New SOM and SBC for high-performance robotic applications

IMDT has announced a new line of power-efficient, cost-effective, ready-to-use SOM and SBC solutions based on the new Renesas RZ/V2H microprocessor. The IMDT Renesas V2H-based family of products supplies advanced functionality and high performance for robotic, IoT and industrial applications. Equipped with a powerful, Arm-based CPU and Renesas proprietary AI accelerator, these products support diverse uses, including high-bandwidth communications, machine learning, and high-definition image processing.

The processor features Renesas's proprietary AI accelerator, the DRP-AI3, which boasts 10 TOPS/W power efficiency. Further, it integrates four Arm Cortex-A55 CPU cores that reach a maximum operating frequency of 1.8GHz, tailored for Linux application processing. For high-performance real-time processing, it includes two Cortex-R8 cores operating at 800MHz, alongside one Cortex-M33 core serving as a subcore. Integrating these cores into a single chip effectively manages vision-AI and real-time control tasks, making it excellent for demanding robotics applications.

"IMDT's mission is to simplify and accelerate the development of cutting-edge vision and AI-powered products and systems," says Avi Shimon, CEO of IMDT. "The RZ/V2H, with its AI capabilities and multisensor support, is ready for our next-generation products that target the complexity of multisensor and AI requirements for new-generation products across various markets – Robotics, Autonomous Machines, and Industrial."

The SOM supports 4 x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 connections, allowing up to four cameras to be attached. Also, the full module provides customisable options such as onboard Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, various memory and storage capacities, and PHY configurations, allowing users to tailor the system to their specific needs.

The IMDT V2H SBC carrier board transforms the SOM into a compact, high-performance mini-computer. Measuring only 125mm x 80mm x 20mm, this fully customisable small form factor SBC features a cost-effective system design, excellent for diverse applications in robotics, drones, and smart city projects. The SBC supplies many assembly options, personalised and adjusted to fulfil specific customer needs, alongside comprehensive onboard connectivity. It offers developers with an energy-efficient solution that occupies minimal space.