The Apalis TK1 product group is end-of-life (EOL). For further details please check the revision history of the product and the related PCN. For a direct replacement, Toradex recommends the Apalis iMX8 product group or a transition to the Verdin product family.
Highlights
Powered by NVIDIA: Tegra K1 Quad Core Processor
The Apalis TK1 is a small form-factor System on Module (SoM) based on the powerful NVIDIA® Tegra K1 SoC. The Cortex A15 quad core CPU offers an operational frequency up to 2.2 GHz. The module offers supreme performance and advanced graphic capabilities at optimal power consumption. The module also exposes wide range of high-speed and advanced interfaces such as Gbit Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, and USB 3.0.
The Tegra K1 features a powerful NVIDIA® GeForce® Kepler™ Mobile Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), which extends the CUDA® compute architecture to low power consumption devices. Due to its 192 CUDA cores, the GPU shader is able to peak with up to 325 GFLOPS and supports OpenGL™ 4.4 and OpenGL™ ES 3.1.
Optimized for Vision and Computing applications
The Apalis TK1 system on module will be ideal for building high-end embedded products in the areas of vision and computing. Developers can utilize the Full CUDA support offered by this module for high-performance computing or advanced 3D-graphics tasks. Deep learning/machine learning applications can also use this SoM.
It offers a wide range of interfaces from simple GPIOs, industry standard I2C, SPI, UART, to advanced interfaces such as Gbit Ethernet, PCIe, SATA, USB 3.0. It also supports many multimedia interfaces including LVDS, HDMI, Digital Audio, etc.
Apalis TK1 offers an ideal platform for taking Proof of Concept (PoC) projects, which are based on NVIDIA Jetson TK1 Board, to mass-production.
Robust and Pin-compatible Apalis Family
This System on Module is pin-compatible with the other SoMs in the Apalis family, so existing Apalis-based products can easily scale up their performance by using the Apalis TK1 in their platform. MXM SnapLock™ provides a unique connector mechanism for fixing the modules on to the carrier board. Apalis also comes with support for ready-made passive cooling solutions for the most demanding applications.
Compatible Carrier Boards are available for this NVIDIA Tegra K1 based System on Module (SoM). The combination of the TK1 SoM and Carrier Board offers a complete kit for product development.
Latest Information on Apalis TK1
You can find the latest information on Apalis TK1 at the Toradex Developer Center
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Operating Systems
Toradex offers free support and maintenance for Embedded Linux on the NVIDIA Tegra K1 processor based Apalis TK1 SoM. This allows system designers to focus the application only instead of focusing on the OS and low-level device drivers. Other OS such as Android are supported by our partners.

Toradex carries out in-house development and maintenance of a Yocto project-compatible production-quality Embedded Linux BSP. Our extensive documentation and support makes sure your product reaches market in time. Full source code and Toradex developments are up-streamed into mainline.
Carrier Boards
The carrier board provides the necessary signal and power levels to the CoM. It also houses the application-specific connectivity and multimedia interfaces, such as USB, Ethernet, UART and HDMI.
Learn more about SBCs and Carrier BoardsAccessories
Toradex offers off-the-shelf accessories that can be directly used in end products. For a few of these accessories, design files including assembly drawings, schematics and Altium projects are available.
Toradex tests the peripherals listed in its webshop and works directly with vendors of Cameras, Modems, Displays, Sensors, and more, to make the integration with Toradex SoMs as easy as possible.
- Compatible with Apalis iMX6Q, Apalis iMX6D and Apalis TK1
- 4 screws (M3x10mm) included with each heatsink for easy mounting to Apalis Carrier Boards
- Additional threaded holes available for attaching fan to the carrier board
- Compatible with Apalis Evaluation Board and Ixora Carrier Board
- Plug and Play (Windows Compact Embedded 6/7 compatible)
- BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, and CCK modulation schemes
- WEP, TKIP, and AES, WPA, WPA2 hardware encryption Schemes
- Can be setup as a ad-hoc network via peer to peer communications
- Power Adapter: 12VDC 30W with international plugs
- Compatible with: Apalis Evaluation Board, Ixora Carrier Board, Colibri Evaluation Board, Iris Carrier Board, Verdin Development Board, Dahlia Carrier Board