Kontron SMARC-sAMX6i - Manual (Page 7)

SMARC-sAMX6i / Introduction
2 Introduction
2.1 Product Description
The small-sized SMARC™ Module with Freescale i.MX6 processor offers a wide range of processor scalability with single,
dual and quadcore processors. The X86 alike interfacing of SMARC-sAMX6i allows an easy integration in any kind of
application.
2.2 SMARC™ Computer-on-Modules
The SMARC™ standard was developed especially for new modules with ARM- and SOC-processors and is characterized by
the extremely flat build of its form factor. It is based on the MXM 3.0 connector with 314 pins and a construction height of
just 4.3 millimeters and it thus allows robust and flatly constructed designs with a cost-effective card edge connector. The
connector is also available in a shock- and vibration-resistant version for rough environmental conditions. Furthermore,
the standard integrates dedicated interfaces for the latest ARM and SOC processors which not only means LVDS, 24-bit
RGB and HDMI support but also support of embedded DisplayPort for future designs. In addition, and for the first time,
dedicated camera interfaces are being incorporated into a COM standard. OEMs profit from minimized design effort and
bill of material costs. SMARC™ defines two different module sizes in order to offer a high level of flexibility regarding
different mechanical requirements: a short modules measuring 82 mm x 50 mm and a full-size module measuring 82 mm x
80 mm.
SMARC™ is the low-power embedded architecture platform for computer-on-modules based on ARM technology.
» Creating mobile, embedded, connected solutions
» Scalable building blocks
» Optimized pin-out definition for ARM technology
» Ultra low-power, low-profile solutions
» Constructed to withstand harsh industrial environments
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