RK3368-µQ7 µQseven System-on-Module, 64-bit Octa-Core Cortex-A53, based on the Rockchip RK3368 processor.

The RK3368-µQ7 provides pioneering density, with four Cortex-A53 cores for each of the big and LITTLE cluster, for a total of eight cores. Due to the asymmetric architecture, the module can run in high-performance as well as low-power mode, depending on the application's needs. Measuring a space-saving 40mm x 70mm and adhering to the industry-standard Qseven pin-out, the RK3368-µQ7 is a low-risk choice for developing future-proof devices. It features embedded peripherals, advanced hardware-security and fast processing to create connected industrial devices with rich user interfaces.

Recommended for:

Visualization and Kiosk Data Processing Video Processing Security Networking

Lifecycle Status: Sampling

A64-µQ7 µQseven System-on-Module, 64-bit Quad-Core Cortex-A53, featuring the Allwinner A64 processor.

The A64-µQ7 brings the performance and efficiency of today's tablet-processors to industrial embedded applications. It is based on the well-known Allwinner A64 processor that features four 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 cores. Measuring a space-saving 40mm x 70mm and adhering to the industry-standard Qseven pin-out, the A64-µQ7 is a low-risk choice for developing future-proof devices. It features embedded peripherals, advanced hardware-security and fast processing to create connected industrial devices with rich user interfaces.

Recommended for: Visualization and Kiosk Video Processing Industrial Control Security Networking

Lifecycle Status: General Availability

RK3399-Q7 Hexa-core Cortex-A72/A53 (big.LITTLE) system-on-module

The RK3399-Q7 packs two high-performance ARM Cortex-A72 cores, four low-power Cortex-A53 and rich periphery into a compact module. Measuring a space-saving 70mm x 70mm and adhering to the industry-standard Qseven pin-out, the RK3399-Q7 is a low-risk choice for developing future-proof devices. It features high-performance embedded peripherals, advanced hardware-security and fast processing to create connected industrial devices with rich user interfaces.

Recommended for:

Visualization and Kiosk Industrial Control Security Networking

Lifecycle Status: General Availability

If you have any questions, or require additional information on any of the

Theobroma products, please contact a member of the Sales Team

Tel: 01189 324 600 sales@bt2000.co.uk

Platypus Intelligent OFDM nPLC modem for industrial control and networking

The Platypus module provides robust narrowband powerline communications (nPLC) for industrial control applications. It is built on our proven device platform that enables narrowband powerline communication applications in various form factors. Every device built on the Platypus platform integrates both a next generation, multi-protocol capable and programmable OFDM transceiver, and a general-purpose ARM Cortex-M3 microcontroller. The alternative flush-mounted form-factor provides an opportunity to seamlessly integrate a Platypus module into existing building infrastructure. Despite its size, the flush-mounted module packs the same technology as its bigger brother.

The on-board ARM Cortex-M3 runs a proprietary and modular firm-ware targeted at communications and authentication applications. Built upon the industry-standard FreeRTOS multi-tasking kernel, Theobroma Systems has added USB-connectivity as a RNDIS device, a network stack featuring both IPv4 and IPv6 connectivity, a 6LoWPAN implementation, routing, integration to smartcard-based authentication tokens and a COAP-based management and sensor/actuator endpoints.

The Platypus module combines easy customisation for user-defined applications, and interfaces with industrial-grade nPLC networking. The Platypus module features a future-proof architecture that ensures easy adaptability to evolving nPLC standards:

nPLC transceiver fully managed by the on-board ARM Cortex-M3 to allow local (via USB) and

remote (via nPLC) firmware-upgrade

DSP-based programmable nPLC transceiver with multi-protocol support via firmware swap

(G3-PLC, PRIME, IEEE 1901.2) Devices are preconfigured to communicate according to the G3-PLC standard:

IPv6 packet format on the wire

Integrated forward error correction (FEC)

Frequency bands: 100–150 kHz (CENELEC B, C and D)

maximum raw data rate of 77.7kbit/s when combining the CENELEC B and C bands in IEEE1901.2

mode using 16QAM

Adaptive modulation automatically lowers the data rate under harsh channel conditions

Hardware-accelerated acknowledgement and retransmission

Recommended for: Industrial Control Sensor Reading Metering

Gnat RF Module Family Board-Mounted Wireless M-Bus and ZigBee modules

Gnat 868MHz WMBus Module

The RF-Module integrates a low power RF transceiver, a Cortex-M3 microcontroller and a matched ceramic antenna on a small PCB. The microcontroller provides configurable interfaces and abstracts the details of the RF implementation. Out of the box, a UART and a USB-interface are provided by the microcontroller firmware.

Cortex-M3 microcontroller

Low-power sleep mode

Full-Speed USB interface

The microcontroller runs Chipmunk, Theobroma’s multi-tasking embedded OS based on industry standard FreeRTOS. This enables easy customisation for user-defined applications and interfaces.

Bee ZigBee Module

The Bee RF module integrates a IEEE802.11.4 "ZigBee" transceiver and op-tionally a discrete power amplifier on a tiny board. It is designed to be used with the Linux-Zigbee stack that is available in modern mainline Linux kernels. Complete hardware and software support for Bee is available through the Bee Development Kit.

Building on standard Linux network capabilities, developing applications for the Bee is easy as never before.

The Bee Development Kit includes an A31-uQ7 baseboard with the Bee populated on the designated area. This makes the development environment completely self-contained with all common compile and development tools pre-installed. Are you missing something? Packages from the vast Debian archive are just an apt-get away and can be installed at any time.

Recommended for:

Industrial Control Sensor Reading Metering

**ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MODULES ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR NEW DESIGNS **

HeliX2-COMExpress Quad-core 64bit ARMv8 server-on-module with integrated 10GE

The HeliX2-COMExpress module distills the APM HeliX 2 — a quad-core 64bit ARMv8 system-on-a-chip with integrated 10 Gigabit-Ethernet, Serial-ATA and PCI-Express — into a simple plug & play product for embedded computing. Featuring up to four 2GHz 64bit cores, large caches and high-speed connectivity, the HeliX 2 is an excellent choice for networking, storage and industrial control. With two SO-DIMM slots, this COMExpress server-on-module can be configured with up to 32GB of ECC-enabled memory to accommodate mission-critical data-hungry applications.

A customized baseboard complements the COMExpress module to form a complete evaluation platform and enables a quick-start for developers adopting the HeliX 2 processor solution:

One 10-Gigabit Ethernet and four Gigabit Ethernet network interfaces • PCI Express® Gen 3 expansion • SATA 3 for enterprise-grade mass storage connectivity • USB 2.0 for connecting standard peripherals • Slot for an ‘intelligent HMI module’ with HDMI® and dual-channel LVDS for visual computing • Embedded interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, SD, GPIO) for quick prototyping

The HeliX2-COMExpress board is a zero-risk path to adopting the next generation of embedded processing performance and to upgrade to higher data-rate connectivity: it's so refined, that it has become a reference design for the HeliX 2 processor family. The HeliX2-COMExpress module features the same secure element found on our other system-on-module products. Security and asset protection using an EAL4+ certified security module ensure that you will not have to sacrifice security for throughput. A GlobalPlatform 2.2.1 compliant JavaCard environment provides a trusted foundation for security applications including digital asset protection, secure key-storage and remote device authentication.

Recommended for: Database Workloads High-Performance Networking Storage Security

Lifecycle Status: Not Recommended for New Designs

A80-Q7 Octa-core Cortex-A7/A15 (big.LITTLE) system-on-module

The A80-Q7 is the first system-on-module featuring an octa-core application processor in a standardized form-factor for industrial applications. The A80-Q7 is pin-compatible with all other Qseven modules. Upgrading performance is as simple as "plug & play" with the A80-Q7.

Recommended for: Data Processing Visualization and Kiosk Industrial Control Security Networking

Lifecycle Status: Not Recommended for New Designs

A31-µQ7 µQseven System-on-Module, 1.2GHz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7 featuring the Allwinner A31 application processor

The A31-µQ7 is the first system-on-module for demanding industrial applications that brings the performance of today's tablet-processors to the industrial embedded applications: based on the well-known Allwinner A31 application processor, featuring 4 ARM Cortex-A7 cores (at up to 1.2GHz). Measuring a space-saving 40mm x 70mm and adhering to the industry-standard Qseven pin-out, the A31-µQ7 is a low-risk choice for developing future-proof devices. It features embedded peripherals, advanced hardware-security and fast processing to create connected industrial devices with rich user interfaces.

Recommended for: Visualization and Kiosk Industrial Control Security Networking

Lifecycle Status: Not Recommended for New Designs

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