1 footprint

The FPSC module footprint is size-optimized, price-optimized and guaranteed thanks to him highly stable solder connections a particularly high production yield.

3 zones

FPSC modules have a special one Pinout, divided into three zones: core functionalities are in the middle, around the outside there can be special or future processor feature be guided on pins.

100% future proof

With FPSC you win Flexibility for the future. The pin-compatible modules of a feature set enable product variants and upgrades across processor boundaries - without loss of features.

Overview of advantages

Space for the functions
the future

With FPSC we don't just think about today's best features
The future integration new features, new interfaces and previously unimagined innovations are made possible
For a Standardization without compromises

Scalable performance

FPSC includes modules with the same footprint but different performance
The device design can contain price and equipment variants
The selected processor determines the range of functions – the pinout remains the same
The FPSC footprint with its concentric arrangement also enables ultra-compact modules
FPSC offers Scalability even for complex processors with a lot of functions

Particularly high number of guaranteed features

No compromises when using processor features: These are included in all current and future processors 100% available
FPSC SOMs are the right choice even without requirements for standardization

State of the art Soldering technology
FTGA for high production yield

The geometry of the soldered connections is guaranteed maximum robustness and force distribution
Tests for vibration and shock in accordance with EN 60068-2 series of standards confirm the robustness
thanks to the FTGA soldering technology Coplanar deviations between the module and the base board are compensated for
Bilateral Solder reservoirs minimize the risk of faulty soldering joints

More cost-effective carrier board design

Staggered pins allow two signal lines to be routed between the pads
Instead of laser vias can drilled vias be used
The routing-optimized pinout minimizes the number of layers required on the base board
With FPSC modules one can Price savings of around 50 to 70 percent for the PCB can be achieved
The few position changes enable the best signal quality

The feature placement in 3 zones

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Must-have signals
They are supported by all modules of a feature set and provide the interfaces necessary for the development of many Products sufficient. The zone ensures that Core functionalities can also be served by future FPSC modules with identical pinouts. In the current feature set, this zone covers 52 percent of the processor features.

Preferred Signals
The pins of the “Preferred Signals” are located around the rectangular inner zone. Here signals are routed to pins that are currently supported by many processors and should also be taken into account for future System on Modules of the FPSC feature set.

Proprietary Signals
The third zone allows the use of processor features that not subject to standardization and are therefore unique to a processor. This makes it possible to use special and new features of processors.

The gray areas in the corners show the high-strength solder connections for optimal processability.

The universal footprint of an FPSC module

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FPSC is based on so-called Feature sets
Processors within a feature set are pin compatible and interchangeable
In the core area of the module are the guaranteed features - Common features such as Ethernet, USB, PCIe, GPIO and more
The pins are located around the rectangular inner zone “Preferred Signals” and proprietary signals. Here, signals are routed to pins that are currently supported by many processors and should also be taken into account for future System on Modules of the FPSC feature set with identical pinouts
The first feature set FPSC 24A.0 forms typical interfaces that are necessary for the development of many Products are already completely sufficient, in the must-have zone
52% of the features are in the inner must-have zone