The Allwinner A133 is a highly integrated quad-core 64-bit application processor built for mainstream tablets — and widely adopted as a digital signage and touchscreen display mainboard solution. Combining a quad-core ARM Cortex™-A53 CPU up to 1.5GHz with an Imagination PowerVR GE8300 GPU, it delivers rapid response and smooth performance for commercial displays, interactive kiosks, and embedded multimedia terminals — with 4K@30fps video decoding, FHD 1920 × 1200 display output, and Allwinner SmartColor 2.0 enhancement.
Why Choose the Allwinner A133 for Digital Signage & Touchscreen Displays
Purpose-Built for Digital Signage & Touchscreen Display Mainboards
The A133 is an ideal mainboard platform for digital signage players, touchscreen display terminals, interactive kiosks, and commercial display panels. Its MIPI-DSI, dual-link LVDS, and RGB display interfaces support panels up to 1920 × 1200@60fps, while the capacitive touch panel via I2C and rich peripheral set make it easy to build responsive touchscreen systems. Combined with Android 10.0 and above, it supports the modern signage and kiosk software ecosystems.
Powerful Quad-Core Operation Capacity
The A133 integrates a quad-core 64-bit Cortex™-A53 CPU running up to 1.5GHz, delivering more powerful performance than A35-based CPUs for daily application responsiveness. With 32KB L1 I-cache + 32KB L1 D-cache per core and a 512KB L2 cache, it handles continuous signage playback, multitasking, and compute-intensive workloads smoothly.
CoolFlex™ Low-Power Architecture for 24/7 Operation
A133 adopts the CoolFlex™ low-power design architecture and dynamic power consumption management technology, enabling an excellent energy efficiency ratio. This is especially valuable for always-on digital signage and unattended display installations, where power efficiency and thermal stability matter as much as performance.
Imagination PowerVR GE8300 GPU for Mainstream Graphics
The integrated Imagination PowerVR GE8300 GPU easily meets the computing requirements of mainstream graphics. It supports OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, and OpenCL 1.2, and meets the certification requirements of the latest Android GMS — ensuring smooth UI transitions, animations, and interactive touchscreen experiences.
Powerful Multimedia Capacity
A133 supports mainstream video decoding including H.265/VP9/H.264 with H.265/H.264 up to 4K@30fps, H.264 video encoding up to 1080p@60fps, and display output up to FHD 1920 × 1200@60fps. Allwinner SmartColor 2.0 display enhancement technology provides an excellent visual experience for advertising content and commercial displays. Analog audio interfaces support 2 ADC and 2 DAC with stereo headphone output, while digital audio supports I2S, DMIC, and OWA.
Flexible Memory Configuration
The DRAM controller supports DDR3/DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 with 32-bit width and up to 4GB capacity, alongside eMMC 5.1, 8-bit parallel NAND flash, and SPI NAND flash. These rich memory interfaces help customers implement flexible configurations for different signage and display requirements.
Rich Peripheral Interfaces for Signage Integration
A133 provides a comprehensive set of peripherals: MIPI-DSI, dual-link LVDS, and RGB panel interfaces, dual MIPI-CSI camera inputs, 2× USB 2.0 (Host ×1, OTG ×1), SDIO 3.0, SPI, UART, TWI, PWM, EMAC, GPADC, LRADC, and CIR RX/TX — covering the connectivity needs of digital signage, kiosks, and interactive display systems.
Build-In 13M ISP for Camera-Enabled Displays
A133 supports front and rear MIPI CSI cameras and includes a built-in 13M ISP capable of 13M@10fps or 8M@30fps, with 3A, 2D de-noise, and defect pixel correction. This makes it suitable for interactive signage with camera input, video conferencing displays, and smart retail terminals.
Allwinner A133 Specifications
| Model | Allwinner A133 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core ARM Cortex™-A53 up to 1.5GHz; 32KB L1 I-cache + 32KB L1 D-cache per core; 512KB L2 cache |
| GPU | Imagination PowerVR GE8300 — OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 1.2 |
| Memory | DDR3/DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4, 32-bit width, up to 4GB |
| Storage | eMMC 5.1, 8-bit parallel NAND flash, SPI NAND flash |
| Video Decoding | H.265 4K@30fps, H.264 4K@30fps, VP9 720p@30fps |
| Video Encoding | H.264 1080p@60fps; MJPEG/JPEG Baseline 4K@15fps |
| Display | MIPI-DSI, dual-link LVDS, RGB; up to 1920 × 1200@60fps; Allwinner SmartColor 2.0 |
| Camera | 4-lane MIPI-CSI @1.0Gbps; built-in 13M ISP (13M@10fps or 8M@30fps) with 3A/2D de-noise/defect pixel correction |
| Audio | 2 DAC and 2 ADC; LINE-OUT/MIC-IN/stereo headphone; 4× I2S, 8-channel DMIC, OWA OUT |
| Connectivity | 2× USB 2.0 (Host ×1, OTG ×1); SDIO 3.0; SPI ×3; UART ×6; TWI ×6; PWM (5-ch); EMAC; GPADC; LRADC; CIR RX&TX |
| Wi-Fi/BT | Allwinner XR829 802.11 b/g/n + BT 4.2, or AW859A 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + BT 5.0 |
| PMIC | Customized AXP707 |
| OS | Android 10.0 and above |
| Package | LFBGA 346 balls; 12mm × 12mm body; 0.5mm ball pitch; 0.3mm ball size |
| Security | TrustZone, Crypto Engine, SID |
Application Scenarios
- Digital signage players and advertising displays
- Touchscreen display terminals and interactive kiosks
- Commercial display panels and smart retail terminals
- Mainstream tablet applications
- Smart displays and control panels
- Online video and multimedia terminals
- 3D gaming and web browsing devices
- Smart home and connected devices
Key Features at a Glance
- Quad-core 64-bit ARM Cortex™-A53 CPU up to 1.5GHz
- Imagination PowerVR GE8300 GPU with OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.1, OpenCL 1.2
- Ideal as a digital signage and touchscreen display mainboard
- CoolFlex™ low-power architecture for 24/7 always-on operation
- 4K@30fps H.265/H.264 video decoding; 1080p@60fps H.264 encoding
- FHD 1920 × 1200@60fps display with SmartColor 2.0 enhancement
- MIPI-DSI, dual-link LVDS, and RGB display interfaces
- Dual MIPI-CSI cameras with built-in 13M ISP
- DDR3/DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 up to 4GB; eMMC 5.1, NAND, SPI NAND
- Android GMS certification ready
- Compact LFBGA 346-ball package, 12mm × 12mm
