# La Frite

> Libre Computer La Frite — ultra-compact Amlogic S805X SBC with 512MB/1GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC, and 5V micro-USB power in a credit-card form factor for lightweight Linux and IoT applications.

## Quick Facts

- **Brand:** Libre Computer
- **Price:** ~$25
- **CPU:** Amlogic S805X (Cortex-A35×4 @ 1.2GHz)
- **CPU Architecture:** ARM Cortex-A35 (ARMv8-A 64-bit)
- **CPU Cores:** 4
- **RAM:** 512MB / 1GB DDR4
- **Flash:** 8GB eMMC
- **USB:** USB 2.0
- **Power:** 5V/2A micro-USB
- **Operating Voltage:** 3.3V
- **SD Card:** microSD

## Connectivity

- **Ethernet:** 100Mbps Ethernet

## Use Cases

- iot-gateway
- home-automation
- edge-computing
- embedded-linux

## Components

- **Amlogic S805X** (soc): Amlogic S805X quad-core Cortex-A35 SoC with Mali-450 GPU, designed for ultra-low-power embedded Linux. — [Datasheet](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amlogic.com%2F%23Products%2F369%2Findex.html&ref=openhardware.directory&product=libre-computer-la-frite&source=md-export)

## Description

## Overview

The La Frite (model AML-S805X-AC) is Libre Computer's entry-level SBC aimed at ultra-affordable embedded Linux applications. Built around the Amlogic S805X quad-core Cortex-A35 SoC, it offers modest compute at the lowest possible cost, making it ideal for IoT gateways, headless servers, and learning platforms where price sensitivity is key.

La Frite is available in 512MB and 1GB DDR4 RAM configurations, both with 8GB of eMMC storage and a microSD slot. Its 100Mbps Ethernet and single USB 2.0 port keep the board simple and power-efficient. The compact form factor and low 5V micro-USB power requirement make it easy to embed in tight spaces or power from USB adapters.

Despite its budget positioning, La Frite benefits from Libre Computer's strong mainline Linux kernel support and is supported by Armbian. The Amlogic S805X's low power envelope makes it attractive for always-on deployments such as home automation hubs, DNS filters, and lightweight web servers where energy efficiency matters.

## Where to Buy

- [Amazon](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FLibre-Computer-AML-S805X-AC-Frite-Single%2Fdp%2FB07T583QZ8&ref=openhardware.directory&product=libre-computer-la-frite&source=md-export) — $25.00

## Resources

- [product](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Flibre.computer%2Fproducts%2Faml-s805x-ac%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=libre-computer-la-frite&source=md-export)
- [wiki](https://openhardware.directory/r?to=https%3A%2F%2Fhub.libre.computer%2Ft%2Flibre-computer-board-aml-s805x-ac-la-frite-support-thread%2F&ref=openhardware.directory&product=libre-computer-la-frite&source=md-export)

## Tags

`sbc`, `amlogic`, `s805x`, `libre-computer`, `compact`, `linux-sbc`, `low-power`, `iot`

## Images

![La Frite](https://nbg1.your-objectstorage.com/openhardware-directory/entities/libre-computer-la-frite/990b613609b9.png)

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