment, making it an ideal platform for industrial automation, edge computing, software development, and academic education.
At the core of the board is the StarFive JH7110 system-on-chip, combining a quad-core U74 RISC-V CPU operating up to 1.5 GHz with an Imagination Technologies BXE-4-32 GPU supporting Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 3.0. It excels in media-intensive tasks, offering hardware-accelerated 4K video decoding and multi-stream processing. This complete package comes bundled with a protective enclosure case, a dedicated wireless WiFi module, and assembly hardware. Equipped with extensive peripheral support including dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, USB 3.0, an M.2 slot for high-speed NVMe storage, HDMI 2.0 video output, MIPI DSI/CSI headers, and a 40-pin Raspberry Pi-compatible GPIO header, the VisionFive 2 provides a fully equipped workstation for exploring the expanding RISC-V software ecosystem running Debian Linux.
Key Features
- StarFive JH7110 RISC-V SoC: Quad-core 64-bit RV64GC ISA processor with 2MB L2 cache, S7 monitor core, and clock speeds up to 1.5 GHz.
- Integrated 3D Graphics (GPU): Powered by the IMG BXE-4-32 MC1 GPU running up to 600 MHz with Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, and OpenCL 3.0 support.
- High-Definition Multimedia Engine: Supports 4K@60fps H.264/H.265 multi-stream video decoding and 1080p@30fps video encoding.
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet Networking: Features two RJ45 gigabit network ports for high-bandwidth routing and gateway applications.
- Flexible Storage & Expansion: Includes an onboard M.2 slot for NVMe SSDs, TF card slot, USB 3.0 Type-A ports, and eMMC flash socket.
- Display & Camera Interfaces: HDMI 2.0 output (up to 4K@30fps / 2K@60fps), 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port, and MIPI DSI display headers.
- Raspberry Pi Compatible GPIO: Standard 40-pin GPIO expansion header matching popular HAT layouts for seamless hardware prototyping.
- Complete Accessories Included: Ships with a protective housing case, wireless WiFi module, and mounting screw pack.
Benefits
- Pioneering RISC-V Development: Ideal hardware platform for developers, researchers, and engineers transitioning software stacks to the open-standard RISC-V architecture.
- Out-of-the-Box Ready: Bundled protective case and WiFi module save sourcing time and safeguard the board during bench testing.
- Robust Network Performance: Dual gigabit Ethernet ports enable immediate deployment as a network firewall, router, or edge server.
- Turnkey Multimedia Capability: Powerful video decoding engines make it suitable for digital signage, media streaming hubs, and smart vision setups.
Applications
- Edge Computing & IoT Gateways: Decentralized data processing hubs utilizing RISC-V efficiency and dual ethernet links.
- Open-Source Software Development: Compiling, testing, and debugging native Linux applications on real RISC-V silicon.
- Digital Signage & Media Players: 4K video playback terminals and interactive display kiosks running Debian Linux.
- Embedded Systems & Robotics Education: University engineering labs teaching modern computer architecture, networking, and SoC design.
- Network Attached Storage (NAS): High-speed file servers leveraging M.2 NVMe storage expansion and gigabit networking.
Package Includes
- 1 x Waveshare VisionFive 2 RISC-V Single Board Computer (StarFive JH7110 SoC)
- 1 x Dedicated Wireless WiFi Module
- 1 x Protective Enclosure Case with Hardware Screws Pack
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / Waveshare VisionFive 2 Series |
| Item Type | RISC-V Single Board Computer (SBC) & Development Kit |
| Model Order Code / SKU | VisionFive 2 / SKU-SPIDER-WAVESHARE-VISIONFIVE2 |
| Main Processor (SoC) | StarFive JH7110 (RISC-V U74 Quad-Core 64-bit RV64GC ISA with 2MB L2 Cache) |
| Processor Clock Speed | Operating Frequency up to 1.5 GHz |
| Graphics Processor (GPU) | IMG BXE-4-32 MC1 (Supports Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL ES 3.2, & OpenCL 3.0) |
| System Memory (RAM) Options | LPDDR4 RAM Options (4GB / 8GB configurations) |
| Storage Interfaces | TF Card Slot, M.2 Slot (for NVMe SSD), & eMMC Socket |
| Video & Display Outputs | HDMI 2.0 (4K@30fps / 2K@60fps), 2-Lane MIPI DSI (1080p@30fps), & 4-Lane MIPI DSI (2K@30fps) |
| Camera & Networking | MIPI CSI 2-Lane (1080p@30fps) & Dual RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Ports |
| USB & Expansion Headers | USB 3.0 Type-A Ports & 40-Pin Raspberry Pi-Compatible GPIO Header |
| Physical Dimensions (L × W × H) | 100 mm × 74 mm × 21 mm |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | Standard SBC Packaging Bundle |
