i.MX95 SMARC System-on-module for Embedded Edge AI

SOM-iMX95-SMARC

i.MX95 SMARC System-on-module

Geniatech SOM‑iMX95‑SMARC is a high‑performance edge computing module built on NXP’s flagship i.MX95 applications processor. It integrates advanced multicore processing, dedicated real‑time control, and an efficient NPU within a compact, standardized SMARC 2.1 form factor. Designed for demanding edge applications—from industrial automation to advanced robotics—it delivers exceptional AI performance, scalability, and flexibility.

SMARC 2.1 compliant design with customizable carrier board.
NXP® i.MX95 processor with 6× Cortex‑A55 cores up to 1.8 GHz.
Dual real‑time cores: Cortex‑M7 (800 MHz) and Cortex‑M33 (333 MHz).
NXP eIQ® Neutron NPU delivering up to 2.0 TOPS AI performance.
Mali‑G310 GPU with 64 GFLOPs FP32 graphics capability.

Standardized SMARC 2.1 Form-Factor

Vendor-neutral open standard for multi-vendor module interchangeability.
Scalable across different CPUs/SoCs and performance levels.
Clear separation of compute module and carrier board for faster design.
Rich, standardized I/O – including display, storage, camera, and connectivity.
Industrial temperature range from -40 °C to +85 °C.

Feature Highlights

6x Cortex-A55 cores and 2x real-time cores (Cortex-M7 & Cortex-M33).
ARM Mali-G310 GPU, 4K VPU, and on-board AI/ML NPU (NXP eIQ® Neutron).
Up to 16 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB eMMC.
Rich connectivity: Dual GbE, PCIe 3.0, CAN-FD, MIPI, USB 3.0/2.0, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth.

Software and Development Support

Linux with long-term support.
Complete BSP and ready-to-run images.
OTA updates and remote device management support.
Enhanced security with NXP EdgeLock and trusted execution environment.
Optimized AI toolchain with pre-validated drivers.

Accelerate Your Product Development

Full design package including schematics, BOM, and PCB layout files
Proven reference designs for all key interfaces
Streamlined service from prototype to mass production quantities
Direct technical support from Geniatech engineers

Processor
Chip model	NXP i.MX95
CPU	6x Cortex-A55 (up to 1.8 GHz) + Cortex-M7 (up to 800 MHz) + Cortex-M33 (up to 333 MHz)
NPU	NXP eIQ® Neutron Neural Processing Unit (2.0 TOPS)
GPU	ARM Mali-G310 GPU, 64 GFLOPS FP32, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 3.0
VPU	Supports 4K video decode and encode
Memory and Storage
RAM	4GB / 8GB /16GB LPDDR5 (Optional)
ROM	32GB / 64GB / 128GB eMMC (Optional)
Storage Expansion	Optional Standard SD Card Interface (4-bit)
Display & Camera
LVDS	2x 1080p60 LVDS Tx (2x 4-lane or 1x 8-lane)
MIPI DSI	4-lane, 2.5 Gbps/lane 4kp30 or 3840 x 1440p60
Connectivity
USB	3x USB 2.0 Host ports, 2x USB 3.0 Host ports, 1x USB 2.0 OTG port
Wired Networking	2x Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
Wireless	Onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Expansion & I/O
High-Speed Expansion	2x PCIe 3.0 interfaces (x1 lane each)
Industrial Ports	2x CAN Bus
Serial Ports	Up to 4x UART （2 x Tx/Rx,2 xTX/RX/CTS/RTS）
Other interfaces	4x I2C, 1x SPI, 14 x GPIO, I2S Audio Interface
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor & Package	SMARC 2.1 standard, MXM connector
Dimensions	50 mm x 82 mm
Power supply	5V DC
Operating System	Linux