Hardware description
The PPC-A55-156 is a full-featured, rugged industrial computer designed and certified for industrial usage. It is ready to deploy industrial applications based on the Rockchip RK3568 low-power processor that integrates a quad-core Cortex®-A55 processor.
Various connectivity options include USB, LAN, HDMI, RS232, RS485, CAN, and GPIO.
The PPC-A55-156 has 4 x UART by default, and 6 x UART channels at most. The default configuration is 2 x RS232 and 2 x RS485, including 1 RS232 debug port. The 2 x CAN can be configured to RS232. UART can be swapped between RS232 and RS485 modes easily. The default settings can be changed. The WiFi/BT module is integrated while the 4G/LTE module is optional.
The PPC-A55-156 supports panel and 75mm VESA mounting methods.


Weight | 5300 g |
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Dimensions | 400 × 256 × 52.5 mm |
Net weight | 4500 g |
Form-factor | Panel |
CPU | ARM: Rockchip RK3568 |
CPU Frequency | Quad Cortex A55, 2.0GHz |
DDR4 | 2GB |
eMMC | 16GB |
Storage | External TF card slot, and internal M.2 NVMe connector for SSD card |
Display Size (inch.) | 15.6" |
Display resolution | 1920*1080 |
Brightness (NIT) | 400 NIT |
Touch Screen | Capacitive |
WiFi/BT | Onboard |
4G | Optional |
Ethernet | 1 x RJ45, GbE |
HDMI | 1 x HDMI OUT |
GPIO | 8 Channels, 4 Input, 4 Output |
RS232 | Default 2 x RS232 (including 1 debug port). Up to 6 x RS232. |
RS485 | Default 2 x RS485. Optionally, these 2 x RS485 can be configured to RS232 |
USB | 1x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0 HOST, 1x USB 2.0 HOST |
CAN | 2 x CAN by default. Optionally, these 2 x CAN can be configured to RS232. |
RTC | Yes |
Audio | 3.5mm Audio In/Out Connector, Internal 2W Speaker |
Buzzer | Onboard, driven by GPIO |
OS | Buildroot, Android, Debian |
Power Input | 12~36V DC |
Power Consumption | 9.6W, 23.4W Max |
Current at 12V | 1.95A Max at 12V |
Working Temperature | -30°C ~ +85°C |
Mounting Method | Panel Mounting & VESA |
GTIN | 6974174310835 |

Performances and reliability
The PPC-A55-156 Industrial Panel PC is based on the powerful Rockchip RK3568 chip – a high-range general-purpose SoC that integrates a quad-core Cortex®-A55 processor.
This chip supports various peripheral interfaces and has a built-in independent NPU. It supports Android 11 and Linux systems and is perfect for industrial customization markets such as IoT gateways, cloud terminals, NVR storage, industrial equipment, industrial control panels, industrial control boxes, etc.



Multiple Operating Systems Support
The unit comes preinstalled with one of the following operating systems of your choice Debian 11, Buildroot Linux Qt 5.15 or Android 11. Our dedicated team of software engineers has expertly crafted all necessary drivers to ensure seamless hardware compatibility across widely-used development tools.
Tailored OS Solutions
Our team is ready to assist with custom pre-installation services for projects with specific operating system requirements. Please contact us to discuss your unique needs, and we will work closely with you to provide a tailored solution that aligns perfectly with your project’s specifications.
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PPC-A55-156
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Price: $458.00