Oxfordshire, UK August 2023: Direct Insight, the UK-based technical systems integrator and reseller of system-on-module (SoM) and other embedded systems, has launched the QS93, a miniature QFN-style system-on-module (SoM) that provides a low-power, cost-optimised 64-bit solution for intelligent edge processing. Based on NXP’s new dual-core i.MX935 with ARM Cortex-A55 processors, plus RAM, Flash memory and power management, the QS93 measures just 27x27mm square with a height of only 2.7mm, and delivers excellent EMC and thermal performance.
Manufactured by Direct Insight’s long-standing partner, Aachen-based Ka-Ro Electronics, QS93 SoMs are available as cost-effective, solder-down modules on tape and reel packaging, which suits mid- and high-volume production runs because devices are easier to manage and test. However, a socket-ready SODIMM version, TX93, is also available for low run and development purposes.
The QS93 module’s i.MX935 processor provides a dual 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A55 core as well as a separate ARM Cortex-M33 running at 250MHz. There is 1GB of LPDDR4 RAM and 4GB eMMC Flash available and a wide range of interfaces including dual USB and dual Ethernet. The i.MX935 also includes an Arm® Ethos™ U-65 microNPU which affords energy-efficient implementation of machine learning (ML) tasks.
The i.MX93 processor delivers powerful multimedia capability, with MIPI-CSI camera, a 2D GPU and LVDS display support. Optimal security features are provided by NXP’s Edgelock Secure Enclave.
Comments David Pashley, Direct Insight’s MD: “NXP’s new dual-core i.MX935 processor is getting a lot of attention, thanks to its high performance, low power and cost-effectiveness. This new module is very compact, suiting edge computing applications which also demand significant processing power.”
The QS93 supports the full -40 to +85°C industrial operating temperature range and comes with a dedicated development system (QSBASE93), equipped with Linux BSP. To purchase a development kit follow the ‘Buy Online’ link.
About Direct Insight
The increasing complexity of electronics hardware and software has the potential to increase project timescales, yet at the same time most development teams are faced with ever more demanding time-to-market pressures. Founded in 1992, UK value-added reseller, Direct Insight has helped hundreds of development teams to upgrade to the latest SoC, FPGA and OS technology by choosing the right off-the-shelf hardware, software and tools, by providing the required support and services to fill the gaps, and by allowing customer development teams to focus on their differentiating core skills to deliver excellent products. Key partners include: OS supplier, QNX; Ka-Ro Electronics, the German designer and manufacturer of embedded modules; and Taiwanese single board computer maker, DFI.
