What is i.MX95?
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The i.MX95 applications processor family is a high-performance, heterogeneous multicore platform designed for next-generation edge computing applications. It targets demanding domains such as automotive, industrial automation, medical systems, IoT, and networking by combining advanced processing, AI acceleration, multimedia, connectivity, and safety features in a single SoC.
The i.MX95 integrates a set of hardware components to enable intelligent, real-time, and secure edge systems, allowing:
- High-performance application processing
- Real-time and safety-capable domains
- Dedicated AI acceleration
- Advanced graphics and multimedia
- High-speed connectivity
- Functional safety and integrated security
This combination allows the platform to process data locally, reduce latency, and enable intelligent decision-making directly at the edge, while focusing on energy performance.
i.MX95 Architecture
| Category | Component / Feature | Details / Capabilities |
|---|---|---|
| Multicore Architecture | CPU Cores | Up to 6× Arm Cortex-A55, 64-bit Armv8.2, with L1/L2/L3 caches and ECC |
| Multicore Architecture | Real-time Cores | 1× Arm Cortex-M7 for high-performance real-time processing |
| Multicore Architecture | Safety / Low-power Core | 1× Arm Cortex-M33 with TrustZone, TCM, and ECC |
| Multicore Architecture | Workload Separation | Enables separation of UI, control logic, and safety-critical tasks |
| Machine Learning & Vision | NPU | NXP eIQ® Neutron NPU; supports CNNs, RNNs, common neural-network operations; up to 2.0 TOPS |
| Machine Learning & Vision | ISP | Hardware ISP with MIPI-CSI support: 2× Quad Lane; supports multi-camera, high-resolution vision pipelines |
| Graphics & Multimedia | 3D GPU | Arm Mali-G310, up to 64 GFLOPs FP32; OpenGL ES 3.2, Vulkan 1.2, OpenCL 3.0 |
| Graphics & Multimedia | 2D GPU | Dedicated real-time graphics acceleration |
| Graphics & Multimedia | VPU | H.264/H.265 encode/decode up to 4K; JPEG encoder/decoder for multiple streams |
| Graphics & Multimedia | Display Interfaces | MIPI-DSI 1× Quad Lane up to 4K; LVDS up to 1920×1080p60; multi-display support |
| Connectivity | Networking | 2× 1 Gigabit Ethernet; TSN, AVB, IEEE 1588 |
| Connectivity | High-speed Interfaces | 2× PCIe Gen 3, 1-lane; 1× USB 3.2; 1× USB 2.0 |
| Connectivity | Industrial Communication | 5× CAN-FD |
| Connectivity | Peripheral Interfaces | 8× UART/USART; 7× I²C; 6× SPI; 1× I3C |
| Memory & Storage | RAM | 8GB 32-bit Dual Die LPDDR4x 4266 MT/s with inline ECC |
| Memory & Storage | Storage | 32GB eMMC 2D MLC; I²C EEPROM 2 kbit, 256 × 8 bits |
| Memory & Storage | Reliability / Integrity | Inline memory correction and encryption |
| Security | Secure Enclave | EdgeLock® Secure Enclave, Advanced Profile |
| Security | Platform Security | Hardware root-of-trust, secure boot, secure debug |
| Security | Trust & Attestation | Trust provisioning, runtime attestation, cryptography |
| Security | Secure Connectivity | Authentication and encrypted communication support |
| Security | Provisioning / OTA | Secure provisioning and OTA updates via EdgeLock 2GO |
| Security | Compliance Support | Helps simplify compliance with cybersecurity regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act |
| Multimedia & Audio | Audio Interfaces | 2× I²S/TDM, SPDIF Tx/Rx, 8-channel PDM microphone input |
| Multimedia & Audio | Audio Capabilities | Supports advanced audio processing for multimedia and voice-enabled systems |
| Software Support | Operating Systems | Linux, Android, FreeRTOS, commercial RTOS such as QNX and Green Hills |
| Software Support | Development Tools | NXP eIQ Machine Learning SDK; Yocto-based BSPs with regular updates |
| Software Support | Development Benefit | Enables rapid development and deployment of complex applications |
Target Applications
The i.MX95 is designed for a wide range of use cases:
- Automotive: Connectivity domain controllers, infotainment, eCockpit, ADAS vision systems
- Industrial: Robotics, machine vision, factory automation, HMI systems
- Medical: Monitoring systems, imaging, embedded control
- IoT: Smart home gateways, AI-enabled devices, retail systems
- Aviation: Communication, navigation, and passenger systems
