Summary of COMPACT LX2162A SOM FROM SOLIDRUN FEATURES 16 CORTEX-A72 CORES AND 32GB DDR4 RAM
SolidRun released a compact 58 x 48 mm LX2162A system-on-module (SOM) using NXP’s 16nm Layerscape LX2162A SoC, offering up to 32GB DDR4, 16 Cortex-A72 cores (up to 2.0 GHz), multiple high-speed Ethernet options, and extensive I/O for networking and storage in a headless, industrial-capable module.
Parts used in the LX2162A SOM:
- NXP Layerscape LX2162A communication processor (16x Cortex-A72 cores)
- Option: NXP LX2122A (12-core) or LX2182A (8-core) processor variants
- Up to 32GB DDR4 RAM (single channel, ECC)
- Optional dual-slot DDR4 for up to 64GB (special order)
- 8GB eMMC flash
- 8Mbit SPI flash
- 80-pin Hirose DF40 board-to-board connector
- SD/MMC interface
- 4x SATA III interfaces
- NVMe SSD support
- 1x 100GbE interface (or 4x 25GbE)
- 4x 10GbE with built-in PHY
- 8x 1GbE interfaces
- Sync-E and 1588-V2 support
- 1x USB 3.0 port
- Up to 8x PCIe Gen3 lanes
- 4x I2C buses
- 2x UART interfaces
- GPIOs
- JTAG header
- Power supply: 12V
- Input/Output voltages: 3.3V and 1.8V
SolidRun has launched a compact 58 x 48mm LX2162A SOM that offers up to 32GB DDR4 RAM and runs Linux on NXP’s new 16nm fabricated, 23 x 23mm Layerscape LX2162A networking SoC. The new LX2162A system-on-module is said to be a quarter the size of the company’s earlier COM Express Type 7 computer-on-module which is based on NXP LX2160A 16-core Arm Cortex A72 communication processor.
The LX2162A module is equipped with up to 32GB DDR4 (72-bit, 2900 MT/s), but it seems like the company will support special orders with up to 64GB via dual slots. This however is still uncertain as NXP says the SoC tops out at 32GB.
The module is further equipped with 8MB SPI flash, 8GB eMMC, and various Ethernet combinations including 100GbE, 4x 25GbE, 4x 10GbE with built-in PHY, and 8x 1GbE. It is a headless module but you can be sure to get more networking and security features with it than with some of its counterparts.
Here’s a list of some of the key features and specifications of the LX2162A SOM:
- NXP Layerscape LX2162A communication processor with 16x Cortex A72 cores clocked @ up to 2.0 GHz (there’s also an option for a 12-core LX2122A, or 8-core LX2182A)
- Up to 32GB DDR4 single channel, with ECC (You can request for a dual-channel 64GB DDR4 if interested)
- 8GB eMMC flash
- 8Mbit SPI flash
- 80-pin Hirose DF40 board-to-board connectors with:
- 1x SD/MMC
- 4x SATA III interfaces
- Support for NVMe SSD
- 4x 25 GbE or 1x 100 GbE
- 4x 10GbE with built-in PHY
- 8x 1GbE
- Sync-E, 1588-V2 support
- 1x USB 3.0
- Up to 8x PCIe Gen3
- 4x I2C, 2x UART, GPIOs
- JTAG Header
- Power supply: 12V
- Input/Output Voltage 3.3V/1.8V
- Temperature Range: 0°C to 70°C (Commercial)
- Humidity (non-condensing): 10% – 90%
- Dimensions: 58 mm x 48 mm
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- What processor does the LX2162A SOM use?
It uses the NXP Layerscape LX2162A communication processor with 16 Cortex-A72 cores. - How much RAM does the SOM support?
It supports up to 32GB DDR4 single channel with ECC, with potential special-order dual-slot support for up to 64GB. - What storage options are included on the module?
The module includes 8GB eMMC and 8Mbit SPI flash, plus support for NVMe SSD and 4x SATA III interfaces. - Which Ethernet configurations are available?
Available configurations include 100GbE, 4x 25GbE, 4x 10GbE with built-in PHY, and 8x 1GbE. - What I/O connectors does the module provide?
It provides an 80-pin Hirose DF40 board-to-board connector carrying interfaces such as SD/MMC, SATA, PCIe, USB 3.0, I2C, UART, and GPIOs. - Does the module support PCIe and USB?
Yes; it supports up to 8x PCIe Gen3 lanes and includes 1x USB 3.0 port. - What are the operating temperature and humidity ranges?
The commercial temperature range is 0°C to 70°C, and humidity is 10%–90% non-condensing. - What power supply and I/O voltages are required?
The module uses a 12V power supply with 3.3V and 1.8V input/output voltages. - Is the module headless or does it include display outputs?
The article describes the module as headless and focused on networking and security features. - What are the module dimensions?
The dimensions are 58 mm x 48 mm.
