Variscite introduces a Texas Instruments AM437x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 System-on-Module at only $42

TEL AVIV, Israel, Jan. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The VAR-SOM-AM43 System-on-Module introduces real time processing units and a wide range of industrial connectivity and protocols for the embedded market.

The VAR-SOM-AM43 from Variscite, based on TI's latest Sitara AM437x processor family, introduces 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 combined with quad core Programmable Real-time Unit (PRU). The PRUs are ideal for offloading real-time processing from the main Cortex-A9 CPU, managing deterministic tasks and supporting dedicated industrial protocols such as Ethercat, Profibus, EnDat and others. The scalable processing architecture alongside the rich industrial connectivity of the VAR-SOM-AM43 makes it an optimized solution for products targeting automation, robotics, controllers, HMI and other industrial segments and applications.  

Beyond its scalable processing capabilities, the VAR-SOM-AM43 features 2D/3D graphics accelerator, DDR3, SLC NAND, eMMC, dual band Wi-Fi/BT with MIMO, dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB, A/V interfaces and industrial operating temperatures. The VAR-SOM-AM43 utilizes a standard SO-DIMM 204-pin interface to the carrier board.

"The introduction of the VAR-SOM-AM43 is yet another step towards extending Variscite's wide portfolio of System-on-Module solutions to most effectively and comprehensively meet the needs of the  industrial embedded markets", stated Ofer Austerlitz, Variscite's VP of Business Development and Sales, "Bringing a cost optimized Cortex-A9 solution from TI, with all the accompanying industrial connectivity and protocols, is a perfect solution for customers designing their next generation industrial products."

Key features include:

• Texas Instruments AM437x 1000MHz single Cortex-A9
• Four 200MHz Programmable Real-time Unit (PRU)
• Up to 1GB DDR3, 512MB SLC NAND and 32GB eMMC
• Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
• Certified Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4/5GHz with optional 2x2 MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.0/BLE
• SGX530 PowerVR 2D/3D graphics accelerator
• 24-bits LCD Display
• USB 2.0: Host, OTG
• Audio In/Out
• Parallel camera input
• Dual CAN, UART, I2C, SPI, eCAP, ADCs
• Industrial temperatures -40 to 85°C
• Dimensions: 38mm x 68mm x 3mm
• OS: Linux Yocto, Android

Availability and Pricing:
The VAR-SOM-AM43 and its related development kits are available now. Pricing starts at $42 for 1Ku.  
Contact [email protected] or +972 9 9562910 for more information.

About Variscite:
Variscite is a leading System on Modules (SoM) and Single-Board-Computer (SBC) design and manufacture company. A trusted provider of development and production services for a variety of embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful products.

Learn more about Variscite, visit www.variscite.com

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