NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Power Efficient Applications Processors

NXP Semiconductors i.MX 93 Power Efficient Applications Processors provide efficient machine learning (ML) acceleration and advanced security with integrated EdgeLock® secure enclave to support energy-efficient edge computing. The i.MX 93 applications processors integrate the scalable Arm® Cortex-A55 core, combining performance and energy efficiency to Linux®-based edge applications. The Arm Ethos™-U65 microNPU allows developers to create more capable, cost-effective, and energy-efficient ML applications.

The NXP i.MX 93 power-efficient applications processors implement NXP’s innovative Energy Flex architecture, optimizing performance and power efficiency for Industrial, IoT, and automotive devices. The devices feature a rich set of interfaces, including two 1GbE, multiple audio channels, and multiple display interfaces for various applications such as HMI, factory automation, and audio soundbars.

Features

  • External Memory
    • Up to 3.7GT/s x16 LPDDR4/LPDDR4X (with inline ECC)
    • 3x SD 3.0/ SDIO3.0/ eMMC5.1
    • 1x Octal SPI, including support for SPI NOR and SPI NAND memories
  • Connectivity
    • 2x USB 2.0 Type C with PHY
    • 2x Gb Ethernet: AVB and IEEE 1588 for sync and EEE for low power, 1 with TSN
    • 2x CAN-FD, 8x UART/USART/Profibus, 8x I2C, 8x SPI, 2x I3C
    • 1x 4-ch, 12-bit ADC
    • 2x 32-pin FlexIO interfaces (camera, bus, or serial I/O)
  • Energy flex architecture
    • 1x/2x Arm Cortex-A55 at 1.7GHz
    • 1x Arm Cortex-M33 at 250MHz
    • Arm® Ethos™ U-65 microNPU
    • EdgeLock® secure enclave
  • Multimedia
    • 2D GPU
    • 1x 1080p60 MIPI-DSI (4-lane, 1.5Gbps/lane) with PHY, 1x 720p60 LVDS (4-lane), 18-bit parallel RGB
    • 1x 1080p60 MIPI-CSI (2-lane, 1.5Gbps/lane) with PHY, 8-bit parallel YUV/RGB
    • 7x I2S TDM (32-bit @ 768KHz), SPDIF Tx/Rx, 8 channel PDM microphone input, MQS (sigma-delta modulator)

Applications

  • Industrial automation
    • Industrial machine vision, industrial scanning, industrial HMI, industrial gateways, and I/O control
  • Building Control and Energy
    • Access control, energy meters, energy grid equipment, EV charging stations, environmental control, and sensor hubs
  • Smart Cities
    • Smart lighting and traffic control
  • Smart Homes
    • Smart doorbells, smart locks, and smart home hub/hue bridges
  • Automotive
    • Driver Monitoring Systems (DMS) and Object Monitoring Systems (OMS)

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