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

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

TEL AVIV, Israel, January 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

    The VAR-SOM-AM43 System-on-Module
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som ] introduces real time processing
units and a wide range of industrial connectivity and protocols for the embedded market.

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    The VAR-SOM-AM43
[http://www.variscite.com/products/system-on-module-som/cortex-a9/var-som-am43-cpu-ti-am437x-am4376-am4377-am4378-am4379 ]
from Variscite [http://www.variscite.com ], 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 85degree(s)C

    - Dimensions: 38mm x 68mm x 3mm

    - OS: Linux Yocto, Android

    About Variscite:
Variscite is a leading System on Modules (SoM) and Single-Board-Computer (SBC)
[http://www.variscite.com/products/single-board-computers ] 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 http://www.variscite.com

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

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