3: Open-Q 845 µSOM Development Kit
Open-Q 845 µSOM Development Kit User Guide
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3 Open-Q 845 µSOM Development Kit
3.1 Introduction
The Open-Q 845 provides a quick reference and evaluation platform for the Qualcomm Snapdragon
SDA845 Platform. The development kit is suited for Android application developers, OEMs, consumer
manufacturers, hardware component vendors, camera vendors, and product designers to evaluate,
optimize, test and deploy applications that can utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon SDA845 Platform
technology.
3.2 Development Platform Notice
This development platform contains RF/digital hardware and software intended for engineering
development, engineering evaluation, or demonstration purposes only and is meant for use in a
controlled environment. This device is not being placed on the market, leased or sold for use in a
residential environment or for use by the general public as an end user device.
This development platform is not intended to meet the requirements of a commercially available
consumer device including those requirements specified in the European Union directives applicable for
Radio devices being placed on the market, FCC equipment authorization rules or other regulations
pertaining to consumer devices being placed on the market for use by the general public.
This development platform may only be used in a controlled user environment where operators have
obtained the necessary regulatory approvals for experimentation using a radio device and have
appropriate technical training. The device may not be used by members of the general population or
other individuals that have not been instructed on methods for conducting controlled experiments and
taking necessary precautions for preventing harmful interference and minimizing RF exposure risks.
Additional RF exposure information can be found on the FCC website at
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/
3.3 Anti-Static Handling Procedures
The Open-Q 845 µSOM Development Kit has exposed electronics and chipsets. Proper anti-static
precautions should be employed when handling the kit, including but not limited to:
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Using a grounded anti-static mat
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Using a grounded wrist or foot strap.
3.4 Development Kit Contents
The Open-Q 845 µSOM Development Kit comes with Android software pre-programmed and includes
the following:
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Open-Q 845 µSOM with the Snapdragon 845 (SDA845) processor
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Mini-ITX form-factor carrier board
