Description
The DFI QCS051 is a reliable and efficient 2.5″ Pico-ITX SBC (PC Here) designed for industrial and AI applications. Powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 SoC with an 8-core processor reaching up to 2.7 GHz, it ensures seamless performance even in demanding environments. With a powerful AI Engine delivering 12 TOPS, it excels in AI-driven applications, from edge computing to advanced machine learning. The integrated Qualcomm® Adreno™ 643L GPU enhances graphics performance for visual-intensive tasks. Featuring up to 8GB LPDDR5x RAM and dual M.2 expansion slots, the QCS051 is a robust solution built for longevity, with CPU life cycle support until 2036.
Key Features
- Qualcomm QCS6490 high-level platform
- Target on AMR, box PC application
- Thin client concept and ruggedize
- 2 M.2 Expansions: 1 M.2 E key 2230, 1 M.2 B key 3052
- Supports CPU Life Cycle Until 2036
Specification
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| System | |
| Processor | QCS6490: Qualcomm® Kryo™ 670, 8 cores, up to 2.7 GHz, 12 TOPS (INT8) QCS5430 (FP1): Qualcomm® Kryo™ 670, 8 cores, up to 2.1 GHz, 3.5 TOPS (INT8) |
| Memory | LPDDR5x, 4GB/8GB |
| Graphics | |
| Controller | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 643L GPU |
| Feature | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Display | |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI Type A with audio, 1080P support on Linux |
| Single Display | HDMI |
| Storage | |
| UFS | Supports UFS 3.1, default 128GB |
| Expansion | |
| Interface | 1 x M.2 B key 3052 (USB 3.1 / Opt. USB 2.0) – Reference RM502Q-AE Quectel 1 x Nano SIM slot 1 x M.2 E key 2230 (PCIe x1) – Reference ENL-Q6856M2 Wi-Fi module |
| Audio | |
| Audio Codec | WCD9385 |
| Ethernet | |
| Controller | AX88179A USB3 to GbE controller |
| Rear I/O | |
| Ethernet | 1 x GbE (RJ-45) |
| USB | 2 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type A |
| Display | 1 x HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio | 1 x Line Out / Mic In audio jack |
| Debug | 1 x Micro USB debug UART |
| Internal I/O | |
| Serial | 1 x RS-232 (COM1, 1x5P/1.00mm) |
| USB | 3 x USB 2.0 (UBJ1/2/4, 1x4P/1.25mm), UBJ4 can be optionally assigned to M.2 B key 1 x USB Type C (Download only) |
| DIO | 1 x 8-bit DIO |
| SD | 1 x uSD3.0 card |
| CANBus | 1 x CAN FD |
| Other I/O | 1 x Ext. IO (1x12P/1.25mm), 1 x Power LED, 1 x System LED, 1 x Front Panel 1 x Fan connector (upon request) |
| Camera | 2 x MIPI-CSI2 for 4-lane camera, reference to IMX577 |
| Power | |
| Type | 5VDC |
| Connector | 2-pin Power Jack |
| Consumption | Typical: QCS6490: 5V @ 0.6A (3.0W) Max.: QCS6490: 5V @ 1.45A (7.25W) |
| RTC Battery | CR2032 Coin Cell |
| OS Support | Ubuntu 20.04 (Linux Kernel 5.4.233) |
| Environment | |
| Temperature | Operating: 0°C ~ 60°C, -25°C ~ 75°C Storage: -40°C ~ 85°C |
| Humidity | Operating: 5% ~ 90% RH Storage: 5% ~ 90% RH |
| Mechanism | |
| Dimensions | 2.5″ Pico-ITX Form Factor 100mm (3.94″) x 72mm (2.83″) |
| Height | PCB: 1mm Top Side: 16.44mm Bottom Side: 3.45mm |
| Standards and Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, UKCA |
| Packing List | 1 x QCS051 board Heat spreader (Height: 11mm) – A71-808357-000G |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
Ordering Information
| Model Name | Part Number | Description |
| QCS051-BCC-4890 | 770-QCS0511-000G | Qualcomm® QCS6490, LPDDR5x 4GB, 128GB UFS 3.1, HDMI, 1 GbE, 2 USB 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 2.0, 1 RS-232, 5VDC Power, Fanless, 0 to 60°C |
| QCS051-ECC-8890 | 770-QCS0511-100G | Qualcomm® QCS6490, LPDDR5x 8GB, 128GB UFS 3.1, HDMI, 1 GbE, 2 USB 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 2.0, 1 RS-232, 5VDC Power, Fanless, -25 to 75°C |
| QCS051-BCC-4830 | 770-QCS0511-300G | Qualcomm® QCS5430, LPDDR5x 4GB, 128GB UFS 3.1, HDMI, 1 GbE, 2 USB 3.1 Gen1, 3 USB 2.0, 1 RS-232, 5VDC Power, Fanless, 0 to 60°C |














