Embedded Compute
Compact embedded platforms are constrained by board layout, connector position and available mechanical envelope. Memory and storage form factors must therefore be defined during the design-in stage before board layout is finalised.
Platform Requirements
Embedded-platform qualification is primarily determined by mechanical envelope, interface compatibility, board-layout constraints and design-in timing.
Board Envelope
- Module length and height are constrained by the target enclosure and board layout
- Connector position and socket implementation determine applicable form factors
- Form-factor changes after board layout is finalised may require redesign and requalification
Design-In Timing
- Memory and storage forms should be defined during platform integration
- Configuration changes after layout finalisation may introduce additional redesign and qualification effort
- Initial samples should be evaluated before the platform configuration is formally frozen
Applicable Memory & Storage
Applicable memory and storage forms are selected according to platform configuration and programme requirements. Final configuration is confirmed against the target board layout, interface requirements, operating conditions and programme lifecycle.
Memory
- DDR3 / DDR4 / DDR5 SO-DIMM
- Qualification is based on the approved operating configuration for the target platform; profile-based operation is evaluated only where explicitly defined within the project configuration
Storage
- mSATA
- M.2 PCIe 3.0 (2242)
Qualification Process
Qualification scope is defined according to platform configuration, operating conditions and programme requirements. The stages below describe a typical qualification sequence. Scope and sequence may vary according to project requirements.
Requirements Definition
Platform configuration, operating conditions, lifecycle requirements and applicable interfaces are identified.
Configuration Selection
Memory and storage forms are selected against the target board architecture and programme requirements.
Sample Verification
Initial samples are evaluated before configuration approval.
Platform Validation
Compatibility, stability and applicable performance characteristics are verified against the target platform.
Qualification
The applicable configuration is approved according to the defined programme requirements.
Production Control
Production proceeds under established quality-control procedures. Where configuration control is included in the approved programme scope, production follows the defined configuration and change-review requirements.
Post-Deployment Engineering Support
Failure analysis is applied to returned products or reported field issues where root-cause investigation is required. It is not a sequential stage of the qualification process above.
Embedded Qualification Priorities
Qualification priorities are defined per programme. On compact embedded platforms, the following areas are normally addressed.
Platform Configuration Review
Provide the target board layout, available module envelope, memory architecture, storage interface, operating conditions and expected programme lifecycle. SIMORCHIP engineering will review the applicable form factors and define the recommended qualification scope before design finalisation.