APQ8053

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The APQ8053 System-on-Chips (SoCs) are designed to help support various platforms for IoT applications.

Designed with a high-value combination of advanced features and power efficiency, the Qualcomm® APQ8053-Pro and APQ8053-Lite SoCs for IoT help support advanced use cases, including....

Designed with a high-value combination of advanced features and power efficiency, the Qualcomm® APQ8053-Pro and APQ8053-Lite SoCs for IoT help support advanced use cases, including machine learning, robust edge computing, sensor processing and voice user interface (UI) enablement.

The APQ8053 processor combines octa-core processing power with a Qualcomm® Hex....

The APQ8053 processor combines octa-core processing power with a Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 546 DSP and a Qualcomm® Adreno™ 506 GPU, alongside integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, to help support platforms for the IoT and other applications.

The Qualcomm Hexagon, Qualcomm Adreno, and APQ8053 are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Artificial Intelligence for differentiating user experiences

On-device machine learning through the Qualcomm AI Platform can support AI use cases including face detection, face recognition, object tracking and people counting.

4K Ultra HD video with enhanced camera features and object classification

Dual ISPs support staggered HDR, low light noise reduction, and enhanced auto-focus performance. Premium 4K @30fps HEVC video capture and playback with support for secondary streams for preview and streaming.

Integrated audio support

Support for dual microphones with PIMIC, >3 WCD for solutions with a voice UI.

Integrated connectivity support

Integrated support for 802.11ac, WI-FI, BT/BLE 4.x connectivity, as well as Bluetooth low energy and 15.4 connectivity for home control and automation applications.

APQ8053 Block Diagram

Features

Dual ISP ideal for supporting intelligent camera features for sports cameras, IP security cameras and VR cameras
Fabricated using the advanced 14 nm FinFET process for low active power dissipation & fast peak CPU performance
Adreno 506 GPU with 64-bit addressing @ up to 650MHz with latest API support
Hexagon 546 DSP designed to provide battery-efficient audio, video, and computer vision use cases
Heterogeneous architecture includes 64- bit, octa-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU @ up to 2.2GHz per core
Qualcomm AI Platform designed to support on-device machine learning
Low power Snapdragon sensor core helps support always-on use cases at reduced power levels
Integrated 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 low energy and GPS support
Worldwide ecosystem of QTI vendors, customers, developers and embedded device OEMs

Specifications

CPU

CPU Clock Speed: 1.8 GHz

CPU Cores: 8x ARM Cortex A53, Octa-core CPU

CPU Architecture: 64-bit

DSP

DSP Technology: Qualcomm® Hexagon™ 546 DSP

Cellular Modem-RF

Performance Enhancement Technologies: Qualcomm® RF Front-End (RFFE) solution

Wi-Fi

Peak Speed: 364 Mbps

Standards: 802.11a/b/g, 802.11n, 802.11ac with MU-MIMO

Wi-Fi Spectral Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz

Wi-Fi Features: MU-MIMO

MIMO Configuration: 2x2 (2-stream)

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Specification Version: Bluetooth 4.1

Connection Technology: Bluetooth Low Energy

Location

Satellite Systems Support: Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS

Camera

Image Signal Processor: 2x Image Signal Processor (ISP)

Single Camera: Up to 24 MP

Camera Features: Enhanced autofocus

Dual Camera: Up to 13 MP

Video Capture (30 FPS): 4K Ultra HD video capture

Video Playback

Codec Support: H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)

Video Playback: Up to 4K Ultra HD video playback

Display

Max On-Device Display: FHD+, WUXGA

Audio

Qualcomm® Aqstic™ technology: Qualcomm Aqstic™ audio technology

GPU

GPU Name: Qualcomm® Adreno™ 506 GPU

Security Support

Security Features: Qualcomm® Content Protection, Qualcomm® Device Lock Authentication, Qualcomm® Processor Security

Process

Process Node and Technology: 14 nm LPP

Contributing Chipsets

Power Management IC (PMIC): PM8652, PM8953

Qualcomm Processor Security, Qualcomm Content Protection, Qualcomm Device Lock Authentication, Qualcomm RF Front-End, Qualcomm Aqstic, Qualcomm Hexagon, and Qualcomm Adreno are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. SOMs and development kits are made available through approved third-party distributors.

Development tools and purchase options.

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eInfochips 624: EIC-Q624-200 BY EINFOCHIPS INC.

Module / SoM

eInfochips 624 micro SoM, featuring Qualcomm® APQ8053 SoC, is a high-performance multi-functional module with 1080p90 high-end video encoding and multiple connectivity options: 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1.

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eInfochips 624: EIC-Q624-210 BY EINFOCHIPS INC.

Module / SoM

eInfochips 624 development kit is a combination of the micro SOM based on the Qualcomm® APQ8053 SoC and a carrier board with the pre-built Android BSP to help in early prototyping and parallel software development.

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GI4ALL BY GMAC INTELLIGENCE LLP

Application / Software

The SAS product comprises of - AI/ML apps optimized for use on Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ platforms - Server-less cloud software for real-time synchronization and cloud AI - SAS portal to configure devices and service

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Open-Q™ 626 µSOM Development Kit BY LANTRONIX INC.

Module / SoM

Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 626 µSOM Development Kit is a cost-effective, feature rich, camera tuned, exposed board platform powered by our Open-Q™ 626 µSOM (Micro System on Module) that is based on the Qualcomm™ APQ8053 Pro processor. The Development Kit is ideal for evaluation of the Open-Q™ 626 µSOM (Micro System on Module) as well as jump-starting development of connected camera devices or other high performance embedded products.

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Open-Q™ 626 µSOM (Micro System on Module) BY LANTRONIX INC.

Module / SoM

Lantronix Open-Q™ 626 µSOM based on the Qualcomm® APQ8053-Pro processor, is an ultra-compact (50mm x 25mm) production-ready, pre-certified SOM that is ideal for powering next-generation connected cameras, and other IoT devices. The feature-rich SOM with its advanced processor technology supports premium 4K video with HEVC capture and playback for optimal balance of quality and bandwidth.

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Open-Q™ 624A SOM (System on Module) BY LANTRONIX INC.

Module / SoM

Lantronix’s Open-Q™ 624A System-On-Module (SOM) is a feature-rich, Android™ powered, production ready module based on the Qualcomm® APQ8053 processor. The SOM’s small form factor, high-end Wi-Fi/BT and extensive peripheral I/O make it ideal for devices that require cloud connectivity and edge compute capabilities.

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TurboX S626 SOM BY THUNDERCOMM TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Module / SoM

Production ready, pre-certified SOM based on Qualcomm® APQ8053 Pro SoC with advanced camera features, including 4k video, high dynamic range and computer vision for smart camera and other high performance IOT products.

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