New Orange Pi 6 Plus SBC Features 12-Core CPU and Dual 5G Ethernet Ports

Orange Pi 6 Plus CIX CD8180/CD8160 SBC

Orange Pi has recently unveiled the Orange Pi 6 Plus, a high-performance single-board computer (SBC) built around the CIX CD8180/CD8160 SoC with a 12-core 64-bit CPU and an integrated NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS. Designed for AI computing, robotics, and other multimedia applications. The board is designed for developers and enthusiasts working on machine vision, robotics, and edge computing projects.

The board supports up to 64 GB LPDDR5 RAM, dual M.2 Key-M NVMe slots, SPI Flash, and a MicroSD slot for flexible storage. Connectivity options include dual 5G Ethernet ports, M.2 E-Key for Wi-Fi, and multiple USB interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and Type-C ports with DP and PD 100W. Display support includes HDMI 1.4, eDP, and Type-C DP, all up to 4K resolution, with dual MIPI-CSI camera inputs. Additional features include a 40-pin GPIO header, PWM-controlled fan connector, audio codec with headphone and mic support, and RTC/battery connectors, all within a 115×100 mm form factor.

Orange Pi 6 Plus Pinout Diagram

Orange Pi 6 Plus SBC Specifications:

• SoC: CIX CD8180/CD8160 12-core 64-bit processor with 45 TOPS NPU and 8K video decoding and hardware-accelerated ray tracing
• Memory: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)
• Storage:
  • SPI Flash: 64Mbit
  • 2x M.2 Key-M 2280 NVMe SSD slots
  • MicroSD card slot
• Display:
  • 1x DisplayPort 1.4 up to 4K @120Hz
  • 2x Type-C DP
  • 1x HDMI 1.4 up to 4K @60Hz
  • 1x eDP display interface up to 4K @60Hz on the back side
• Camera: 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors
• Audio:
  • 3.5mm audio jack (input/output)
  • 2x speaker outputs
  • 1x analog microphone input
• Networking:
  • 2x 5G Ethernet ports (via dedicated 5G Ethernet chips)
  • 1x M.2 Key-E slot for Wi-Fi/BT module
• USB:
  • 2x USB 3.0 Type-A ports
  • 2x USB 2.0 Type-A ports
  • 2x USB 3.0 full-function Type-C ports
  • 1x reserved 9-pin USB 2.0 header
• Expansion:
  • 40-pin GPIO header supporting UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, GPIO
  • 1x M.2 Key-E slot for Wi-Fi/BT module
  • 2x M.2 Key-M 2280 NVMe SSD slots
• Misc:
  • 1x Power button
  • 1x Boot button
  • 1x Reset button
  • 1x PWM-controlled fan connector
  • Power, system, and charging LEDs
  • RTC 2-pin header
• Power:
  • Dual USB Type-C PD 20V (100W standard)
  • Power Management Unit (PMU)
  • On-board Charging IC and PD chip
  • Battery connector (board-to-board)
• Dimensions: 115 x 100 mm
• Weight: 132 g

Orange Pi 6 Plus Top Hardware Overview

Orange Pi 6 Plus Side View

Orange Pi 6 Plus Bottom View

The board supports multiple operating systems, including Debian, Ubuntu, Android, and Windows, providing flexibility for developers across different environments. It also supports the ROS 2 framework, making it suitable for robotics and AI-based automation projects. Previously, we have seen Radxa release the Orion O6, which uses SoCs from CIX.

At the time of writing, the board is not yet available for purchase, and the company has not disclosed any pricing details. However, the product page is already live, and availability is expected soon through Amazon and AliExpress.

Images used courtesy of orangepi.org