NXP iMX9

This category includes System on Module (SOM) solutions based on NXP i.MX 9 processors, designed for advanced embedded applications. SOM modules integrate the processor, operational and storage memory, and a wide range of interfaces, enabling quick implementation in projects requiring high performance and advanced data processing. Development kits provide a complete environment for prototyping and testing applications.

NXP i.MX 9 Processors

These processors are the core components of these SOMs, providing a wide range of technological capabilities:

Architecture ARM Cortex-A55 and Cortex-M33: Enables advanced user tasks and real-time management. Cortex-A55 delivers performance with low power consumption, while Cortex-M33 handles low-latency tasks.

Neural Processing Units (NPU): Built-in AI accelerators speed up the processing of machine learning applications, such as image analysis, natural language processing, and pattern recognition.

Advanced Multimedia Features: Support for high-resolution displays, real-time video processing, and 3D graphics rendering. This makes them suitable for devices with graphical interfaces, such as HMI terminals and infotainment systems.

High Security: The integrated EdgeLock® Secure Enclave enables features such as Secure Boot, key management, and data protection. These solutions meet the standards required in industrial and IoT applications.

Extensive Interface Support: Support for USB, Ethernet, PCIe, I²C, SPI, and many other protocols facilitates seamless integration of modules into various environments.

DART-MX95

System on Module with i.MX 9

SOMs by Variscite based on NXP i.MX 9 processors are distinguished by several key features:

Compact Dimensions: The smallest module, DART-MX91, measures 55 x 30 mm, making it easy to integrate into space-constrained devices.

Energy-Efficient Architecture: Processors such as the 1.4 GHz Cortex-A55 in the DART-MX91 deliver high performance with low power consumption.

Advanced Security Features: Built-in mechanisms for data protection and secure boot enhance resistance to cybersecurity threats.

Wide Operating Temperature Range: Support for temperatures from -40°C to 85°C allows use in challenging industrial conditions.

Extensive Connectivity Options: Modules offer certified Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 5.4, and optionally 802.15.4, as well as interfaces like dual CAN-FD, dual GbE, and dual USB.

Pin2Pin Compatibility: Compatibility with the DART and VAR-SOM Pin2Pin families allows easy migration between different modules, simplifying project scaling.

Applications for SOMs with i.MX 9

These solutions are intended for a wide range of applications, including IoT systems, industrial automation, smart cities, medical devices, and automotive. With high flexibility and edge computing capabilities, SOMs based on i.MX 9 are well-suited for applications requiring low latency, high performance, and secure data processing.

Industrial Automation
Modules support control and monitoring systems in industrial environments. With real-time capabilities and advanced communication protocols (USB, PCIe, Ethernet), they can function as machine controllers or communication nodes.

HMI (Human-Machine Interface)
Advanced multimedia features, such as high-resolution video processing and 3D graphics acceleration, enable the implementation of modern control panels in industrial machines, home appliances, or automotive applications.

IoT Systems and Edge Computing
SOMs with i.MX 9 provide support for IoT applications that require local data processing, such as intelligent nodes collecting sensor data, analyzing it locally, and transmitting results to the cloud. Features like NPU allow for the implementation of AI/ML algorithms in real-time.

Vision Systems and AI/ML
Integrated AI accelerators speed up applications related to image recognition, object classification, or pattern analysis. They are ideal for video monitoring systems, advanced image analysis, or autonomous devices.

Medical Applications
Modules are used in diagnostic and monitoring devices that require high precision, reliability, and data security. Integrated security features, such as EdgeLock® Secure Enclave, meet strict standards for protecting medical data.

Automotive
SOMs with i.MX 9 are suitable for advanced infotainment systems, digital cockpits, and support for ADAS applications. High security and multimedia processing performance enable the creation of innovative driver assistance systems.

Consumer Devices and Electronics
These modules can be used in advanced consumer devices, such as smart displays, home entertainment systems, or smart home devices.