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Computer module Variscite Var-SOM-Solo

16.11.2014

Variscite has introduced a miniature computer module (System-on-Module, SOM). The module, equipped with a variety of I/O facilities, is well suited for embedded systems. The form factor is indistinguishable from a standard 200-pin SO-DIMM.

The key component of the miniature (33 x 68 x 4 mm) system is a Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9 processor running at 1 GHz, integrated with a Vivante GPU. In addition, the board has up to 1GB of DDR3 RAM, 512MB of SLC NAND flash, and a 64GB eMMC module.

The module is equipped with a Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless interface that operates in the 2,4 and 5 GHz bands and is optionally offered in a 2x2 MIMO configuration. In addition, there is a Bluetooth 4.0 LE wireless interface, a 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet port, two LVDS outputs, one HDMI 1.4 and one MIPI DSI. The equipment also includes a USB 2.0 host with OTG support, a PCIe interface, a line-in and audio subsystem output.

It is possible to connect a camera, for which there is a MIPI CSI and a parallel interface. There are also CAN (x2), UART, I2C, SPI.

The computer can run Linux Yocto and Ubuntu, Android, Windows Embedded Compact 7 and 2013. It is designed to operate in the temperature range from -40°C to +85°C.

Sales of Var-SOM-Solo have already begun. Prices start at $42.

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