8devices Rambutan
8devices Rambutan
8devices Rambutan

Rambutan

Rambutan is a high-performance dual-band Wi-Fi 4 SoM built on the versatile Qualcomm QCA 9557/9550 SoC. This capable SoM has found its way into numerous successful industrial applications due to its scalable price point.

8devices does not recommend this SoM for new product designs.

Target industries
Wireless routers
Enterprise access points
Industrial IoT
  • Qualcomm QCA 9557 / QCA 9550
    These SoCs feature powerful 720MHz CPUs, 128MB NAND Flash, and 128 MB DDR2 RAM memory
  • Dual band radio
    Rambutan’s radio configuration provides 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequencies
  • Linux OpenWrt
    This firmware gives users and developers flexibility when developing software applications
  • Cost efficient solution
    Rambutan’s low cost and multiple interfaces, including USB 2.0. ETH,,SPI, UART, I2S, I2C, and SGMII, make it easy to develop and scale.
  • Industrial Grade option
    Rambutan-I suits industrial applications, operating between -40°C and 85°C.

Rambutan supports FirmUx

Rambutan supports FirmUx Networking, which is a proprietary embedded Linux framework that provides developers with powerful tools and integration procedures. Use it to unlock powerful network features and build your own full-featured firmware and device software. Rambutan also supports open source QSDK.

Development board details

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1000 Base-T Ethernet port

1000 Base-T Ethernet port

USB Type-C connector (console UART + power)

2 x USB2.0 Type-A connectors

2 x USB2.0 Type-A connectors

DIP switch for bootstrap configuration

Chain 0 integrated Dual-band antenna

Chain 1 integrated Dual-band antenna

Reset Button

Programmable button (GPIO18)

HerPower supply (+3.3V ) and GND headers

GPIO header

GPIO header

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Mini-PCIe connector PCIe 2.0 USB2.0 interfaces.

Rambutan alternatives

Since we don't recommend Rambutan for new designs, we strongly suggest that new clients choose from the following products. Depending on your needs, here are some of the best Rambutan alternatives:

Specifications

Platform
SoC QCA9557 / QCA 9550 SoC from Qualcomm
CPU MIPS 74 Kc @ 720 MHz
GPU N/A
Flash 128 MB NAND
RAM 128 MB DDR2 @ 300 MHz
Interfaces
Ethernet 1 x 100 Base-T
USB 2 x USB2.0
PCIe PCIe1.1
Serial Interfaces SPI, UART, I2S, I2C
GPIOs 22 x GPIOs
Miscellaneous SGMII, MDI
Wireless
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 4 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth Standards N/A
Radio Mode Dual Band, 2x2 MIMO
Frequency 2412-2472MHz or 5180-5885MHz
Channel Size 20, 40 MHz
Data Rate 300 Mbps
Antenna Options 2 x U.FL
Max Output Power (per chain) 21 dBm
Software Options
Linux OpenWrt
Yocto/ OpenEmbedded
FirmUx
Module Specs
Power Supply 3.3V
Power Consumption 3.7 W
Dimensions 32 mm x 47 mm
Weight 8.9 g
Temperature Range 0°C to +65°C | -40°C to +85°C
Mounting Dual side
Pin Type Half circle castellated via
Certifications CE, FCC, IC

Custom Solutions

Does your project require a custom hardware or software solution? Are you looking for an experienced partner to help develop your solution? 8devices can help.

Take advantage of our extensive R&D experience by working with our hardware and software engineers to develop the exact solution you need. From custom modules and components to specialized firmware or cutting-edge software features, anything is possible.

Production facility

8devices can fulfill and scale production runs for any design our engineers have created for you.

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