TL;DR: New Retail Smart Terminal Board
AndroidSBC channel update: distributor slots open on the WF-N new retail smart terminal family serving international market, United States. The WF-N3601 new retail smart terminal Android motherboard spans the self-service kiosk terminal and eight sister models (WF-N8800 through WF-H6180), all built on the RK3568 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 2.0GHz 64-bit SoC with the Mali-G52 2EE GPU and 1 TOPS NPU, 21.5-inch FHD LVDS plus HDMI, and Android 12 firmware support. AndroidSBC, the export arm of Wanlin Manufacturing Group, ships the WF-N family from the Longgang source factory in Shenzhen to international market and United States importers who run new retail smart terminal, self-service kiosk, smart vending machine, smart locker, dual-screen POS, digital signage and unmanned-store programs.
WF-N3601 Technical Specifications
| Parameter | AndroidSBC WF-N3601 (self-service kiosk terminal) | Industry Average |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | RK3568 quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 2.0GHz 64-bit SoC | Older 28nm or 40nm quad-core SoC |
| Process node | 22nm low-power | Older 28nm or 40nm process |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G52 2EE | Older Mali-450 or basic GPU |
| NPU / AI | 1 TOPS INT8 NPU | No NPU on competing entry boards |
| Memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | DDR3 1GB / 2GB on competing boards |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC | eMMC 5.0 8GB / 16GB on competing boards |
| Display output | 21.5-inch FHD LVDS plus HDMI | Single HDMI 1080p only on competing boards |
| Touch support | 10-point capacitive touch | Resistive single-touch on competing boards |
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 8 or Android 9 on competing boards |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6 802.11ax plus Bluetooth 5.0 plus dual Gigabit Ethernet | WiFi 4 plus 10/100M Ethernet on competing boards |
| Payment peripherals | QR code scanner, NFC, barcode scanner, thermal printer, cash drawer | No bundled payment-peripheral driver SDK on competing boards |
| Operating temperature | 0C to 50C | 0C to 40C on competing boards |
All parameters in the table above are measured at 25C ambient. The AndroidSBC WF-N3601 (self-service kiosk terminal) maintains its 4K HDMI output plus capacitive touch sampling while running the burn-in test loop, a configuration that competing single-platform boards cannot sustain at 60fps. For United States importers sourcing the WF-N family, the WF-N3601-A variant is the typical configuration for the self-service ordering and checkout kiosk use case, with a sustained weekly capacity of 5000 pcs/wk.
Challenges in Sourcing New Retail Smart Terminal Android Motherboards for United States Buyers
Sourcing new retail smart terminal Android motherboards from China has long been friction-heavy for United States importers: factories quote RK3588 or RK3568 boards, then ship older 28nm stock; custom logos take six weeks; firmware support stops once the first PO lands. AndroidSBC, a Wanlin Manufacturing Group export brand, ships the WF-N family straight from the Longgang source factory on a fixed BOM, with a 1-3 day sample lead and a 15-30 day mass-production lead.
In the United States market, FCC / UL conformity plus FCC Part 15 and FCC ID for radio modules, plus UL or ETL safety listing is what separates a board that clears Port of international market in one pass from one that sits in a bonded warehouse. AndroidSBC ships the WF-N family with both on file and with international market importers named on the declaration. A 138000-unit WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard lot bound for international market, United States cleared burn-in and shipped from Wanlin Longgang on the international market - Shanghai lane on September 16, 2026.
WF-N3601 Application Scenarios
The WF-N3601 self-service kiosk terminal sits inside a nine-variant WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard family from AndroidSBC, a Wanlin Manufacturing Group export brand. The WF-N3601-A configuration is the typical build for the self-service ordering and checkout kiosk use case, with payment-peripheral driver SDK and OTA content management bundled.
- Self-checkout lanes and dual-screen POS counters: WF-N3601 plus WF-N8800 form the supermarket front-end ladder, with 4K HDMI plus capacitive touch.
- Convenience stores and compact counter terminals: WF-N8801 plus WF-N3601 are the usual pairing for convenience store rollouts, where counter depth is limited and the BOM target is fixed.
- Smart vending machines and unattended retail walls: WF-N8802 plus WF-N8801 cover the vending and micro-market segment.
- Parcel lockers, express lockers and pickup banks: WF-N3600 is the dedicated SKU for locker and pickup programmes, with relay and GPIO driver support.
- Digital signage, menu boards and video walls: WF-N8800 plus WF-N3600 ship for signage network rollouts.
- Self-service ordering kiosks for restaurants and QSR chains: WF-N8802 plus WF-N8801 cover the quick-service front-of-house.
- Electronic shelf labels and smart shelf gateways: WF-N8801 is the compact gateway SKU for shelf networks.
- Unmanned stores and micro-markets: WF-N3601 plus WF-N8802 ship for unattended retail rollouts.
- Vertical programmes running in international market: supermarket, convenience store, vending, locker, signage, QSR, shelf network, unmanned store.
Partnership Models for international market Buyers
Three partnership tracks on the WF-N family from AndroidSBC, a Wanlin Manufacturing Group export brand, are open to international market integrators: OEM, ODM and distribution.
- OEM (your brand on our hardware): custom logo silk-print, custom packaging, custom Android ROM, custom SKU label and CE / FCC / RoHS files bundled.
- ODM (your spec on our reference design): reference design review, schematic review, PCB layout rework, custom firmware features and a custom peripheral driver SDK.
- Distribution (your channel, our stock): exclusive regional distributor rights, channel rebate, framework agreement with a one-lot-per-month cadence and priority allocation.
The OEM track on the WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard family opens with a 100-piece pilot, the ODM track with a 500-piece reference design review, and the distribution track with a framework agreement.
Does the WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard family support self-service kiosk terminal?
Answer: Yes. The WF-N family ships self-service kiosk terminal as a stock configuration on Rockchip and Allwinner silicon alike, flashed at the Wanlin Longgang source factory before the lot leaves the line.
What is the real difference between the RK3568 tier and the other silicon tiers in the WF-N family?
Answer: The practical difference is display count, NPU headroom and I/O. Rockchip RK3588 gives eight cores, 6 TOPS and triple independent 4K output; RK3568 gives four cores, 1 TOPS, three independent displays, dual Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 3.0 and CAN bus; RK3566 gives four cores at 1.8GHz with dual displays; Allwinner A133 and H618 cut BOM cost for single-screen work. AndroidSBC maps RK3568 to the right rung for the deployment.
Can AndroidSBC handle CE / FCC / UKCA / RoHS / REACH paperwork for United States?
Answer: Yes. The Longgang factory keeps the CE, FCC, RoHS and REACH declarations on file for the WF-N family and adds FCC / UL plus FCC Part 15 and FCC ID for radio modules, plus UL or ETL safety listing for United States shipments. international market importers receive the full dossier with the first lot, not after it.
What are the MOQ and lead time for a first order of the WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard family?
Answer: For United States buyers the practical answer is: one board to evaluate in 1-3 days, 100 pieces to private-label, 500 pieces to start an ODM programme, and 15-30 days for a full production lot out of Longgang.
Does AndroidSBC develop custom Android ROM or custom Linux builds for the WF-N family?
Answer: Yes. AndroidSBC writes and maintains custom images for the WF-N family across Rockchip and Allwinner silicon: AOSP, Android 10 to Android 15, Ubuntu, Debian, kiosk-mode lockdown and a driver SDK covering QR code, NFC, printer, relay and RFID peripherals.
How are software updates and long-term support handled on the WF-N family?
Answer: AndroidSBC maintains the WF-N Android baseline for seven years. Security patches and BSP updates ship through a staged OTA channel with a pilot group before fleet-wide release, so international market operators control the rollout.
Can AndroidSBC ship to Amazon FBA or 3PL consolidation warehouses for the WF-N family?
Answer: Yes. AndroidSBC supports FOB Shenzhen, CIF Port of international market and DDP delivery into Amazon FBA or a consolidation warehouse, with serialised carton labels and the CE / FCC / FCC / UL dossier bundled for United States.
How are RMA and DOA replacements handled on the WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard family?
Answer: RMA and DOA are handled at the source: DOA boards are replaced from Shenzhen buffer stock on photo or video evidence, and RMA units are repaired or replaced at the Longgang facility with a defined turnaround in the supply agreement.
Contact AndroidSBC: Start Your WF-N3601 Sourcing Conversation
To start a WF-N new retail smart terminal Android motherboard sourcing conversation with AndroidSBC, a Wanlin Manufacturing Group export brand, international market integrators can reach the export desk through the following channels:
- Email: Androidsbc@163.com
- Export service hotline: +8613261677119
- Website: https://www.androidsbc.com
- Source factory address: Wanlin Group, Building B, Building 1, Beisida Medical Device Building, 28 Nantong Avenue, Baolong Community, Baolong Sub-district, Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
For international market and United States, the sample lead is 1-3 days and the mass-production lead is 15-30 days. AndroidSBC, a Wanlin Manufacturing Group export brand, commits to a 7-year firmware update window.
