Based on the proven i.MX6 and i.MX8 series, the new i.MX95 family from NXP combines application processors with higher performance, an independent MCU-like real-time area, the Energy Flex architecture (for fine-grained power management of Cortex-A applications), security via EdgeLock and dedicated ISP engines (image signal processor). The ISPs are optimized for machine vision. They enable two inspection areas, the HDR combination of two exposure processes, as well as advanced denoising and edge sharpening with monochrome and color sensors.
The i.MX95 series is part of the NXP EdgeVerse computing platform. It integrates eIQ Neutron Neural Processing units to accelerate machine learning at the edge. Up to six ARM Cortex-A55 cores and a dedicated domain with high-performance Arm Cortex-M7 and Arm Cortex-M33 CPUs for low-power real-time and high-performance processing are provided.
i.MX95 provides a scalable computing platform for edge designs such as automotive eCockpit and connectivity domains, Industry 4.0 automation, human-machine interfaces and smart home or smart office applications. It is also suitable for medical platforms with real-time control and connectivity for critical devices such as pumps, respirators and home monitoring. The series is designed in a 16nm FINFET process, in compliance with ISO 26262 ASIL-B (autonomous driving) and SIL-2 IEC 61508 (functional safety of electrical, electronic and programmable electronic safety-related systems) standards.
A 10 Gigabit Ethernet interface with two 1 Gb Ethernet ports for TSN (time sensitive networking) and five CAN FD ports support edge designs in Industry 4.0 and smart home gateways using LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X DRAMs. Additional connectivity is provided by two independent PCIe ports, a USB-3 port and a driver for connecting wireless devices. On-the-fly memory encryption addresses data protection and security in a wide range of applications. Samples of the i.MX 95 processors will be available to preferred customers in the second half of the year.
