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Open-Q™ 8550CS μSOM (System on Module)

Based on Qualcomm® Dragonwing™ QCS8550 System-on-Chip

Ideal for Advanced Video and AI Applications

The Open-Q™ 8550CS μSOM is the compact SOM variant in Lantronix’s Open-Q 8550 product series. Powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing™ QCS8550, it delivers premium performance with 48 INT8 TOPs and 12 FP16 TOPs, meeting the advanced AI/ML requirements of extreme edge computing.

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Overview

Its compact size and low power draw make it ideal for drone integration. For gimbal camera systems, it can operate without Wi-Fi or Ethernet at the hardware level, simplifying design and reducing weight.

With its cost-effectiveness, compact footprint, and broad support for AI models and multimodal capabilities including AI context sharing across camera, audio, and sensors, the Open-Q 8550CS μSOM is a compelling choice for modern video surveillance and low-cost, compact video conferencing devices.

Lantronix offers TAA and NDAA compliant products with at least 10 years of longevity for the Open-Q 5430CS, Open-Q 6490CS, Open-Q 5165RB, Open-Q 8250CS, and Open-Q 8550CS with strict Bill-of-Material and quality control. Combined with over 20 years of hardware design and software development experience, and 1200+ successful projects, Lantronix will be your long-term partner, ensuring the ongoing success of your product journey.

Key Features

Qualcomm® 8550 SoC
Up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM + 256GB UFS Flash
Android™ 13 and Linux Yocto Kirkstone
On-device AI Engine with Qualcomm Hexagon™ Tensor Processor (HTP)
Dedicated Computer Vision Engine
Multiple MIPI camera and display ports
Multiple high speed connectivity options

Applications

Industrial drone and gimbal camera systems

Compact video collaboration devices

Multi-camera and smart camera systems

Retail

Cloud Gaming

Autonomous mobile robots

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Specifications

Processors
- Qualcomm® 8550CS SoC built on 4nm technology:
  - Kryo™ Octa-core CPU: 1 Prime @ 3.2 GHz + 4 Gold @ 2.8 GHz + 3 Silver @ 2.0 GHz
- Adreno™ 740 GPU
- Spectra™ Image signal processor
- Adreno™ 8550 video processing unit
- Adreno™ 1295 display processing unit
- Dual eNPU V3, 4x HVX, HMX, 48 INT8, 12 FP16 TOPs
- Secure processing unit
Memory/Storage
- 12GB LPDDR5x and 256GB UFS
Wireless
- Supports external Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity
Display Interfaces
- Up to four concurrent displays. Up to QHD+ @ 144Hz on-device display, up to 4K@60 Hz external display
- 2x 4-lane MIPI DSI D-PHY 1.2
- Support DisplayPort v1.4 on USB Type-C with USB3.1 Gen 2
Camera Interfaces
- 8x MIPI CSI D-PHY 1.2 or C-PHY 2.0 camera ports + CCI
- I2C control
- Up to five concurrent cameras, 18bpp, 64 + 36 MP30, or 3x 36 MP30, or 1x 108 MP 30 fps ZSL, 3IFE + 2 IFE Lite, Always-on camera
Video Performance
- Decode
  - Video decode up to 4K240/8K60. Native decode support for H.265 Main 10, H.265 Main, H.264 High, VP9 profile 2
- Encode
  - Video encode up to 4K120/8K30. Native encode support for H.265 Main 10, H.265 Main, H.264 High
- Decode & Encode
  - Concurrent 4K60 Dec and 4K60 Enc
Audio
- Supports WCD938x high fidelity audio codec and WSA884x speaker amp on carrier board.
- Dedicated Hexagon™ audio DSP, SoundWire, MI2S, DMIC interfaces for audio devices on carrier board
High Speed Connectivity
- 1x PCIe Gen3 2-lane, 1xPCIe Gen4 2-lane
- 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 with support for Type-C + DisplayPort v1.4
I/O Interfaces
- 2x SDC v 3.0, 1x SD, UART, I2C, I3C, SPI, configurable GPIOs, sensor I/O to Qualcomm Sensing Hub 3.0
Power/Battery
- Power management and battery charging solution on SOM
Operating Environment
- Input voltage: 3.7V nominal
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to 85°C
Form Factor
- 39 x 33 x 3.85 mm LGA SOM
Weight
- ~8.6 g
OS Support
- Android™ 13 and Linux Yocto Kirkstone

* QCS8550 Chipset Performance, see SOM Release Notes for details on tested configurations and platforms.

Specifications are subject to change without notice. Not all features listed may be supported in software. All brand or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Open-Q is a trademark of Lantronix, Inc. Qualcomm and Qualcomm Dragonwing are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated. Qualcomm QCS8550, Qualcomm Adreno, Qualcomm Hexagon, Qualcomm Kryo, Qualcomm Spectra and Qualcomm AI Engine are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm, Adreno, Hexagon, Kryo and Spectra are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries.

Lantronix and Open-Q and their respective logos are trademarks, registered and otherwise, of Lantronix Corporation in Canada, European Union, Taiwan, United States of America and other jurisdictions.

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