8devices Tobufi
8devices Tobufi

Tobufi

Made in Europe
NDAA compliant
TAA compliant

TobuFi is a premium SoM equipped with a Qualcomm® QCS405 processor and a powerful Wi-Fi 6 dual-band radio. This compact SoM blends a high-performance CPU with an extended-range radio module, making it perfect for drone and robotics applications. It offers sophisticated onboard processing for real-time decisions and ensures reliable long-distance communication.

Target industries
Drones
Robotics
Multimedia
Long range connectivity
  • Advanced connectivity
    Powerful dual-band WiFi 6 radio based on the QCN9074 operating in 2.4 and 5 GHz frequencies.
  • Efficiency in processing
    Qualcomm® QCS405 has an integrated AI and DSPs for smart data processing to excel in performance and reduce power consumption.
  • Secondary WiFi radio
    Integrated Wi-Fi 5 radio based on WCN3980 provides versatile connectivity and extraordinary development flexibility.
  • Interface-rich design
    TobuFi is loaded with high-capacity modern interfaces including, audio, video, display, and others.
  • Long-range connectivity
    Narrow channel support (5 and 10 MHz) allows smooth communication over long distances.
  • Interference mitigation
    Extended frequency range and frequency shifting using non-standard center frequencies allows superior performance even in noisy environments.

Future-proof your product with TobuFi

This product will future-proof your project, making it easier to scale over longer periods and reducing the potential for costly redesigns and upgrades.

By supporting some of the latest connectivity standards available on the market, you’ll meet and exceed your end users’ expectations while also maximizing your project’s profitability in the long run.

Build with Yocto

TobuFi supports 8devices’ Yocto Linux SDK, a valuable asset for project developers. This SDK is composed of multiple layers and open-source dependencies, providing essential development and upgrade tools that help developers integrate TobuFi modules and build tailored software distributions.

Narrow Channels Support

Tobufi supports 5 MHz & 10MHz narrow channels. Narrow channels can significantly increase the transmission range of your modules, making them crucial for manufacturing, drones, warehousing, and other applications requiring long-distance coverage. 

Specifications

Platform
SoC
 QCS405, QCN9074 & WCN3980 from Qualcomm 
CPU
 Arm Cortex A53 quad-core; 1.4GHz; 64-bit 

GPU
 Qualcomm® AdrenoTM 306 graphics processing unit with 64-bit addressing; 600MHz 
Flash
 8192MB eMMC
RAM
1024MB LPDDR3
Interfaces
Ethernet
1 x 1000 Base-T
USB
USB 3.0, USB 2.0
PCIe
N/A
Serial Interfaces
I2S, I2C, SPI, UART, DSI
GPIOs
92xGPIO
Miscellaneous
HDMI, RGMI, DMIC, SDC
Wireless
RadioLong range connectivity radio (based on QCN9074 from Qualcomm) | 2x4 MU - MIMOShort range connectivity data radio (based on WCN9380 from Qualcomm): 1x1
Wireless Standard
Improved IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Improved IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Frequency
2412-2484 MHz
5180-5885 MHz
5955-7115 MHz
2412-2484 MHz
5180-5885 MHz
Extended Frequencies
(preliminary)
2360 ~ 3150 MHz (2.4 GHz)
4550 ~ 6630 MHz (5GHz)
5325 ~ 7495 MHz (6GHz)
N/A
Channel sizes
5/10/20/40/80/160 MHz
20/40/80 MHz
Modulation
OFDMA
-
Data Rate
2402 Mbps (5 GHz | 160 MHZ @mcs11)
433.3 Mbps (5 GHz | 80 MHz @mcs9)
Max Output Power (per chain)
29 dBm @2.4MHz MCS0
26 dBm @5GHz MCS0
16 dBm @2.4GHz MCS0
16 dBm @5GHz MCS0
Software Options
Linux OpenWrt
Yocto/ OpenEmbedded
FirmUx
Module Specs
Power Supply
3.3V, 5V
Power Consumption
TBD
Dimensions
36.6 x 76.6 mm
Weight
22 g
Temperature Range
-45°C to 75°C
Mounting
Single side
Pin Type
LGA
Certifications
CE, FCC, IC - TBD

Specifications

Platform
SoC QCS405, QCN9074 & WCN9380 from Qualcomm
CPU Arm Cortex A53 quad-core; 1.4GHz; 64-bit
GPU Qualcomm® AdrenoTM 306 graphics processing unit with 64-bit addressing; 600MHz
Flash 8192MB eMMC
RAM 1024MB LPDDR3
Interfaces
Ethernet 1 x 1000 Base-T
USB USB 3.0, USB 2.0
PCIe N/A
Serial Interfaces I2S, I2C, SPI, UART, DSI
GPIOs 92xGPIO
Miscellaneous HDMI, RGMI, DMIC, SDC
Wireless
Wireless Standard Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth Standards BT 5.0
Radio Mode Dual Band, 2x4 MU-MIMO
Frequency 2312-3000 MHz & 4900-5925MHz;
Channel Size 5,10,20,40, 80, 160 MHz
Data Rate 4800Mbps 5GHz, 1147 Mbps @ 2.4GHz
Antenna Options 5 x pin
Max Output Power (per chain) 28 dBm @ 2GHz 27 dBm @ 5GHz
Software Options
Linux OpenWrt
Yocto/ OpenEmbedded
FirmUx
Module Specs
Power Supply 3.3V, 5V
Power Consumption TBD
Dimensions 36.6 x 76.6 mm
Weight 22 g
Temperature Range -45°C to 75°C
Mounting single side
Pin Type LGA
Certifications CE, FCC, IC - TBD

Custom Solutions

Does your project require a custom hardware or software solution? Are you looking for an experienced partner to help develop your solution? 8devices can help.

Take advantage of our extensive R&D experience by working with our hardware and software engineers to develop the exact solution you need. From custom modules and components to specialized firmware or cutting-edge software features, anything is possible.

Production facility

8devices can fulfill and scale production runs for any design our engineers have created for you.

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These values are based on initial validation data and remain subject to further optimization. Ranges may be extended in the future revisions. 

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