Qseven is a Computer-on-Module (COM) standard for small sized and highly integrated systems adopted by SGET.
The Qseven concept is an off-the-shelf, multivendor, Computer-on-Module that integrates all the core components of a common PC and is mounted onto an application specific carrier board. Qseven modules have a standardized form factor of 70 mm x 70 mm or 40 mm x 70 mm and have specified pinouts based on the high-speed MXM connector, regardless of the vendor. The Qseven module provides the functional requirements for an embedded application, which include, but are not limited to, graphics, audio, mass storage, network and multiple USB ports. A single ruggedized 230 pin MXM connector provides the carrier board interface to carry all the I/O signals to and from the Qseven module. This MXM connector is a well-known and proven high-speed signal interface connector that is commonly used for -PCI Express graphics cards in notebooks.
The Qseven footprint is smaller than that of COM Express, ETX or XTX, responding to system designers' needs for minimal space. Qseven's power consumption envelope is below a 12 watts target, whereas SMARC's target is below 6 watts and COM Express can be well above 20 watts. Therefore, Qseven designs provide mid-range power values between those of SMARC and COM Express.
The Qseven pincount is 230 compared to 314 and 440 for SMARC and COM Express (Type 2), respectively. Thus, it is optimized for designs with lower board-to-board pin requirements.
Technical specifications | |
Interfaces |
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Displays |
Combined HDMI/DP via graphics card Dual channel LVDS 18/24-bit with backlight connector |
SDIO | 4/8-bit SDIO for MMC/SD |
SPI |
1x SPI interface 1x SMBus 1x misc |
HD Audio |
1x HD audio codec ALC886 1x line in 1x line out 1x microphone 1x S/PDIF in/out |
I2C | 1x I2C |
Asynchronous Serial Port | 1x asynchronous serial port (UART) |
CAN Bus | 1x CAN bus interface |
USB |
1x USB 3.0 5x USB 2.0 host 1x USB 2.0 client |
PCI Express |
3x PCIe x1 1x PCIe Mini Card |
SATA | 2x SATA |
Gigabit Ethernet | 1x GbE |
S/PDIF | S/PDIF in/out |
Boot Source Select | SPI, eMMC, SD Card, SATA |
Miscellaneous |
LPC/TPM connector 2x COM 1x LPT 2x PS/2 for keyboard and mouse 7-segment display for BIOS post code Status LEDs and control buttons |
Power |
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Power Modes | ATX/AT mode |
Standard Voltage Input | 5.0V ±5%, ±50mV ripple, 12V, 3.3V from ATX connector |
Standby Voltage Input | 5.0V ±5%, ±50mV ripple from ATX connector |
RTC Voltage Input | 2.7V to 3.3V, depending on module |
Other |
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Form Factor | Mini-ITX |
Dimension | 170 mm x 170 mm |
Board Connector | MXM 230-pin edge connector |
Model | Description |
Q7-BASE-R01 | Qseven Reference Carrier Board for Qseven compliant modules |
Q7‑Starterkit LVDS | Q7-Starterkit with Q7-BASE LVDS, SD card, USB stick and ATX and power supply (without Q7 module and cooling solution) |