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-====== Chinchilla Smart – Product Overview ======+====== Chinchilla Smart Knowledge Base ======
  
-Chinchilla Smart Computing provides ultra-compact System on Modules (SoM), edge / carrier boards, and VR/AR reference platforms for industrial, AI, and wearable devices.+Welcome to the **Chinchilla Smart Knowledge Base**.
  
-This page gives an overview of the main products and links to both: +This knowledge base is intended to:
-  * Internal technical documentation (DokuWiki pages) +
-  * Public product pages on chinchillasmart.com+
  
 +  * Answer frequently asked questions about our System on Modules (SoM), carrier boards and VR/AR platforms
 +  * Explain technical terms and design concepts used in embedded and edge computing
 +  * Provide advanced information related to Chinchilla Smart and Positive One products
  
-===== SoM Products =====+This site is work in progress and will be updated continuously.   
 +For feedback, please contact us via the information on [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/|chinchillasmart.com]].
  
-==== NXP i.MX Series ====+----
  
-=== SSOM-i.MX8MP-Chinchilla ===+===== Contents =====
  
-  * SoC: NXP i.MX 8M Plus (Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7, NPU) +  * [[kb:terms:start|1 Technical Terms]] 
-  * Use case: Ideal for migration from i.MX6 (2-port Ethernet systems) to i.MX 8M Plus with AI capability. +  * [[kb:som:start|2 SoM Products]] 
-  * Internal docs: +    * [[kb:som:ssom_imx|2.1 NXP i.MX SoM family]] 
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mp:overview|Overview & key features]] +    * [[kb:som:ssom_rk|2.2 Rockchip RK SoM family]] 
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mp:hardware|Hardware / schematics notes]] +  * [[kb:edge:start|3 Edge and Carrier Boards]] 
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mp:software|Software, BSP and drivers]] +    * [[kb:edge:jetson001|3.1 Chinchilla Jetson 001]] 
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mp:faq|FAQ / common issues]] +  * [[kb:vrar:start|4 VR / AR Platforms]] 
-  * Public page: +  * [[kb:production:start|5 Production and Programming Tools]] 
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx8mp-nxp-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX8MP-Chinchilla product page]]+  * [[kb:misc:start|6 Miscellaneous]]
  
-=== SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla ===+----
  
-  * SoC: NXP i.MX 8M Mini +===== 1 Technical Terms =====
-  * Use case: Compact SoM compatible with NXP i.MX 8M Mini EVK (via adapter). +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mm:overview|Overview & block diagram]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mm:hardware|Hardware design notes]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx8mm:software|Software, BSP and SDK]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx8mm-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla product page]]+
  
-=== SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla ===+This part of the Knowledge Base explains terms often used in embedded and edge computing, 
 +with a focus on ARM-based SoMs, high-speed interfaces, and power / thermal design.
  
-  * SoC: NXP i.MX 93 +Examples of topics:
-  * Use case: Low-power SoM for industrial edge and IoT gateways. +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx935:overview|Overview & key specifications]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx935:hardware|Carrier interface & hardware notes]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_imx935:software|Linux / RTOS software support]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx935-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla product page]]+
  
 +  * [[kb:terms:som_vs_sbc|SoM vs. SBC vs. custom board]]
 +  * [[kb:terms:power_sequence|Power sequencing and PMIC basics]]
 +  * [[kb:terms:hs_layout|High-speed layout considerations (DDR, MIPI, PCIe)]]
 +  * [[kb:terms:thermal_design|Thermal design for fanless enclosures]]
  
-==== Rockchip Series ====+The dedicated index for technical terms is here:
  
-=== SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla (V1) ===+  * [[kb:terms:index|→ Technical terms index]]
  
-  * SoC: Rockchip RK3588 (4× Cortex-A76 + 4× Cortex-A55, NPU) +----
-  * Use case: High-performance AI, 8K multimedia, robotics, edge computing. +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v1:overview|Overview & target applications]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v1:hardware|Hardware / carrier design guide]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v1:software|Linux / Android BSP]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-rk3588-smallest-system-on-module-v1|SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla V1 product page]]+
  
-=== SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla (V2) ===+===== 2 SoM Products =====
  
-  * SoC: Rockchip RK3588 +This section is dedicated to Chinchilla Smart System on Modules.
-  * Use case: Next-generation RK3588 SoM optimized for VR/AR, wearables and high-function portable devices. +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v2:overview|Overview & differences vs V1]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v2:thermal|Thermal design & enclosure hints]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v2:vr_ar|VR/AR specific design notes]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-rk3588-smallest-system-on-module-v2|SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla V2 product page]]+
  
-=== SSOM-RK3588S-Chinchilla ===+==== 2.1 NXP i.MX SoM family ====
  
-  * SoC: Rockchip RK3588S +  * [[products:ssom_imx8mp:started|SSOM-i.MX8MP-Chinchilla – Quick Start]] 
-  * Use case: Ultra-small SoM for VR/AR headsets, AI boxes and graphics-intensive devices. +  * [[products:ssom_imx8mm:started|SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla – Quick Start]] 
-  * Internal docs: +  * [[products:ssom_imx935:started|SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla – Quick Start]]
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588s:overview|Overview & mechanical outline]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588s:io_pinout|I/O mapping & pinout details]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_rk3588s:power|Power and boot configuration]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/rk3588s-system-on-module|SSOM-RK3588S-Chinchilla product page]]+
  
-=== SSOM-PX30-Chinchilla ===+For public product pages, see:
  
-  * SoC: Rockchip PX30 +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx8mp-nxp-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX8MP product page]] 
-  * Use case: Low-power, cost-effective SoM for HMI, smart home and general IoT. +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx8mm-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX8MM product page]] 
-  * Internal docs: +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-imx935-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-i.MX935 product page]]
-    * [[products:ssom_px30:overview|Overview & typical use cases]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_px30:hardware|Display, touch and I/O connection notes]] +
-    * [[products:ssom_px30:software|Debian / Android software support]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/rockchip-px30-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-PX30-Chinchilla product page]]+
  
 +==== 2.2 Rockchip RK SoM family ====
  
-===== Edge & Carrier Boards =====+  * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v1:started|SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla V1 – Quick Start]] 
 +  * [[products:ssom_rk3588_v2:started|SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla V2 – Quick Start]] 
 +  * [[products:ssom_rk3588s:started|SSOM-RK3588S-Chinchilla – Quick Start]] 
 +  * [[products:ssom_px30:started|SSOM-PX30-Chinchilla – Quick Start]]
  
-=== Chinchilla Jetson 001 ===+For public product pages, see:
  
-  * Type: Universal carrier board for NVIDIA Jetson, Raspberry Pi CM4 and SSOM-RK3588. +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-rk3588-smallest-system-on-module-v1|SSOM-RK3588 V1 product page]] 
-  * Supported modules: +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/ssom-rk3588-smallest-system-on-module-v2|SSOM-RK3588 V2 product page]] 
-    * NVIDIA Jetson Orin / Xavier / TX2 / Nano (SODIMM) +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/rk3588s-system-on-module|SSOM-RK3588S product page]] 
-    * Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/rockchip-px30-smallest-system-on-module|SSOM-PX30 product page]]
-    * SSOM-RK3588-Chinchilla (via adapter) +
-  * Key features: +
-    * M.2 Type-E (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth), Type-B (4G/5G), Type-M (SSD) +
-    * GbE, USB, HDMI, CSI, GPIO, CAN and other rich I/O +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:jetson001:overview|Board overview & block diagram]] +
-    * [[products:jetson001:pinout|Connector / pinout reference]] +
-    * [[products:jetson001:mechanical|Mechanical drawing & enclosure notes]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/jetson-carrierboard-oem-odm|Chinchilla Jetson 001 product page]]+
  
 +For a general overview, you can also use:
  
-===== VR / AR Platforms =====+  * [[products:overview|→ Product overview (all SoMs)]]
  
-=== VR / AR Development Platform ===+----
  
-  * Type: Reference platform for VR/AR headsets and smart glasses. +===== 3 Edge and Carrier Boards =====
-  * Use case: OEMs / ODMs who need a base design with display, optics, sensors and battery integrated. +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:vrar_dev:overview|Platform concept & architecture]] +
-    * [[products:vrar_dev:display|Display & optics integration notes]] +
-    * [[products:vrar_dev:sensors|Sensor / IMU / camera notes]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/vr-ar-development-platform|VR/AR Development Platform product page]]+
  
-=== Smart Glass Development Platform ===+This section covers carrier boards and edge platforms.
  
-  * Type: Base design for smart glasses using Chinchilla SoMs. +==== 3.1 Chinchilla Jetson 001 ====
-  * Use case: Wearable devices with displays, sensors and power management in a glasses form factor. +
-  * Internal docs: +
-    * [[products:smartglass:overview|Overview & target applications]] +
-    * [[products:smartglass:hardware|Hardware and mechanical guidelines]] +
-  * Public page: +
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/smartglass-development-platfrom|Smart Glass Development Platform product page]]+
  
-=== Chinchilla VR/AR Platform (i.MX8MP based) ===+  * [[products:jetson001:overview|Board overview & block diagram]] 
 +  * [[products:jetson001:pinout|Connector and pinout reference]] 
 +  * [[products:jetson001:linux_quick_start|Linux quick start]]
  
-  * SoC: SSOM-i.MX8MP-Chinchilla with NPU. +Public product page: 
-  * Use case: VR/AR evaluation with three cameras and dual eye displays, powered by USB Type-C. + 
-  * Internal docs: +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/jetson-carrierboard-oem-odm|Chinchilla Jetson 001 product page]] 
-    * [[products:imx8mp_vrar:overview|Overview & demo setup]] + 
-    * [[products:imx8mp_vrar:apps|VR SDK and demo applications]] +---- 
-  * Public page: + 
-    * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/vr-ar-development-platfom|Chinchilla VR/AR Platform product page]]+===== 4 VR / AR Platforms ===== 
 + 
 +This section describes VR/AR reference platforms based on Chinchilla SoMs. 
 + 
 +  * [[products:vrar_dev:overview|VR / AR Development Platform – Overview]] 
 +  * [[products:smartglass:overview|Smart Glass Development Platform – Overview]] 
 +  * [[products:imx8mp_vrar:overview|Chinchilla VR/AR Platform (i.MX8MP) – Demo setup]] 
 + 
 +Public pages: 
 + 
 +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/vr-ar-development-platform|VR/AR Development Platform]] 
 +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/smartglass-development-platfrom|Smart Glass Development Platform]] 
 +  * [[https://www.chinchillasmart.com/vr-ar-development-platfom|Chinchilla VR/AR Platform (i.MX8MP)]] 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 5 Production and Programming Tools ===== 
 + 
 +This section can be used later for content similar to SEGGER’s “Production tools” section, 
 +for example: 
 + 
 +  * Programming tools for Renesas / NXP / Infineon / ST / TI 
 +  * Factory programming flows and gang programming 
 +  * Integration with test systems (ATE, functional test, etc.) 
 + 
 +Example structure: 
 + 
 +  * [[kb:production:concept|5.1 Overall production programming concept]] 
 +  * [[kb:production:renesas|5.2 Renesas RA / RX / RL78 programming]] 
 +  * [[kb:production:nxp|5.3 NXP MCU/SoC programming]] 
 +  * [[kb:production:infineon|5.4 Infineon programming]] 
 +  * [[kb:production:troubleshooting|5.5 Troubleshooting and best practices]] 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +===== 6 Miscellaneous ===== 
 + 
 +Use this section for topics that do not fit into the previous categories. 
 + 
 +Examples: 
 + 
 +  * [[kb:misc:release_notes|Release notes for BSPs and reference images]] 
 +  * [[kb:misc:design_checklist|Design checklist for custom carrier boards]] 
 +  * [[kb:misc:faq_general|General FAQ about Chinchilla Smart products]]