Arm® architecture
Our CPU families & CPU architectures
Discover our high-performance processor platforms from top manufacturers such as NXP, Intel®, Texas Instruments and Renesas with just one click.
Arm® NXP
Arm® Texas Instruments
Arm® Renesas
x86 architecture
Power architecture®
QorIQ®-Layerscape
CPU architectures at a glance
Whether energy-efficient, powerful or safety-optimized - every architecture has specific advantages. TQ offers embedded modules based on established platforms such as Arm®, x86, Power Architecture® and QorIQ®-Layerscape – for exactly the solution your application needs.
Arm® architecture
Compact, efficient, flexible - the Arm® architecture is particularly in demand when space-saving designs with low energy consumption and scalable performance are required. Whether in the IoT environment, in industrial automation, in medical devices or at the edge with AI functionality: Arm®-based systems are versatile.
TQ offers a wide range of embedded modules with processors from NXP and Texas Instruments – for low-power applications that are still powerful.
Top 5 advantages of the Arm® architecture
- Energy-efficient and ideal for low-power embedded systems
- Compact design for space-critical designs
- Scalable from low-power to edge AI applications
- High design flexibility (e.g. NXP, TI)
- Long-term availability for maximum reliability
x86 architecture
The x86 architecture stands for high-performance embedded systems with high computing capacity and maximum software compatibility. The architecture has proven itself particularly in areas such as image processing, HMI, robotics and sophisticated control technology.
TQ supplies x86 modules based on modern Intel® processors - from Atom® for energy-optimized designs to Intel® Core™ Ultra and Xeon® for high-performance industrial applications with the highest demands.
Top 5 advantages of the x86 architecture
- High computing power for e.g. complex data processing
- Full operating system compatibility (Windows/Linux support/QNX support)
- Broad software ecosystem with established tools and standards
- Large selection of CPUs (Atom®, Core™, Xeon®)
- Scalable from entry-level to high-end applications
Power Architecture®
When it comes down to robustness, long-term availability and real-time behavior, Power Architecture® is the first choice. In critical infrastructures - such as in railroad technology, defense or aviation - it has been providing stable system platforms for years.
TQ relies on proven NXP QorIQ processors and offers embedded modules that have been specially developed for use in safety- and function-critical systems.
Top 5 advantages of Power Architecture®
- Robust & real-time capable - stable, proven performance
- Long-term availability - ideal for long-lasting industrial projects
- Reliability in harsh environments
- Safety certifiable
- Industry proven & low maintenance
QorIQ®-Layerscape
Based on NXP Layerscape, the QorIQ® architecture combines powerful data processing with integrated security functions and high connectivity. Ideal for networking and communication applications - from industrial IoT to secure gateways, firewalls and edge routers.
TQ offers modular embedded platforms with Layerscape processors designed for long-term availability, data integrity and multi-core performance.
Top 5 Vorteile der QorIQ®-Layerscape
- Multi-core performance for high data rates and parallel processing
- Integrated security functions (Secure Boot, Trust Architecture)
- Network-optimized - hardware offloading for network protocols
- Energy-efficient with high computing load - ideal for always-on systems
- Scalable within the family (from 1 to 16 cores)
Our USPs
- Unbeatable long-term availability
- Robustness for all applications
- The most comprehensive range of modules on the market
- A comprehensive design and support of an E²MS manufacturer
- Full design freedom, as all processor functions are fully accessible
