congatec STDA4 SMARC computer-on-modules

congatec has launched its latest SMARC Module 2.1 Computer-on-Modules, based on Texas Instruments Jacinto 7 TDA4x or DRA8x processors. These new industrial-grade computer-on-modules are suitable for high-performance AI edge applications with an ultra-low power (ULP) envelope featuring dual Arm Cortex-A72 processors, AI accelerators and 3D graphics. The modules consume 5 to 10 W and target industrial mobile machinery that requires 2d/3d camera, radar and lidar-based near-field analytics, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), as well as applications in construction and agricultural machinery. They are also suitable for any vision-focused industrial automation or medical solutions that require energy-efficient AI processing at the edge.

The modules come with two MIPI CSI camera inputs. The TDA4x processor-based conga-STDA4 adds an image signal processor (ISP), vision accelerators and pre-trained AI models from the TI Model Zoo. Additionally, it includes a Robotic SDK for enhanced functionality. The DRA8x variants offer a cost-efficient option without vision processing accelerators. Designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, both high-throughput module variants support the extended temperature range from -40 to +85°C, as well as Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), and cybersecurity measures.