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
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.
Jean-Luc started CNX Software in 2010 as a part-time endeavor, before quitting his job as a software engineering manager, and starting to write daily news, and reviews full time later in 2011.