Lantronix Launches New Open-Q 8550CS System-On-Module Designed to Meet the Needs of Edge AI Computing

Core Insights - Lantronix Inc. has launched the Open-Q™ 8550CS System-on-Module (SOM), which is designed for low-power, on-device AI and ML capabilities, facilitating faster market entry for developers [1][2] - The Open-Q 8550CS SOM is tailored for extreme Edge computing applications, including advanced video and AI tasks, and supports a variety of industries such as smart warehousing and transportation [2][11] Product Features - The Open-Q 8550CS SOM features a Kryo Octa-core CPU up to 3.2 GHz, Adreno A740 GPU, and dual eNPU delivering 48 INT8 and 12 FP16 TOPs, ensuring high performance for AI/ML applications [6][5] - It includes security features like Trusted Management Engine and DDR encryption, along with enterprise-level connectivity options such as Wi-Fi 7 MU-MIMO supporting up to 5.8 Gbps [6][5] - The module supports up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS Flash, and is compatible with Android™ 13 and Linux Yocto Kirkstone [6][5] Development Support - Lantronix provides an Open-Q 8550CS SOM Development Kit to facilitate easy evaluation of the module's features, including support for various camera and connectivity options [7][8] - The company offers engineering services for turn-key product development, leveraging over 20 years of expertise and a track record of more than 1,500 successful products [10][9] Strategic Collaboration - Lantronix's partnership with Qualcomm Technologies aims to enhance IoT, Edge AI, and AI/ML technologies, driving the development of advanced-edge applications [3][4] - This collaboration supports the mutual goal of delivering integrated solutions that elevate the success of IoT and Edge AI technologies [3][4]