Inforce 6501 Micro SOM is a Tiny Module with Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Processor

Inforce Computing has now launched Inforce 6501 micro system-on-module (SoM) based on the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor found on their Inforce 6540 pico-ITX single board computer. The module measures just 50×28 mm, and integrates up to 3 GB RAM, up to 16 GB eMMC, and Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity.

Inforce 6501 specifications:

• SoC – Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 (APQ8084) quad core Krait 450 processor up to 2.7 GHz with Adreno 420 GPU, and Hexagon DSP V50 up to 800 MHz
• System Memory – 2GB to 3GB PoP LPDDR3 @ 800 MHz; 2×64-bit 26.5GB/s memory bus
• Storage – 4GB eMMC v4.5/v5.0, with options up to 16GB
• Connectivity – Bluetooth 4.1 & 2×2 dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi (QCA6174), and GPS (QCA1530)
• Peripherals and I/O via two 100-pin SoM connectors:
  • Video / Display – 1x HDMI 1.4a, 2x MIPI-DSI (4-lane) & touch screen,
  • Audio
    • 4x Line out, 3x Mic-in, 1x headphone out
    • 8-channel 7.1 surround sound, Dolby Digital plus, Dolby True HD and DTS-HD via HDMI
    • On-board WDC9320 audio codec
  • Camera – 2x MIPI-CSI (4-lane)
  • USB – 1x USB 2.0 (host), 1x USB 2.0 (device mode debug), 1x USB 3.0 (host)
  • 1x PCIe, SDC, SLIMBUS
  • JTAG, 8x GPIO, UART via 3-pin RS232, 5x I2C, SPI
• Video / Image Capabilities
  • 4K Ultra HD video with HEVC (H.265) playback and H.264 capture
  • Dual image signal processors (ISPs) with ~1GP/s throughput and image sensors up to 55 MP
• Power Supply – +3.3V DC input
• Dimensions – 50 x 28 mm
• Temperature Range – Operating: 0° C to 70° C; Storage: -20° C to 80° C

The company provides Android 4.4.2 and Ubuntu (Linaro) 14.04 BSPs for the module based on Linux 3.4 kernel, available after board registration on the company’s website. as well as hardware documentation. The product brief can be downloaded freely, but the hardware reference manual also requires board registration.

To speed up development, Inforce SYS6501 development platform can be purchased, and includes the Inforce 6501 Micro SOM, a mini-ITX carrier board, a power supply, micro-USB cable, and an acrylic base.

The carrier board has the following key features:

• Video / Display Output – 1x HDMI v1.4a, 1x eDP (display port), 1x MIPI-DSI connector (4-lane)
• External Storage – micro SD slot (on back of board)
• Audio – High Definition 7.1 Audio in/out
• Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), antenna connectors for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS
• Camera – 2x MIPI-CSI connector (4-lane)
• USB – 1 x USB 2.0 port; 1x USB 3.0 port; 1x USB 3.0 OTG port
• Expansion
  • 1x Mini PCIe
  • EXP_CON female header for 5x I2C, SPI, 8x GPIOs, …
• Serial – 1x RS-232
• Debugging – Serial console, JTAG
• Sensors – Integrated sensor board that includes 10-axis (Accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, pressure) and motion sensors.
• Misc – Volume and power buttons, DIP switches for boot selection.
• Power Supply – +12V (5A typ.), ATX power connector, 2x AA batteries, or external battery via 10-pin header
• Dimensions – 17cm x 17cm (Mini-ITX)
• Temperature Range – Operating: 0° C to 70° C; Storage: -20° C to 80° C

Inforce 6501 Micro SOM sells for $225 with 2GB RAM and 4GB eMMC, while the development kit now goes for $449. However, Inforce computing is currently running a promotion where you can get the baseboard for free, and you can get a the discount coupon to get the complete kit for $225 by registering online (Company name required). More details should be available on Inforce 6501 Micro System on Module and Inforce 6501 Development Kit pages.