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DAVE Embedded Systems has two product lines off the shelf:

  • System On Modules or SOMs are solutions ready to use and integrate on carrier boards
  • Single Board Computers or SBCs are electronic boards ready to use

The System On Module are listed on our website. Here below a summary with links:

below a description per each SOM:

Contents

AURA SOMEdit

  • AURA SOM high level description is here: AURA SOM is a System On Module by DAVE Embedded Systems, it is based on the  NXP i.MX93x application processor. This System On Module is designed in continuity within the NXP i.MX6 and NXP i.MX8M products from DAVE Embedded Systems. AURA SOM is compatible with those solutions providing the possibility to design flexible and scalable solutions. 15years minimum availability completes the logical requirement for reliable and long life industrial applications.
  • AURA SOM is indicated for these markets / segments:
    • Healthcare devices
    • IoT gateways
    • Industrial gateways
    • Industrial supervisor
  • The AURA SOM's unique sales points are the low power configurations and the compact size
  • AURA SOM web page is available at this link: https://www.dave.eu/en/solutions/system-on-modules/aura-som-i-mx93x
  • The AURA SOM's documentation in wiki is available here: AURA SOM

product featuresEdit

Please find the list of availablòe features on AURA SOM:

  • CPU
    • NXP i.MX93x
      • up to Dual core ARM Cortex A55 MPCore @ 1.7GHz
      • Junction temperature available in:
        • Automotive range: -40 to 125°C
        • Industrial range: -40 to 105°C
        • Commercial range: 0 to 85°C
      • ARM Cortex-M33 @ 250MHz
      • ARM Ethos U-65 microNPU
      • EdgeLock secure enclave
  • RAM
    • Up to 4GB LPDDR4, x16 data bus width
  • Storage
    • AURA SOM supports eMMC, NOR SPI and NAND
    • eMMC up to 64GB
    • NOR SPI and NAND are available alternatively
  • LAN/Ethernet
    • 1x Ethernet 1000 Mbps (PHY on board)
    • 1x Ethernet 1000 Mbps (RGMII interface available)
  • UARTs
    • up to 6x UART ports - depends on pin muxing
  • USB
    • 2x 2.0 OTG port (PHY on board)
  • SDIO
    • up to 3x SDIO/MMC
  • Audio interface
    • I2S Interface with 5-lane / SPDIF / PDM, MQS interfaces
  • Video output
    • LVDS interface 4-lane up to 720p
    • 1x MIPI DSI 4-lane up to 1080p
  • Video input
    • 1xMIPI CSI port 2-lane
  • I2C
    • up to 6x I2C channels - depends on pin muxing
  • SPI
    • up to 6x SPI channels - depends on pin muxing
  • CAN
    • up to 2x CAN interface - depends on pin muxing
  • ADC Analog to Digital
    • up to ADC (4-ch, 12bits) - depends on pin muxing
  • GPIOs
    • GPIOs with interrupt capabilities - depends on pin muxing
  • JTAG
    • JTAG IEEE 1149.1 Test Access Port
  • Connector / pinout
    • SODIMM DDR3 204 pins
  • Size
    • 67.5mm x 43mm
  • Power Supply
    • Single 3.3V, on-board voltage regulation

part number compositionEdit

The part number composition is composed by the follwoing options:

  • intro code: DAU
  • CPU code: AURA SOM can mount the following CPU (or SOC) versions or options:
    • CPU code = A, Description: MIMX9352DVVxMAB which means Dual Core 1.7GHz with a Temperature (junction Temperature) between 0 and 95°C.
    • CPU code = B, Description: MIMX9352DXVxMAB which means Dual Core 1.7GHz with a Temperature (junction Temperature) between -40 and 105°C.
    • CPU code = C, Description: MIMX9351XVVxMAB which means Single Core 1.7GHz with a Temperature (junction Temperature) between -40 and 125°C
  • RAM code: AURA SOM can mount RAM in the version LPDDR4 with the following versions:
    • RAM code = 1, Description: 1 GB size
    • RAM code = 2, Description: 2GB size
  • Storage code: AURA SOM has various options for storage selecting between NOR SPI, NAND or eMMC. Following the options:
    • Storage code: 0, Description: No Storage on board
    • Storage code: 1, Description: 16MB NOR SPI, 8GB eMMC
    • Storage code: 2, Description: 256MB NAND, 8GB eMMC
    • Storage code: 3, Description: 8GB eMMC, no NAND and no NOR SPI (SD3 available)
    • Storage code: 4, Description: 256MB NAND, no eMMC (SD1 available)
    • Storage code: 5, Description: 4GB eMMC, no NAND and no NOR (SD3 available)
    • Storage code: 6, Description: 16MB NOR SPI, 4GB eMMC
  • Boot mode code: The boot modes listed here are "single boot", meaning that the Cortex-A55 is the first core to boot. Other options are available on-demand, however. DAVE Embedded Systems' team is available for additional information on this matter. If necessary, please contact [[1]].
    • Boot mode code: 0, Description: on board NOR SPI: this option is possible only if the selected Storage code includes a NOR SPI
    • Boot mode code: 1, Description: on board eMMC: this option is possible only if the selected Storage code includes an eMMC
    • Boot mode code: 2, Description: on board SPI NAND: this option is possible only if the selected Storage code includes a NAND
    • in case of: Storage code: 0 then the Boot mode code can be 0 or
  • RFU: 0
  • RFU: 0
  • Temperature code:
    • Temperature code: C, Description: Commercial grade: suitable for 0-70°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between 0 and 95°C
    • Temperature code: I, Description: Industrial grade: suitable for 40 - 85°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between -40 and 105°C
    • Temperature code: A, Description: Automotive grade: suitable for 0-70°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between -40 and 125°C
  • The part number then is built with the following algorythm:
    • part number = intro code + CPU code + RAM code + Storage code + Boot mode code + RFU + RFU + Temperature code

The Part Number composer is available here: AURA SOM/Part number composition please suggest this option when it is not easy to support the requests

AURA SOM Evaluation KitEdit

  • The Evaluation Kit's documentation is available here: AURA SOM/AURA Evaluation Kit
  • AURA SOM Evaluation Kit part number: AURAPARTNUMBER
  • The Evaluation Kit has a standard price of:
    • 899,00€ per 1 piece
    • 699.00€ per 3 pieces

ORCA SOMEdit

  • ORCA SOM high level description is here: The i.MX 8M Plus family focuses on machine learning and vision, advanced multimedia, and industrial IoT with high reliability. It is built to meet the needs of Smart Home, Building, City and Industry 4.0 applications. One of the most interesting feature is the Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which can be easily integrated thanks to DAVE Embedded Systems' Know How on Machine Learning applications
  • ORCA SOM is indicated for these markets:
    • Human Machine Interface (HMI) devices
    • Horeca
    • Medical devices
    • Healthcare devices
    • Industrial Human Machine Interface
  • The ORCA SOM's unique sales points are the low power configurations and the compact size
  • ORCA SOM web page is available at this link: https://www.dave.eu/en/solutions/system-on-modules/orca-som
  • The ORCA SOM's documentation in wiki is available here: ORCA SOM

product featuresEdit

Please find the list of availablòe features on ORCA SOM:

  • CPU
    • NXP i.MX8M Plus
      • up to Dual / Quad ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.6 - 1.8GHz
      • Junction temperature available in:
        • Automotive range: -40 to 125°C
        • Industrial range: -40 to 105°C
        • Commercial range: 0 to 85°C
      • MCU Cortex-M7
      • GPU GC7000
        • up to 1080p60 H265, H264, VP9, VP8 Video Decoding
        • up to 1080p60 H265, H264 Video Encoding
      • NPU unit with 2.3TOPS
      • SE050 EdgeLock secure enclave
  • RAM
    • Up to 8GB LPDDR4, x32 data bus width and ECC
  • Storage
    • ORCA SOM supports eMMC, NOR SPI and NAND
    • eMMC up to 64GB
    • NOR SPI and NAND are available alternatively
  • LAN/Ethernet
    • 1x Ethernet 1000 Mbps (PHY on board)
    • 1x Ethernet 1000 Mbps (RGMII interface available) with TSN support
  • UARTs
    • up to 4x UART ports - depends on pin muxing
  • USB
    • 2x 3.0 OTG port (PHY on board)
  • SDIO
    • up to 2x SDIO3.0 / MMC5.1
  • Audio interface
    • I2S Interface with 18-lane / SPDIF / SAI interfaces
  • Video output
    • LVDS interface 4 / 8-lanes up to 720p
    • 1x MIPI DSI 4-lane up to 1080p
    • 1x HDMI
  • Video input
    • 2xMIPI CSI port 4-lanes with 2xISP
  • I2C
    • up to 6x I2C channels - depends on pin muxing
  • SPI
    • up to 3x SPI channels - depends on pin muxing
  • CAN
    • up to 2x CAN interface - depends on pin muxing
  • GPIOs
    • GPIOs with interrupt capabilities - depends on pin muxing
  • JTAG
    • JTAG IEEE 1149.1 Test Access Port
  • Connector / pinout
    • SODIMM DDR4 260 pins
  • Size
    • 69.60mm x 43mm
  • Power Supply
    • Single 3.3V, on-board voltage regulation

part number compositionEdit

The part number composition is composed by the follwoing options:

  • intro code: DMU
  • CPU code: ORCA SOM can mount the following CPU (or SOC) versions or options:
    • CPU code = A, Description: MIMX8ML8CVNKZAB (i.MX 8M Plus Quad - Quad Core, VPU, NPU, ISP, CAN-FD - 1.6 GHz - Industrial - Tj=-40/105°C)
    • CPU code = C, Description: MIMX8ML3CVNKZAB (i.MX 8M Plus Dual - Dual Core, VPU, NPU, ISP, CAN-FD - 1.6 GHz - Industrial - Tj=-40/105°C)
    • CPU code = E, Description: MIMX8ML6DVNLZAB (i.MX 8M Plus Quad - Quad Core, VPU, NPU, ISP, CAN-FD - 1.8 GHz - Commercial - Tj=0/95°C)
  • RAM code: ORCA SOM can mount RAM in the version LPDDR4 with the following versions:
    • RAM code = 0, Description: 1 GB LPDDR4 size
    • RAM code = 1, Description: 2 GB LPDDR4 size
    • RAM code = 2, Description: 4 GB LPDDR4 size
    • RAM code = 3, Description: 6 GB LPDDR4 size
    • RAM code = 4, Description: 8 GB LPDDR4 size
  • Storage code: NAND SLC and eMMC are possible alternatives not available together. QSPI can be mounted or not. Other versions can be available, please contact technical support
    • Storage code: 0, Description: No Storage on board
    • Storage code: 1, Description: 8GB eMMC, 16MB QSPI, No NAND
    • Storage code: 2,No eMMC, No QSPI, 1GB NAND
    • Storage code: 3, Description: 8GB eMMC, No QSPI, No NAND
  • Mounting options code:
    • Mounting options code = 0: EdgeLock SE050, 32.768K X2, Voltage monitor, SD1 3.3V, SD2 3.3V
    • Mounting options code = 1, EdgeLock SE050, 32.768K X2, Voltage monitor, SD1 1.8V, SD2 3.3V
    • Mounting options code = 2, No EdgeLock SE050, 32.768K X2, Voltage monitor, SD1 1.8V, SD2 3.3V
  • RFU: 0
  • Temperature code:
    • Temperature code: C, Description: Commercial grade: suitable for 0-70°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between 0 and 95°C
    • Temperature code: I, Description: Industrial grade: suitable for 40 - 85°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between -40 and 105°C
    • Temperature code: A, Description: Automotive grade: suitable for 0-70°C envirronment, this code is suitable for CPU codes with temperature between -40 and 125°C
  • The part number then is built with the following algorythm:
    • part number = intro code + CPU code + RAM code + Storage code + Mounting options code + RFU + Temperature code

The Part Number composer is available here: ORCA SOM/Part number composition please suggest this option when it is not easy to support the requests

AURA SOM Evaluation KitEdit

  • The Evaluation Kit's documentation is available here: ORCA SOM/ORCA Evaluation Kit
  • ORCA SOM Evaluation Kit part number: ORCAPARTNUMBER
  • The Evaluation Kit has a standard price of:
    • 899,00€ per 1 piece
    • 699.00€ per 3 pieces

What to do if it is not possible to provide answers correctlyEdit

  • In case a question is not clear suggest to contact the Sales Team via email sales@dave.eu of the Technical Support Team via email: helpdesk@dave.eu
  • In case it is not possible to provide an answer suggest to contact the Sales Team via email sales@dave.eu of the Technical Support Team via email: helpdesk@dave.eu