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Electronic component provider Qualcomm Technologies announced the launch of the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X Series, next-generation industrial-grade processors engineered for PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers, panel PCs, and box PCs. Designed for harsh operating conditions, it comes in a ruggedized package and provides extensive peripheral support for integration with diverse industrial equipment and flexible deployment across applications. The IQ-X Series also features multimedia capabilities in a power-efficient design.
The Dragonwing IQ-X Series is built to address the demanding needs of industrial OEMs and ODMs, delivering single- and multithread compute performance, long life-cycle support, advanced security features, connectivity, and power efficiency. At its core is the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, a custom-designed processor built on advanced 4 nm process technology, offering scalable configurations from 8 to 12 high-performance cores and up to 45 TOPS of AI performance. The Dragonwing IQ-X Series supports an industrial-grade temperature range (-40 °C to 105 °C) for use in rugged and harsh environments.
The Dragonwing IQ-X Series supports industry-standard COM module form factors for drop-in replacement on existing carrier boards, along with an evaluation kit, enabling scalable solutions across diverse industry segments. This supports broad compatibility with standard hardware peripherals and bridge chips used in the industry. This platform comes with support for a range of industry-leading software, middleware, and applications on Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, including Qt, CODESYS, EtherCAT, and other tools that enhance flexibility, performance, and integration across industrial applications.
Industrial solutions can also now take advantage of the NPU for AI applications through the Qualcomm AI Software Stack and common runtimes such as ONNX and PyTorch. The Dragonwing IQ-X Series delivers AI infrastructure for industrial automation, enabling AI model porting and application development for critical use cases including predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, and defect detection.
Leading OEMs, including Advantech, congatec, NEXCOM, Portwell, Inc., SECO, and Tria, are among the first to adopt this platform, with commercial devices expected to be announced in the coming months.
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