Phoenix Technologies, a leading independent firmware provider for PCs and embedded systems, today announced a partnership with Coretronic Reality Inc. (CRI), a subsidiary of Coretronic Corporation and a provider of advanced embedded solutions. As part of this collaboration, Phoenix Technologies has supplied UEFI firmware for CRI's new R6490WGQ System-on-Module (SOM), powered by the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490 processor.
CRI unveiled the R6490WGQ at Embedded World 2024 in Nuremberg, Germany, positioning it as a next-generation platform for AI and industrial applications. With its high-performance 6nm octa-core architecture, built-in AI engine, and support for 5G and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, the R6490WGQ SOM is designed to accelerate development across AI for IoT products, Point of Sale (POS), machine vision, industrial PCs and more.
Phoenix Technologies' UEFI BIOS was selected for its reliability, security, fast boot performance, and customizable feature set tailored to the needs of embedded developers. By integrating Phoenix firmware into the R6490WGQ, CRI can offer customers a robust and production-ready platform with full UEFI support out of the box.
"This collaboration demonstrates Phoenix's commitment to enabling innovation across the embedded ecosystem," said Jim Mortensen, Senior VP of Engineering, Phoenix Technologies. "Our UEFI firmware allows CRI to deliver a consistent, secure, and highly customizable experience that meets the demands of modern embedded devices".
"We were impressed with the maturity, feature set, and flexibility of Phoenix's UEFI BIOS," said Nore Chen, General Manager, Coretronic Reality Inc. "Phoenix's UEFI BIOS integrated seamlessly with our R6490WGQ SOM platform, enabling fast boot, enhanced security, and long-term stability right out of the box. This allows us to deliver the level of performance, reliability, and customization our industrial and AIoT customers demand. We're excited to continue deepening our collaboration with Phoenix as we scale our solution portfolio across next-generation embedded applications."
CRI's R6490WGQ SOM, featuring Phoenix UEFI BIOS, is now available to OEMs and developers worldwide.
Article edited by Sherri Wang
