Building on the market-proven i.MX 6 and i.MX 8 series, i.MX 9 series applications processors bring together higher performance applications cores, an independent MCU-like real-time domain, Energy Flex architecture, state-of-the-art security with EdgeLock® secure enclave and dedicated multi-sensory data processing engines (graphics, image, display, audio and voice). The i.MX 9 series, part of the EdgeVerse™ edge computing platform, integrates hardware neural processing units across many members of the series for acceleration of machine learning applications at the edge.
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Cortex-A55
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Cortex-M33
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Cortex-M7
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DSP
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NPU
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GPU
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ISP
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Display Resolution and Interfaces
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Camera Resolution and Interfaces
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PCIe
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USB 2.0
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USB 3.0
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Ethernet
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External Memory
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CAN-FD
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UART
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Flex - IO
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Audio
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Others
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LPDDR4 (with ECC)
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LPDDR4X (with ECC)
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LPDDR5 (with ECC)
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Commercial
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Industrial
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Extended Industrial
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Automotive
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| i.MX 91[1] Secure, Energy-Efficient Applications Processor Family Brings Essential Linux Capabilities to Thousands of Edge Applications | 1 | 24 bit-per-pixel parallel RGB/YUV Display | 8-bit parallel RGB/YUV Camera | 2x USB 2.0 (Dual mode, w/Type C) | 2x 1GbE (1 w/TSN) | 3x SD/SDIO3.0/eMMC5.1, 1x Octal SPI |
2 | 8 | 2x 32-pin |
3 SAI (1 2-lane, 2-1 lane)/ 4x I2S TDM (32-bit @ 384 KHz) 8 channel PDM microphone input + Medium Quality Sound output, SPDIF |
1x 4-ch, 12-bit ADC, 8x I2C, 8x SPI, 2x I3C XSPI responder | |||||||||||||||
| i.MX 93[1] ML Acceleration, Power Efficient MPU for Automotive, Consumer and Industrial IoT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2D |
1080p60 MIPI DSI (4-lane), 720p60 LVDS (4-lane), 24-bit parallel RGB |
1080p60 MIPI CSI (2-lane), 8-bit parallel YUV/RGB |
2 | 2x 1GbE with 1 w/TSN | 3x SD/SDIO3.0/eMMC5.1, 1x Octal SPI |
2 | 8 | 2x 32-bit | 7x I2S, SPDIF, PDM mic, MQS output |
4-ch 12-bit ADC, 8x I2C, 2x I3C, 8x SPI |
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| i.MX 95[1] Safe, Secure, Connected Applications Processor for Automotive, Industrial and IoT Edge | Up to 6 | 1 | 1 | Immersiv3D™ Audio Framework | 1 | 3D | 1 |
4K30P, 3840x1440P60 MIPI-DSI (4-lane) Up to 1080P LVDS (2x 4-lane or 1x 8-lane) |
2x4kp30, 4x1080p60, 8x1080p30 MIPI-CSI (2x 4-lane) |
2 Gen 3.0 (1-lane) | 1 | 1 | 10 GbE + 2x 1 GbE with 1x TSN | 3x SD/SDIO3.0/eMMC5.1, 1x Octal SPI |
5 | 8 | 2x 32-bit | 17x I2S, SPDIF, PDM mic, MQS output |
8-ch 12-bit ADC, 8x I2C, 2x I3C, 8x SPI |
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Energy efficiency extends beyond wearable and portable devices. Optimizing performance and power efficiency is becoming a critical design-in requirement for many IoT devices. i.MX 9 series processors are built with NXP’s Energy Flex architecture and a focus on use cases for optimum power efficiency for customers’ critical requirements. Fine-grained power control is built into i.MX 9 series applications processors to optimize energy efficiency helping enable customers to reduce their carbon footprint or offer longer battery life.
When it comes to machine learning at the edge, customers need a balanced combination of sensor interfaces, media processing and neural net acceleration to deliver the optimum end-equipment solution. Our i.MX 9 series is built from the ground-up to optimize inferences per second and performance per Watt, providing efficient machine learning acceleration to enable next generation use cases in embedded systems, improving privacy, latency and bandwidth.
i.MX 9 raises the bar on security, with EdgeLock secure enclave, integrating the advanced architecture that delivers state-of-the-art threat protection as well as updated cryptographic protocol support.
Building on its strong history of providing turnkey security solutions, NXP introduces the EdgeLock secure enclave, a pre-configured security subsystem that simplifies implementation of complex security technologies and helps designers avoid costly errors.
i.MX 9 processors anticipate, automate, secure and simplify building, energy, transportation, manufacturing and public safety systems for greener, safer, more livable cities.
Intelligent dwellings adapt to deliver security, comfort and energy efficiency by design. Scalable i.MX 9 processor solutions help keep homes connected, entertaining and convenient.
i.MX 9 application processors go further to enable more edge-aware, energy efficient, secure systems with a wide range of integrated processing and acceleration innovations.
i.MX 9 processors integrate multiple processing engines and industrial communication protocols for factory automation, machine vision and systems management enabling edge to cloud.
The i.MX 91 family of secure, energy-efficient applications processors expands Linux capabilities for thousands of edge applications.
i.MX 9 applications processors will be ready to support your development today, tomorrow and beyond through the longevity program. The Product Longevity program ensures a stable supply of products for your embedded designs.
eIQ® machine learning software development environment, which includes inference engines, neural network compilers and optimized libraries.
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