Variscite developed a new SoM with dual-display support and 3D graphics acceleration

Variscite has launched VAR-SOM-AM62P, a new system-on-module designed to provide advanced multimedia processing while remaining cost-effective. At the core of the module is the Texas Instruments’ Sitara AM62Px SoC, which is an evolution of the AM62 family. Compared to its predecessor, VAR-SOM-AM62, the AM62P variant offers significantly improved graphics processing and video handling capabilities.

The VAR-SOM-AM62P system-on-module is part of the company’s VAR-SOM Pin2Pin family, meaning it shares a common footprint with other SoMs from the same family. This allows developers to interchange SoMs across performance levels without making substantial changes to their baseboard hardware. The SoM is tailored for embedded systems that are deployed in industrial HMI and control panels, medical diagnostic displays, and multimedia kiosks.

Specifications of Variscite VAR-SOM-AM62P SoM

• SoC: Texas Instruments AM62Px Sitara series with up to 4x Arm Cortex-A53 at 1.4 GHz, 1x Arm Cortex-M4F at 400 MHz, and 1x Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem (PRUSS) at 333 MHz for industrial grade modules
• Graphics processing unit: 3D GPU with OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan 1.2, Capable of 2D graphics processing
• Memory and storage: Up to 4 GB DDR4-3200 at 800 MHz and 8-bit up to 128 GB eMMC boot and storage
• Display support: 2x OLDI/LVDS interface with 4-lane each supporting up to 1920×1080 at 60 frames per second
• Networking and connectivity: 2x 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet interface, Certified Wi-Fi IEEE802.11 ac/b/g/n, and Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
• Camera: 1x MIPI CSI-2 with CMOS series camera interface 4-lanes and support for 1,2,3, or 4 data lane mode up to 1.5 Gbps
• Audio: Analog stereo line in, analog headphones out, digital microphone, up to 3x digital audio
• USB: 2x USB 2.0 Host/Device
• Other interfaces: Resistive touch controller, Serial interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, ePWM, eCAP, eQEP, CAN-FD, and JTAG), and GPIOs
• Power supply: 3.3V
• Dimensions: 67.6x33x3.4 mm
• Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °C

The module has several key features, including support for dual-display and 3D graphics acceleration, as well as a comprehensive array of peripherals. This makes it an ideal building block for integration into a diverse range of products in markets that demand high performance, low power consumption, and a compact form factor.

Variscite provides the Symphony board as the designated evaluation board, which serves as the carrier board for the SoM. To facilitate development, the company offers a complete kit that includes the Symphony board, VAR-SOM-AM62P SoM, display, and touch components, along with necessary accessories and cables. Regarding operating systems, the module is compatible with both Linux BSP and Android.

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