Application processors optimize industrial control

NXP’s i.MX 94 family of application processors combines communications, safety, and real-time control functions into a single SoC. They include a 2.5-Gbps Ethernet time-sensitive networking (TSN) switch, enabling configurable, secure communications with protocol support for both industrial and automotive applications. These processors are suited for industrial control, programmable logic controllers, telematics, industrial and automotive gateways, and building and energy control.

The 64-bit processors employ up to four Arm Cortex-A55 cores for Linux operation, complemented by two Cortex-M33 cores and two Cortex-M7 cores for enhanced real-time processing. This multicore architecture delivers low latency across both application and real-time domains. The devices also include an eIQ Neutron neural processing unit and a functional safety island to ensure compliance with IEC 61508 SIL2 and ISO 26262 ASIL-B standards.

To safeguard against quantum computing attacks, the i.MX 94 processors support post-quantum public key cryptography. An integrated EdgeLock secure enclave enables the system to configure and restore equipment to a trusted state at any time. It provides robust security features, including secure boot, secure debug, and secure updates, all leveraging post-quantum cryptography without compromising performance.

The i.MX 94 family of application processors is expected to begin sampling in Q1 2025.

i.MX 94 product page

NXP Semiconductors 

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