VAR-SOM-MX7¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting the i.MX7-Dual, the VAR-SOM-MX7 allows designers to use a single System on Module in a broad range of applications to achieve short time-to-market for their current innovations, while still accommodating potential R&D directions and marketing opportunities. This versatile solution’s -20 to 85 °C temperature range and Dual CAN support is ideal for industrial applications.
The VAR-SOM-MX7 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¶
Bullseye R01 (kernel 5.4.142)
Boot2Qt Dunfell (Qt 6.0.4, kernel 5.4.142)
Boot2Qt Thud (Qt 5.13.2, kernel 4.14.78)
FreeRTOS R01
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 |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Thud (kernel 4.14.78) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Sumo (kernel 4.9.88) | N/A | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Rocko (kernel 4.9.11) | N/A | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Pyro (kernel 4.1.15) | N/A | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Morty (kernel 4.1.15) | N/A | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Debian - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullseye R01 (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
Boot2Qt - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot2Qt Dunfell (Qt 6.0.4, kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Boot2Qt Thud (Qt 5.13.2, kernel 4.14.78) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Boot2Qt Morty (Qt 5.9.6, kernel 4.1.15) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
FreeRTOS - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FreeRTOS R01 | N/A | Developers Guide | Maintained |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the VAR-SOM-MX7 require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the:

