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PHYTEC phyCORE - Model i.MX 8M Plus FPSC -Module for Embedded Applications
The phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus FPSC is a meticulously engineered System on Module (SOM) designed by PHYTEC, utilizing the Arm Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M7 processors. It is built on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC, offering robust solutions for multimedia processing, machine learning, and industrial IoT applications. The module supports up to a quad-core Cortex-A53 and an integrated Cortex-M7, facilitating real-time applications and the handling of a plethora of multimedia interfaces. Furthermore, it features a powerful neural processing unit (NPU) for enhanced machine learning capabilities. The module boasts high scalability and a size-optimized design, suitable for deployment in space-restricted environments that demand efficient multimedia data processing. It is particularly advantageous in smart home systems, smart city infrastructure, and Industry 4.0 applications. The FPSC variant's anchor soldering technology provides a high production yield and compatibility with current and future processor features, thereby simplifying application development and expediting time to market.
FPSC soldering module for sophisticated and future-proof embedded designs
- Quad-core 1,8GHz Cortex-A53 processor
- On-chip image signal processor (up to 12 MP, 375 MP/s)
- Neural network accelerator up to 2,3 TOPS
- Thanks to FPSC, pin compatible with phyCORE-i.MX 95
- Easy soldering using FTGA soldering technology
- Sophisticated energy management
- Fully TSN-capable Ethernet
- Selectable IO voltage between 1,8 V or 3,3 V.
- All processor interfaces are available on the SOM connection
Based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC from NPX Semiconductors, the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus is the "smartest" PHYTEC module. It will be available in 2024 versions from 3: As a DSC soldering module, as a plug-in module and as a standard module in the FPSC variant.
Equipped with up to 4 Cortex-A53, a Cortex-M7 for real-time applications, as well as a unique combination of a variety of multimedia interfaces with a powerful NPU (Neural Processing Unit), the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus is ideal for machine learning (ML), image processing, advanced multimedia and industrial IoT applications.
The scalable and size-optimized phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus is the perfect basis for using all the i.MX 8M Plus functions in areas where intelligent and fast processing of multimedia data in the smallest space is required. Be it in the smart home (e.g. home automation), the smart city (e.g. people/traffic monitoring), Industry 4.0 (e.g. intelligent robot control, HMI) or IIoT applications (e.g. edge computing). The FPSC variant is particularly attractive: It is size-optimized and has a sophisticated anchor soldering technology for maximum production yield. Thanks to the FPSC design, the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus FPSC is compatible with all existing and future modules of the FPSC 24.0 standard.
With the phyCORE-i.MX 8M Plus, the necessary, highly complex parts of the circuit design have already been completed, which enables simple and cost-effective application development and significantly reduces the time to market.
What is FPSC?
It offers a size and cost-optimized footprint that guarantees a particularly high production yield thanks to stable anchor solder connections. FPSC modules have a unique pinout that is divided into three compatibility zones:
- Must-have signals
- Preferred Signals
- Proprietary Signals
This structure enables the use of current and future processor features without compromising on standardization. FPSC allows scalable performance and cost-efficient carrier board design through staggered pins and optimized pinout routing.
- Processor : i.MX 8M Plus Dual/Quad
- Architecture : Arm Cortex-A53 / Cortex-M7
- DSP : Tensilica HiFi 4 DSP with 800 MHz
- Bit width : 64-bit
- Frequency : up to 1.8 GHz (A53), 800 MHz (M7)
- Graphics : 3D GPU (2 shader, 16 GFLOPs GC7000UL OpenCL/GL/Vulkan), 2D GPU (GC520)
- Video : 1080p60 H.265/4 Decode and Encode
- AI / ML : Neural Processing Unit with 2.3 TOPS
- Crypto : RDC, CAAM, PKHA, RSA, EEC, RTIC, DRM, RSA, AES, 3DES, DES, RNG
- HW Security : Secure boot, TrustZone, SNVS, SRTC, SJC