SOM Module
A REDIS SOM (system-on-module) is a compact, ready-to-integrate compute module built on NXP i.MX processors. It gives product designers a pre-validated CPU, memory and power subsystem on a SODIMM-style board so they can focus on their own carrier design for AI, robotics and smart-factory products.
Overview
NXP-based system-on-modules (SOM) for AI, robotics and smart-factory product designs. Built and customized in Taiwan by REDIS Intelligent.
Features
- RED-M6 series: dual-lite CPU, ARM Cortex-A9 @1 GHz, 1 GB DDR3, 4 GB eMMC, OpenGL ES 2.0.
- RED-M8 series: Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.6 GHz + Cortex-M4F @ 400 MHz, 64-bit Armv8-A.
- Multi-format HD 1080p60 video encode and decode.
- Dual 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet (one optional).
- PMIC with boot code integrated on-module.
- Modular, compact SODIMM form factor for fast product integration.
Types & variants
NXP SOM – RED-M6
Cortex-A9 @1 GHz, 1 GB DDR3, 4 GB eMMC, OpenGL ES 2.0 / OpenVG 1.1, HD 1080p.
NXP SOM – RED-M8
Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.6 GHz + Cortex-M4F, 1 GB LPDDR4 (expandable), dual GbE, 1080p60 VP8/VP9/H.264/H.265.
Applications
- Artificial-intelligence products and accelerators
- Robotics controllers
- Smart-factory equipment and gateways
Frequently asked questions
What is a system-on-module (SOM)?
A SOM packages the processor, memory, storage and power management onto one small board. Designers drop it onto a custom carrier board, cutting development time and risk compared with designing the full processor subsystem from scratch.
Which NXP SOM should I choose, RED-M6 or RED-M8?
Choose RED-M6 (Cortex-A9 @1 GHz) for cost-sensitive HD designs, and RED-M8 (Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.6 GHz with a Cortex-M4F real-time core and 1080p60 H.265) for higher-performance AI and robotics workloads.
What form factor do REDIS SOMs use?
They use a compact SODIMM-style module measuring 67.6 mm × 37 mm, which plugs into a carrier board for quick integration.