Variscite VAR-SOM-AM62P SoM features TI Sitara AM62Px processor with Wi-Fi 6, dual GbE, and CAN-FD for industrial and multimedia applications

Variscite has recently launched the VAR-SOM-AM62P, a cost-effective System on Module (SoM)/Computer on Module (CoM) based on the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px SoC, designed for high-performance multimedia and industrial applications.

It features a 1.4GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 processor paired with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor, making it suitable for tasks requiring performance and real-time responsiveness. The VAR-SOM-AM62P supports H.264/H.265 video encoding and decoding, a 3D GPU, and multi-screen capabilities, making it ideal for advanced graphical applications. It offers robust connectivity options such as dual Gigabit Ethernet, certified Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n), optional 802.15.4, Bluetooth/BLE 5.4, 4x CAN-FD, audio, camera input, and dual USB 2.0 ports.

Designed for industrial environments, it operates in a wide temperature range of -40°C to 85°C. It belongs to the VAR-SOM Pin2Pin family, ensuring compatibility across different modules and supporting various operating systems. Developers widely use this SoM in embedded systems for industrial control, smart gateways, multimedia systems, robotics, and edge computing applications.

Variscite previously launched other SoMs, including the DART-MX93, the DART-MX95, and others. We have also covered the VAR-SOM-MX93, an NXP-based Wi-Fi 6 module that offers extended bandwidth for streaming, reduced latency, and optimized power management.

VAR-SOM-AM62P SoM Specifications:

• SoC: Texas Instruments Sitara AM62P5
  • CPU:
    • Quad-core Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.4GHz
    • Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor @ 800MHz
  • GPU: 3D GPU with OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan1.2
  • VPU: H.264/H.265 video encoding and decoding
• Memory: Up to 8GB LPDDR4
• Storage: 8GB to 128GB eMMC flash
• Connectivity:
  • Dual Gigabit Ethernet
  • Certified Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n)
  • Bluetooth 5.4 with BLE
  • Optional IEEE 802.15.4
• Display:
  • 24-bit MIPI DSI interface @ 3840×1080 resolution
  • 2x 24-bit LVDS up to 3840×1080 @ 60fps
  • Resistive and Capacitive touch
• Multimedia:
  • H.264/H.265 video codec
  • Camera input support
  • Multi-screen display support
• Audio:
  • Headphone driver
  • Digital and Analog (stereo) microphone
  • 3x I2S digital audio interfaces (McASP)
  • Line In and Out
• USB: 2x USB 2.0 OTG
• Interfaces:
  • MIPI CSI2 camera interface
  • 4x CAN-FD
  • 5x SPI
  • 5x I2C
  • up to 9x UART
  • Multiple GPIO
• Misc:
  • JTAG debugging via optional header
  • RTC on carrier
• Power input: 3.3V
• Dimensions: 67.6 x 33 x 3.4 mm (VAR-SOM Pin2Pin compatible)
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +85°C (industrial-grade)
• Humidity: 5% to 95%
• Certifications: ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 13485:2016

The company offers Linux support for the VAR-SOM-AM62P through both Debian and the Yocto Project, along with an Android BSP for multimedia and touchscreen applications. Notably, support for the AM62P5 SoC has been in demand since Linux kernel version 6.6 LTS. While a dedicated development kit isn’t listed on the official product page, Variscite did share an image of the VAR-SOM-AM62P devkit, which also features a touchscreen display, making it well-suited for HMI development.

Variscite hasn’t shared pricing details for the VAR-SOM-AM62P just yet. However, to give some context, the previous VAR-SOM-AM62 module starts at around $33.00, and its development kit is priced at $249.00. For more details, you can check out the official product page and press release.

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