QSRZ Solder-down module with Renesas RZ/G2L dual core ARM Cortex-A55
Tiny QFN-Style System-on-Module with dual-core 64-bit RZ/G2L
The new QSRZ is a 27mm x 27mm QFN Style solder-down system-on-module with Renesas’s 
latest dual-core RZ/G2L ARM Cortex-A55 processors, plus RAM, Flash memory and power management. The module is square, with a height of 2.3mm. Its QFN-type pinout style features a 1mm pitch with 100 edge-located pads providing unparalleled miniaturisation, thermal efficiency and EMI minimisation – the base functions as both a ground pad and a thermal conductor. The module requires a single 3.3v supply.
The QSRZ module’s RZ family processor provides a dual 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 core as well as a separate ARM Cortex-M33 running at 200MHz. There 1GB of of DDR3L RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, and a good range of interfaces (see table). As well as low-power operation, the RZ/G2L processor is especially strong in the multimedia department, with an HD video pathway supporting H.264, and a powerful Mali G31 GPU, secure boot and a AES/TDES/SHA crypto-engine. Full industrial temperature spec of -40C to +85C is supported. The module provides a wide range of connectivity including CANbus (x2), UART (x3), SPI (x2), I2C (x2), Audio, Gb Ethernet, SD, USB Host and Client and a parallel RGB and MIPI-DSI display interface.
QSRZ comes with a dedicated development system, equipped with a Yocto Linux BSP.
To purchase a development kit simply follow the “Buy Online” link below.
Download Datasheet and Pinout| Resource | QSRZ | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Renesas RZ/G2L | |
| CPU | 2x ARM Cortex-A55 | includes Neon SIMD / VFP |
| Processor Clock Max (MHz) | 1200 | |
| RAM (MB) | 1024 | DDR3L |
| Persistent Storage | 4GB | industrial temp eMMC |
| Floating Point | y | ARM Cortex-A55 Neon VFP |
| UART (RS232) | 3 | |
| Ethernet Gbe | 1 | |
| I2C Interface | 2 | |
| LCD Controller | 1 | 24bpp, HD. RGB and MIPI-DSI |
| LCD Connector | 1 | Devkit 18bpp RGB for EDT family screen |
| Audio | 1 | SAI |
| SD card/SDIO (4-bit) | 1 | 4-wire, SD Card receptacle on baseboard |
| USB | 2 | Hub and dual "A" type socket on baseboard |
| SPI | 2 | |
| CAN | 2 | |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | |
| Dimensions | 27mm x 27mm | depth 2.3mm |
| Power Consumption | around 500mW | 640mW at U-Boot |
| Linux | y |
QSBASE4 with Raspberry Pi Display
All QS and QSX modules may use the QSBASE4 baseboard for development purposes.
QSBASE4 is designed to accept socketed versions of all QS and QSX modules, and features:
- Gb Ethernet
- 2-port USB hub
- 2-Lane MIPI display connector – Raspberry Pi compatible
- 2-Lane MIPI camera connector
- Micro USB to UART bridge for debug
- USB type-C connector for client/power
- Expansion connector – RasPi power/I2C/SPI/UART compatible + CAN, SDIO
- JTAG ICE header
Special socketed versions of QS/QSX modules are connected via two 80-pin push-down connectors.
The QSBASE4 works with a standard Raspberry Pi 7″ touch display which is readily obtainable (we may also have stock). It is supplied complete with a USB-C cable for power and flashing, and a micro USB-B cable for debugging. The socketed modules are preflashed with a Linux image (contact support for details, and possible customisation).
For production purposes, you will require a custom baseboard for the solder-down version of your module, and we are happy to offer baseboard design and manufacture as a service.
The QSRZ module is available to order from Q2 2022, shipping in early Q3. The following configurations are available in both standard and socketed versions:
QSRZ-G2L1 – with RZ/G2L dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, -40C to +85C full industrial temp
QSRZ-G2L0- with RZ/G2L dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, -40C to +85C full industrial temp
Add /SOCK to part number for socketed version.
Simply order the QSBASE4 development system with QSRZ via our online shop, using the “Buy Online” link to the right, and it should be with you in a couple of days. We look forward to providing you with knowledgeable, professional support to create your product. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling Direct Insight on +44 1295 768800 9am to 5.30pm UK time, emailing info at directinsight.co.uk, or by using the “Contact Us” form below.
Contact our experienced team with your detailed questions – we’ll be happy to help.
You can quickly access volume pricing information using the following link: Get Quote
Development kits and sample/spare modules are available from stock
QSBASE4 development kit is used for all QS/QSX modules (requires QSRZ socketed module)
QFN-Style SoM Advantages
For larger volume applications, or where a tiny footprint is needed, Ka-Ro QFN solder-down modules fit the bill perfectly.
In addition they offer:
Guaranteed lifetime is a key reason to choose us – we have been shipping modules for over two decades, and have a track record of offering several products for well over 10 years. Each module that we sell is guaranteed to be available, in small or large quantities for at least 12 years from launch. This is a minimum, with expected lifetimes of 15 years where possible. Direct Insight has a unique track-record in maintaining partnership with our customers for the long-term, supporting you throughout the product life-cycle.
Because the TRITON-TX modules are manufactured in a high-quality small-batch production facility within the EU, there are never problems with manufacturing standards or with supply. If you order 100 modules and we don’t have them in stock, we will make them. Often, cheap modules are produced in large batches by volume-oriented contract manufacturers in the Far East, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Our BSPs whether for Linux, or other supported OS are complete, and are designed so that you can use them without further development or modification. One of the key advantages of the system-on-module approach is rapid time-to-market, and requires a reliable, production-ready BSP, and a ready-to-roll compatible tools setup. For Linux, we supply a pre-configured VM SDK so that the kit and tools are ready to use out of the box.
Further to our longevity guarantee, additional security is provided by the pin-compatible nature of theQS-Module ranges, which means that suitable baseboard designs can take all the modules from this family, from the low-end low-cost QSMP, to the i.MX8 based QS8M and allows older modules to be replaced by the latest designs, with new features, better price-performance, and renewed longevity.
Striving for the best technical support provision to our customers is what makes Direct Insight stand out. Using a system-on-module is all about achieving a quicker, smoother route to project completion. We have supported our customers in many hundreds of system-on-module projects over the last 15 years, and are uniquely placed to assist you.The STM32MP157C processor features secure boot capability which potentially allows the user to secure the device against code modification, while preserving the ability to update. This is achieved by programming public keys into the device, against which the private-key signed image and data are validated. We offer secure boot programming during manufacture to enable customers to easily secure their device.
