CanMV-K230D-Zero Development Board#
Overview#
The CanMV-K230D Zero development board is jointly designed and developed by Canaan Technology and the Banana Pi open-source community, aiming to explore cutting-edge applications of RISC-V Vector 1.0 technology. This development board integrates the high-performance K230D chip, featuring a dual-core Xuantie C908 RISC-V CPU, and is equipped with Canaan’s self-developed third-generation KPU (Neural Network Processing Unit). With onboard 128MB LPDDR4 memory, it provides excellent local inference computing capability. With its compact design and rich development resources, the CanMV-K230D Zero is widely applicable to DIY projects, IoT devices, and embedded system development, making it an ideal choice for learning programming, developing edge AI audio/video products, and conducting performance evaluation.

Technical Specifications#
Parameter |
Description |
|---|---|
CPU |
Xuantie C908 Dual-core RISC-V CPU |
KPU |
Third-generation Neural Network Processing Unit, supports multiple data types such as INT8/INT16 |
DPU |
Built-in 3D structured light depth engine, supports up to 1920×1080 resolution |
VPU |
Built-in H.264/H.265 hardware codec |
Image Input |
2-channel MIPI-CSI (2-lane and 4-lane) |
Display Output |
MIPI DSI interface, supports up to 1080P resolution output |
RAM |
128MB LPDDR4 |
Storage Expansion |
Onboard TF card slot, supports up to 1TB expansion |
USB |
1 USB 2.0 interface, supports OTG function |
Network |
Built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi module |
Audio |
Supports external audio input/output interface |
GPIO Expansion |
40-pin GPIO expansion, supports I2C, UART, I2S, SPI, PWM, ADC, JTAG and other interfaces |
Buttons |
1 function button, 1 reset button |
Power |
USB Type-C interface, input voltage 5V, current 2A |
Dimensions |
Length 65mm, width 30mm, height 7mm |
Connection Diagram#
When using the BPI-CanMV-K230D Zero development board, two USB data cables need to be connected simultaneously, one for power supply and the other for serial communication.

