SolidRun Ltd. today announced its new system-on-module, or SOM, product powered by the AM64x processors from Texas Instruments Inc. Tel Aviv, Israel-based SolidRun said it system features best-in-class real-time and low-latency processing and is targeted at Internet of Things (IoT) and machinery applications.
“Industrial automation, robots, smart buildings, and more all require powerful applications-processing capabilities as well as robust, real-time communications for precise machine control,” stated Dr. Atai Ziv, CEO at SolidRun. “Until now, no single solution could do it all. Our family of AM64x-based SOMs streamlines hardware specifications and enables developers to quickly design compact, precise, and connected edge devices and industrial network solutions for next-generation industrial IoT and automation.”
SolidRun develops and manufactures high-performance SOMs, single-board computers (SBCs), and network edge systems. The company said its compact embedded systems are based on ARM and x86 architecture. SolidRun also provides services for developers and OEMs, including hardware customization, software support, product branding, and enclosure design.
AM64x intended for real-time processing
The AM64x SOM is aimed at applications that require a combination of precise real-time processing and application processing, said SolidRun. It comes equipped with two Cortex A53 cores for OS-level and applications processing and up to four Cortex R5F cores for real-time computing, servo control, and functional safety.
The SOM also includes an isolated Cortex M4 MCU channel for error monitoring. It also has features for mission-critical applications such as an integrated micro-controller unit (MCU) subsystem and diagnostic libraries, inline error correction codes (ECC), an isolated Cortex-M4 core that can work independently from the SoC, and secure boot with hardware-enforced root of trust.
SolidRun said the AM64x is designed to use TI’s efficient 16nm FinFET production technology, so it consumes little power, supports fanless designs, and can function in environments ranging from -40°C to 85°C.
Measuring in at just 47 x 30mm in size, these SOMs pack far more than the AM64x processor, including onboard eMMC storage, a sub-1GHz MCU for radio communication, and up to three Gigabit Ethernet physical layer transceivers, said SolidRun.
SolidRun supports communications protocols
To maximize the AM6442 processor’s multi-protocol Industrial Ethernet support, the SOM uses two built-in gigabit industrial communications subsystems (PRU-ICSSG) that support Industrial Ethernet protocols such as Profinet IRT, Profinet RT, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).
The AM64x SOM family features multiple ordering options for single to dual-core A53 and single to quad-core R5F options based on the TI AM6411, AM6412, AM6421, AM6441, and AM6442 processors.
In addition, SOMs can come with TI’s CC1312 multiprotocol and multiband SimpleLink wireless MCU for sub-1GHz communication.
SolidRun also offers Hummingboard-T AM64X Base and Hummingboard-T AM64X Pro carrier boards that are perfect for prototyping with the AM64x processor-equipped SOMs. These new Hummingboard carriers support up to 1GB of DDR4, 8GB of eMMC flash memory and features expansion and communications options, including:
- GPIO header
- I/Os for USB 3.0, CAN-FD and RS485/RS232
- up to three gigabit Ethernet ports with two featuring PRU ICSSG
- optional Cat 4 LTE with SIM slot
- optional CC1312 SimpleLink 1 GHz wireless MCU
SOM suitable for industrial applications
Paired with high-speed PCIe, USB 3.0 and integrated Ethernet switch interfaces, as well as general industrial connectivity options like UART, I2C, CAN, and ADC, the new SOM is the ideal foundation for industrial communications systems, said SolidRun. It can also be used in factory automation, industrial robot and machinery control, industrial gateways, M2M communication, and more, said the company.
Supporting 6LoWPAN, MIOTY and Wi-SUN protocols allows the SOM to conduct advanced sensing and metering of sensors, which SolidRun said can be useful for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); smart buildings; advanced medical systems; and smart meters.
The TI AM64x S SOMs and Hummingboard carrier boards are available through SolidRun. To help expedite the development process, the company will provide customers with an optimized board support package, stable long-term support for select software distributions, access to its support tools, and sample source code.
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