Industrial Embedded Hardware

High-Speed SOM Carrier Board

A high-performance carrier board engineered for System-on-Module applications, supporting DDR memory, Gigabit Ethernet, USB connectivity and industrial embedded computing with optimized high-speed PCB layout.

DDR Interface Gigabit Ethernet USB High Speed Industrial Design
SOM Carrier Board
PROJECT OVERVIEW

Designed for High-Speed Embedded Computing

The SOM Carrier Board was developed to provide a reliable, high-performance platform for industrial embedded systems. The design focuses on signal integrity, power stability, and high-speed communication interfaces.

SOM Top View

Project Objective

Develop a compact carrier board supporting high-speed communication interfaces including DDR memory, Ethernet, USB, and multiple peripheral connections while maintaining excellent signal integrity.

Engineering Solution

The PCB was designed using controlled impedance routing, optimized power distribution, differential pair routing, and multilayer stack-up techniques to achieve reliable high-speed performance.

10 Layer

PCB Stack-up

DDR

High-Speed Memory

USB

High-Speed Interface

Ethernet

Gigabit Connectivity

PCB Layout

The board layout includes dedicated power planes, ground planes, impedance-controlled traces, and optimized routing for high-speed digital signals, ensuring reliable operation in industrial environments.

SOM Bottom View
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Engineering Specifications

The carrier board was designed following high-speed PCB design practices to ensure stable operation, excellent signal integrity, and long-term reliability in industrial applications.

Specification Details
Board Type System on Module (SOM) Carrier Board
PCB Layers 10 Layer High-Speed PCB
Memory Interface DDR
Communication Gigabit Ethernet
USB USB High-Speed
Power Design Multi-Rail Power Architecture
PCB Software Altium Designer
Applications Industrial Embedded Systems
SOM Carrier Board
TECHNOLOGY STACK

Technologies Used

DDR Memory

High-speed memory routing with impedance-controlled traces.

Gigabit Ethernet

Reliable high-speed network communication interface.

USB Interface

High-speed USB connectivity for embedded applications.

Embedded Hardware

Complete schematic capture and PCB development.

Multi-Layer PCB

Optimized stack-up for signal integrity and power delivery.

Altium Designer

Professional PCB layout and manufacturing documentation.

DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

Engineering Workflow

Every hardware project follows a structured engineering workflow, ensuring high quality, reliability, and manufacturability.

1

Requirement Analysis

Understanding system requirements, interfaces, performance targets, and mechanical constraints.

2

Schematic Design

Component selection, circuit design, and electrical verification for reliable hardware architecture.

3

PCB Layout

High-speed routing, impedance control, power integrity, and EMI-aware multilayer PCB design.

4

Prototype & Testing

Prototype assembly, hardware validation, debugging, and functional verification before production.

APPLICATIONS

Typical Use Cases

Industrial Automation

Reliable embedded controllers for industrial environments.

Networking Equipment

High-speed communication platforms and gateway devices.

Edge Computing

Compact embedded systems for intelligent edge processing.

Custom Embedded Systems

Tailor-made hardware solutions for OEM applications.

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