Arm-based embedded modules support multiple operating systems

A family of embedded computing modules from Tria, an Avnet company, features Qualcomm Dragonwing processors on board with support for various operating systems, including Android, Windows 11 IoT Enterprise, and Yocto Linux.

The variety of operating systems supported enables the modules to be used in embedded designs across the industrial, medical, agricultural, and construction sectors, as well as in any embedded application that can benefit from edge computing, machine learning, and AI.

Qualcomm Dragonwing processors are renowned for their advanced AI capabilities and more efficient power consumption in mobile and portable systems while also delivering high performance in multi-core tasking and GPU processing.

The core of these embedded modules are high-performance, low-power Qualcomm Dragonwing processors, providing advanced technology in customised options. With advanced edge AI and seamless networking capabilities, Dragonwing targets embedded systems for various industries. The processors have been designed for speed, scalability and reliability. This enables Tria to offer a powerful CPU and AI combination at the lowest power consumption, enabling embedded designs to benefit from higher performance and increased capabilities.

Since Tria now supports Microsoft Windows on ARM, a transition from the x86 architecture to ARM with the same operating system is possible. This transition was previously not possible since Windows on ARM was not available.

“Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies has enabled us to deliver high performance and low power technology with the highest quality they are used to receiving from Tria in our new compute modules,” said Christian Bauer, Product Marketing Manager, Tria Technologies. “This family of modules is the only one available to offer compatibility with multiple operating systems at a competitive price.”

“With multi-OS support across Tria’s new modules powered by Qualcomm Dragonwing and Snapdragon platforms, customers gain the flexibility of Windows, Android and Linux across our different platforms”, said Douglas Benitez, Senior Director, Business Development, Qualcomm Europe, Inc. “Our collaboration with Tria is accelerating industrial innovation—delivering high performance, low power compute and accelerated AI at the edge.”