SoM suits compact, cost-optimized edge devices

The new SoM brings next-generation performance for IoT, smart cities, connected sensors, portable devices, and industrial applications.

Starting at only $35, the DART-MX91 is an ideal solution 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 Variscite’s compact DART SoM footprint of only 55 x 30 millimeters.

Powered by 1.4GHz Cortex-A55 NXP i.MX 91 processor, the DART-MX91 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.

This SoM offers similar value and features as the previously announced VAR-SOM-MX91, also based on NXP’s i.MX 91 processor, while the DART-MX91 features a slimmer form factor that complies with the 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 will be showcasing the DART-MX91 on NXP’s exclusive partner wall at the SPS 2024 conference in Nuremberg (November 12-14).

Variscite offers the broadest range of SoMs based on NXP’s i.MX series including all the different flavours of the i.MX 8 family as well as the recently released i.MX 93 and i.MX 95 application processors. Practically covering all embedded processing segments and target markets.

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