Meet the EP-200Q, an Edge Platform (EP) System-on-Module built on the powerful Qualcomm Dragonwing QCS6490. This SoM brings together the QCS6490’s high-performance computing and impressively low power consumption, then packs in essential components, DDR memory, eMMC storage, and a power management unit, into a compact, surface-mount module.
Designed for today’s mobile and embedded applications, the EP-200Q delivers big performance in a small footprint. And because constant connectivity is now a must-have, Silex enhances the platform with its highly reliable Wi-Fi 7 driver, ensuring devices stay connected wherever they go.
High-performance SoC for on-device AI
The QCS6490 includes a dedicated 12-TOPS NPU, enabling powerful on-device AI and advanced vision processing. This local processing significantly reduces the energy demands associated with cloud-based AI, supporting more sustainable and scalable AI deployments. For industries concerned about power usage and latency, on-device AI is no longer a nice-to-have, it’s a necessity.
Low Power Consumption for Compact Designs
With its low thermal design power (TDP), the QCS6490 lets you build compact embedded devices without sacrificing performance. Developers can achieve fanless, slim, and thermally efficient designs, removing the complexity that comes with integrating higher-power (15W+) SoCs. The result: quieter, smaller, and more reliable end products.
Reliable Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity
Even with powerful on-device AI, devices still need to communicate—whether to report real-time events, synchronize with cloud training pipelines, or feed data for ongoing model improvements. That’s where Silex’s Wi-Fi 7 technology shines.
Integrated directly into the EP-200Q development package, Silex’s proven, highly reliable Wi-Fi 7 driver ensures stable, high-throughput wireless performance. For mobile and compact devices that can’t afford connection drops, this makes all the difference.
When your device absolutely must stay connected, Wi-Fi 7 on the EP-200Q delivers.
Silex's Dedicated Support
Choosing the EP-200Q means more than adopting a powerful SoM, you also gain access to Silex’s extensive engineering expertise and a full suite of services designed to accelerate your development.
1. EP-200Q-CB: A Ready-to-Integrate SMARC Solution
The EP-200Q-CB combines the EP-200Q SoM with Silex’s SX-PCEBE Wi-Fi module on a SMARC carrier board. This pre-integrated platform gives you immediate access to high-performance computing and robust Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, dramatically shortening your development cycle. It’s the fastest path to building reliable, high-performance connected devices.
2. Custom Design Services
Have a unique hardware vision? Silex can help bring it to life.
From concept to production, Silex provides custom hardware design, manufacturing, and optional software development services. With deep expertise in wireless connectivity, embedded systems, and Qualcomm-based platforms, Silex helps turn your product requirements into reality, quickly and efficiently.
3. Support for DIY Projects
For customers building their own hardware around the EP-200Q, Silex offers a comprehensive support package:
Carrier board design guidelines tailored to your requirements
A pre-configured Docker file for creating a Yocto build environment with Silex’s Wi-Fi 7 driver
Detailed documentation, reference materials, and best practices
Whether you’re an experienced engineering team or starting new with Qualcomm-based SoMs, this support package helps you ramp up faster and avoid common development pitfalls.
With its blend of high performance, low power consumption, and dependable wireless connectivity, the EP-200Q is ideal for a wide range of next-generation applications:
Vision-guided robots
Smart cameras (with or without on-device AI)
Automated visual inspection systems for factories and warehouses
Ambient and environmental monitoring in healthcare, offices, and industrial settings
Human safety monitoring in construction zones and warehouses
Drones and autonomous mobile systems
Inventory and asset management solutions
Industrial handheld devices
Video conferencing endpoints
Mid-range edge computers
Retail kiosks and point-of-sale systems
If your product requires intelligence, responsiveness, and reliable wireless connectivity—all in a compact footprint—the EP-200Q is built for it.
Want to explore everything the EP-200Q has to offer? Take a look at the brochure below for a detailed breakdown of its interfaces and features.