System on Module (SoM) manufacturer, Variscite, will incorporate the NXP’s i.MX 95 applications processor in its new VAR-SMARC-MX95 device. The new SMARC-compatible SoM will provide advance security and Edge AI capabilities, with scalability for industrial IoT and edge AI applications.
The VAR-SMARC-MX95 will feature up to six Arm Cortex-A55 cores running up to 2GHz, complemented by dedicated Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M33 real-time co-processors for deterministic control tasks. The integrated eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU) will deliver 2TOPS (8eTOPS) of AI acceleration for efficient machine learning inference at the edge.
A next-generation NXP Image Signal Processor (ISP) with dual MIPI CSI-2 interfaces will further support advanced vision capabilities, enabling smart camera systems, object detection, and vision-based inspection applications. An independent Safety Island architecture will support functional safety requirements, making the VAR-SMARC-MX95 ideal for applications such as industrial automation, medical imaging, building management systems, and energy infrastructure applications.
The SoM will be available in three variants, integrating NXP’s IW610, IW611 or IW612 tri-radio wireless solutions, providing comprehensive connectivity for industrial and IoT deployments. The chipsets deliver Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for high-throughput data transfer, Bluetooth for reliable short-range connectivity, and 802.15.4 support for Thread and Zigbee protocols. Native Matter protocol support enables seamless communication across smart building, industrial, and edge computing ecosystems, while WPA3 and chipset-level secure boot ensure encrypted, authenticated communication for connected systems.
