Octavo adds tools to support industry’s smallest SiP
Octavo Systems has expanded its support of the OSD32MP15x system in package (SiP), believed to be the smallest available STMicroelectronics STM32MP1 module. The company has announced a production release at speeds up to 800MHz and two new development boards.
The OSD32MP15x SiP integrates the STM32MP1 Dual Core Arm Cortex A7 + M4 microprocessor, up to 1Gbyte of DDR3L RAM, STPMIC1A power management IC, EEPROM, MEMs oscillator and over 100 passives into a BGA package. The OSD32MP15x provides access to the STM32MP1, including the recently announced 800MHz clock speed, while removing tasks like DDR routing and power sequencing, says Octavo.
It measures 18mm x 18mm, making it up to 64 per cent smaller than an equivalent system made from discrete components, claims the company.
The OSD32MP15x SiP’s small size makes it suitable for space-constrained environments and system cost is optimised with the ability to use four-layer PCBs.
Two hardware platforms have also been introduced to accelerate customers’ development with the OSD32MP15x. The OSD32MP1-BRK is a breakout platform and provides access to the I/O on the STM32MP1. It features the OSD32MP157C-512M-BAA SiP, a microSD card, 32kHz crystal, a USB port and two 2.54mm spaced headers. The prototyping platform can be used to build a proof of concept without a customer having to create their own board. Erik Welsh, CTO of Octavo Systems, added that the board uses standard 100 mil headers, so that designers can prototype everything on a breadboard.
The OSD32MP1-BRK is designed and manufactured by Allied Component Works, a member of the Octavo Systems partner network. It will ship in April with all design
The second development platform is the OSD32MP1-RED reference, evaluation and development board. Developed by Octavo Systems, and shipping in May, it features the OSD32MP157C-512M-BAA SiP, a WiFi and Bluetooth Module, 1Gbyte Ethernet, 8Gbyte eMMC, and HDMI. The OSD32MP1-RED expands easily with connectors that are compatible with Raspberry Pi, MikroElektronika mikroBUS Click, and STMicroelectronics’ motor control header. The OSD32MP1-RED also provides connectors for a DSI display and a camera.
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