NXP i.MX family of ARM processor series i.MX8 latest product series has been released in stages, depending on the configuration that integrates a variety of ARMCortex architecture core, from the Cortex-A72, Cortex-A53 to Cortex-A35; In addition to Cortex-A the core also contains can provide real-time task processing Cortex-M core. Therefore NXP i.MX8 series processors are ideal for a variety of application scenarios from high-end visual and multimedia processing, high security and reliability of embedded applications such as cross-cutting. Based on the widely used i.MX6 series processors in various industrial fields, we have reason to i.MX6 compared to significantly improve all aspects of i.MX8 series have more expectations.
NXP i.MX8 family series currently includes four SKU, the specific configuration differences are as follows:
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i.MX8, most high-end series configuration SKU, 6 core Cortex-A (A72 + A53) plus 2 core Cortex-M4, also arranged a DSP core 2 and GPU cores, graphics acceleration and a high-speed interfaces It should taste, ideal for high-end visual and multimedia applications.
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i.MX8M series, contains i.MX8M and i.MX8M Mini, in the end configuration SKUs, mainly for embedded consumer audio and video applications.
- i.MX8X series, the use of low-power Cortex-A35 core, the subject of high security and reliability for embedded industrial applications.
NXP is currently based on official information, for i.MX8M embedded consumer audio and video applications have been the first mass production, other SKU will all be in volume production in 2018, but for the highest performance i.MX8SKU we are most concerned, there have been few NXP partner provides an early preview version of the computer module for early customer evaluation strategy to use, detailed information can be found here.
With the continuous application of NXP i.MX8 series ARM processor, with industry wisdom made the rise of industry and 4.0, it is bound to set off a new wave of applications in the industrial field.