i.MX93 DART module brings AI to rugged edge devices
Variscite has developed a System on Module (SoM) with the NXP i.MX93 processor and Ethose AI accelerator.
The 55 x 30mm DART-MX93 module is aimed at machine learning on edge devices in markets such as industrial, IoT, smart devices, and wearables
The module is part of the DART Pin2Pin family and is similar to the VAR-SOM-MX93 launched by Variscite in 2023. These use the NXP iMX93 processor with up to 1.7GHz Dual Cortex-A55, and 250MHz Cortex-M33 real-time co-processor, equipped with the ARM neural processing unit Ethos-U65 microNPU.
The DART-MX93 SoM includes robust features like 2x CAN bus, 2x GbE, and industrial temperature grade plus a wide range of features and connectivity options: camera inputs, audio in/out, ADC, 2x USB, certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4, BT/BLE 5.3, and LVDS display outputs.
“Variscite’s DART-MX93 is another breakthrough that offers advanced processing power and energy-efficiency with industrial-grade features at an extremely attractive price,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP Business Development and Sales of Variscite. “The DART-MX93 is positioned to enable a new class of smart edge devices that are rugged, energy-wise, performant, and affordable in volume.”
An upcoming VAR-SOM-MX91, to be released in parallel with NXP’s iMX91, is aimed at price-sensitive devices. The DART-MX95, powered by NXP i.MX95, was created for powerful edge platforms that demand high performance, high-end graphics, AI/ML capabilities, advanced security and safety functions, and a rich set of high-speed connectivity options.
The MX93 SoM is included in the company’s long-term longevity plan and is expected to be available to customers for the next 15 years.
Variscite’s alpha customers can now place orders in production quantities for DART-MX93 SoMs starting at $39 per unit. DART-MX93 evaluation kits, which include the scalable VAR-DT8M custom board and an optional LVDS display with a touch panel, are also available.
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