i.MX 94: High Flexibility for Modern Embedded Applications

The i.MX 94 is designed as a powerful communication platform for Industrial Applications. In addition to high performance and low latency, it offers extensive Interfaces, an integrated TSN switch, and a functional safety island. It also includes an NPU for accelerating AI applications and modern security features, including post-quantum cryptography.

With up to 2 × 2.5 Gbit Ethernet, 3 × 1 Gbit Ethernet, CAN FD, USB, PCIe, and numerous serial Interfaces, the platform offers high flexibility in the design of customer-specific systems.

The whitepaper provides a concise overview of:

• the classification of the i.MX 94 within the i.MX 9 family
• multicore architecture, Real-Time Capability, and functional safety
• TSN and industrial communication
• integrated AI acceleration and security functions
• the compact TQMa94xxLA in 38 × 38 mm LGA format
• mainboard design and available Interface
• scaling options across various i.MX 94 variants
• typical applications in industry, robotics, energy technology, medical technology, building automation, and measurement technology

Through the combination of Real-Time Capability, flexible communication, AI acceleration, and robust module design, the platform is suitable, among other things, for:

• Industrial automation
• Robotics
• Energy technology
• Building automation
• medical technology
• Measurement technology
• Transportation