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The IQ9, powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 SoC, is engineered for high-performance computing and seamless integration with modern development workflows. This guide walks you through setting up your board with Canonical Ubuntu, enabling you to explore and prototype end-to-end AI and multimedia applications. At its core, the IQ9 features: -- Qualcomm® Kryo™ 670 -- Qualcomm® Hexagon™ Processor with fused AI-accelerator architecture -- 12 TOPS of AI performance for real-time inference and machine learning workloads

Designed with versatility in mind, the IQ9 includes a wide array of interfaces: -- USB, Camera, DisplayPort, HDMI -- Ethernet, 3.5mm headphone jack -- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth -- M.2 connector, Fan, RTC -- 40-pin LS connector These features support a wide range of development scenarios, enabling rapid prototyping and efficient debugging.

IQ9 board top view

Packaging

  • IQ9
  • IQ9 sticker
  • Quick Start Guide

Mechanical specification

*All dimensions are in millimeters.

Introduction to the board

Required components for setup

ComponentRequired
Power Supply (12V, 3A)Yes
USB Type-C to USB Type-A or a Type-C cableYes (Flashing)
Micro USB cableYes (Serial prompt access)
HDMI cableYes (Display)
USB Mouse and KeyboardOptional (Single Board Computer)
IMX219 and IMX477Optional (Testing CSI camera features)
USB cameraOptional (Testing USB camera features)

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