NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus/6Quad SoC
NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus/6Quad SoC
Ultra-compact Pico-ITX form factor
Ultra-compact Pico-ITX form factor
Linux and Android BSPs and EVKs
Linux and Android BSPs and EVKs
Overview
Reduce time-to-market for embedded systems and devices with the flexible and reliable VIA VAB-820 board. Powered by a choice of 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and 6Quad series Cortex-A9 quad-core SoCs, this highly integrated platform combines advanced compute and graphics performance with a wealth of I/O and connectivity features in a compact fanless Pico-ITX form factor.
The VIA VAB-820 board includes a choice of Android 6.0 and Linux BSPs for rapid system development and integration. With its flexible low-power design and extensive hardware and software development, integration, and customization options, the VIA VAB-820 provides the ideal platform for meeting the exacting demands of edge industrial automation, enterprise IoT, and in-vehicle applications.
Hardware
VIA VAB-820 – Front
VIA VAB-820 – Rear
Powered by a choice of 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and 6Quad series quad-core SoCs, the VIA VAB-820 board packs a wealth of I/O and connectivity features into its small Pico-ITX form factor, including two COM ports, one DIO port, two CAN bus ports, three USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one composite RCA jack, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and optional 3G, Wi-Fi, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support.
The platform also supports a wide operating temperature range from -20°C ~ 70°C (3G & Wi-Fi not included) and extremely low power consumption of a maximum 7W TDP to provide a robust and reliable solution for embedded applications in even the most demanding environments.
The functionality of the VIA EPIA-M930 Mini-ITX board can be enhanced with the integration of optional USB Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi + BT, and 3G HSPA/UMTS modules. For the full hardware specifications of the VIA VAB-820 board, as well as further ordering information, please download the datasheet here.
Software
VIA VAB-820 BSP
The VIA VAB-820 board includes a choice of Linux kernel 4.1.15 and Android 6.0 BSPs supporting both the NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and NXP i.MX 6Quad series Cortex-A9 quad-core SoCs. VIA VAB-820 Linux kernel 4.1.15 and Android 6.0 EVK packages to enable the hardware functionality can be downloaded here. A full set of software customization services that speed up time to market and minimize development costs is also available.
[709.6MB] | v5.0.9 | 2019-01-10 |
[467.3 MB] | v5.0.9 | 24-12-2018 |
[5.8GB] | v4.1.3 | 2018-03-02 |
[380.8 MB] | v4.1.3 | 2019-03-02 |
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Documentation
| Datasheet | 2018-12-17 | |
| User Manual | v1.22 | 2019-03-26 |
| Quick Start Guide | v1.01 | 2016-11-07 |
| Android BSP v5.0.9 Development Guide | v1.00 | 2019-01-10 |
| Android EVK v5.0.9 Quick Start Guide | v1.00 | 2019-01-10 |
| Smart ETK Programming Guide | v1.00 | 2017-08-11 |
| Linux BSP v4.1.3 Development Guide | v1.00 | 2022-02-07 |
| Linux EVK v4.1.3 Quick Start Guide | v1.00 | 2018-02-07 |
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