Application Guides#
Application guides start from the product you are building, then work backward to the SoC, board, operating system, interfaces, and production risks.
Available Guides#
| Product Type | Guide | Best First Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial HMI panel | Best SoCs for Industrial HMI Panels | Display, touch, Ethernet, RS485/CAN, lifecycle, enclosure temperature. |
| Android panel PC | Best SoCs for Android Panel PCs | Android BSP, GPU, camera/audio, OTA, touch performance. |
| Linux gateway | Best SoCs for Linux Gateways | Ethernet, field interfaces, kernel updates, security, remote recovery. |
How To Use This Section#
Start here when the product category is already clear. Application guides are useful for early product planning, supplier discussions, board selection, and deciding whether to use an SBC, SoM, or custom carrier board.
For general selection basics, read What Is an Embedded SoC? and How to Choose an Embedded SoC first.
Evaluation Focus#
For application-specific selection, compare the real workload first: operating system, UI complexity, display and touch, camera, network, industrial I/O, power budget, thermal limits, enclosure design, update strategy, and lifecycle requirement.