i.MX95 OPTIMA SOM
High Performance, AI Accelerator
Hexa-Core Arm
Cortex-A55
1080p60 H.265, H.264
VP9, VP8
Dual Gigabit Ethernets
10 Gigabit Ethernet
LVDS, MIPI-DSI
MIPI-CSI(4-Lane)
Product Overview
The i.MX95 OPTIMA SoM is a compact and high-performance System on Module powered by the NXP i.MX 95 processor. Featuring a Hexa-Core Arm® Cortex®-A55 processor running up to 2GHz along with a dedicated Cortex®-M7 and Cortex®-M33 real-time cores, it delivers an optimal balance of processing performance, power efficiency, and advanced multimedia capabilities for embedded applications. The module integrates high-speed LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC flash storage, along with a comprehensive set of connectivity and multimedia interfaces, including Dual Gigabit Ethernets, 10 Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0/2.0, MIPI DSI, LVDS, MIPI CSI, CAN FD, SDIO, SPI, I²C, UART, SAI, and GPIOs. With an integrated 8 eTOPS NPU for edge AI and machine learning applications, the i.MX95 OPTIMA SoM is designed for industrial automation, HMI, medical devices, smart retail, machine vision, building automation, and IoT edge applications, providing a production-ready platform that reduces design complexity, accelerates product development, and shortens time-to-market.
Features
Optimized Performance
Unparalleled performance for responsive embedded computing, real-time control, and rich user interfaces while maintaining power efficiency.
Pluggable, Hirose Connectors
Ensures robust mechanical integrity, streamlined manufacturing, and enhanced reliability in rugged industrial applications.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Engineered for exceptional reliability and long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.
Rich I/O and Connectivity
Comprehensive I/O and industrial connectivity options enable seamless integration with a wide range of peripherals and field interfaces.
Specifications
Processor:
- Processor: i.MX 95
- MPU Core: Hexa – Arm Cortex-A55
- MPU Frequency: 2GHz
- MCU Core1: Arm Cortex-M7
- MCU Core1 Frequency: 800MHz
- MCU Core2: Arm Cortex-M33
- MCU Core2 Frequency: 333MHz
- NPU: Delivers up to 8 eTOPS
Memory:
- RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR4x
- eMMC: 8/16/32/64GB
Peripheral List:
- USB 3.0
- USB 2.0 OTG
- PCIe Gen3.0
- 2x SD/eMMC5.1
- 8x UART
- 8x SPI
- 8x I2C
- 5x CAN-FD
- PWM
- GPIO
- ADC 8 Channel
Connectivity:
- Dual 1 Gigabit Ethernets
- Single 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Multimedia:
- MIPI DSI
- LVDS
- Dual MIPI-CSI 4-lane
- I2S, SPDIF, PDM
Miscellaneous:
- EdgeLock accelerator (V2X)
- Security core
- Crypto accelerator
- CRRM
- TRNG
- Device key
Design Resources
Software Releases
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Resources
A feature-rich evaluation platform designed to accelerate the development, validation, and prototyping of applications based on the i.MX95 OPTIMA SOM. Powered by the NXP i.MX 95 processor featuring a hexa-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 CPU running up to 2 GHz, the evaluation board provides access to the SOM’s comprehensive range of interfaces, enabling rapid software development, hardware validation, and seamless application integration for industrial automation, HMI, medical, smart retail, edge AI, and IoT applications.
