CPU module "SMARC" [LEC-IMX8MP]

ADLINK Technology, a global leader in edge computing, has announced support for the Linux-based "Armadillo Base OS" (ABOS), developed by Atmark Techno and optimized for ADLINK's system-on-module (SoM). By combining ADLINK's high-density SoM with ABOS's embedded security features and long-term maintenance capabilities, IoT manufacturers can reduce development costs and shorten the time to market for secure IoT devices. Advancements in semiconductor technology have improved the performance of system-on-chip (SoC) devices, while also increasing the complexity of circuit board design. ADLINK's SoM integrates the processor, memory (including high-speed LPDDR4X/LPDDR5), and peripheral interfaces into a single module, simplifying carrier board design and reducing development effort.

The SMARC AI on-module LEC-IMX8MP is equipped with NXP's i.MX 8M Plus, which integrates an NPU with a maximum of 2.3 TOPS. It combines NXP NPU, VPU, and GPU computing in a compact size, making it suitable for a wide range of AI-based applications such as industrial IoT, smart homes, and smart cities. ADLINK offers a ready-to-go IoT prototyping platform with the I-Pi SMARC IMX8M Plus, integrating production-grade components and software portability, along with flexibility and upgradability for proof of concepts (PoC) like Raspberry Pi.