SMARC 2.0 module and Mini-ITX carrier board
9 November 2016
Computer/Embedded Technology
MSC Technologies announced the availability of engineering samples of its SMARC 2.0 module based on the quad-core, dual-core and single-core ARM i.MX6 from NXP Semiconductors, and the suitable evaluation and application carrier board in Mini-ITX format.
Both products fully conform to the new SMARC 2.0 specification which was recently published by SGeT (Standardisation Group for embedded Technologies). For convenient evaluation of the technology, MSC is introducing a starter kit which contains a complete platform with power supply, cables and cooling, and which can be completed with the SMARC 2.0 module of choice and optionally a TFT kit.
The SMARC 2.0 module MSC SM2S-IMX6 now available features the NXP i.MX6 processor, with a choice between the QuadPlus, Quad, DualPlus, Dual, DualLite and Solo models. Along with up to 4 GB DRAM, the module can provide up to 64 GB eMMC Flash for program and data storage, and a Micro-SD card socket for storage extension.
Next to the Full-HD capable graphics interfaces HDMI and LVDS, the module comes with a host of useful functions such as Gigabit LAN, PCIe, SATA-II, CAN, audio and a number of popular embedded interfaces such as I2C, SPI and UARTs. The module’s dimensions are 82 x 50 mm which represents the short version of the two possible SMARC form factors, and the full industrial temperature range can be covered.
The carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 in Mini-ITX format (170 x 170 mm) gives access to most features of the SMARC 2.0 standard and accepts both full-size and short-size modules. It is prepared for modules based on ARM or x86 processors and can be set to implement relevant features accordingly: DVI/HDMI or DisplayPort, LVDS or eDP, and HD audio or I2S audio. Up to two LAN connectors are provided, and several USB host ports and a host/client interface are available. A PCI Express Mini Card slot and an mSATA slot for add-on cards are provided to enhance usability. A MIPI CSI-2 port is available to connect to external cameras, and DVI and LVDS interfaces allow dual-independent graphics output for which the board also provides full backlight control.
For more information contact Carl van der Merwe, Avnet South Africa, +27 (0)21 689 4141, [email protected], www.avnet.co.za
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