The Q7-AL Computer-On-Module (COM) combines the QSeven 2.1 standard with the Intel («Apollo Lake») Atom E-series and Pentium and Celeron N-series System-on-Chips (SoCs), providing ideal solutions for low power consumption and high pin/area density requirements. The module provides the high integration, high performance, low power, and ruggedness favored by Internet-of-Things (IoT) applications such as retail transactional clients, digital signage, and in-vehicle infotainment systems.
The QSeven form factor affords a more compact profile and footprint than the other COM platforms. With mechanical dimensions of 70mm width, 70mm length, and 2.3mm of overall height, Qseven ranks as one of the smallest COM standards currently available.
The Q7-AL utilizes the upgrades in Intel’s latest («Apollo Lake») N-series and E-series SoCs such as the Intel 64 Architecture («Goldmont»), the new HD graphics 500/505 engine (Gen-9), and a faster, 4-vector image processing unit. The SoCs are manufactured on Intel’s industry-leading, tri-gate 14nm process, improving system performance by supporting up to 8GB of system memory.
Compared to the previous generation («Braswell»), the Apollo Lake SoC comes with a larger package size (24×31mm2) and pin count (1296 pins) and has updated the OS support by adding Windows 10 IOT and removing support for Windows7/8.1 and WEC7/2013. Because Apollo Lake has more I/O interfaces than Braswell, no pin compatibility exists between these two generations of SoCs.
Technical specifications | |
CPU |
Intel Atom E3950, 4 cores, 2.0 GHz, 12 W TDP Intel Atom E3940, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz, 9.5 W TDP Intel Atom E3930, 2 cores, 1.8 GHz, 6.5 W TDP Intel Pentium N4200, 4 cores, 2.5 GHz, 6W TDP Intel Celeron N3350, 2 cores, 2.4 GHz, 6W TDP |
Memory |
Up to 8 GB LPDDR4 at 2400 MT/s Single/dual memory channel, 1-2 64bit, non-EC |
Embedded BIOS | AMI UEFI with CMOS backup in 8 MB SPI BIOS, Fast Boot support |
Cache | 2 MB L2 cache |
SEMA Board Controller | Supports: Voltage/Current monitoring, Logistics and Forensic information, Flat Panel Control, I2C Bus Control, User Flash, Failsafe BIOS (dual BIOS), Watchdog Timer and Fan Control |
Video |
9th generation Intel graphics core architecture with up to 18 execution units, 2D and 3D graphics hardware acceleration Support for DirectX 12, OpenGL 4.2, OpenCL 1.2 Video decode HW acceleration for H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG2, MVC, VC-1, WMV9, JPEG/MJPEG, VP8, VP9 Video encode HW acceleration for H.265/HEVC, H.264, MPEG2, MVC, JPEG/MJPEG, VP8, VP9 (resolution depends on operating system) |
HDMI/DP++ | HDMI up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz / DP 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
LVDS | Dual channel LVDS (18/24-bit) or 1x eDP and 1x DP (BOM option) |
Audio |
Intel HD Audio integrated in SOC 1x HDA/I2S for audio codec on carrier |
Ethernet |
1x Intel i210IT/i211 Ethernet controller Interface 1x GbE, IEEE 1588 trigger signals |
I/O Interfaces |
PCIe: 4x PCIe x1 Gen2 USB 2.0: 1x USB 2.0 client, 5x USB 2.0 host USB 3.0: 2x USB 3.0 host SATA: 2x SATA 3.0 (6 Gbit/s) to carrier or 1x SATA 3.0 to carrier and 1x onboard SATA-SSD eMMC: Onboard eMMC 5.0 (4-64 GByte) SDIO: 1x SDIO 3.0 (4bit) to MXM2 Camera: 2x MIPI CSI camera (2L/4L) Serial: 1x SPI for dual BIOS flash, 1x SPI to MXM2, 1x I²C, 1x UART, 1x SMBus, 1x LPC, 1x DB40 GPIO: 8x GPIO (interrupt capable) (shared pins with LPC, BOM option) |
Power |
Standard Input: 5.0 V DC ±5% Power States: Supports C0-C6, S0, S3, S4, S5 |
Form Factor | Qseven Specifications v2.1 |
Dimension | Qseven, standard module size, 70 mm x 70 mm |
Operating Systems |
Standard Support: Windows 10 IOT Enterprise, Windows 10 IOT Core, Yocto Linux On Request: VxWorks, Android |
Environmental and physical specifications |
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Operating Temperature |
Standard: 0°C to +60°C Extreme Rugged: -40°C to +85°C |
Humidity |
5-90% RH operating, non-condensing 5-95% RH storage (and operating with conformal coating) |
Shock and Vibration |
IEC 60068-2-64 and IEC-60068-2-27 MIL-STD-202F, Method 213B, Table 213-I, Condition A and Method 214A, Table 214-I, Condition D |
HALT | Thermal Stress, Vibration Stress, Thermal Shock and Combined Test |
Model | Description |
Q7‑AL‑E3930‑2G‑8G‑ER | Qseven Module with Intel Atom E3930, dual core, 2 GB LPDDR4, 8GB eMMC, -40°C to 85°C |
Q7‑AL‑E3940‑2G‑16G‑ER | Qseven Module with Intel Atom E3940, quad core, 2 GB LPDDR4, 16 GB eMMC, -40°C to 85°C |
Q7‑AL‑E3950‑8G‑32G‑ER | Qseven Module with Intel Atom E3950, quad core, 8 GB LPDDR4, 32 GB eMMC, -40°C to 85°C |
Q7‑AL‑N3350‑4G‑8G‑CT | Qseven Module with Intel Celeron N3350, dual core, 4 GB LPDDR4, 8 GB eMMC, 0°C to 60°C |
Q7‑AL‑N4200‑8G‑32G‑CT | Qseven Module with Intel Pentium N4200, quad core, 8 GB LPDDR4, 32 GB eMMC, 0°C to 60°C |
Q7‑AL‑E3940‑2G‑8GS‑ER | Qseven Module with Intel Atom E3940, quad core, 2 GB LPDDR4, 8GB SATA-SSD, -40°C to 85°C |
Q7-AL-HS1 | Heat Spreader for Q7-AL-E3930/E3940/E3950 |
Q7-AL-HS2 | Heat Spreader for Q7-AL-N3350/N4200 |
LEC‑AL/Q7‑AL‑HS3 | Active Heat Sink for LEC-AL/Q7-AL |
Q7-AL-HS4 | Heatsink for Q7-AL-E3930/E3940/E3950 (max 12W SOC) |
Q7-AL-HS5 | Heatsink for Q7-AL-N3350/N4200 (max 6W SOC) |