SOM-9X35 Starter Kit

VIA SOM-9X35 Accelerates Time-to-Market for Edge AI Devices

  • Speeds up development of smart access control systems, vending machines, information kiosks, point of sales (POS) devices, and visual inspection systems for retail, commercial, and industrial environments 

  • Reduces device development cost and time by providing a tightly integrated package, including module and carrier board

  • Powered by a 2.0GHz MediaTek Genio 350 Cortex-A53 quad-core SOC with a dedicated APU (AI processor) and digital signal processor (DSP) for rich vision and voice AIOT applications

Taipei, Taiwan, February 17, 2022 – VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the launch of the VIA SOM-9X35 to accelerate time-to-market for retail, commercial, and industrial Edge AI devices.

VIA SOM-9X35 Starter Kit Usage Scenarios

Featuring a flexible, high-performance module and optional carrier board powered by the quad-core MediaTek Genio 350 processor, the VIA SOM-9X35 provide a tightly integrated package for jumpstarting device development. Dual-band 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.0, and optional 4G support provide the seamless connectivity required for myriad use cases.

“As AI moves increasingly to the edge, the demand for powerful and affordable edge devices with the power and flexibility to run intelligent vision applications such as facial, object, gesture, and motion recognition is rising at an exponential rate,” commented Richard Brown, VP of International Marketing, VIA Technologies, Inc. “By combining the core compute, video, and display components in a single package, the VIA SOM-9X35 enables our customers to jumpstart the development of innovative devices to take advantage of these burgeoning market opportunities.”

About the VIA SOM-9X35

The VIA SOM-9X35 is on sale worldwide. It comprises the following key components:

  • VIA SOM-9X35 module powered by a 2.0GHz MediaTek Genio 350 Cortex-A53 quad-core SOC for AI, and ML applications

  • VIA VAB-935 3.5” SBC form factor carrier board with rich array of I/O and connectivity features, including HDMI, MIPI DSI, and MIPI CSI support as well as dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port, and Bluetooth 5.0

The VIA SOM-9X35 can also be purchased as a discrete module and in combination with the VIA VAB-935 carrier board. A full set of hardware and software customization services that speed up time to market and minimize development costs is also available.

Learn more about the VIA SOM-9X35 here.

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About VIA Technologies, Inc.

VIA Technologies, Inc. is a global leader in the design and development of intelligent automotive, industrial, building, and edge solutions for the most demanding use cases and deployment environments. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, VIA operates a global network that links the high-tech centers of the US, Asia, and Europe and spans a customer base that includes many of the world’s leading hi-tech, manufacturing, and transportation enterprises.

VIA Technologies, Inc.
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