SMARC
Welcome to the SMARC Embedded Compute Standard
Tria is the leading designer and developer of the SMARC design standard, an open-source platform for embedded computing.
Tria’s range of SMARC modules are trusted around the world for products that require compact embedded computing without compromising on processing capability. Tria’s own range of SMARC modules and carrier boards are designed and manufactured in-house at our technology campuses in Europe.
What is SMARC?
The recent revision 2.1.1 of the SMARC® module standard (Smart Mobility ARChitecture) has become the best and most future-proof standard for small form-factor embedded modules. With 314 pins available on its inexpensive and robust MXM3 connector, SMARC® has ample space for proven and popular interfaces. In the new standard revision, PCIe now features 4 lanes instead of 3, USB now covers up to 2x USB 3.0 and up to 6x USB 2.0 interfaces, LVDS now supports two independent dualchannel connections which alternatively can be used for embedded DisplayPort (eDP) or for DSI, two Gigabit Ethernet ports are now supported, Audio has independent HDA and I2S ports and up to 4 UARTs are available.
In addition to SPI, also eSPI is supported for attachment of peripheral devices on the baseboard or the application hardware. And still there are a lot of reserved pins left for future upgrades. Never before has it been so easy and natural to use Arm®-based and x86-based computer modules on a modern and up-to-date module standard.
SMARC® 2.0/2.1.1 Properties
The SMARC® 2.0/2.1.1 Standard uses the inexpensive MXM-3 connector which provides 314 pin connections. The connector is robust and proven, and there are versions available which are certified for automotive use. The edge contacts enable a low-resistance high-speed contact which is usable even for advanced signal speed up to Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express and SATA. The Standard defines two Module sizes: 82mm x 50mm (short size) and 82mm x 80mm (full size).
SMARC, SGeT and Tria
Tria is a founding member of the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies e.V., or SGeT, the organization that manages the SMARC design standard.
Together with the other member organizations, Tria and SGeT maintain SMARC as an open standard, empowering OEMs to take advantage of a powerful, well-researched standard that is future-proofed and versatile.
SMARC Modules
Browse our most recent SMARC modules below and click the button to browse the full range and to filter by specifications to find the perfect SMARC module for your product design. Combine your chosen module with a carrier board below to build a starting point for your design. We can customize the modules and carrier boards, and make a full custom design depending on your scale and requirements.
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Modules
MSC SM2S-AL
The new MSC SM2S-AL module features Intel’s next-generation low-power System-on-Chip (SOC) for the Internet of Things. The Intel Atom Processor E3900 …
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Modules
MSC SM2S-ALN
The new MSC SM2S-ALN module features the Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series, Intel® Core ™i3 processor and Intel® Processors N Series (codenamed “Al…
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Modules
MSC SM2S-AM62X
The new MSC SM2S-AM62X SMARC 2.1.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with Sitara AM62x ARM Cortex-A53 processors, manufactured by Texas In…
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Modules
MSC SM2S-ASL
The new MSC SM2S-ASL module features the Intel Atom® processors x7000RE/C Series (codenamed “Amston Lake”). The CPU architecture is based on the same …
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Modules
MSC SM2S-EL
The new MSC SM2S-EL module features Intel’s next-generation low-power, multi-core system-on-chip (SOC) Atom generation (codenamed “Elkhart La
SMARC Carrier Boards
Browse our most recent SMARC carrier boards below and click the button to browse the full range and to filter by specifications. Carrier boards contain all the input, output and expansion capabilities, and carrier boards can easily be customized to suit your specific product requirements, whether it’s adding or removing ports, combing the module and carrier into one board or changing the shape completely to fit your product.
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Carrier Boards
MSC SM2-MB-EP1
The new SMARC™ 2.0 embedded platform MSC SM2-MB-EP1 offers a variety of interfaces commonly used in embedded applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, SA…
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Carrier Boards
MSC SM2S-MB-EP5
SimpleFlex is the intelligent combination of a standard Computer-On-Module with a standard carrier board. It combines the advantages of Standard SBC a…
SMARC Starter Kits
Tria’s SMARC starter kits are off-the-shelf tools to help engineers and product designers to build a prototype of their product or solution using our SMARC modules and carrier boards. Each kit contains a standard module and carrier board. Browse our range below and get in touch if you’d like to order one (or more).
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MSC Modules
MSC SM2-SK-IMX6-EP1
The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with the NXP i.MX6 processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contains al…
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MSC Modules
MSC SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1
The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with NXP i.MX 8 Series processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contain…
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MSC Modules
MSC SM2-SK-IMX9-EP1
The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with NXP i.MX 9 Series processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contain…
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MSC Modules
MSC SM2-SK-ZUSP-EP1
Starter Kit for MSC SM2S-ZUSP modules. Includes special MSC SM2-MB-EPZed Baseboard for easy access to all FPGA I/O signals, Heatspreader, SD Card with…
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MSC Modules
MSC SM2S-SK-AL-EP1
The SMARC 2.0 Starter Kit for SMARC modules with the Intel Atom E3900 processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2S-MB-EP1 and co…
