TQ presents its first SMARC 2.0 module with new i.MX8X technology
At electronica 2018, the technology company TQ-Systems presented the TQMa8XxS module, its first SMARC 2.0 module based on the i.MX8X CPU series. As a selected i.MX8X Early Access Partner of NXP, TQ has developed a standard form factor based on the new core architecture. The TQ booth 201 is located in hall B5.
At electronica 2018, the technology company TQ-Systems presented the TQMa8XxS module, its first SMARC 2.0 module based on the i.MX8X CPU series. As a selected i.MX8X Early Access Partner of NXP, TQ has developed a standard form factor based on the new core architecture. The TQ booth 201 is located in hall B5.
The i.MX8X CPU family from NXP combines numerous functions with an appealing energy balance, which also enables module designs based on SMARC 2.0. Due to the many available CPU interfaces, most of the specified SMARC 2.0 requirements can be met without additional peripheral components. In order to implement several USB interfaces and the provision of the DP (display port), optional system components have been provided. The module is equipped with DDR3L main memory including ECC support. In addition, a QSPI NOR flash with up to 256 MB is optionally available in addition to the included eMMC flash memory.
Thanks to its small size of 82 x 50 mm and low power consumption, the new embedded module offers an ideal core for applications from a wide variety of areas: from human-machine interfaces to industrial controllers and the industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to gateways. In addition, SMARC 2.0 is a flexible and forward-looking form factor thanks to its uniform module size and cooling connection.
The system connector defined for SMARC is a 314-pin card edge connector on the PCB of the module. This is picked up by a low-profile connector (type MXM) on the carrier board.
The i.MX8X is one of the first i.MX Arm processors from NXP that can support displays with a resolution of up to 4K. In addition, multi-display applications with different image content can be realized. The CPU-integrated Cortex-M4 processor supports required real-time functions.
With these designs, TQ is expanding its product range with a new CPU architecture based on Arm Cortex A35. Three pin-compatible CPU variants with different graphics performance and core numbers are available for this product family. The first module samples will be available for selected customers from the end of November 2018.
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