Variscite Launches a New Version of the Successful VAR-SOM-AM33 System-on-Module With Enhanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Capabilities

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

Variscite, a leading designer and manufacturer of embedded solutions and System-on-Modules, announces the launch of the enhanced VAR-SOM-AM33_V2 System-on-Module. The already hugely successful VAR-SOM-AM33 has been upgraded to support the latest and most advanced WiLink^TM 8 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo module from Texas Instruments.

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Based on Texas Instrument's 1 GHz Sitara™ AM335x ARM Cortex-A8, the VAR-SOM-AM3_V2 packs an impressive feature-set, a wide variety of interfaces and industrial operating temperature range, all the while sustaining a firm focus on minimizing the overall system cost.

The VAR-SOM-AM33 suits embedded applications across a multitude of market segments, such as automotive, IoT, lighting, agriculture and industrial. The new V2 enhanced connectivity features are based on TI's FCC/CE certified dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with optional MIMO and Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE that can achieve effective bit rates of 100 Mbps, together with extended wireless range.

The new VAR-SOM-AM33_V2 is fully pin-compatible with the previous VAR-SOM-AM33 Rev 1. Both revisions will continue to be in mass production supporting Variscite's longevity commitment for the entire product portfolio.

VAR-SOM-AM33_V2 main features include:

• TI AM335x 600, 800 and 1000MHz Cortex-A8
• 128 to 512 MB DDR3
• 128 to 1024 MB NAND Flash
• 2D/3D graphics acceleration: Power VR SGX 530
• RGB display 1400 x 1050 24-bit
• 10/100 Mbps Ethernet + 10/100/1000 RGMII
• Certified Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 / 5GHz with optional 2x2 MIMO
• Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE
• USB 2.0: Host, OTG
• Audio In/Out
• Industrial temperature -40 to 85°C

Availability:

Evaluation kits and samples are available to order now.

About Variscite:

In over a decade Variscite has taken a leading position in the System-on-Modules (SoM) design and manufacture market. A trusted provider of development and consulting services for a variety of embedded platforms, Variscite transforms clients' visions into successful products.

Learn more about Variscite, visit http://www.variscite.com and http://www.variwiki.com

Contact [email protected] or +972-9-9562910 for more information.

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