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| industry = [[Internet of things]], [[Embedded systems]], [[edge computing]]
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| hq_location = 1 Mishmar HaYam St.
| hq_location_city = [[Acre, Israel|Acre]]
| hq_location_country = [[Israel]]
| area_served = International
| key_people = Atai Ziv (CEO)<br />Rabeeh Khoury (CTO)<br />Kossay Omary (Co-founder)
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'''SolidRun''' is an [[Israel]]iIsraeli company producing [[Embeddedembedded systems]] components, mainly [[Nettop|mini computer]]s, [[Single-board computer]]s and [[computer-on-module]] devices. It is specially known for the [[CuBox]] family of mini-computers (said to be the world's smallest desktop computer at the time of its launch), and for producing [[motherboard]]s and processing components such as the HummingBoard motherboard.
 
Situated in [[Acre, Israel]], SolidRun develops and manufactures products aimed both for the private entertainment sector, and for companies developing [[Computer processor|processor]] based products, notably components of "[[Internet of Things]]" technology systems.<ref>{{cite web|title=Company page|url=https://www.solid-run.com/about-solidrun/|website=SolidRun|accessdatedate=July 2015 |access-date=7 July 2015}}</ref>
 
Within the scope of the IoT technology, SolidRun's mini computers are aimed to cover the intermediate sphere, between sensors and user devices, and between the larger network or Cloud framework. Within such a network, mini computers or [[System on module|system-on-module]] devices, act as mediators gathering and processing information from sensors or user devices and communicating with the network - this is also known as [[Edge computing]].
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==History==
[[File:SolidRun-soms.jpg|280px|thumbnail|Three of SolidRun's MicroSOMs from the i.MX6, Intel Braswell & Marvell ARMADA product families.]]
SolidRun was founded in 2010 by co-founders [[Rabeeh Khoury]] (formally an engineer at [[Marvell Technology Group]]) and [[Kossay Omary]]. The goal of SolidRun has been to develop, produce and market components aimed for integration with IoT systems.
 
The company today is situated in [[Acre, Israel|Acre]] in the [[Northern District (Israel)|Northern District]] of Israel, and headed by Dr. Atai Ziv (CEO).
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SolidRun develops all of its products using [[Open-source software]] (such as [[Linux]] and [[OpenELEC]]), identifying itself as a member of the OSS community and a promoter of Open-source software platforms.
 
The products developed by SolidRun are classed into a number of families, based upon the processor maker. Each family offers a range of mini-computers, SOM's & and networking solutions - currently divided into [[NXP Semiconductors|NXP]]'s [[I.MX#i.MX_6_series|i.MX 6]], [[I.MX#i.MX_8_series|i.MX 8]] and LX2160A processor families, [[Marvell Technology Group|Marvell]] Armada and Octeon families, and [[Texas Instruments]] [[Sitara ARM processor|Sitara family]]. Every processing family offering different advantages with different application capacities.
 
==NXPIoT i.MX6and familyindustrial products==
 
[[File:Cubox.png|250px|thumbnail|A CuBox-i [[quad-core]] variant housing a [[Freescale]] [[I.MX]]6 [[Microprocessor]].]]
===ClearFogSOMs===
[[File:Hummingboard-i2eX-Top.png|250px|thumbnail|The HummingBoard i.MX6-based computer-on-module.]]
[[File:Imx6-som.jpg|250px|thumb|The i.MX6-based System-on-Module.]]
A compact system-on-module ARM based processing board, with a [[Freescale i.MX]] 6 system-on-chip & networking, power management and storage capabilities. At {{cvt|47 × 30 [[Milimetre|mm]] big}}, the MicroSoM is aimed for device and system developing, as an all rounded modular processing component.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOM product overview|url=http://www.solid-run.com/products/micro-som/|website=SoildRunSolidRun|accessdateaccess-date=12 July 2015}}</ref>
 
The SOM varies between 4 models ranging in performance, especially in regard to processing. The Single-core and Dual-Light-core SOMs house a [[Vivante Corporation|Vivante]] GC880 [[GPU]], 10/100 &nbsp;Mbit/s Ethernet network connection and a 2&nbsp;Lane CSI camera interface port. The Single-core variant holds 32-bit DDR3, 512 &nbsp;MB memory, while the Dual-light variant holds 64-bit DDR3, 1&nbsp;GB memory.<br />
The Dual-core and Quad-core SOM's house a [[Vivante Corporation|Vivante]] GC2000 [[GPU]], 10/100/1000 &nbsp;Mbit/s Ethernet network connection and a 4&nbsp;Lane CSI camera interface port, they also include a built in 802.1 b/g/n wireless and a 4.0 [[Bluetooth]] port. Both variants offer 64-bit DDR3 memory at a 1066 &nbsp;Mbit/s speed, the dual-core coming with 1&nbsp;GB of memory, while the Quad-core comes with 2&nbsp;GB of memory.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOM specifications|url=http://www.solid-run.com/products/micro-som/micro-som-specifications/|website=SolidRun|accessdateaccess-date=13 July 2015}}</ref>
 
'''Models & specifications:'''<ref>{{cite webpress release|title=iMX6 MicroSOM announcement|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solidruns-imx6-microsom-gives-iot-manufacturers-a-head-start-on-joining-the-industry-40-revolution-300340359.html|accessdateaccess-date=1 March 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! !! SOM i1 !! SOM i2 !! SOM i2ex !! SOM i4Pro
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| '''[[System on a chip|SoC]]''' || i.MX6 Solo || i.MX6 Dual Lite || i.MX6 Dual || i.MX6 Quad
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| '''Processor''' || Single core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Dual core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Dual core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Quad core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz)
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| '''Memory''' || 32 bit, 512 MB DDR3 @ 800 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 1 GB DDR3 @ 800 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 1 GB DDR3 @ 1066 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 2 GB DDR3 @ 1066 Mbit/s
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| '''[[GPU]]''' || Vivante GC880 || Vivante GC880 || Vivante GC2000 || Vivante GC2000
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| '''Dimensions''' || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm
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*TI AM64x Sitara
 
===CuBox-i & CuBox-M===
[[File:Cubox.png|250px|thumbnail|A CuBox-i [[quad-core]] variant housing a [[Freescale]] [[I.MX]]6 [[Microprocessor]].]]
[[File:Hummingboard-i2eX-Top.png|250px|thumbnail|The HummingBoard i.MX6-based computer-on-module.]]
{{see also|CuBox}}
Announced in December 2011, CuBox and CuBox-i are a series of fanless [[nettop]]-class mini computers, all cube shaped and approximate 2 × 2 × 2 inches in size, weighing around 91&nbsp;g (3.2&nbsp;oz).<ref>[http://www.cnx-software.com/2013/09/05/solidrun-announces-cubox-i-platform-with-freescale-i-mx6-for-as-low-as-45/ SolidRun Announces Cubox-i Platform with Freescale i.MX6 for as low as $ 45], www.cnx-software.com</ref>
 
The first generation CuBox was a low-power [[ARM architecture]] [[Central processing unit|CPU]] based computer, using the Marvell Armada 510 (88AP510) SoC with an ARM v6/v7-compliant superscalar processor core, [[Vivante]] GC600 [[OpenGL]] 3.0 and [[OpenGL ES]] 2.0 capable 2D/3D [[graphics processing unit]], Marvell vMeta HD Video Decoder hardware engine, and [[ARM architecture#Security extensions (TrustZone)|TrustZone]] security extensions, Cryptographic Engines and Security Accelerator (CESA) co-processor.
 
In November 2013, SolidRun released a family of CuBox-i computers initially named CuBox-i1, i2, i2eX, and i4Pro, containing a range of different [[I.MX#i.MX6x series|i.MX6]] processors by [[Freescale Semiconductor]].<ref name=cubox-i-hardware>{{cite web |url=http://www.solid-run.com/products/cubox-i-mini-computer/cubox-i-specifications/ |title=CuBox-i specifications |accessdateaccess-date=7 July 2015}}</ref>
 
A further development in the family, '''CuBoxTV''' was announced in December 2014 as a mid-range CuBox-i [[Computer-on-module|SOM]] device designed to run [[Kodi (software)|Kodi]] on an [[OpenELEC]] [[Operating system]], developed for the home entertainment market.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Honorof|first1=Marshall|title=CuBox is a Tiny XBMC Set-Top Box in a 2-inch Cube|url=http://www.tomsguide.com/us/cubox-tv-xbmc-tiny,news-19960.html|website=Tom's Guide|accessdateaccess-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> CuBoxTV was based on an [[ARM architecture]] [[Quad core]] [[CPU]], 1 &nbsp;GB, 64 bit memory, GC2000 [[GPU]] with an [[OpenGL]] ES quad shader, and a host of video, audio and picture decoders and encoders supporting all major file type. The device has a number of connection ports including [[HDMI]], 10/100/1000 [[Ethernet]], [[USB 2.0]], [[eSATA]] and [[optical audio]].<ref>{{cite web|title=CuBoxTV tech specs|url=http://cuboxtv.com/|website=CuBoxTV|accessdateaccess-date=14 July 2015|archive-date=2 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602213155/http://cuboxtv.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Lehrbaum|first1=Rick|title=Hands-on review: CuBoxTV running OpenELEC+Kodi and Android|url=http://linuxgizmos.com/hands-on-review-cuboxtv-running-openelec-kodi-and-android/|website=Linux Gizmos|accessdatedate=21 December 2014|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>
 
===HummingBoard===
A compact computer-on-module ARM -based mini computer, running an [[i.MX#i.MX 6 series|i.MX6]] or [[i.MX#i.MX 8M|iMX8M]] [[System-on-a-chip|SoC]]. HummingBoard is marketed as a modular fanless mini computer, to be integrated with larger networks or systems, especially in the area of [[Internet of Things|IoT]] development.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Sims|first1=Gary|title=HummingBoard-i2eX review, dual-core SBC which runs Android and Linux|url=http://www.androidauthority.com/hummingboard-i2ex-review-584446/|website=Android Authority|accessdatedate=3 February 2015|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>
 
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===i.MXNetworking 6 SOM=products==
 
[[File:Imx6-som.jpg|250px|thumb|The i.MX6-based System-on-Module.]]
A compact system-on-module ARM based processing board, with a [[Freescale i.MX]] 6 system-on-chip & networking, power management and storage capabilities. At 47 × 30 [[Milimetre|mm]] big, the MicroSoM is aimed for device and system developing, as an all rounded modular processing component.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOM product overview|url=http://www.solid-run.com/products/micro-som/|website=SoildRun|accessdate=12 July 2015}}</ref>
 
The SOM varies between 4 models ranging in performance, especially in regard to processing. The Single-core and Dual-Light-core SOMs house a [[Vivante Corporation|Vivante]] GC880 [[GPU]], 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet network connection and a 2&nbsp;Lane CSI camera interface port. The Single-core variant holds 32-bit DDR3, 512 MB memory, while the Dual-light variant holds 64-bit DDR3, 1&nbsp;GB memory.<br />
The Dual-core and Quad-core SOM's house a [[Vivante Corporation|Vivante]] GC2000 [[GPU]], 10/100/1000 Mbit/s Ethernet network connection and a 4&nbsp;Lane CSI camera interface port, they also include a built in 802.1 b/g/n wireless and a 4.0 [[Bluetooth]] port. Both variants offer 64-bit DDR3 memory at a 1066 Mbit/s speed, the dual-core coming with 1&nbsp;GB of memory, while the Quad-core comes with 2&nbsp;GB of memory.<ref>{{cite web|title=SOM specifications|url=http://www.solid-run.com/products/micro-som/micro-som-specifications/|website=SolidRun|accessdate=13 July 2015}}</ref>
 
'''Models & specifications:'''<ref>{{cite web|title=iMX6 MicroSOM announcement|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/solidruns-imx6-microsom-gives-iot-manufacturers-a-head-start-on-joining-the-industry-40-revolution-300340359.html|accessdate=1 March 2017}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable"
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! !! SOM i1 !! SOM i2 !! SOM i2ex !! SOM i4Pro
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| '''[[System on a chip|SoC]]''' || i.MX6 Solo || i.MX6 Dual Lite || i.MX6 Dual || i.MX6 Quad
|-
| '''Processor''' || Single core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Dual core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Dual core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz) || Quad core ARM A9<br />1&nbsp;GHz (up to 1.2&nbsp;GHz)
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| '''Memory''' || 32 bit, 512 MB DDR3 @ 800 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 1 GB DDR3 @ 800 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 1 GB DDR3 @ 1066 Mbit/s || 64 bit, 2 GB DDR3 @ 1066 Mbit/s
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| '''[[GPU]]''' || Vivante GC880 || Vivante GC880 || Vivante GC2000 || Vivante GC2000
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| '''Dimensions''' || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm || 47&nbsp;mm × 30&nbsp;mm
|}
 
==Marvell ARMADA 38X family products==
 
[[File:ClearFog-pro.jpg|250px|thumb|ClearFog Pro, based on the ARMADA 38x SoC with the MicroSoM clearly visible on the left side.]]
 
===Marvell ARMADA A388 SOMfamily===
 
'''A388 SOM'''
Based on the [[Marvell Technology Group|Marvell]] ARMADA 388 SoC, the MicroSoM features a Dual core ARM Cortex A9 with 1.6&nbsp;GHz processing power (up to 1.3&nbsp;GHz in industrial grade), and up to 2 GB, 32-bit DDR3L memory. At 30&nbsp;mm × 50&nbsp;mm the ARMADA MicroSoM is the basis for a number of SolidRun's products in this product family.
 
Based on the [[Marvell Technology Group|Marvell]] ARMADA 388 SoC, the MicroSoMSOM features a Dual core [[ARM Cortex -A9]] with 1.6&nbsp;GHz processing power (up to 1.3&nbsp;GHz in industrial grade), and up to 2 &nbsp;GB, 32-bit DDR3L memory. At 30&nbsp;mm × 50&nbsp;mm the ARMADA MicroSoM is the basis for a number of SolidRun's products in this product family.
===ClearFog===
 
'''ClearFog A388'''
Announced in November 2015, SolidRun's ClearFog [[Single-board computer]] (SBC) is based on [[Marvell Technology Group|Marvell]]'s Armada 38x [[ARM architecture|ARM Cortex]]-A9 Dual [[System on a chip|SoC]] and is marketed as a modular development integration SBC.<ref>{{cite web|title=ClearFog Pro datasheet|url=http://wiki.solid-run.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=a38x:carrierboard:docs:sr-data_sheet-armada-clearfog_pro.pdf|website=SolidRun|accessdate=28 February 2017}}</ref> The ClearFog is divided into two grades: Base and Pro, differing mainly in connectivity options and size.
 
Announced in November 2015, SolidRun's ClearFog [[Single-board computer]] (SBC) is based on [[Marvell Technology Group|Marvell]]'s Armada 38x [[ARM architecture|ARM Cortex]]-A9 Dual [[System on a chip|SoC]] and is marketed as a modular development integration SBC.<ref>{{cite web|title=ClearFog Pro datasheet|url=http://wiki.solid-run.com/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=a38x:carrierboard:docs:sr-data_sheet-armada-clearfog_pro.pdf|website=SolidRun|accessdateaccess-date=28 February 2017}}</ref> The ClearFog is divided into two grades: Base and Pro, differing mainly in connectivity options and size.
The ClearFog is a fanless SBC based on a Marvell ARMADA A388 dual 1.6&nbsp;GHz core SOM, with 1 GB memory, [[Mikroelektronika]] mikroBUS Click Board support, and various connection ports including USB 3.0, mPCIE & Ethernet ports.
 
The ClearFog is a fanless SBC based on a Marvell ARMADA A388 dual 1.6&nbsp;GHz core SOM, with 1 &nbsp;GB memory, [[Mikroelektronika]] mikroBUS Click Board support, and various connection ports including USB 3.0, mPCIE & Ethernet ports. The Clearfog Pro has a Marvell 88E6176 [[Distributed switching|DSA]] chip.
==Marvell ARMADA 8040 family products==
[[File:OCP-8K-top.jpg|250px|thumb|SolidNet OCP-8K SmartNIC]]
SolidRun has developed a range of products based on the Marvell ARMADA A8040 System-on-Chip, with its Quad core Cortex-A72 processor.
 
===NXP Layerscape LX2160A family===
* '''Marvell MACCHIATObin''' - Network community board.
LX2160A COM Express type 7
** '''MACCHIATObin ClearCloud 8K''' - [[Google Cloud Platform]] fanless device.
* '''SolidNet OCP-8K''' - [[Open Compute Project]] Mezzanine NIC [[Computer form factor|form factor]] SmartNIC ([[Network interface controller]]).
* '''CEx7 A8040 COM''' - [[COM Express]] type 7 form factor Computer-on-Module.
 
===Marvell ARMADAOCTEON 38XTX2 familyCN9130 productsfamily===
==Intel Braswell family products==
===Intel Braswell SOM===
SolidRun's family of Intel Braswell-based SOMs includes four SOMs based on two SoCs; the Atom E8000 & Pentium N3710.
 
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! !! IB8000 2 GB !! IB8000 4 GB !! IB3710 4 GB !! IB3710 8 GB
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| '''[[System on a chip|SoC]]''' || Atom E8000 || Atom E8000 || Pentium N3710 || Pentium N3710
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| '''Processor''' || Quad core 1.04&nbsp;GHz (burst 2&nbsp;GHz) || Quad core 1.04&nbsp;GHz (burst 2&nbsp;GHz) || Quad core 1.60&nbsp;GHz (burst 2.56&nbsp;GHz) || Quad core 1.60&nbsp;GHz (burst 2.56&nbsp;GHz)
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| '''Memory''' || DDR3L 1600 Mbit/s, up to 8 GB total || DDR3L 1600 Mbit/s, up to 8 GB total || DDR3L 1600 Mbit/s, up to 8 GB total || DDR3L 1600 Mbit/s, up to 8 GB total
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| '''Dimensions''' || 52.8&nbsp;mm × 40&nbsp;mm || 52.8&nbsp;mm × 40&nbsp;mm || 52.8&nbsp;mm × 40&nbsp;mm || 52.8&nbsp;mm × 40&nbsp;mm
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==See also==
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==External links==
{{commons}}
* [http{{Official website|https://www.solid-run.com Solid-run.com]/}}
* [http://cuboxtv.com cuboxtv.com] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602213155/http://cuboxtv.com/ |date=2 June 2015 }}
* {{cite web|title=About SolidRun|url=http://www.solid-run.com/company/the-team/|website=solid-run.com|accessdateaccess-date=25 April 2015}}
* {{cite news|last1=Tenebaum|first1=Gil|title=An Arab-Israeli Company Is Offering The Smallest Computer Ever For Only $55|url=http://jewishbusinessnews.com/2014/06/18/an-arab-israeli-company-is-offering-the-smallest-computer-ever-for-only-55/|accessdateaccess-date=25 April 2015|publisher=Jewish Business News|date=18 June 2014}}
* {{cite news|last1=Brodkin|first1=Jon|title="HummingBoard" looks like a Raspberry Pi but packs in more power|url=https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2014/07/hummingboard-looks-like-a-raspberry-pi-but-packs-in-more-power/|website=arstechnica.com|accessdateaccess-date=25 April 2015|publisher=Ars Technica|date=6 July 2014}}
* {{cite news|last1=Cooper|first1=Daniel|title=HummingBoard is a Raspberry Pi rival that lets you swap out its processor|url=https://www.engadget.com/2014/07/03/hummingboard-solid-run/|website=engadget.com|publisher=Engadget|date=3 July 2014}}
* {{cite news|last1=Harris|first1=Richard|title=SolidRun updates its quad-core iMX6 MicroSom for IoT applications|url=https://appdevelopermagazine.com/4496/2016/10/10/SolidRun-updates-its-quad-core-iMX6-MicroSom-for-IoT-applications//|website=appdevelopermagazine.com|publisher=App Developer Magazine|date=10 October 2016}}