The NXP i.MX 95 application processor

The NXP i.MX 95 applications processor family is designed for harsh environments, making it particularly suitable for AI-accelerated edge computing applications in areas such as:

• Industrial automation
• Machine vision and visual inspection
• 3D printers
• Rugged HMIs
• Robotic controls in AMRs and AGVs
• Diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic equipment
• Patient data monitoring systems
• Passenger infotainment and ticketing in buses and airplanes
• Fleet management in transportation, construction, and farming applications

NXP i.MX 95 with doubled inference performance

NXP i.MX 95 applications processors offer a heterogeneous processor architecture for embedded applications, with computing units optimized for different tasks. Featuring four or six high-performance Arm Cortex-A55 cores, i.MX 95 applications processors enable more than twice as many inference calculations as NXP i.MX 8M Plus processors with a maximum of four Arm Cortex-A53 cores.

NXP eIQ® Neutron – innovative ML accelerator

To ensure secure AI inference and machine learning (ML) at the edge, the i.MX MX95 family integrates the NXP eIQ Neutron neural processing unit (NPU). It provides hardware acceleration for local AI applications and empowers edge computing platforms to make decisions efficiently and securely. The eIQ Neutron NPU supports multiple types of neural networks such as CNN, RNN, TCN, Transformer Networks, and many more. NXP’s eIQ machine learning software development environment simplifies the development of powerful ML applications. The NXP eIQ Neutron NPU also forms part of a vision processing pipeline for use with multiple camera sensors or networked smart cameras.

The i.MX 95 processors further feature an entirely new image signal processor (ISP). It supports RGB-IR to enhance performance in poor lighting conditions and is optimized for dual zones of interest, allowing for different camera focus points. These capabilities make the i.MX95 an ideal hardware platform for vision-based applications in the industrial, robotics, medical, and automotive sectors requiring multiple image sensors.

NXP leverages the Arm® Mali™ GPU for the i.MX 95

The powerful Arm Mali 3D graphics unit is specifically developed for users seeking to create immersive video and graphics displays for entertainment and HMI applications. Hence it delivers more GFLOPS for GPU calculations and higher frame rates, resulting in smoother and sharper rendering of moving content.

Innovative security solution – NXP EdgeLock® secure enclave

Data security is a top priority, especially for edge computing applications. Leveraging the new EdgeLock secure enclave, NXP significantly enhances data protection by integrating an advanced architecture with state-of-the-art threat prevention and support for the latest cryptographic protocols.

As a pre-configured security system, the EdgeLock secure enclave simplifies the implementation of complex security technologies, helping developers avoid costly vulnerabilities.

When combined with NXP’s EdgeLock^® 2GO key management services, manufacturers can securely manage their field-installed devices remotely and provide secure over-the-air (OTA) updates. The NXP i.MX 95 platform features a dedicated cryptography engine that supports a wide range of standards.

Comprehensive ecosystem simplifies and accelerates new designs

congatec’s comprehensive hardware and software ecosystem optimizes the design process by offering a wide range of resources, including carrier boards, cooling solutions, design guides, training, and personalized integration support.

The ecosystem for Arm-based application development is particularly robust: congatec provides a comprehensive software package including boot loader, kernel, and BSP, available as open source via the congatec GIT server. These software packages are derived from long-term support versions and undergo continuous maintenance. User also benefit from extensive design-in support and the option for custom adaptations, contributing to the development of competitive solutions.

This ecosystem enables customers to reduce development times and costs, ultimately bringing high-quality, high-performance solutions to the market faster.