VAR-SOM-6UL¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting the i.MX 6UL/6ULL/6ULZ, the VAR-SOM-6UL is pin-compatible with Variscite's i.MX 6, i.MX 8 and i.MX 8X platforms, offering Variscite’s customers a high level of scalability, extended lifetime availability and reduced development time, cost and risk. This versatile solution’s -40 to 85 °C temperature range and Dual CAN support is ideal for industrial applications.
The VAR-SOM-6UL is part of the Pin2Pin Family, designed for broad scalability in a compact form factor. It features high-density connectors that provide a versatile pinout.
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2. Software Releases¶
Boot2Qt Zeus (Qt 5.15.2, kernel 5.4.3)
Boot2Qt Thud (Qt 5.13.2, kernel 4.14.78)
Yocto - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.71) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Dunfell (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.23) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.3) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Thud (kernel 4.14.78) | N/A | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Debian - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookworm (kernel 6.6.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Boot2Qt - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot2Qt Zeus (Qt 5.15.2, kernel 5.4.3) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Boot2Qt Thud (Qt 5.13.2, kernel 4.14.78) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the VAR-SOM-6UL require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the:

