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Variscite Launches New SMARC SoM Lineup at Embedded World 2026

Thursday, 26 Feb 2026

Variscite will present a new product lineup built around the Smart Mobility Architecture (SMARC) form factor standard during Embedded World 2026, running March 10-12 in Nuremberg, Germany. The debut will feature the first public reveal of the VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS, running on NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus processor. Visitors can find Variscite at booth 4A-342 in the Exhibition Centre.

SMARC: Designed for Constrained Applications

The SMARC standard addresses deployments where size, weight, power, and cost – known as SWaP-C – are primary design constraints. Target applications include industrial IoT, medical devices, point of sale terminals, and other compact, low-power platforms. Variscite’s SMARC lineup carries the same quality standards, reliability commitments, scalability options, and longevity guarantees that characterize the company’s SoM portfolio, supported by technical and sales teams operating in multiple languages. Later this year, Variscite’s SMARC family will be joined by the VAR-SMARC-MX95, designed for more demanding edge workloads.

On-Module TPM Security and Regulatory Compliance

A notable feature of Variscite’s SMARC lineup is an embedded TPM security chip integrated directly on the module. This addresses compliance requirements for the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) as well as FIPS 140-3, North America’s federal standard governing cryptographic modules used with sensitive data. Having security compliance baked into the hardware rather than delegated to the carrier board simplifies product certification and reduces design complexity for engineering teams targeting regulated markets.

The VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS SoM

Supply Chain Reliability

In a semiconductor landscape still characterized by component shortages and lead time unpredictability, supply reliability is where Variscite’s SMARC offer distinguishes itself. Production in Variscite’s own manufacturing facilities, backed by comprehensive supply chain management, allows the company to commit to predictable delivery schedules, extensive SoM customization, and long product availability windows. This is paired with complete Board Support Packages for all major operating systems – Yocto, Debian, Android, FreeRTOS, and Zephyr, which is provided at no additional cost.

Visit us at Embedded World 2026

“VAR-SMARC-MX8M-PLUS brings Variscite’s proven supply reliability and industry-leading support to its SMARC customers on a platform that delivers integrated AI processing capabilities, advanced connectivity, and built-in security compliance. We look forward to showing it at Embedded World,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP of Business Development and Sales at Variscite.

 

Attendees can arrange a private meeting by reaching out to [email protected].

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