Advantech SOM-6820 COM Express compact module

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Advantech has introduced the SOM-6820, a COM Express Compact Type 6 module powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X-Elite and X Plus series processors. Featuring up to 12 cores, a 45 W TDP and an integrated Hexagon NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS of AI performance, the module offers enhanced AI processing while achieving up to 65% greater power efficiency than comparable platforms.

Designed for demanding edge AI applications, the module supports up to 64 GB of LPDDR5x memory and 256 GB of onboard UFS 3.1 storage for fast data processing. Its flexible I/O includes 14 PCIe lanes, 4 USB 3.0 ports, 4 SATA3 ports and GbE LAN, enabling connectivity for a wide range of peripherals. With an operating temperature range of -40 to 85°C, it is designed to perform in harsh industrial environments.

The integrated Adreno GPU provides up to 4.6 TFLOPS of graphics performance, while the Hexagon NPU accelerates AI inference for applications such as medical imaging, machine vision, mission-critical systems and humanoid robotics. Improved AI efficiency also reduces reliance on external graphics cards, lowering system cost and space requirements.

The compact module also incorporates Advantech’s Quadro Flow Cooling System (QFCS), enabling quiet operation under demanding workloads. Comprehensive software support, including Windows 11, UEFI BIOS and the Advantech Edge AI SDK, simplifies cross-platform migration and accelerates AI development and deployment. Backed by a 10-year product lifecycle, the SOM-6820 provides a powerful solution for next-generation embedded AI applications.

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