SL1680 OPTIMA SOM
High Performance, AI Accelerator
Quad-core
Arm Cortex-A73
MIPI CSI2, MIPI DSI,
HDMI - TX&RX, I2S, PDM
Gigabit Ethernet
PCIe - 2.0 Dual Lane
7.9+ TOPS
Edge AI Engine
Product Overview
The SL1680 OPTIMA SOM is a versatile System on Module featuring the Synaptics SL1680 processor. It boasts a powerful 2.1GHz Quad Core Arm Cortex™-A73 processor with a 7.9+ TOPS secure NPU with support for multiple DNN frameworks, feature-rich GPU for advanced graphics and AI acceleration, and multimedia accelerators for image signal processing (ISP), 4K video encode/decode, and audio. Designed for multimedia and edge AI applications, it includes MIPI CSI2, MIPI DSI, HDMI TX & TX, PDM, I2S, SPDIF, PCIe, SDIO, Gigabit Ethernet, and industrial temperature grade support. This compact module offers a wide array of peripherals and connectivity options, making it ideal for diverse embedded applications requiring robust performance, Graphical User Interface, and reliability.
Features
Optimized for Al and Vision
7.9+ TOPS secure NPU with support for multiple DNN frameworks and unlock new possibilities for artificial intelligence and computer vision applications.
Pluggable, Hirose Connectors
Ensures robust mechanical integrity, streamlined manufacturing, and enhanced reliability in rugged industrial applications.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Engineered for exceptional reliability and long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.
Rich I/O and Connectivity
Comprehensive I/O and industrial connectivity options enable seamless integration with a wide range of peripherals and field interfaces.
Specifications
Processor:
- Processor: SL1680
- Architecture: Quad – Arm Cortex-A73
- Frequency: 2.1GHz
Memory:
- RAM: 1/2/4GB LPDDR4
- eMMC: 4/8/16GB
Peripheral List:
- PCIe – 2.0 Dual-Lane
- 1x USB 3.0 Host
- 1x USB 2.0 OTG
- 1x SDIO – 3.01
- 4x UART
- 2x SPI
- 4x I2C
- PWM
Connectivity:
- Gigabit Ethernet (PHY on board)
Multimedia:
- MIPI CSI2 – Dual Sensor
- MIPI DSI
- HDMI 2.1 – TX & RX
- I2S/TDM
- PDM
- S/PDIF
- GPU: Imagination™ PowerVR™ Series9XE GE9920
- Multi-stream encoding for H.264, VP8
- Multi-standard video decoding with AV1, H.265/264, VP9/8, MPEG2
- Simultaneous 2160p60 decode and 1080p60 encode
- OpenGL® ES™ up to 3.2, DirectFB, OpenCL™ 1.2, Vulkan® 1.1, Android™ NN
Miscellaneous:
- Secure CPU, Secure Boot with RSA, memory scrambling
- Integrity checking, physical attack mitigation, true random number generator
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