Qseven standard for embedded applications
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This document provides an overview of Qseven computer-on-modules for embedded applications. Qseven modules integrate the core components of a PC onto a standardized form factor of 70x70mm or 40x70mm, requiring only a carrier board. The document outlines the evolution of the Qseven specification, considerations for choosing an ARM or x86 processor, key features of Qseven modules like interchangeability and long-term availability, and SECO's portfolio of Qseven products.
Qseven standard for embedded applications
- 2. What’s Qseven? What does it look like? Milestones Choosing the Processor Qseven main features SECO Qseven portfolio Index
- 4. Qseven® Features Overview The Qseven ® is an Off-the-shelf, multi vendor, Computer-On-Module Integrating all the core components of a common PC requiring only an application specific carrier board
- 5. What does Qseven look like?
- 6. Qseven® Features Overview standardized form factor specified pinouts based on the high speed MXM system connector that has a standardized pinout regardless of the vendor 70mm x 70mm or 40mm x 70mm Processor (System on Chip) pins Memory Mass Storage embedded controller PCB Cooling Plate
- 8. September 2012: Rel. 2.0 of Qseven® Specifications, adding: • USB 3.0 support • Up to 3-display support • Support for two single-channel LVDS displays or two embedded Display Ports • More GPIO pins • Express Card interfaces replaced by one UART • Half size format less space requirements • I2S Audio support added • Deleted old SDVO interface • LPC interface multiplexed with 8 x GPIOs February 2016: New Rel 2.1 with: • Added interrupt capable GPI Pins • Added support for a third USB 3.0 port SECO is a co-founder of the Qseven standard and is today member of the SGET Consortium July 2008: Rel. 1.0 of Qseven Specifications is the official document for Qseven Standard August 2010: Rel.1.20 of Qseven® Specifications, adding: • ARM support and minimal characteristics • CAN Bus Interface • New AC’97 audio interface possibility, alternative to HD Audio • SPI Interface • Debug UART Support The evolution of a standard
- 10. ARM or X86 Architecture? High-end devices for computational environments General purpose-oriented Engineering/production applications require specialized OEM (Board Vendors) Long-established standardization process on Hardware, Software, and OS Many approved standard form factors Standardization allows alternative sourcing Fast software development and Time-to-Market The low-power consumption platform par excellence Low-end, custom solutions “Microcontroller-style” approach for a friendly solution across most small/medium system integrators ARM processors offer many features through pin multiplexing Strong platform customization solutions available on the market => no second sources available Long Time-To-Market because of software development
- 11. Cross-platform philosophy The simple idea that allows to develop a carrier board suited/built for one’s own necessities in a very simple way. With just a bit of shrewdness, it is possible to design a carrier board that can be used with all Qseven modules whether they feature a x86 or an ARM architecture, making the hardware scalability guaranteed
- 12. Cross-platform philosophy Thanks to the convergence of standard x86 architectures and latest ARM processors You can easily switch from ARM to x86 Qseven modules
- 13. Start from latest Qseven specs/updates at www.sget.org(check reserved pins, new pin assignment, …) See the latest available Qseven carrier board schematics at www.seco.com Use the Qseven reference schematics provided to build the application specific carrier board Designing a Cross-platform carrier board A Flexible Standard
- 15. Yamaichi Electronics offers MXM 230 pins Board Edge Connector specifically engineered for Automotive Industry and meeting specifications such as vibration, shock and temperature range Suitable for Automotive and Harsh Environments Qseven modules are available with all components in industrial temperature range
- 16. Qseven Rev. 2.1 Features The Qseven® mandatory and optional features. The table shows the minimum and maximum required configuration of the feature set.
- 17. Designing a Qseven platform in case you already know that both ARM and x86 modules could be used in the project, consider the interfaces most commonly available in both architectures Video Interfaces HDMI, LVDS Audio Prefer the use of external audio codec modules, since ARM usually implements I2S Audio and x86 implements HD AUdio Other Interfaces Touch controller: prefer USB interface Use future-proof serial interfaces for adding features on the carrier board
- 18. Qseven benefits Module-Based Application Low Power Consumption Long-term Availability Interchangeability among ARM and X86 Architectures Upgradable Solutions Reduced Time to Market Available in industrial temperature range (-40°/+85°) Cost-effective Solutions $
- 19. Computer-On-Module approach Qseven® Standard advantages To sum up
- 21. Qseven® Rel. 2.1 with the Intel® Atom™ E39xx family, Intel® Celeron® N3350 and Intel® Pentium® N4200 (formerly Apollo Lake) SoCs Q7-B03 Qseven® based on Intel® Atom™ E3800 and Celeron® families SoC (formerly Bay Trail), with eMMC and Camera Interface Q7-A36 Qseven® with the Intel® Atom™ E3800 and Celeron® families (formerly codenamed Bay Trail) Q7-974 μQseven® with the Intel® Atom™ E3800 and Celeron® families (formerly codenamed Bay Trail) μQ7-A76-J Qseven® with Intel® Atom™ N2000 and D2000 series Q7-978 Qseven® with Intel® Atom™ E6xxT Q7-963 Qseven® with Intel® Atom™ E6xx Q7-881 μQseven® standard module with NXP i.MX6 Processor μQ7-962 Qseven® standard module with NXP i.MX6 Processor Q7-928 μQseven® standard module with NXP i.MX6 Processor μQ7-A75-J Qseven® with AMD Embedded G-Series SoC Q7-A29 Qseven® Cross Platform Starter Kit 2.0 Qseven® Cross Platform Development Kit 2.0 www.seco.com