SMARC
Tria is a leader in the design and manufacture of SMARC modules
Our SMARC® modules are trusted by OEMs who need compact embedded computing without compromising on processing power. As a founding member of SGeT (the Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies), Tria helped shape the SMARC specification from day one, and today we design and manufacture every module in-house at our European technology campuses.
Our latest SMARC modules
Filter by specification to find the right SMARC module for your design. Need help? Our experts can guide you – and customize modules and carrier boards to your exact requirements.
What is SMARC?
Low power, low cost, high-performance - for x86 and Arm®
SMARC (Smart Mobility ARChitecture) is a versatile, small form factor computer module standard for embedded applications.
The standard was created in 2013 by SGeT with support from Tria and other vendors. It was designed to support both the energy-saving Arm SoCs (System-on-Chip) and low-power industrial x86 processors.
SMARC modules are available in two compact sizes – 82mm x 50mm (roughly the size of a credit card) and 82mm x 80mm. The smaller is designed for maximum compactness and the larger offers additional space for high-performance components and cooling. Both connect via a robust 314-pin MXM3 connector, supporting high-speed signals including Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe and SATA. Automotive-certified versions are also available.
For OEMs, SMARC modules are ideal building blocks for portable and stationary embedded systems, from industrial automation and transportation to medical devices and IoT.
Because SMARC separates the processor, memory and core circuitry (the module) from your application-specific features (the carrier board), you benefit from faster time to market, easy scalability and straightforward upgrades.
SMARC V2.2 specification
The latest revision of the SMARC standard offers expanded interfaces and future-proofed connectivity. Including:
- PCIe x4 (up from x3)
- Up to 2x USB 3.0 and 6x USB 2.0
- Dual independent LVDS channels (or eDP/DSI)
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet
- Independent HDA and I2S audio
- Up to 4 UARTs
- SPI and eSPI support
- Reserved pins for future expansion
SMARC and SGeT
SMARC is maintained by SGeT (Standardization Group for Embedded Technologies), an independent body that ensures the specification stays open, vendor-neutral and future-proof. As a founding member, Tria continues to help shape the standard.
Learn more at sget.org.
SMARC technology partners
Tria’s SMARC modules are available with processors from Intel, NXP, AMD, Qualcomm, Renesas and TI – giving you the freedom to optimize for performance, power and cost.
SMARC Modules
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| Product Image | Product Name | Description | Category | Product page | Product support |
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 | TRIA SM2S-AL | The TRIA SM2S-AL module features Intel’s next-generation low-power System-on-Chip (SOC) for the Internet of Things. The Intel Atom Processor E3900 ser... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-ALN | The TRIA SM2S-ALN module features the Intel Atom® processors x7000E Series, Intel® Core ™i3 processor and Intel® Processors N Series (codenamed “Alder... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-AM62X | The TRIA SM2S-AM62X SMARC 2.1.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with Sitara AM62x ARM Cortex-A53 processors, manufactured by Texas Instr... | Modules | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-ASL | The TRIA SM2S-ASL module features the Intel Atom® processors x7000RE/C Series (codenamed “Amston Lake”). The CPU architecture is based on the same Eff... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-EL | The TRIA SM2S-EL module features Intel’s next-generation low-power, multi-core system-on-chip (SOC) Atom generation (codenamed “Elkhart Lake”... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-G2L | The TRIA SM2S-G2L SMARC 2.1.1 module family is equipped with cost-effective and power-efficient RZ/G2L Arm Cortex-A55 processor, manufactured by Renes... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-G2UL | The TRIA SM2S-G2UL SMARC 2.1.1 module family is equipped with cost-effective and power-efficient RZ/G2UL Arm Cortex-A55 processors, manufactured by Re... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-G3E | The new TRIA SM2S-G3E SMARC 2.2 module family is equipped with the latest cost-effective and power-efficient RZ/G3E processors, manufactured by Renesa... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX6 | The design of the TRIA SM2S-IMX6 module is based on NXP’s i.MX 6 processors offering quad-, dual- and single-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 compute performance... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX6ULL | The TRIA SM2S-IMX6ULL is based on NXP i.MX 6ULL/ULZ, a power efficient and cost-optimized applications processor family featuring an advanced implemen... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX8 | The TRIA SM2S-IMX8 module offers a quantum leap in terms of computing and graphics performance. It integrates the currently most powerful i.MX8 proces... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX8M | The TRIA SM2S-IMX8M module features NXP’s i.MX 8M processors offering dual- and quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 compute performance at very low power consump... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX8MINI | The TRIA SM2S-IMX8MINI module features NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini processors that are based on latest 14nm FinFET technology to allow high computing and graph... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX8MLC | The flexible TRIA SM2S-IMX8MLC SMARC 2.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with i.MX 8M Mini Application Processors, manufactured by NXP u... | Modules | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-IMX8NANO | The flexible TRIA SM2S-IMX8NANO SMARC 2.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with i.MX 8M Nano Application Processors, manufactured by NXP... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX8PLUS | The TRIA SM2S-IMX8Plus module features NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processors that are based on latest 14nm FinFET technology to allow high computing and graph... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX91 | The TRIA SM2S-IMX91 SMARC 2.2 module family is highly efficient and equipped with i.MX 91 Applications Processors manufactured by NXP. The processor i... | Modules | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-IMX93 | The TRIA SM2S-IMX93 SMARC 2.2 module family is highly scalable and equipped with i.MX 93 Applications Processors manufactured by NXP. The processors i... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-IMX95 | The TRIA SM2S-IMX95 SMARC module family is powered by the latest i.MX 95 Applications Processors, manufactured by NXP. The processors integrates up to... | Modules | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-IQ615 | The new TRIA SM2S-IQ615 module family is powered by the Dragonwing IQ-615 Processor from Qualcomm. The processors integrates 8 ARM Cores (2x A76 + 6x... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-QCS5430 | The TRIA SM2S-QCS5430 SMARC 2.1.1 module family is powered by the Qualcomm® QCS5430 processor, a 6nm processor with high performance and best in class... | Modules | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-QCS6490 | The TRIA SM2S-QCS6490 SMARC 2.1.1 module family is powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 processor, a 6nm processor with high performance and best in class... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-RYZ | The TRIA SM2S-RYZ module is the smallest embedded platform for the AMD Ryzen Embedded Low Power V1000/R1000 processor family. This versatile system-on... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-RYZ2 | The TRIA SM2S-RYZ2 module is the smallest embedded platform for the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000 processor family. This versatile system-on-chip (SoC) tec... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-V2L | The TRIA SM2S-V2L SMARC 2.1.1 module family is equipped with cost-effective and power-efficient RZ/V2L Arm Cortex-A55 processor, manufactured by Renes... | Modules | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-ZUSP | The TRIA SM2S-ZUSP module is based on Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC and supports ZU2, ZU3, ZU4 or ZU5 FPGA complexity. Zynq UltraScale+ MPSoC devices... | Modules | Product | Support |
SMARC Carrier Boards
Browse our most recent SMARC carrier boards below and click the button to browse the full range and to filter by specifications. Carrier boards contain all the input, output and expansion capabilities, and carrier boards can easily be customized to suit your specific product requirements, whether it’s adding or removing ports, combing the module and carrier into one board or changing the shape completely to fit your product.
Product search:
| Product Image | Product Name | Description | Category | Product page | Product support |
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 | TRIA SM2-MB-EP1 | The new SMARC™ 2.0 embedded platform MSC SM2-MB-EP1 offers a variety of interfaces commonly used in embedded applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, SA... | Carrier Boards | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2-MB-EP2 | The new SMARC™ 2.2 embedded platform TRIA SM2-MB-EP2 offers the possibility to test all the functional interfaces of SMARC 2.2 without compro... | Carrier Boards | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2S-MB-EP5 | SimpleFlex is the intelligent combination of a standard Computer-On-Module with a standard carrier board. It combines the advantages of Standard SBC a... | Carrier Boards | Product | Support |
SMARC Starter Kits
Each off-the-shelf starter kit contains a module and carrier board to help you move from concept to working prototype, fast.
Product search:
| Product Image | Product Name | Description | Category | Product page | Product support |
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 | TRIA SM2-SK-IMX6-EP1 | The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with the NXP i.MX6 processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contains al... | Starter Kits | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1 | The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with NXP i.MX 8 Series processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contain... | Starter Kits | Product | Support |
 | TRIA SM2-SK-IMX9-EP1 | The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with NXP i.MX 9 Series processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contain... | Starter Kits | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2-SK-ZUSP-EP1 | Starter Kit for MSC SM2S-ZUSP modules. Includes special MSC SM2-MB-EPZed Baseboard for easy access to all FPGA I/O signals, Heatspreader, SD Card with... | Starter Kits | Product | Support |
| TRIA SM2S-SK-AL-EP1 | The SMARC 2.0 Starter Kit for SMARC modules with the Intel Atom E3900 processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2S-MB-EP1 and co... | Starter Kits | Product | Support |
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