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-Yafo /PRNewswire/ - Variscite, a leading design and manufacturer of embedded solutions and System-on-Modules, announces the launch of the enhanced VAR-SOM-MX6_V2 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.

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 85°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