Grinn AstraADA-1680 Core Module Adapter
Grinn AstraADA-1680 Core Module Adapter is designed to seamlessly integrate the Grinn AstraSOM‑1680 system-on-module (SoM) with the Synaptics Astra Machina Foundation Series demo board, enabling streamlined prototyping and evaluation of embedded systems. The Grinn AstraADA-1680 provides full pin‑to‑pin compatibility and ensures correct routing along with high‑signal integrity across all high‑speed interfaces, allowing the SoM to operate reliably within the Synaptics evaluation environment. The adapter incorporates custom edge connectors aligned with both the AstraSOM‑1680 and the demo board interface, offering a minimal‑footprint yet robust interconnect solution ideal for developers building or testing advanced embedded applications.
To support a wide range of use cases, the AstraADA‑1680 integrates several key components, including a Realtek RTL8211F Gigabit Ethernet PHY supporting 10/100/1000Mbps network connectivity, a 128Mb QSPI flash memory for fast boot or auxiliary storage, an HDMI RX interface for multimedia data capture, and a MicroSD card slot for additional storage expansion. These features make the adapter highly suited for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, industrial automation equipment, multimedia processing systems, and other applications requiring reliable high‑bandwidth data interfaces. The board’s Ethernet subsystem supports an RGMII interface and advanced features like Wake‑on‑LAN, while high‑speed routing ensures stability and performance during demanding development cycles.
The adapter features a compact 70.9mm × 54.4mm footprint, making it easy to integrate into constrained development setups without sacrificing mechanical stability or electrical performance. By bridging the AstraSOM‑1680 with the Synaptics Astra Machina platform, the AstraADA‑1680 accelerates early‑stage hardware validation, enabling developers to rapidly prototype, test, and refine embedded solutions before transitioning to custom hardware designs. The combination of robust connectivity, correct routing, and a development‑friendly design makes the Grinn AstraADA-1680 an invaluable tool for users working with high‑performance edge‑AI, multimedia, and industrial embedded systems.
Features
- Designed to fit the Grinn AstraSOM-1680 and connect it to the Synaptics Astra Machina Foundation Series demo board
- Pin-to-pin mapping between the SOM and the demo board’s interface
- Minimal footprint and reliable connectivity
- Supports all required power rails and voltage levels as per the Grinn AstraSOM-1680 specifications
- Ensures proper routing and signal integrity for high-speed interfaces
- Ethernet - Realtek RTL8211F
- HDMI Rx
- 128MB quad SPI Flashmemory
- MicroSD card
- Custom edge connectors
- 70.9mm x 54.4mm size
Applications
- IoT devices
- Industrial automation equipment
- Multimedia processing systems
- High‑performance edge‑AI
- Multimedia
- Industrial embedded systems
- Other applications requiring reliable high‑bandwidth data interfaces
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