Wedoany.com Report-Nov. 14, Qualcomm Technologies announced the launch of the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-X Series, a new line of industrial-grade processors designed for PLCs, advanced HMIs, edge controllers, panel PCs, and box PCs. The processors come in a ruggedized package and provide extensive peripheral support, allowing easy integration with diverse industrial equipment and flexible deployment across applications. The IQ-X Series also offers multimedia capabilities with a power-efficient design.

The Dragonwing IQ-X Series is aimed at meeting the demands of modern industrial OEMs and ODMs, delivering high single- and multithread compute performance, long life-cycle support, advanced security features, superior connectivity, and industry-leading power efficiency. At the core is the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, built on advanced 4nm process technology. Configurations range from 8 to 12 high-performance cores and offer up to 45 TOPS of AI performance. The series supports industrial-grade temperature ranges from -40°C to 105°C, making it suitable for rugged environments.

The IQ-X Series supports industry-standard COM module form factors, allowing drop-in replacement on existing carrier boards. An evaluation kit enables scalable solutions across multiple industrial sectors. The platform is compatible with standard hardware peripherals and bridge chips and supports a range of software and middleware on Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, including Qt, CODESYS, EtherCAT, and other tools to enhance performance and integration in industrial applications.

Industrial solutions can leverage the onboard NPU for AI applications using the Qualcomm® AI Software Stack and common runtimes such as ONNX and PyTorch. The IQ-X Series provides AI infrastructure for industrial automation, facilitating AI model deployment for predictive maintenance, condition-based monitoring, and defect detection. The platform supports the development of intelligent edge solutions at scale.

The Dragonwing IQ-X Series is designed to accelerate time-to-market for OEMs and ODMs by simplifying system design and reducing the bill of materials, eliminating the need for external AI or multimedia modules. Its flexible architecture and long-term availability allow manufacturers to deliver configurable, high-value platforms for factory automation, robotics, and intelligent edge systems. Early adopters include Advantech, congatec, NEXCOM, Portwell, SECO, and Tria, with commercial devices expected in the coming months.

Nakul Duggal, Group General Manager of Automotive and Industrial & Embedded IoT at Qualcomm Technologies, said: “With the Dragonwing IQ-X Series, we’re bringing the Qualcomm Oryon™ CPU’s best-in-class single and multithread performance to the heart of the industrial PC, enabling smarter factories, more capable and faster edge controllers on the factory floor. The Dragonwing IQ-X Series gives OEMs and ODMs a superior platform to build on for years while reducing complexity and reducing time to market.”

Overall, the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-X Series provides industrial partners with a robust, flexible, and high-performance foundation for next-generation automation, intelligent edge computing, and AI-enabled industrial solutions.