System on Module for IoT edge applications from Arrow and Exor Embedded

Arrow Electronics has collaborated with Exor Embedded to create the gigaSOM gS01, a high-performance, energy-efficient SoM (system on module) for IoT edge implementations.

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Arrow Electronics has collaborated with Exor Embedded to create the gigaSOM gS01, a production design with an add-on development kit that is a high-performance, energy-efficient SoM (system on module) for IoT edge implementations. This SoM combines the power and efficiency of the Intel Atom E3900 processor series with the flexibility of an Intel Cyclone 10 GX FPGA, connected with a dual-lane wideband PCIe interface to create a unified high-performance engine. The gigaSOM gS01 combines a CPU and a high-speed Intel FPGA in a single system-on-module. This makes it a solution that supports time-coordinated processing, time-sensitive networking and real-time IoT.

A solution for deterministic networks

With Intel's TCC (time-coordinated computing) technology in the CPU, support for IEEE 802.1 TSN (time-sensitive networking) in the FPGA reference design and loaded with a real-time IoT stack, the gigaSOM gS01 provides determinism for synchronous and real-time smart-factory management applications. In a single module the board can power several devices such as industrial PCs, HMI controllers and PLCs.

Support for lightweight MQTT (MQ Telemetry Transport) and OPC UA (Open Platform Communications - Unified Architecture) protocols allows users to easily connect with Corvina Cloud - Exor's cloud platform sensors - to collect IoT data from machines and industrial assets. Corvina Cloud has resources such as machine model instances on a SaaS (software-as-a-service) basis and support functions to derive visualisation trends and analytics apps, using the collected data.

Smaller size and more configurations available  

The SoM gS01 is available in four configurations to allow developers to choose an E3930 processor with or without an 85,000 logic element Cyclone 10 GX FPGA or an E3940 processor with or without a 220,000 logic element Cyclone 10 GX FPGA. Memory options include 4 GB or 8 GB of DDR RAM, 32 GB or 64 GB of flash disk and 6 kB of FRAM.

The module has a low profile (only 4.9 mm) and measures 81.6 x 54 mm, enabling thin and compact products. The FPGA and CPU are soldered directly onto the board to maximise reliability and robustness, making this module an excellent choice for 24/7 operation even in harsh environments in the -40 °C to 85 °C temperature range.

Intel Atom E3900 CPU

With the Intel Atom E3900 series CPUs, the board features high performance per watt. In addition, Intel's SpeedStep technology automatically adjusts operating voltage and frequency to optimise efficiency for any CPU load. Users will benefit from graphics features such as Intel HD Graphics 500, DirectX and OpenGL support, as well as Intel Clear Video HD technology, DisplayPort, eDP, HDMI, and MIPI-DSI outputs to connect up to three displays. The board offers various high-speed interfaces, including two SATA3 ports, two USB2.0, two USB3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe, six 10Gb FPGA transceivers and 34 LVDS pairs. SMBus connections are also available, plus I2C, CAN and SPI. Both the microprocessor and FPGA have numerous GPIO lines.

 

 

 

 

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