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SMARC Module

SMARC is a small form factor module standard. Developed by SGET, of which SECO is a founding member, the standard defines modules that are ideal for embedded applications requiring low power consumption, low costs, and high performance. It offers a rich set of standard peripheral interfaces for both Arm and x86 processor technologies, providing a ready-to-use core computing engine that can be adapted to application-specific carrier boards.

Being an electromechanical standard, SMARC’s 314-signal standard facilitates module swappability across SMARC vendors and processor platforms.

Power consumption is typically under 6W, while supporting a relatively high number of interfaces.

Its small size (about the size of a credit card) and low profile mounted on a carrier board enable thin designs – especially useful for portable or handheld devices.

Arm or x86 processor architecture, with standard interfaces including USB, display, Ethernet, serial, and GPIO.

Our SMARC ecosystem includes off-the-shelf modules, accompanying OS, and SMARC development kits, which include a carrier board. Our SMARC products support compatibility with our IoT software suite Clea.

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SMARC Ecosystem
SOM SMARC MX8M Plus

SMARC Rel 2.1.1 CoM featuring NXP's i.MX 8M Plus Arm processor with Cortex-A53 CPU and NPU for machine learning

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SOM SMARC QCS6490

SMARC Rel 2.1.1 CoM powered by Qualcomm's QCS6490 Arm processor based on Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores.

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SOM SMARC Genio700

SMARC® Rel. 2.1.1 Computer on Module (CoM) with the MediaTek Genio 700 Arm processor 2x Cortex-A78 and 6x Cortex-A55 CPU.

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SOM SMARC ASL

SMARC Rel 2.1.1 CoM with the Intel Atom processor x7000RE series (formerly called Amston Lake).

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Carrier Board Design

A SMARC module must be mounted to a carrier board in an electronic product. The carrier is usually designed with application-specific interfaces and mechanicals. SGET publishes a carrier design guide which provides design guidance.

SECO offers comprehensive design services for custom carrier boards, leveraging our expertise to accelerate time-to-market. We collaborate with our clients to define their product requirements and develop a product-specific carrier board with an accompanying board support package (BSP). The SMARC standard, in particular, is meant to be future-proof, with standard pinouts and resources for board designers.

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Product Design and Manufacturing

Once the design process is complete, we manufacture and deliver your product-specific carrier board, with the SMARC module mounted and software configured with your image.

Beyond carrier boards, SECO designs and builds complete products including HMIs, boxed solutions, and rugged portable/handheld devices.

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customized designs

SMARC modules, with their compact size, versatility, and energy efficiency, are well-suited for low-power, cost-effective embedded applications that leverage Arm or x86 processor technology. They provide developers with a flexible platform for creating innovative solutions across a variety of industries and use cases, including:

  • Embedded vision: Enabling advanced image processing and AI capabilities in compact systems, with up to 4x camera inputs and 4x graphics outputs.
  • Handheld and portable devices: Compact size supports lightweight designs with efficient performance.
  • Battery-operated devices: Optimized for extended battery life without compromising functionality.
  • Low-power, connected IoT applications: Offering diverse connectivity options for seamless integration into IoT ecosystems.
  • Functional safety (FuSa) applications: SECO offers the SOM-SMARC-EHL, which is designed to facilitate IEC 61508 and ISO 13849 certification.