SoM targets compact, cost-optimized edge devices

Variscite has announced the latest member of its DART Pin2Pin family, the DART-MX91 System on Module (SoM), which brings next-generation performance for IoT, smart cities, connected sensors, portable devices, and industrial applications.

Starting at only $35, the DART-MX91 SoM is ideal for cost-sensitive devices, catering to a wide range of embedded applications. It features an energy-efficient architecture, robust security, industrial-grade temperature support, and a wide range of high-speed connectivity options — all within a compact footprint of only 55- x 30-mm.

Powered by 1.4 GHz Cortex™-A55 NXP i.MX 91 processor, the DART-MX91 SoM is equipped with up to 2GB LPDDR4 memory, internal eMMC storage, dual CAN-FD, dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB, certified Wi-Fi6 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4 and BT/BLE 5.4.

The DART-MX91 offers similar value and features as the previously announced VAR-SOM-MX91, also based on NXP’s i.MX 91 processor. However, the DART-MX91 features a slimmer form factor that complies with Variscite’s DART pin2pin products family. 

“With the addition of this new entry-level System on Module to our DART Pin2Pin family, Variscite is expanding the range of its scalable solutions to meet the requirements of developers working on cost-sensitive projects. This new SoM combines affordability with the robust performance and versatility expected from our DART lineup, empowering our customers to innovate with confidence in a competitive market,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP Business Development and Sales for Variscite.

As an NXP platinum partner, Variscite is honored to showcase the DART-MX91 on NXP’s exclusive partner wall at the SPS 2024 conference, taking place from November 12-14 in Nuremberg, Germany.

The DART-MX91 SoM is included in the Variscite’s long-term longevity plan and is expected to be available to customers for the next 15 years.

The DART-MX91 SoM is part of the DART Pin2Pin family that enables customers to scale their device’s capabilities easily using the same carrier board design with future generations of DART SoMs. This ensures future-proof longevity for customer products, while reducing development time, costs, and risks for future product iterations. The DART Pin2Pin family also includes SoMs based on i.MX 95, i.MX 93, i.MX8M Mini, the i.MX8M and iMX8M Plus SOCs.

The DART-MX91 and VAR-SOM-MX91 SoMs and related evaluation kits are available now.