SMARC Dev Kit

The I-Pi SMARC development kit has a lot going for it, not the least of which is its relatively low price tag. That’s just one reason to expect many engineers to use it for prototyping. Another key feature, if that’s the right word, is that it is attractive to all levels of engineer, from the beginner to the expert. SMARC (Smart Mobility ARChitecture), which refers to the module definition for a versatile, small form-factor computer targeting applications that require low power and low costs, yet maintain a high level of performance. As per the specification, SMARC modules support a temperature range of -20⁰C to +85⁰C (note that some SMARC modules are specified for a range of -40⁰C to +85⁰C). The SMARC specification was created within the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies (SGET). To simplify design, all of these hardware and software components come together in ADLINK’s Industrial Pi (I-Pi) SMARC Development Kit. The kit includes a power supply, a USB programming cable, and an SD memory card containing the Linux operating system. And the transparent acrylic shielding around the I-Pi SMARC adds a level of protection.