Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC is also increasing its presence in the IoT market
Qualcomm's Snapdragon SoC (System on Chip) is a processor that has been widely adopted in smartphones running the Android OS.
It is a device that has multiple processor units on a singlechip, integrating a CPU that controls the entire system, a GPU specialized for image processing, and a DSP specialized for AI calculations and audio signal processing.
Originally, Snapdragon was used mostly in the smartphone market, but for the IoT market, it supports not only Android, but also embedded Linux based on the Yocto Project and Ubuntu, providing a platform suitable for embedded device development. (See the Snapdragon-equipped SoC specifications table.)
In addition, the company's strengths include high compatibility with wireless technologies such as 5G/LTE, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and power-saving designs that utilize its design know-how proven in the smartphone market. These enable the company to achieve powerful core + alpha performance/functions and increase added value. As a result, the company's products are being increasingly adopted in the IoT market as devices that can handle new technologies and advanced performance required in a variety of products such as AI smart cameras, handheld terminals, robots, drones, and AR/VR glasses.
●Choose by processor performance!≫ ●Choose by AI processing performance≫ ●Snapdragon-equipped development kit≫
Use cases for "Snapdragon" that is also expanding in the IoT market (Major application examples)

The Snapdragon seriesFrom premium octa-core to entry-level quad-core productsSoCs with various specifications These are used in a wide variety of products.
The main applications are as shown in the figure above. If you are considering introducing this product, we can propose the most suitable product based on your required specifications, so please feel free to contact us.inquiryplease.
What are the benefits of using modular products (SOMs) equipped with "Snapdragon"?
A System On Module (SOM) is an easy-to-use modular product that mounts a processor and necessary peripheral devices on a small board.
*Peripheral devices = power management ICs, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth ICs, memory ICs, etc.

Generally, when developing a product using a processor, the design around the processor is often very complex and time-consuming.
By introducing SOM, you can not only shorten the design time, but also reduce the minimum purchase unit, allowing you to use it for small-lot, high-mix applications. We also offer pin-compatible products, making it easy to use them according to performance.
Macnica has a partnership agreement with Thundercom, a joint venture between Qualcomm and Thundersoft, and sells modules equipped with the processors introduced on this page. For details, please refer to the URL below.
Choose by processor performance! Comparison table of Snapdragon-equipped SoC specifications
The image below is a comparison table of the main specifications of each processor. If you would like more detailed specifications, please feel free to contact us.
For more information on Snapdragon-equipped products, click here
Choose based on AI processing performance! "Snapdragon" AI processing performance comparison
Click here to see the procedure and demonstration of various AI models actuallyexecuted on the evaluation board.

Snapdragon-powered development kit
Each SOM has a development kit for evaluation, and depending on the product, accessories such as cameras and displays are also available. As an example, this page shows a development kit for the C610 SOM. The evaluation board shape and accessory types vary depending on the SOM, so please feel free to contact us if you would like more information.

Main documents that come with the development kit
Hardware related
・SOM data sheet
⇒Data sheet containing information on the SOM's hardware specifications, package, pin assignment, electrical characteristics, etc.
・Hardware user manual
⇒Development kit components, block diagrams, hardware manuals for external modules (camera/display/speaker, etc.)
・Development kit circuit diagram
⇒ Development kit carrier board circuit diagram
Software related
・Software user manual
⇒ User manual for performing simple function tests using the evaluation board
・Software release notes
⇒Development environment information, SDK download method/build procedure, guide on how to download pre-built ROM images
See a demo using an edge AI device
The actualprocedures and demonstrations for running various AI models on the evaluation board are summarized on the technical information page.
(Click on the image to go to the details page)
For more information on Snapdragon-powered products, click here
Click on the product image to open the product page.
Inquiry/Quotation
If you have any questions about the contents of this page or would like more information about the product, please contact us using the button below.