# QCS6490
The Qualcomm Dragonwing^TM^ QCS6490 platform is a complete development solution with high performance, advanced connectivity, and efficient power management for high-end consumer, enterprise, and industrial IoT products.
## Software resources
QCS6490 Windows
- Explore software, tool, and technology documentation for this product.
- [QCS6490 Windows resources](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-86380-1/qcs6490-windows-docs-homepage.html?product=1601111740080549)
Qualcomm Linux
- Alternate software environment available for this product:
- [Qualcomm Linux resources](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-115/?vproduct=1601111740013072&latest=true)
Ubuntu on Qualcomm IoT
- Alternate software environment available for this product:
- [Ubuntu on Qualcomm IoT resources](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-82645-20/landingpage.html?product=1601111740057201)
QCS6490 Linux Android
- Alternate software environment available for this product:
- [QCS6490 Linux Android resources](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-86326-1/qcs6490-android-docs-homepage.html?product=1601111740080550)
## Development hardware

Robotics RB3 Gen 2 development kit
- Full reference design solution for setup, development, and testing.
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[Learn more](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/rb3-gen-2-development-kit)

QCS6490 LGA system-on-module (SoM)
- Single-sided design module for prototyping and testing.
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[QCS6490 system-on-module (SOM) overview](doc/80-23889-15)
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[Download design files](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/DP25-20659-5/resource/DP25-20659-5.zip)
## Chipset ecosystem
QCS6490
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[Data sheet](doc/80-23889-1)
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[Technical reference manual](doc/80-20659-2/80-20659-2.pdf)
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[Hardware design guide](doc/80-20659-5/80-20659-5.pdf)
- [All QCS6490 docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Application%20Processors%2FQCS6490#List)
Power managers
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[Power managers homepage](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-86326-2)
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[PM7325 data sheet](doc/80-19730-1/80-19730-1.pdf)
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[PM7350C data sheet](doc/80-PW237-1/80-PW237-1.pdf)
- [All power manager docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/nav/home/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&facetHardwareSubsystems=Power%20Management%20ICs)
Audio codecs
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[WCD9370 data sheet](doc/80-PG244-1/80-PG244-1.pdf)
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[WCD9380/WCD9385 data sheet](doc/80-PL335-1/80-PL335-1.pdf)
- [All audio codec docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Audio%20Codecs#List)
Audio amplifiers
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[WSA8835/WSA8830 data sheet](doc/80-PR014-1/80-PR014-1.pdf)
- [All audio amplifier docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Audio%20Amplifiers#List)
Location receivers
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[SDR735G data sheet](doc/80-13052-1/80-13052-1.pdf)
- [All location receivers docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-75283-1/topic/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Location%20Receivers#List)
Ethernet switches
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[QPS615 data sheet](doc/80-27134-1/80-27134-1.pdf)
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[QPS615 hardware design guide](doc/80-27134-3/80-27134-3.pdf)
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[QPS615 technical reference manual](doc/80-27134-2/80-27134-2.pdf)
- [All ethernet switch docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Ethernet%20Switches#List)
Wi-Fi-Bluetooth combo devices
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[WCN6750 data sheet](doc/80-WL552-1/80-WL552-1.pdf)
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[WCN6856 data sheet](doc/80-WL542-1/80-WL542-1.pdf)
- [All Wi-Fi Bluetooth combo device docs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=Wi-Fi%20Bluetooth%20Combo%20Processors#List)
## More resources
Design resources
- [Thermal models](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&documentSubtype=Design%20Resource%2FThermal%20Model)
- [Electrical models](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&documentSubtype=Design%20Resource%2FElectrical%20Model)
- [All design resources](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-75283-1/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&documentSubtype=Design%20Resource)
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[Preferred vendor list](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/qcs6490/peripherals)
Application notes
- [Power](https://docs.qualcomm.com/nav/home/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=General%20hardware%20resources%2FPower_1&documentSubtype=Application%20Note#List)
- [Thermal](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-75283-1/topic/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=General%20hardware%20resources%2FThermal_1&documentSubtype=Application%20Note#List)
- [PDN](https://docs.qualcomm.com/nav/home/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&facetHardwareSubsystems=General%20hardware%20resources%2FPower%20Delivery%20Network%20%28PDN%29_1&documentSubtype=Application%20Note#List)
- [All application notes](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-75283-1/topic/Alldocs.html?product=1601111740082304&query=&documentSubtype=Application%20Note#List)
Tools
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[PDN checker](https://tools.qualcomm.com/pdn-checker/)
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[Layout checker](https://tools.qualcomm.com/layout-checker)
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[DDR test tool](https://www.qualcomm.com/support/software-tools/tools.qualcomm-ddr-usb-test-tool.79f0af6b-81c8-4710-93c6-b6490f84187c#overview)
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[IO pin configuration tool](https://www.qpct.qualcomm.com)
Last Published: Apr 24, 2026