The VVDN i.MX 95 System-on-Module (SoM) is a compact, industrial-grade embedded computing platform designed to deliver high-performance processing, real-time control, and advanced connectivity for next-generation industrial and smart applications.

Powered by the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor, the SoM integrates high-efficiency Arm® Cortex®-A cores along with real-time Cortex®-M cores, enabling a powerful combination of application processing and deterministic control. It supports AI/ML acceleration, advanced multimedia capabilities and secure edge computing, making it ideal for intelligent industrial systems.

Optimized for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and edge AI applications, the i.MX 95 SoM provides enhanced performance, low latency, long-term reliability, and scalability in a compact and robust SMARC-compliant form factor.

Key Features:

  • 6 x Cortex-A55 @1.8GHz ,1 x M33 core @333MHz, 1 x M7 core @800MHz
  • NPU with up to 2.0 TOPS Neural Network Performance
  • Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 Memory
  • Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.4 Connectivity
  • Rich Industrial-Grade Connectivity & Interfaces
  • SMARC v2.1.1 Compatible SOM

Technical Specifications

Features Specification
Processor
  • NXP i.MX 95 Applications Processor
Architecture
  • Multi-Core ARM-based SoC
Operating System
  • Linux (Yocto)
Memory
  • 32-bit LPDDR5, 4 GB/ 8 GB/ 16 GB
Storage
  • eMMC 5.1 Flash, 32 GB to 128 GB
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2.4/5 GHz Dual-band, 1×1
  • Bluetooth 5.4
High Speed Interfaces
  • SD / SDIO / MMC ×1
  • PCIe Gen3 ×2
  • USB 3.0 Gen1 Host ×2
  • USB 2.0 Host ×2
  • USB 2.0 OTG ×1
  • Gigabit Ethernet ×2
  • USXGMII (10 Gb Ethernet) ×1
  • LVDS (4-lane) ×2
  • MIPI DSI (4-Lane) ×1
  • MIPI CSI (4-Lane) ×2
Low Speed Interfaces
  • CAN-FD ×2
  • I²S ×2
  • I²C ×5
  • SPI ×2
  • UART ×4
  • PWM ×3
Industrial Protocols
  • Modbus, Wired/Wireless HART, EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFIBUS and PROFINET, OPC UA
IoT Connectivity Protocols
  • MQTT, UDP, TCP/IP, FTP, Lightweight M2M (LwM2M), HTTPS
Dimensions
  • SMARC Standard (82 mm × 50 mm)
Operating Temperature
  • -40 °C to +85 °C
Features Specification
SOM Compatibility
  • Compatible with All SMARC Form Factor SoM Modules
Extendable NPU Capability
  • Supports M.2 Key-M (PCIe Gen3 ×1 lane) AI Accelerators for Enhanced AI Processing
Extendable Memory
  • Pluggable M.2 Key-M SSD Slot (PCIe Gen3 ×1 lane)
Extendable Wireless Connectivity 1
  • Supports M.2 Key-B 5G / 4G Cellular Modems (USB 3.2 Gen1)
Extendable Wireless Connectivity 2
  • Supports Industrial-Grade LoRa Modules in M.2 Key-A Form Factor
  • USB 2.0 Host ×1
  • SPI ×1
Display Port
  • HDMI 1.4b ×1
External Industrial Port (High Speed)
  • 5 Gbps Ethernet ×1, RJ-45 Connector
  • 1 Gbps Ethernet ×2, RJ-45 Connector
External Industrial Ports (Low Speed)
  • RS-485 ×1, Terminal Block
  • CAN-FD ×2, Terminal Block
  • HART ×1, Terminal Block
External Bus Interfaces
  • USB 3.2 Gen1 ×1, USB Type-A
  • USB 2.0 ×1, USB Type-A
  • RS-232 ×1, DB9 Connector
Industrial Protocols
  • Modbus, Wired/Wireless HART, EtherNet/IP, BACnet, PROFIBUS and PROFINET, OPC UA
IoT Connectivity Protocols
  • MQTT, UDP, TCP/IP, FTP, Lightweight M2M (LwM2M), HTTPS
Input Power
  • 12 V/ 100 W, 4-Pin Industrial DIN Connector
Dimensions
  • 215 × 146 × 1.6 mm
Operating Temperature
  • -40 °C to +85 °C
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Targeted Applications

VVDN i.MX 95 applications processor System-on-Module (SoM) is a compact, industrial-grade embedded computing platform designed to enable deterministic real-time control, secure edge intelligence and mission-critical industrial automation.

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Building Security and Surveillance

Motion Control & Robotics Controllers

Factory Automation Systems

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Remote I/O

Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

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