Wireless Wednesday Dev Kit Pick Of The Week: Digi International ConnectCore 6 Starter Kit

ConnectCore 6 Jumpstart Development Kit (SBC with ConnectCore 6 module. i.MX6Quad, 1.2 GHz, -20 to 70C, 4GB flash, 1GB DDR3, 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Kinetis Microcontroller Assist, software support for Yocto Linux and Android, accessories)

The ConnectCore 6 is an ultra-compact and highly integrated system-on-module solution based on the NXP i.MX6 Cortex-A9 processor family.

With processor speeds up to 1.2 GHz and fully pin-compatible single-/dual-/quad-core variants, the ConnectCore 6 offers a truly future-proof platform solution with scalable performance and pre-certified wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, including Bluetooth Low Energy, connectivity.

Its low-profile, surface-mount design maximizes integration flexibility and significantly reduces design risk in a highly costeffective, reliable form factor with optimized heat dissipation capabilities even in the most demanding quad-core system configurations.

Integrated cloud integration as part of the Digi Linux and Android software platform support offers secure remote management and web services capabilities through the scalable Digi Device CloudSM.

BENEFITS

• Designed for long-term availability
• Reliable design with IEC 60068 and HALT verification
• Android, Yocto Project Linux and Windows Embedded Compact software platform support
• Smart Power Management Architecture with PMIC
• Pre-certified 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0
• Cost-effective, reliable, low-profile surface-mount module form factor
• Independent Cortex-M0+/Cortex-M4 Microcontroller Assist™ subsystem
• Scalable Cortex-A9 multi-core performance

For additional Digi product information or technical support, contact Symmetry Electronics, an authorized distributor of industry leading wireless, audio/video and embedded chips, modules and dev/eval tools, call (877) 466-9722.