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  TQ-Group, headquartered in Seefeld, Germany, is a world-class supplier of embedded modules and industrial PCs for electronics, automotive, aerospace, and industrial automation applications.  
     
  TQ Embedded Systems: For Reliable Embedded Solutions  
     
  TQ Embedded Systems specializes in high-performance, modular embedded computing solutions for industrial, IoT, and communication applications. With over 20 years of expertise, we deliver scalable, long-lifecycle products designed for durability, flexibility, and seamless integration.  
     
  TQ maintains strategic partnerships with leading semiconductor companies, including:  
     
 
  • Intel® – Titanium Partner in the Intel® Partner Alliance.
  • NXP® – Platinum Partner for embedded processing platforms.
  • Texas Instruments (TI) – Preferred design partner for industrial-grade ARM-based solutions.
 
     
  These alliances ensure early access to cutting-edge processor technologies, optimized design support, and long-term product availability.  
     
  Partnership with ESS  
     
  TQ-Group has partnered with Embedded Systems Solutions (ESS) to establish a global sales and support network, enabling end-to-end lifecycle services from concept through long-term maintenance.  
     
  Why Choose TQ?  
     
 
  • End-to-End Solutions: From modules to full systems.
  • Global Support: Expertise in integrating NXP, Intel®, and TI processors.
  • Future-Ready: Designed for next-gen networking and Industry 4.0
  • Obsolescence Management: Ensures long-term availability and reduces lifecycle risks.
 
     
  TQ Product Range  
     
  TQ offers a broad portfolio—System on Modules (SoMs), Starterkits, Single Board Computers (SBCs), Embedded Box PCs, and Carrier Boards - across form factors including COM Express® (Compact, Mini, Basic, Type 6/10), SMARC® 2.1, COM-HPC® Mini, and custom carrier boards.  
     
  Supported Architectures  
     
 
Architecture Key Features
x86 Intel® processors, COM Express®/SMARC standards, scalable for   IoT/IIoT applications.
Arm® Cortex®-A series processors, ultra-compact, low-power, ideal for edge devices and embedded applications.
Power Architecture® Legacy QorIQ® T-Series with PowerPC cores; proven in telecom and industrial automation; long availability guaranteed.
QorIQ® Layerscape Arm® Cortex®-A53/A72 based high-speed networking processors; optimized for secure, scalable, and virtualized networks.
 
     
  Application Domains  
     
 
  • IoT / Industry 4.0
 
  • Industrial Automation
  • Building Automation
 
  • Transportation
  • Aerospace / Aviation
 
  • Medical Technology
 
     
     
  x86 Architecture  
     
  TQ’s x86 portfolio leverages Intel® processors to deliver real-time performance, longevity, and wide temperature support—ideal for industrial automation, aerospace/aviation, IoT/Industry 4.0, and beyond. All modules adhere to industry-standard form factors (COM Express®, SMARC 2.1, COM-HPC® Mini), simplifying upgrades and carrier-board reuse.  
     
  System on Modules (SoMs)  
     
  SOM integrates a processor, memory, power management, and essential interfaces into a compact board to board module. Designers use SOMs to minimize development time and focus on application specific carrier boards.  
     
  Module : TQMx130HC  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor 13th Gen Intel® Core™ ("Raptor Lake-P H45"), up to 14 cores (6 Performance + 8 Efficient), 96 EU Iris Xe GPU, up to 5.0 GHz
Form Factor COM Express Compact Type 6, 95 x 95 mm
Memory DDR5-5200 SO-DIMM, up to 64 GB (2 SO-DIMMs)
Graphics Up to 4 independent 4K display outputs, 3x DisplayPort/DP++ 1.4a (up to 8K), 1x eDP or LVDS
Interfaces 1x 2.5 GbE (Intel i226-TSN), 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 8x USB 2.0, 16x PCIe Gen4 lanes, SATA 3.0, UART, I2C, SMBus, SPI, LPC, GPIO, MIPI-CSI
Operating Temp. Standard: 0 °C to +60 °C; Extended (HRE): -40 °C to +60 °C
Highlights High-end multi-thread performance, AI-boost with VNNI + DP4a, PCIe Gen4, industrial use conditions, pin-to-pin compatible upgrade of TQMx120HC
 
     
 
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  Module : TQMxE39S  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor Intel Atom® x5/x7 E3900 series ("Apollo Lake-I"), Dual/Quad-core up to 2.5 GHz; also supports Pentium®/Celeron®
Form Factor SMARC 2.0/2.1 (82 mm x 50 mm)
Memory LPDDR4 up to 8 GB; eMMC Flash up to 64 GB (soldered)
Graphics Triple Display: 1x DP 1.2a / HDMI 1.4b, 1x eDP / LVDS, 1x HDMI 1.4b; 2x MIPI CSI
Interfaces 1x GbE (Intelx i210), 2x USB 3.0, 4x USB 2.0, USB OTG, 1x SATA, 4x PCIe, SD card, IxC, SPI, UART, SMBus, HDA
Operating Temp. Standard: 0°C to +60°C; Extended: -40°C to +85°C
Highlights Robust design, optional conformal coating, real-time support, medical & industrial use, power efficient (3-8 W typical)
 
     
 
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  Starterkits (Evaluation Kits)  
     
  Starterkits bundle a SOM with a matching carrierboard, power supply, cooling solution and example software, allowing rapid prototyping and evaluation.  
     
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  Starter Kit: STKx80UC  
     
 
Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMx80UC (COM Express® Compact Type 6)
Evaluation Board Carrier board with full I/O breakout and expansion slots
Connectivity 4x USB 3.1 Gen 2, 4x SATA (6 Gb/s), PCIe, GbE, Display interfaces
Power Input Via external power supply, regulated for module use
User Interfaces Power/reset buttons, status LEDs, debug UART
Expansion Options PCIe lanes, SODIMM memory slot, display headers, and peripheral interfaces
Temperature Range Standard (0°C to +60°C), based on module variant
Purpose Evaluation and development for high-end computing and graphics applications
 
     
 
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  Box PCs  
     
  BoxPCs integrate SBCs into rugged enclosures with extended I/Os and power options, ideal for industrial and mobile applications.  
     
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  Carrier Boards  
     
  Carrier Boards provide essential interfaces and connectivity for modular Computer-on-Modules (COMs) such as SMARC and COM Express. They enable flexible prototyping and development, allowing engineers to evaluate and customize embedded systems with ease using various processor modules.  
     
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  Carrier Board: MB-SMARC-2  
     
 
Feature Specification
Compatible Modules SMARC 2.0/2.1, short and full-size x86 / Arm® modules
Graphics Interfaces 1x Dual-channel LVDS (w/ backlight, control/power), 1x eDP, 1x HDMI, 1x DP
Ethernet 2x Gigabit Ethernet
USB Interfaces 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, 1x USB 2.0 pin header, 1x USB 2.0 OTG, 1x USB Type-C
CAN Bus 2x CAN FD (galvanically isolated)
MIPI CSI 2x MIPI CSI (for camera modules)
Audio 1x Audio jack (Mic Line In/Out, Headphone)
Storage Expansion 1x Micro SD card socket
Expansion Interfaces 1x PCIe x1, 1x Mini PCIe (PCIe + USB 2.0 + micro SIM), 1x M.2 Key E (USB/PCIe)
Power Supply CR2032 battery (replaceable), onboard power/reset buttons
Purpose Evaluation and development with SMARC 2.0/2.1 SOMs, industrial and embedded use
 
     
  Other Prominent Carrier Boards  
     
   
     
  For the full lineup of x86-based SoMs, Starterkits, Carrier Boards, and Embedded Box PCs, visit:
https://www.tq-group.com/en/products/tq-embedded/x86-architecture/
 
     
 
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  Arm® Architecture  
     
  TQ's Arm® portfolio delivers scalable, energy-efficient embedded solutions tailored for industrial automation, HMI, AI/ML, and IoT applications. Leveraging processors from NXP, Renesas, and Texas Instruments, these modules support industry-standard form factors like SMARC 2.1 and TQ LGA, ensuring design flexibility and longevity.  
     
  System on Modules (SoMs)  
     
  TQ's Arm®-based SoMs integrate processors, memory, and essential interfaces into compact modules, reducing design effort and time-to-market.  
     
  Module: TQMa8XxS  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor NXP i.MX8X with Arm® Cortex®-A35 (Dual/Dual Plus/Quad Plus), Cortex®-M4 co-processor
Form Factor SMARC 2.0 / 2.1 (82 x 50 mm, 314 pins)
Memory LPDDR4 up to 4 GB, eMMC up to 64 GB, Quad SPI NOR up to 256 MB
Graphics 3D GPU support, 2x LVDS, 1x eDP
Interfaces 2x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x PCIe, 1x USB 3.0, up to 5x USB 2.0, 2x CAN FD, 2x UART RS232, 1x MIPI CSI
Other Interfaces SDIO/MMC, I°C (up to 2), SPI, I°S, GPIO, JTAG
Operating Temp. -40°C to +85°C (extended), -25°C to +85°C (standard)
Highlights DSP for audio, low power (~4 W), optional SE050 Secure Element, RTC, temperature sensor
Power Supply 3.3 V (optional 3.0 V to 5.25 V)
OS Support Linux, PikeOST, QNX, Android (on request)
 
     
 
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  Module: TQMa93xxLA  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor NXP i.MX 93xx with Arm® Cortex®-A55 (Single/Dual Core) and integrated NPU (0.5 TOPS)
Form Factor TQ LGA (38 x 38 mm, 281 pins)
Memory LPDDR4 up to 2 GB, eMMC up to 256 GB, QSPI NOR up to 256 MB
Graphics LVDS (4-lane), MIPI-DSI (4-lane)
Interfaces 2x CAN FD, 2x USB 2.0, up to 2x GbE (1x TSN), 8x UART, IxC, SPI, SDIO, MIPI-CSI
Operating Temp. -40°C to +85°C (extended), -25°C to +85°C (standard)
Highlights Integrated ML accelerator (0.5 TOPS), low power (~2W), real-time processing, optional Secure Element
 
     
 
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  Starterkits (Evaluation Kits)  
     
  Starterkits bundle an Arm SoM with a matching carrier board, heat sink, cables, and example software, allowing rapid prototyping and evaluation.  
     
  Model: STKa8MxML  
     
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Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMa8MxML
Processor NXP i.MX 8M Mini with Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores
Graphics Integrated GPU with hardware acceleration for video encoding/decoding
Interfaces HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, USB, Ethernet, CAN, UART
Operating Temp. -40°C to +85°C
Highlights High-performance multimedia support, industrial-grade design
 
     
 
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  Other Prominent Arm Starterkits  
     
   
     
 
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  Embedded Box PCs  
     
  Embedded Box PCs integrate an Arm SoM, carrier board, and rugged chassis to deliver ready-to-deploy, fan-less systems suitable - for industrial applications.  
     
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  Model: ABox-8MPxL  
     
 
Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMa8MPxL
Processor NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex®-A53 with Cortex®-M7 (for RT),
2.3 TOPS NPU for AI/ML acceleration
Graphics HDMI, DisplayPort, MIPI DSI, LVDS; VPU with H.264/H.265 encoding/decoding; 2x MIPI-CSI2 camera interfaces
Interfaces 2x Gigabit Ethernet (1x TSN), 2x USB 3.0, 2x CAN FD (galv. isolated),
4x DI / 4x DO, UART, IxC, SPI, Audio
Operating Temp. Standard: -25?° C to +70?° C, Extended: -40?° C to +70?° C
Highlights Low power (typ. 4?W), HiFi4 DSP, SE050 secure element, real-time clock, analog inputs, ISO7816/14443, M.2
 
     
 
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  Single Board Computers (SBCs)  
     
  TQ's Single Board Computers (SBCs) offer a fully integrated carrier board with multiple I/O and expansion slots, ideal for embedded system integrators seeking a compact, production-ready platform.  
     
  Model: MBa8MP-RAS314  
     
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Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMa8MPxL
Processor NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex®-A53 with Cortex®-M7 (for RT), 2.3 TOPS NPU for AI/ML acceleration
Graphics HDMI, LVDS, MIPI DSI (2 lanes); 1x MIPI CSI2 camera (2 lanes)
Interfaces 2x Gbit Ethernet (1x TSN), 4x USB 3.0 host, 1x USB 3.0 device,
1x Audio jack, PWM, up to 28x GPIO
Operating Temp. Standard: -25°C to +70?°C, Extended: -40°C to +70°C
Highlights WiFi 5, SE050 secure element, RTC, SD card, UART, I°C, SPI,
Compact 100°100mm, low power (typ. 3 W)
 
     
 
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  Other prominent Single board computers (SBCs)  
     
   
     
  For the full lineup of Arm-based SoMs, SBCs, Starterkits, and Embedded Box PCs,
visit: https://www.tq-group.com/en/products/tq-embedded/arm-architecture/
 
     
 
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  Power Architecture  
     
  TQ’s Power Architecture® modules, built on NXP’s QorIQ® T-series, offer high-speed data transfer, real-time performance, and long-term availability - ideal for industrial networking, telecom, and aerospace systems. Their compact form factor and rich I/O make integration simple and scalable.  
     
  System on Modules (SoMs)  
     
  SoMs are compact CPU boards with processor, memory, and I/O, designed for flexible embedded system integration. TQ’s Power SoMs enable fast, reliable development for telecom, defense, and aerospace platforms.  
     
  Embedded Module: TQMT1042  
     
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Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMT1042
Processor Quad-core NXP QorIQ® T1042 e5500 (64-bit) up to 1.4 GHz
Graphics Display controller for TFT LCD displays (up to 24-bit RGB)
Interfaces 5x Gigabit Ethernet (with IEEE® 1588v2), 2x USB 2.0 High Speed Host/Device/OTG,
2x SATA 2.0, 4x PCIe 2.0, 4x IxC, 1x eSPI, 2x DUART, Up to 32x GPIO
Operating Temp. Standard: 0°C to +70°C, Extended: -40°C to +85°C
Power Consumption Typ. 5 W up to 7 W
Plug-in System Board-to-Board 360-pin
OS Support Linux, PikeOST (on request)
 
     
 
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  Starter Kits for Rapid Development  
     
  Starter Kits provide a comprehensive evaluation platform, including the SoM, baseboard, power supply, and necessary accessories, enabling quick prototyping and development.  
     
  Starter Kit: STKT1042  
     
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Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMT1042
Evaluation Board Carrier board with full I/O breakouts for development and testing
Connectivity 5x Gigabit Ethernet, 2x USB 2.0, 2x SATA 2.0, 4x PCIe, Display Interface, IxC, eSPI, Serial Ports
Power Input Via external connector (typically 12V input regulated for SoM use)
User Interfaces Reset and power buttons, debug UART header, status LEDs
Expansion Options PCIe sockets, debug connectors, GPIO headers
Temperature Range Standard & extended (depends on module variant used)
Purpose Rapid evaluation and development for TQMT1042 module
 
     
  For the full lineup of Power-based SoMs and Starter kits:
Visit : https://www.tq-group.com/en/products/tq-embedded/power-architecture/
 
     
 
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  QorIQ® Layerscape: Powering Next Gen Embedded Systems  
     
  TQ’s QorIQ® Layerscape portfolio harnesses NXP’s Arm®-based processors to deliver secure, high-speed data processing for performance-critical industrial, networking, and edge computing applications. Featuring multi-core scalability, real-time virtualization, and advanced I/O, these modules support compact form factors and long-term availability - ideal for next-generation industrial networking, firewalls, and virtualized infrastructure.  
     
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  System on Modules (SoMs)  
     
  TQ’s QorIQ® Layerscape SoMs integrate high-performance Arm® Cortex®-A72/A53 processors, memory, power management, and essential interfaces into a compact board-to-board module. By separating application-specific carrier design from core processing, they accelerate development and enable scalable, space-efficient solutions with long-term availability.  
     
  Model: TQMLS1046A  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor NXP LS1046A, Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A72 @ 1.8 GHz
Memory Up to 8 GB DDR4 with optional ECC; up to 64?GB eMMC
Networking 2x 10 GbE + up to 10x 1 GbE Ethernet interfaces
I/O & Interfaces 3x USB 3.0, 3x PCIe?3.0, UART, IC, SPI, SATA, SDIO
Rugged Design 80 x 60 mm; -40 °C to +85 °C; 420-pin board-to-board
Power 5?V supply; on-board voltage monitoring & RTC
OS Support Linux (default); VxWorks available on request
Security & Reliability Integrated Trust Architecture, temperature sensor
 
     
 
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  Model: TQMLX2160A  
     
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Feature Specification
Processor NXP LX2160A, up to 16 x Arm® Cortex®-A72 @ 2.2?GHz
Memory 2x DDR4 (up to 64?GB) with ECC; eMMC up to 64?GB
Networking 2x 100 GbE, 16x 10/25?GbE, 2x GbE
I/O & Interfaces 6x PCIe Gen3 (24 lanes), 4x SATA 3.0, 2x USB 3.0, 2x CAN FD, SPI, IxC, UART
Security & Compression Integrated Trust Architecture; 100?Gbps data compression engine
Form Factor 126 x 78 mm; board-to-board plug-in system (560 pins)
Operating Temp. Standard: -25 °C to +85 °C; Extended: -40 °C to +85 °C
OS Support Linux (default); VxWorks on request
 
     
 
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  Starterkits  
     
  Starterkits integrate SoMs with carrier hardware, IO, and software examples - perfect for evaluated development and proof-of-concept.  
     
  Model: STKLX2160A  
     
 
Feature Specification
Based On Module TQMLX2160A with up to 16x Arm® Cortex®-A72 (NXP QorIQ LX2160A)
Evaluation Board Carrier board with full I/O breakouts for high-speed interface evaluation
Connectivity 2x 100G Ethernet, 2x USB 3.0, 2x CAN FD, PCIe Gen4, up to 24x SerDes lanes
Memory Support 2x DDR4 with ECC (up to 64 GB)
Power Input External power connector (5V regulated for module and peripherals)
User Interfaces Reset/power buttons, status LEDs, debug UART
Expansion Options PCIe sockets, SATA, I²C, SPI, GPIO headers
Temperature Range Standard and extended (-40 °C to +85 °C, depending on module variant)
Purpose High-performance development platform for networking, edge server & data routing
     
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  Other Starterkits  
     
   
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  Single Board Computers (SBCs)  
     
  TQ’s Single Board Computers integrate processor modules, memory, power management, and I/O onto a compact, ready-to-use platform - ideal for rapid prototyping and deployment.  
     
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  Box PCs  
     
  BoxPCs offer fully enclosed, fanless embedded systems with rugged I/O and high reliability.  
     
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  For the full lineup of QorIQ-based SoMs, SBCs, Starterkits, and Embedded Box PCs:
Visit : https://www.tq-group.com/en/products/tq-embedded/qoriq-layerscape/
 
     
 
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