Summary of ADVANTECH LAUNCHES NXP I.MX8M ROM-5720 SMARC MODULE FOR NEXT GENERATION MULTIMEDIA APPLICATIONS
Advantech announced the ROM-5720, a SMARC 2.0 module powered by the NXP i.MX8M (ARM Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M4) offering low power and strong graphics. It supports 4Kp60 HDMI 2.0, 4Kp60 H.265 decoding with HDR, multiple display and camera interfaces, and a variety of I/O for industrial multimedia, HMI, and automation. AIM-Linux services provide verified embedded OS platforms and SDKs to accelerate software development and long-term support.
Parts used in the ROM-5720 SMARC Module Project:
- NXP i.MX8M SoC (up to four ARM Cortex-A53 cores and one Cortex-M4 core)
- Vivante GPU
- SMARC 2.0 module form factor (ROM-5720)
- HDMI 2.0 interface (supports 4Kp60)
- H.265 decoder (4Kp60 with HDR)
- USB 3.0 ports (dual)
- PCIe 2.1 interface
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet interfaces
- MIPI-DSI 4-lane interface (1×4 lanes)
- Dual MIPI-CSI camera inputs
- RS-232 serial interfaces (four)
- AIM-Linux embedded software services and SDKs
Embedded Modules & Design-in Services
Advantech, a global leader in the embedded computing market, is pleased to announce ROM-5720, a SMARC 2.0 module powered by the NXP ARM Cortex-A53 i.MX8M processor with excellent graphics performance and low power consumption. The ROM-5720 supports 4Kp60 resolution via HDMI 2.0 and 4Kp60 H.265 decoding with HDR. It features a variety of interfaces: USB3.0, PCIe, Dual Gigabit Ethernet, two MIPI-CSI, and a four-lane MIPI-DSI. ROM-5720 provides an ideal solution for a wide range of industrial applications such as infotainment, automation, HMI, and healthcare.
Excellent Graphics Performance for Machine Vision and Multimedia Applications
ROM-5720 adopts NXP i.MX8M SoC, which features up to four ARM Cortex-A53s and one additional general-purpose Cortex-M4 core processor for low-power processing. The ARM Cortex-A cores can be powered off while the Cortex-M4 subsystem performs low power, real-time system monitoring. The Vivante GPU supports the latest OpenGL ES, OpenCL , OpenVG, and Vulkan for advanced graphics and accelerated compute workloads such as the Deep Learning Inference. ROM-5720 supports display output with HDMI2.0 (4096 x 2160 @60Hz), 1×4 lanes MIPI-DSI for multiple display, and two MIPI-CSI camera input. It provides a high resolution display and meets camera requirements for different machine vision and multimedia applications.
High-Speed Connectivity Interfaces
To extend the flexibility of various applications, ROM-5720 offers a range of interfaces, such as dual USB3.0, dual Giga Ethernet, PCIe2.1, and four RS232. It provides efficient interfaces for extending peripheral devices like high-speed storage, camera, wireless modules, and it works with touch and legacy devices to empower self-service kiosks and interactive multimedia applications.
Value-Added Embedded Software Services: AIM-Linux Services
Advantech supports allied, industrial, and modular (AIM) frameworks for Linux to accelerate software development with flexible and responsive long-term support. AIM-Linux Services offers verified embedded OS platforms and industrial-focused apps and SDKs through which users can easily select the embedded software tools they need to focus on their vertical software development.
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- What processor does the ROM-5720 use?
The ROM-5720 uses the NXP i.MX8M SoC with up to four ARM Cortex-A53 cores and one Cortex-M4 core. - Does the ROM-5720 support 4K output?
Yes, it supports 4Kp60 output via HDMI 2.0. - Can the ROM-5720 decode H.265 at 4Kp60?
Yes, it supports 4Kp60 H.265 decoding with HDR. - What display and camera interfaces are available?
It provides 1×4 lanes MIPI-DSI for display and two MIPI-CSI camera inputs. - What high-speed connectivity does the module offer?
It offers dual USB 3.0, PCIe 2.1, and dual Gigabit Ethernet. - Is there support for legacy serial devices?
Yes, the ROM-5720 includes four RS-232 interfaces for legacy devices. - What graphics APIs does the GPU support?
The Vivante GPU supports OpenGL ES, OpenCL, OpenVG, and Vulkan. - What software support is available for ROM-5720?
Advantech offers AIM-Linux Services providing verified embedded OS platforms, apps, and SDKs.
