SOM Modules
The market’s demand for embedded solutions and modules that are easy to implement, programmable as needed, and that interface easily with different solutions is growing (think, for example, of Industry 4.0 and its various applications).
SOM modules fully meet this need.
SOM Modules: What are they? What are the advantages?
SoMs (SYSTEM on MODULE) are complete embedded systems, built on a single circuit board that can integrate multiple functions (analog and digital) depending on the required use. In practice, they are flexible and extremely compact embedded solutions, ideal for industrial applications that require reliability and advanced performance. In fact, by adding a Carrier Board, a complete embedded system (Computer on Board) can easily be obtained, starting from the sensors and reaching correct data display and management, capable of evolving easily according to market needs.
SOM modules therefore guarantee important advantages in terms of efficiency and Time to Market, such as:
- Faster development of embedded systems;
- Quick and effective system debugging thanks to open source systems;
- The possibility of modifying the module according to one’s own needs – both at the software and hardware level – thus obtaining a working platform suited to specific technical requirements.
The VisionSOM-STM32MP1 family, the latest news for SOMs!
CONSYSTEM S.r.l., in order to meet these needs, offers the market the latest news from SomLabs (a leading company in the sector), the family. A module with several technological innovations.
VisionSOM-STM32MP1 is characterized by the new STM32MP157 microprocessor (with a clock frequency of 650MHz) from STM (STMicroelectronics), a Multi-core solution (Single or double: with x2- Cortex-a7 / x1 -Cortex-M4 architecture) capable of offering full flexibility for real-time applications (Linux and advanced HMI).
The module offers Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity via the (optional) combo WiFi/BLE LBEE5KL1DX Murata 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v4.1 + EDR module, as well as guaranteeing high bandwidth (1Gb) on the ethernet side, simplifying carrier board design.
The module has high computing capacity thanks to DDR3L SDRAM (512MB or 1024MB), eMMC/uSD memory card up to 32GB, Quad-SPI Flash up to 16 MBytes, and a camera interface up to 14bit.
The possibility of different boot and memory options (via uSD, NAND, eMMC) completes the overall picture of the product.
Ultimately, the VisionSOM-STM32MP1 module is the ideal solution for embedded applications such as:
- Linux-based industrial applications
- Industrial motor control applications
- Human-machine interfaces (HMI)
- IoT Gateways
- Cash registers
- Medical equipment
- “Real-time” applications