VIA VAB-820 Edge Computing Platform

Accelerate your edge system development with the versatile and ultra-reliable VIA VAB-820 Pico-ITX edge computing platform. Powered by a choice of 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and 6Quad series Cortex-A9 quad-core SoCs, the platform combines advanced compute and graphics performance with a wealth of I/O and connectivity features in its compact fanless Pico-ITX form factor.

The VIA VAB-820 includes a choice of Android 6.0 and Linux BSPs for rapid system development and integration. It is also Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT and supports Windows 10 IoT Core, as well as being compatible with FogHorn’s Lightning “edge intelligence” software for enterprise and commercial installations.

With its flexible low-power design and myriad hardware and software development, integration, and customization options, the VIA VAB-820 provides the ideal platform for meeting the exacting demands of edge industrial automation, enterprise IoT, and in-vehicle applications.

Hardware

Powered by a choice of 1.0GHz NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and 6Quad series quad-core SoCs, the VIA VAB-820 edge platform packs a wealth of I/O and connectivity features into its small Pico-ITX form factor, including two COM ports, one DIO port, two CAN bus ports, three USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, one composite RCA jack, one Gigabit Ethernet port, and optional 3G, Wi-Fi, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support.

The platform also supports a wide operating temperature range from -20°C ~ 70°C (3G & Wi-Fi not included) and extremely low power consumption of a maximum 7W TDP to provide a robust and reliable solution for edge computing and edge intelligence applications in even the most demanding environments.

Software

The VIA VAB-820 includes a choice of Android and Linux BSPs supporting both the NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus and NXP i.MX 6Quad series Cortex-A9 quad-core SoCs. The Android BSP features Android 6.0 as well as the VIA Smart ETK comprising a number of APIs, including Watchdog Timer (WDT) for safeguarding against system crashes, GPIO access, COM port access, RTC for auto-power on, FlexCAN access, and a sample app. The Linux BSP includes the modifications and user guide to create a system image including kernel (4.1.15) and bootloader source codes for the NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus SoC and the NXP i.MX 6Quad SoC. Other features include a Tool Chain to help make adjustments to the kernel and to leverage the onboard pin headers, GPIO, I2C, and other hardware features. The VIA VAB-820 is Microsoft Azure Certified for IoT and supports Windows 10 IoT Core. It is also compatible with FogHorn’s Lightning “edge intelligence” software for enterprise and commercial IoT deployments.



Customization

You can enhance the functionality of the VIA VAB-820 with the integration of optional high-speed wireless broadband extender cards and modules. These include the EMIO-5531 USB Wi-Fi + BT Module, the EMIO-1533 USB Wi-Fi Module, the EMIO-2550 miniPCIe 3G HSPA/UMTS Mobile Broadband Module, and the EMIO-2531 miniPCIe Wi-Fi + BT Module.

A full set of hardware and software customization services that speed up time-to-market and minimize development costs is also available.

Solutions

The VIA VAB-820 edge computing platform is at the heart of the VIA AMOS-820, a ruggedized low-power edge system with flexible I/O and wireless connectivity integration options. Please click here to learn more about this ultra-reliable, high-performance edge computing system.

The has also been optimized to meet the demanding in-vehicle requirements of the VIA AMOS-825 system with advanced features such as wide voltage input, a wide operating temperature range, sophisticated power management, and ignition-controlled quick boot. Please click here to learn more about this robust and highly-customizable in-vehicle solution.

Contact us to learn more about the comprehensive range of services we offer for accelerating the design, development, manufacturing, and deployment of dependable, high-performance Edge Computing and Edge AI systems that meet your specific requirements.