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Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ8 Series Computer on Module
Aquila IQ8
High-end edge AI, built on Aquila.
Engineered for the field.
The first Qualcomm-powered Toradex SoM brings the 40 Dense TOPS IQ-8275 configuration to Aquila's rugged, high-performance architecture, backed by Toradex BSP expertise, Torizon and long-term lifecycle support.
- 8-core Qualcomm® Kryo™ Gen 6: 4 performance + 4 efficiency cores
- 40 Dense TOPS: Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU
- Qualcomm® Adreno™ 623: Integrated GPU
- MIPI CSI: Computer vision interface support
Aquila IQ8,
the first Qualcomm-powered Toradex SoM.
The right platform for Dragonwing IQ-8275
Aquila was created for computationally intensive AI, computer vision, robotics and industrial PC workloads. It gives advanced silicon a practical, rugged path into demanding field-deployed products.
The Toughest AI Workloads Demand Aquila
A high-performance architecture designed to support increased CPU, GPU, NPU and ISP capability across demanding product classes.
AI and computer vision
Robotics and autonomous machines
Industrial edge systems and PCs
Rugged 400-pin form factor
A reliable board-to-board connector architecture for robust embedded products.
Modern, efficient I/O
High-speed family architecture including Gigabit Ethernet, SGMII and PCIe, with 1.8V I/O.
Direct Breakout
Encapsulates high-speed layout complexity to support simpler, cost-efficient carrier boards.
Full Dragonwing IQ-8275 potential
Compared with standard form factors such as SMARC, Aquila's 400-pin architecture exposes the full feature potential of Dragonwing IQ-8275 without significant trade-offs.
Engineered for high-end edge AI industrial products
Aquila IQ8 brings Qualcomm Technologies' AI compute, Aquila Family high-performance architecture, and Toradex hardware and software lifecycle capabilities together for long-lived industrial products.
Dragonwing IQ-8275
40 Dense TOPS with dedicated NPU and heterogeneous processing for demanding on-device AI.
400-pin Aquila architecture
Rugged connectivity, full Dragonwing IQ-8275 I/O access and Direct Breakout for demanding product engineering.
Hardware, BSPs and Torizon
In-house software expertise, industrial reliability, engineering resources and long-term lifecycle support.
Built for products with demanding work to do
Designed for applications where advanced on-device AI must meet industrial product requirements and long-term hardware and software lifecycle needs.
Industrial Automation & Robotics
Perception, navigation, manipulation and control for machines that need to understand their environment and act locally.
- Cleaning robots and autonomous machines
- Physical AI and VLA workflows
- Inspection and process automation
Intelligent Vision Systems
Bring advanced computer vision and contextual AI into multi-camera products that analyze events and environments locally.
- IP, cloud and 360-degree cameras
- Body, dash, sports and pocket cameras
- Video collaboration and smart camera systems
Edge AI Boxes & Computing
Consolidate AI, graphics and data processing in high-performance platforms designed for deployment beyond the data center.
- Industrial AI boxes
- Fleet AI and vehicle-edge computing
- AI TV kits and specialized edge systems
Autonomous Aerial Systems
Enable perception, navigation and AI-driven decision-making for flying products operating with limited cloud connectivity.
- Drones and UAVs
- Vision-guided inspection and mapping
- Autonomous navigation and sensor fusion
Medical & Diagnostic Systems
Bring on-device vision and AI assistance into systems that support monitoring, analysis and diagnostic workflows.
- Patient monitoring
- AI-assisted diagnostic workflows
- Medical vision and imaging systems
Faster Time to Market
Start application development now on Arduino VENTUNO Q, then carry the same application into Aquila IQ8 for volume production.
Torizon
Torizon makes modern, iterative product development easier by seamlessly integrating hardware, an OS, development tools, remote updates, and fleet monitoring. That makes it a scalable solution for devices requiring high reliability and security.
Be Fast, Be Secure, Be Reliable
Torizon accelerates your Aquila IQ8 project. The ready and maintained embedded Linux OS with simple tools allows you to focus on your application. Torizon is built with Continuous Delivery in mind, so you can ship early and update iteratively. Secure and Reliable Built-in Remote Updates, Device Monitoring, and Remote access reduces your risk. It lets you detect issues before they get serious, debug devices in the field, and take action. Torizon also makes it easy to comply with new regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Get an Overview For Application Developer For Tech Leads
Torizon OTA is very easy to manage and use, even for a non-technical. The support team has been a great help and have handled all requests very fast.
Mathias Poulsen,
Head of Product, Next 11
EU 사이버 복원력 법(CRA) 준수 지원
EU의 사이버 복원력 법(CRA)은 EU 내에서 판매되는 제품에 대해 엄격한 사이버 보안을 의무화하며, 미준수 시 최대 1,500만 유로 이상의 엄중한 벌금을 부과합니다. Toradex는 하드웨어와 소프트웨어를 CRA의 엄격한 요구 사항을 고려하여 설계함으로써 CRA 준수를 간소화하여, 개발 시간, 위험 및 비용을 절감해 드립니다.
주요 요구 사항:
특징
8-core Kryo Gen 6
4 performance + 4 efficiency cores
40 Dense TOPS
Hexagon NPU
Adreno 623
Integrated GPU
MIPI CSI
Computer vision interface support
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Min. Product Commitment
2038+
Hardware Roadmap
This roadmap indicates how the product is planned from a Toradex hardware development point of view. This is not a detailed release date representation, but visualization of our internal product development timeline.
* Please note that the Product Version might change before going to Volume Product state without prior notice. Toradex is striving to provide a flawless experience once the product is being declared a Volume Product and therefore the hardware might be updated during the Sample Product phase. For details about the Toradex phase-over policy please refer to the PCN Policy Page.
- Q3'26
- Q4'26
- Q1'27
- Q2'27
- Q3'27
- Q4'27+
Aquila IQ8 System on Module
- In Development
- Sample Production
- Volume Production
자주 묻는 질문 (FAQ)
Aquila IQ8 is the first Qualcomm-powered Toradex System on Module. It brings the 40 Dense TOPS Dragonwing IQ-8275 configuration together with Aquila's rugged 400-pin architecture and Toradex hardware, BSPs, Torizon and lifecycle capabilities for demanding edge AI products.
Aquila IQ8 is designed for high-performance edge AI, computer vision, robotics and industrial edge systems. It is especially relevant when products must process camera and sensor data locally, run demanding AI workloads and remain maintainable over a long lifecycle.
Aquila is Toradex's high-performance SoM family for compute-intensive products. Its rugged 400-pin architecture exposes the full Dragonwing IQ-8275 I/O to the carrier board, while Direct Breakout helps simplify high-speed carrier design for demanding field-deployed systems.
The page currently presents public Dragonwing IQ-8275 capabilities, including the 8-core Kryo Gen 6 CPU, 40 Dense TOPS Hexagon NPU, Adreno 623 GPU, 4-core MCU and MIPI CSI support, together with established Aquila family attributes. Final Aquila IQ8 memory, storage, exposed interfaces, dimensions, temperature options and product software images will be published in the future.
Through the Works with Arduino program, teams can develop and validate applications on Arduino VENTUNO Q, then deploy the same application on Aquila IQ8 as product engineering begins. This lets teams start before Aquila IQ8 samples are available and supports a faster path to market.
The current announcement introduces Aquila IQ8, its positioning and its initial technical direction. Complete module specifications and product details will follow in a future product reveal. Register for updates to hear when new information is published.
Sample timing is tracked in the current Aquila IQ8 hardware roadmap. Refer to the roadmap for the latest planning view and register for updates as product availability milestones progress.
The planned transition to volume production and the current long-term product commitment are shown in the Aquila IQ8 hardware roadmap. Refer to that section for the latest product planning view.
Aquila IQ8 expands the Toradex portfolio with a Qualcomm-powered option for high-end edge AI; it is not positioned as a direct replacement for another family. Aquila is the strongest fit when advanced on-device AI, high compute, rugged engineering and a long-lived field platform are central requirements.
Torizon is Toradex's embedded Linux platform for application development, software updates and device operations. Aquila IQ8 product-specific Torizon details will be published with the complete software offering.
Product-specific information about software maintenance, security updates, vulnerability management and lifecycle responsibilities is still to come. Follow the Cyber Resilience Act section and register for updates as the complete Aquila IQ8 software offering is published.
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