Qualcomm & Advantech: Edge AI with Snapdragon Power
Advantech and Qualcomm are joining forces to bring powerful Snapdragon solutions to industry. Download the brochure and discover how this development can accelerate your projects.
A Strategic Partnership
Artificial intelligence is moving closer to where data is created. Instead of relying solely on cloud servers or data centers, industries are turning to edge computing to process information directly on devices. This shift is particularly important in applications such as robotics, medical imaging, and industrial automation, when you need a quick, real-time response.
For this, Advantech has partnered with Qualcomm to bring Snapdragon-based solutions to industrial computing. The collaboration combines Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus processors with Advantech’s proven expertise in embedded hardware. The result: industrial-grade modules with strong AI capabilities, that provide high performance with significantly improved energy efficiency.
For a
deeper dive into this collaboration, you can download the full Advantech x
Qualcomm brochure and explore all the technical details here.
Key Advantages of Snapdragon
The
Snapdragon X Elite and X Plus set a new standard for Arm-based edge AI
platforms.
AI Performance
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Energy Efficiency
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Connectivity
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Software Ecosystem
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Hexagon NPU up to 45 TOPS, and up to 75 TOPS combined with CPU/GPU. With this, developers gain the ability to run multiple AI models simultaneously, in real time, directly at the edge.
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Up to 60–65% lower consumption than comparable x86 processors at equal performance. This allows systems to deliver high computing power while reducing operating costs.
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Native support for Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, and broad I/O options, which means systems can be integrated into modern networks without additional components.
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Out-of-the-box support for Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu, and Qualcomm AI Hub with 100+ pre-trained models, so developers can get started immediately with proven operating systems and ready-to-use AI models
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Choosing Between SOM-6820 and AOM-6731
Advantech has introduced two modules based on Snapdragon X Elite/X Plus: the AOM-6731 and the SOM-6820. Both deliver strong AI capabilities, but they are designed for different contexts.
AOM-6731 – Compact AI Integration
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SOM-6820 – Scalable Performance
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| Form Factor |
SMARC 2.2 Full (82 × 80 mm).
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COM Express Type 6 Compact (95 × 95 mm).
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| Memory |
16 GB LPDDR5X onboard.
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Up to 64 GB LPDDR5X.
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| I/O |
2× GbE, 2× USB 3.2 Gen2, PCIe Gen3, eDP/DP.
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16× PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4× SATA, 4× USB3, 1× GbE.
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| Applications |
Intelligent surveillance, fleet management, retail systems.
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Humanoid robots, medical imaging, factory automation.
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| Strength |
Compact size and straightforward integration into space-limited systems.
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High expandability and bandwidth for demanding, data-intensive workloads.
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The
collaboration between Advantech and Qualcomm shows how Arm-based platforms are
becoming a true alternative to x86 solutions. By combining Snapdragon’s high
performance and efficiency with Advantech’s proven hardware designs, you now
have options tailored to both compact and large-scale edge deployments. Whether
the goal is to integrate AI quickly into existing devices or to build powerful,
scalable systems for demanding workloads, these solutions open the door to
faster innovation and more sustainable operations.
Wondering which module will power your next innovation? Connect with our experts to explore the possibilities, get personalized recommendations, and secure samples so you can evaluate the solutions directly in your own projects.