
MSC Technologies is expanding its SMARC 2.0 product portfolio with the MSC SM2S-ZUSP module. The module is based on the Zynq-UltraScale+-MPSoC from Xilinx and supports the FGPA complexities ZU2, ZU3, ZU4 and ZU5. The modular approach and the programmability of the processor and the FPGA offer a high degree of flexibility and scalability, which should lead to an optimized time-to-market of the SMARC module-based end product. The close proximity of the ARM core and the FPGA on the chip ensures short signal paths and low latency. According to the manufacturer, this means that extensive algorithms, for example for hardware acceleration or fast signal processing, can be processed with high performance and low power loss. The module should therefore be particularly suitable for applications such as 5G wireless systems, IoT, industrial automation, robotics, medical technology and transportation. The SMARC 2.0 module with dimensions of 82 x 50 mm is designed for use in the full industrial temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. MSC Technologies provides a development platform and a starter kit. The Linux and Android operating systems are supported.
