Variscite Launches a New Version of the Successful VAR-SOM-MX6 System-on-Module With Embedded eMMC and Enhanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Capabilities

Variscite Launches a New Version of the Successful VAR-SOM-MX6 System-on-Module With Embedded eMMC and Enhanced Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Capabilities

TEL AVIV, September 29, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --

    Variscite [http://www.variscite.com ], a leading design and manufacturer of embedded
solutions [http://www.variscite.com/solutions ] and System-on-Modules
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som ], announces the launch of the
enhanced VAR-SOM-MX6_V2
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som/cortex-a9/var-som-mx6-cpu-freescale-imx6 ]
System-on-Module. The already hugely successful VAR-SOM-MX6 has been upgraded to
support on-board 64GB eMMC and the latest and most advanced WiLink[TM] 8 Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth combo module from Texas Instruments.

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    Based on Freescale's i.MX6 single/dual/quad Cortex-A9 core, the VAR-SOM-MX6_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-MX6_V2 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 an extended wireless range. Variscite's customers can easily utilize
the VAR-SOM-MX6_V2 with its on-board eMMC for products requiring flash-based memories in
high densities reaching up to 64GB.

    The new VAR-SOM-MX6_V2 is fully pin-compatible with the previous VAR-SOM-MX6 Rev 1.
Both revisions will continue to be in mass production supporting Variscite's longevity
commitment for the entire product portfolio.

    VAR-SOM-MX6_V2 main features include:

       
        - Freescale i.MX6 800-1200MHz single/dual/quad Cortex-A9
        - Up to 4GB DDR3, 4GB SLC NAND and 64GB eMMC
        - Certified Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 / 5GHz with optional 2x2 MIMO
        - Bluetooth 4.0 / BLE
        - Full 1080p video encode/decode capability
        - Vivante GPU 2D/3D graphics accelerator
        - Display: 2x LVDS, HDMI1.4, MIPI DSI
        - 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
        - USB 2.0: Host, OTG
        - PCIe, SATA
        - Audio In/Out
        - Camera inputs: MIPI CSI, parallel
        - Dual CAN, UART, I2C, SPI
        - Industrial temperature -40 to 85degree(s)C
        - OS: Linux Yocto & Ubuntu, Android, WEC 7 & 2013

    Availability:

    Evaluation kits and samples are available to order now. Contact
sales@variscite.com or +972-9-9562910 for more information.

    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

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