AMobile SoMs Features 16GB LPDDR5, UFS 3.1, and a 10 TOPS NPU

AMobile SoM-SD520 and SoM-SD720

The AMobile SoM-SD520 and SoM-SD720 are a pair of new System on Modules (SoM) designed for Edge AI and Generative AI workloads with up to 10 TOPS of AI performance. With 16 GB LPDDR5, 128 GB UFS 3.1 storage, and optional Wi-Fi 6/Bluetooth 5.2, these modules are designed for smart surveillance, retail kiosks, healthcare devices, and industrial automation, where Edge AI is essential.

Other features of the SoMs include dual MIPI CSI, multiple USB 2.0/3.2, PCIe 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, I²S audio, and a wide choice of display outputs (MIPI DSI, LVDS, eDP, and DisplayPort with dual-display support). Both models use a 260-pin SO-DIMM connector in a 62 × 50 mm SO-DIMM form factor and weigh only 14 grams. These features make these modules suitable for embedded AI applications.

SoM-SD520 and SoM-SD720 Block Diagram

AMobile SoM-SD520 and SoM-SD720 specifications:

• SoC
  • MediaTek Genio 520 – 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU (880 MHz), 1x ISP, NPU850 AI engine up to 9 TOPS
  • MediaTek Genio 720 – 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.6 GHz, 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU (1.1 GHz), 2x ISP, NPU850 AI engine up to 9 TOPS
• System memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 @ 6400 MHz, up to 16 GB
• Storage: 64 GB or 128 GB UFS 3.1
• Interfaces via 260-pin SO-DIMM edge connector
  • Display
    • MIPI-DSI, up to 2.5K60, or 2.5K120 with DSC
    • LVDS, up to FHD60
    • eDP, up to 4K60 (with Merge)
    • DisplayPort, up to UW5K60 (4 lanes, Merge), or 4K60 (2 lanes, Merge/DSC)
    • Dual-display support eDP+DSI, eDP+LVDS, eDP+DP, or dual eDP
  • Camera: 2x MIPI-CSI inputs
  • Audio: 1x I²S, 2-channel PDM
  • Networking
    • 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RGMII)
    • Wi-Fi 6 (2T2R 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Bluetooth 5.2 via MediaTek MT7921 (optional)
  • USB
    • 2x USB 3.2
    • 3x USB 2.0
  • Serial
    • 2x 4-wire UART,
    • 2x 2-wire UART
  • Expansion
    • 1x PCIe 2.0 (for modem, etc.)
    • 9x I²C
    • 2x SPI
    • 1x ADC
    •  GPIOs
• Dimensions: 62 x 50 mm
• Weight:  ~14 g
• Temperature:  +10 °C to +50 °C
• Humidity:  0–95% RH @ 60 °C (non-condensing)

The SoM-DS520/DS720 currently supports Android 15. Support for Yocto 5.0 Scarthgap with Linux 6.6 is scheduled for release at the end of Q4 2025. AMobile will provide documentation, BSPs, and reference designs, while software resources are available on the MediaTek Genio Developer website.

SoM-DS520/DS720 Dev Kit

The company also mentions that about a development kit with various features, including Gigabit Ethernet, one USB 3.0 port, three USB-C ports, display outputs (eDP, LVDS, MIPI DSI), camera inputs (MIPI CSI), plus a microSD card slot and NanoSIM slot for 5G connectivity.

The SoM-DS520 and SoM-SD720 are in pre-order, with commercial samples and EVKs expected by the end of the month. More details are available on the product page.

Ιmages courtesy of AMobile