Barcelona, Spain and Munich, Germany, September 1, 2026. SomDevices, the Barcelona-based designer and manufacturer of μSMARC System-on-Modules based on the SMARC module standard and embedded Linux solutions, and CELUS, an industry leader in cloud-based electronics design automation, today announced an integration partnership that brings SomDevices' μSMARC System-on-Modules to the CELUS Design Platform.

Under the partnership, seven SomDevices modules built on NXP i.MX processors will be represented as reusable, application-ready design content within CELUS. Engineers will be able to evaluate module options earlier, understand key interfaces and implementation requirements in context, and move more efficiently from product requirements toward reference schematics and bills of materials.

A partnership built for next-generation embedded systems

Embedded systems are being asked to deliver more computing performance and on-device intelligence within smaller form factors and tighter power budgets. System-on-Modules help engineering teams address these demands by combining the processor, memory and core system functions in a single module, reducing carrier-board complexity and enabling proven designs to be reused across product families.

SomDevices' μSMARC portfolio brings this approach to a compact, SMARC-compatible 82 by 30 mm form factor, helping engineers build scalable embedded platforms while reducing space, power consumption and carrier-board complexity. Built for embedded Linux, the modules support industrial, medical, transportation, agriculture, security, smart retail and vending, smart home, smart cities and edge AI applications.

Selecting a module, however, is only the beginning. Engineering teams must still compare interfaces, power requirements, peripheral options and carrier-board implementation details. By bringing SomDevices' portfolio to the CELUS Design Platform, the companies make those decisions easier to evaluate at the architecture stage, when they have the greatest impact on development time, cost and design risk.

Seven μSMARC modules, built as CUBOs

The partnership covers four NXP i.MX based module families. Three are included in a full configuration and a configuration without wireless connectivity, and the i.MX8M Mini is included in its full configuration:

• SOMDEVICES μSMARC iMX8M Plus, FULL and NO WIFI

• SOMDEVICES μSMARC iMX91, FULL and NO WIFI

• SOMDEVICES μSMARC iMX93, FULL and NO WIFI

• SOMDEVICES μSMARC iMX8M Mini, FULL

Each configuration is built as a separate CUBO, so engineers select the exact variant their design calls for rather than reconciling options inside a single datasheet.

"Selecting the right System-on-Module is an architectural decision, not simply a component choice," said Rob Telson, Vice President of Global Sales at CELUS. "By bringing SomDevices' μSMARC portfolio to the CELUS Design Platform, engineers can see how a module fits their requirements, understand its interfaces in the context of their own design, and start building the surrounding schematic, all while staying in control of the final design."

Turning μSMARC modules into application-ready design building blocks

As electronics systems become more sophisticated, engineering teams face increasing pressure to shorten development cycles without compromising design quality. The CELUS Design Platform helps teams move from system requirements to a structured hardware architecture, combining AI-assisted guidance with reusable design knowledge to explore implementation options and generate reference schematics and bills of materials.

SomDevices modules are represented as CUBOs, the reusable circuit modules on the CELUS Design Platform, also known as Digital Datasheets. A CUBO combines technical specifications with application-oriented information such as interfaces, schematic context, bill-of-materials details and implementation guidance. That gives engineers a more complete view of how a μSMARC module fits into a real system, reducing reliance on datasheet comparison alone and creating a clearer starting point for carrier-board development. Designs then continue in the engineer's own tool through the platform's integrations with Altium Designer, KiCad, Siemens EDA and Autodesk Fusion.

"Choosing a System-on-Module is only one part of developing an embedded product. The real challenge is designing a standardized SMARC module platform that can support future product development," said Agustí Fontquerni, CEO at SomDevices. "By integrating our μSMARC portfolio into the CELUS Design Platform, engineers can evaluate architectures earlier in the development process, make informed design decisions, and move from concept to development more efficiently, resulting in faster development cycles."

Expanding access for a global engineering community

The partnership connects SomDevices' module portfolio with the more than 30,000 engineers in over 100 countries who use the CELUS Design Platform and its library of more than 560,000 components. For SomDevices, the collaboration provides a scalable way to present its embedded platforms in real application contexts while complementing its direct engineering support with digital design guidance. Hardware teams discover, evaluate and begin designing with SomDevices modules in the same environment where system architecture decisions are made.

Availability

The seven μSMARC CUBOs are in development now and will be available to engineers on the CELUS Design Platform in the fourth quarter of 2026. A reference project based on the SomDevices SMARC carrier board will follow.

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About SomDevices

SomDevices is a Barcelona-based engineering company that designs and manufactures standardized embedded platforms for industrial applications. By combining System-on-Modules, hardware engineering and embedded Linux software, SomDevices helps customers move from concept to production through scalable architectures and long-term engineering collaboration.

With more than 20 years of experience in embedded Linux engineering, SomDevices develops μSMARC® System-on-Modules in an 82 by 30 mm SMARC-compatible form factor, combining low power consumption with NXP and Renesas processor options for industrial and edge AI applications. SomDevices is an active member of SGeT, an official NXP Registered Partner, and a member of the Renesas Partner Program. Learn more at www.somdevices.com.

About CELUS

CELUS is an industry leader in engineering automation, transforming electronics design through its AI-assisted cloud platform. The CELUS Design Platform translates high-level system requirements into a structured hardware architecture and reference schematics, and is where component adoption happens: more than 30,000 engineers across over 100 countries design with a library of more than 560,000 components, then continue their work in Altium Designer, KiCad, Siemens EDA or Autodesk Fusion.

Founded by a team of engineers and backed by an advisory board of industry experts, CELUS unites component manufacturers, distributors, EDA suppliers and engineers across the electronic component industry to support shorter development cycles and new revenue opportunities. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, with additional offices in Porto, Portugal and Austin, Texas, CELUS helps global teams reduce engineering bottlenecks and bring smarter products to market. Learn more at www.celus.io.