Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 Evaluation Kit (EVK)
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The Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK is designed to put the Qualcomm Technologies industrial-grade Dragonwing IQ9 platform on your bench. With up to 100 TOPS of on-device AI, 36 GB of memory and four camera inputs, it's designed to support autonomous mobile robots, industrial automation and demanding edge AI workloads that benefit from local processing.
Overview
The Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK is a complete platform for testing and prototyping on the Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor. It's optimized for heavy workloads in demanding environments. A main board with all the key interfaces, mezzanine expansion and onboard wireless let you test both software and hardware designs with less effort and cost, and get your product to market faster.
- AI performance: a dedicated NPU provides up to 100 TOPS, designed to support running 13-billion-parameter models on-device at around 12 tokens per second, depending on model and configuration.
- Multi-camera support: four MIPI CSI camera connectors are designed to support concurrent 4K video streams.
- Industrial features: 36 GB LPDDR5 with link ECC, CAN-FD, a TPM security chip and a -20°C to 70°C operating range.
- Open toolchain: bring ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow Lite or PyTorch models, optimized through the Qualcomm® AI Hub.
- Linux first: It supports upstream Linux with Yocto support.
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Multi-camera vision and sensor fusion are key workloads for the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK.
- 4x MIPI CSI (C/D-PHY) camera connectors for surround-view robots, inspection lines and multi-angle monitoring.
- Concurrent 4K video streams for detection, tracking and recording.
- Onboard IMU (ICM-42688) and temperature sensor to fuse camera and motion data for navigation and control.
- Display ready: 2x Mini DisplayPort (one with MST) plus a MIPI DSI connector for HMIs and video walls.
From robotics to Industrial projects
From proof of concept toward a production design, the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK is designed to support workloads common at the edge:
- AI model development and prototyping: create, test and optimize models for smart vision, language processing and machine learning.
- Robotics and industrial automation: build proofs of concept for AMRs, drones and UAVs, industrial machinery and agricultural robots, with on-device decision-making.
- Multi-sensor and camera fusion: surveillance, object detection, navigation, predictive maintenance, quality control and process automation.
- Edge computing: industrial IoT, smart cities, retail, worksite safety, smart buildings and healthcare.
One board, many connections
Standard interfaces, mezzanine expandability and wireless connectivity are designed to help the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK connect to the peripherals you already use and to expansion boards you may add next.
- High-speed: PCIe x4 slot, M.2 E-key, 2.5GbE (RJ45), USB Type-C.
- Industrial: CAN-FD on the low-speed expansion connector.
- Wireless: Qualcomm® NFA765A Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® module on M.2, with RF cables included.
- Low-speed (1.8V mezzanine): UART, SPI, I²C, I²S and 70+ GPIOs for sensors, actuators and custom boards.
- Audio: onboard I²S microphone and two I²S speaker amps.
- Security and debug features: onboard TPM (ST33) and FTDI debug.
From model to deployment, your way
The Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK is supported by tools professionals use, designed to help your AI workflow move from data to fleet:
- Qualcomm AI Hub: optimize and benchmark ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow Lite and PyTorch models for the Dragonwing IQ-9075 NPU.
- Edge Impulse: acquire data, then train, refine and deploy models to multiple edge devices.
- Foundries.io: build, update and manage Linux devices in production.
- Qualcomm® Intelligent Multimedia (IMSDK): integrate video and audio streams.
- Qualcomm® VS Code IDE toolset: develop and deploy edge AI, robotics and automation projects.
Ready to get started?
Unbox it, flash Ubuntu and begin running your first AI model. Quick start guides, the product brief and the Qualcomm developer community are designed to help support your path from evaluation to product design.
Find out more in the official documentation
Evaluating hardware options for your next project?
Check out the Qualcomm Developer Network IoT comparison guide for a side-by-side breakdown of Qualcomm® EVKs, Arduino® UNO™ Q and Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q boards.
Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK box contents
- Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK main board
- 160W power supply with adapter
- Qualcomm NFA765A Wi-Fi module with RF cables
- 65W cooler/fan and mechanical hardware
- Cables: micro USB and USB Type-C
- Mini DisplayPort to DisplayPort adapter
AC power cord not included. Please order it separately for your region.
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Tech Specs
| Processor | Model | Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ-9075 (QCS9075) |
| CPU | octa-core, up to 2.36 GHz, up to 227K DMIPS | |
| GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ 663 | |
| NPU | up to 100 TOPS | |
| Memory | RAM | 36GB LPDDR5 with link ECC |
| Storage | UFS | 128GB UFS |
| SD | microSD card slot | |
| EEPROM | EEPROM for MAC addresses | |
| Connectivity | Ethernet | RJ45, 2.5GbE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth® | Qualcomm® NFA765A M.2 module with RF cables | |
| Expansion | PCIe | 1x PCIe x4 slot (switched) |
| M.2 | 1x M.2 E-key (Wi-Fi or expansion, switched) | |
| Mezzanine | Mezzanine connectors for optional expansion boards | |
| Camera | MIPI CSI | 4x MIPI CSI (C/D-PHY) flex connectors |
| Video | DisplayPort | 2x Mini DisplayPort (one with MST) |
| MIPI DSI | 1x MIPI DSI flex connector (display not included) | |
| USB | Type-C 1 | 1x USB Type-C (host or device mode) |
| Type-C 2 | 1x USB Type-C (host mode) | |
| USB 2.0 | 1x USB 2.0 (host or device mode) | |
| Audio | Microphone | 1x I²S microphone |
| Speakers | 2x I²S speaker amps | |
| GPIO Audio | Additional I²S on GPIOs | |
| CAN | CAN-FD | 1x CAN-FD on low-speed expansion |
| Interfaces (mezzanine, 1.8V) | UART | 2x RX/TX, 1x RX/TX/CTS/RFR, 1x SAIL_UART |
| SPI | 2x SAIL_SPI | |
| I²C | 5x I²C, 3x CCI_I2C, 1x SAIL_I2C | |
| GPIO | 44x SoC GPIO, 30x PMIC GPIO | |
| QUP | 6x QUP (L0/1), 3x QUP (L0–3), 1x QUP (L2/3), 1x QUP (QSPI), 1x QUP (L0–3, CS0, CS1) | |
| Security | TPM | ST33HTPH2x32AHE4 on main board |
| Onboard sensors | IMU | ICM-42688 |
| Temperature Sensor | TMP411 | |
| Debug | Interface | FTDI |
| Thermal management | Cooling | 65W CPU cooler/fan |
| Power supply | Power Input | DC barrel plug, 20V / 160W wall adapter included |
| Operating systems | Supported OS | Ubuntu, Upstream Linux with Yocto support |
| AI and software | Frameworks & SDKs | Qualcomm® AI Hub (ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch), Edge Impulse, Foundries.io, Qualcomm® IM SDK |
| Operating temperature | Temperature Range | -20°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions | Size | 106 x 106 x 56 mm |
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FAQs
What is the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK for?
It's an evaluation and prototyping platform for the industrial-grade Dragonwing IQ-9075 processor. Developers, OEMs and ODMs use it to test AI workloads, camera pipelines and hardware designs before committing to a custom product, especially for AMRs, industrial automation and heavy edge AI.
Which operating systems does it support?
Ubuntu with desktop, for a familiar development experience, or upstream Linux with Yocto, for lean, production-oriented builds. Quick start guides are available for both.
Can it run generative AI and LLMs locally?
Yes. With up to 100 TOPS and 36 GB of memory, it is designed to run models of up to 13 billion parameters on-device at around 12 tokens per second, depending on model and configuration. Local processing is designed to help keep data on the device and latency low.
Which AI tools and frameworks can I use?
Bring ONNX Runtime, TensorFlow Lite or PyTorch models and optimize them with the Qualcomm AI Hub. The EVK is also supported by Edge Impulse for end-to-end model workflows, Foundries.io for secure device management, and the Qualcomm IM SDK for video and audio pipelines.
How many cameras can I connect?
Up to four, via the MIPI CSI (C/D-PHY) flex connectors, with support for concurrent 4K video streams.
Is it suitable for industrial environments?
The Dragonwing IQ-9075 is an industrial-grade processor, and the EVK supports a -20°C to 70°C operating range. It also offers ECC memory, CAN-FD and an onboard TPM as a security feature.
Is an AC power cord included?
No. The 160W power supply and adapter are included, but you need to order the AC power cord separately for your region.
What's the difference between the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK and the Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK?
Both are Dragonwing evaluation kits for edge AI and robotics. The Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK is a higher-tier option, with up to 100 TOPS, 36GB of memory, four camera inputs and CAN-FD for demanding multi-model workloads. The Dragonwing IQ-8275 EVK offers up to 40 dense TOPS, 12GB of memory and three camera inputs, with a balance of performance, power and cost.
Should I choose the Dragonwing IQ-9075 EVK or the VENTUNO™ Q?
Choose the EVK to evaluate the Dragonwing IQ-9075 performance and interface set for a custom industrial design. Choose VENTUNO Q if you want an Arduino board that pairs a Dragonwing processor with a real-time microcontroller, Arduino App Lab and ready-to-run AI models, designed so you can sense, decide and act on a single board. Discover Arduino® VENTUNO™ Q.