Variscite has released the VAR-SOM-AM62P, a new System on Module based on the Texas Instruments Sitara AM62Px processor. This module expands the VAR-SOM product line with enhanced multimedia functionality while maintaining a focus on cost efficiency.

The module integrates a quad-core Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.4GHz, along with an 800MHz Cortex-R5F real-time co-processor. It features a 3D GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.2 and Vulkan 1.2, and includes support for both H.264 and H.265 video encoding and decoding. Display support includes two LVDS/OLDI interfaces and a MIPI-DSI interface, allowing up to three displays to be used concurrently.

AM62Px Block Diagram(click image to enlarge)
In terms of connectivity, the VAR-SOM-AM62P includes certified Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.4 with BLE, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and four CAN-FD interfaces. It also supports camera input via a MIPI CSI-2 interface and includes multiple analog and digital audio options.

VAR-SOM-AM62(click image to enlarge)
Additional specifications include support for up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and up to 128GB of eMMC storage. The module also features USB 2.0, SDIO, SPI, I2C, UART, ePWM, eCAP, eQEP, and GPIO interfaces. It measures 67.6 mm x 33 mm x 3.4 mm, operates on a single 3.3V power supply, and is rated for industrial temperature conditions from -40°C to 85°C.

The module is part of Variscite’s VAR-SOM Pin2Pin product family, which enables compatibility across multiple SoMs within the same mechanical and electrical interface. This allows developers to scale or upgrade systems without major hardware redesign.

Regarding software support, the product page indicates that Variscite provides Yocto, Debian, and Android support for this specific SoM.

VAR-SOM-AM62 Eval Kit(click image to enlarge)
The carrier board for the VAR-SOM-AM62P includes key interfaces to support development and testing. It features a 12V DC input, power and reset switches, USB debug, USB 2.0 Host and DRD ports, and dual Gigabit Ethernet. Display and camera support is provided through LVDS headers and a MIPI-CSI connector, with options for capacitive and resistive touch.

Additional interfaces include audio I/O, a digital microphone, fan power, and expandability via headers for I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, PWM, and McASP. A microSD slot and RTC battery holder are also integrated for storage and timekeeping.

Further information

The VAR-SOM-AM62 module starts at $33.00 while the development kit starts at $249.00. Refer to the product page for more information.