Summary of TQ PRODUCT LAUNCH OF CPU MODULES BASED ON NXP’S I.MX 8X ARM® CORTEX®-A35
TQ has released two CPU modules, TQMa8Xx and TQMa8XxS, based on NXP’s i.MX8 X Arm Cortex-A35 CPUs. Offering three pin-compatible CPU variants with varying graphics and core counts plus an integrated Cortex-M4 for real-time tasks, the modules target medical, HMI, industrial, IIoT, gateway, building automation, transport, and robotics applications. TQMa8Xx is compact (55 x 44 mm) with DDR3L (ECC) or LPDDR4 options; TQMa8XxS follows SMARC 2.0/2.1 (82 x 50 mm). Both support eMMC up to 64 GB and optional QSPI NOR up to 256 MB.
Parts used in the TQMa8Xx / TQMa8XxS:
- NXP i.MX8 X Arm Cortex-A35 CPU (three pin-compatible variants)
- Cortex-M4 integrated microcontroller
- TQMa8Xx module (55 x 44 mm)
- TQMa8XxS module (SMARC 2.0 / 2.1, 82 x 50 mm)
- DDR3L memory with ECC support
- LPDDR4-SDRAM (pin-compatible variant)
- eMMC flash memory (up to 64 GB)
- QSPI NOR flash (optional, up to 256 MB)
With the official launch of the i.MX8 X Arm® Cortex®-A35 CPUs from NXP on May 14, 2020, the technology company TQ is bringing two modules based on the new core architecture into the market. As an NXP Early Access Partner for the i.MX8 X, TQ has already introduced the TQMa8Xx and TQMa8XxS modules, now they are available for customers.
This product family offers three pin-compatible CPU variants with different graphics performance (multi-display) and number of cores. The CPU-integrated Cortex-M4 processor supports the required real-time functions. The NXP CPUs combine numerous functions with an attractive energy balance for a future-oriented module design.
The new TQMa8Xx and TQMa8XxS modules are cores for applications in a wide range of areas: from medical devices, HMIs, industrial controllers and industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to gateways, building automation, transport and robotics.
With its size of only 55 x 44 mm, the TQMa8Xx allows users to access all interfaces directly on the module. The module is equipped with a DDR3L memory including ECC support. With the implemented ECC function, the module allows for certification for safety-relevant applications. In addition, a pin-compatible variant supports LPDDR4-SDRAM.
The second module, the TQMa8XxS, complies with both the SMARC 2.0 as well as the SMARC 2.1 standard and measures 82 x 50 mm. Both modules are equipped with eMMC flash memory up to 64 GB and optionally with QSPI NOR flash with up to 256 MB.
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- What CPUs are these modules based on?
They are based on NXP i.MX8 X Arm Cortex-A35 CPUs. - Do the modules include a real-time processor?
Yes, the CPUs integrate a Cortex-M4 processor for real-time functions. - What sizes do the TQMa8Xx and TQMa8XxS measure?
TQMa8Xx measures 55 x 44 mm and TQMa8XxS measures 82 x 50 mm. - Are the modules pin-compatible across CPU variants?
Yes, the product family offers three pin-compatible CPU variants. - What memory options are available on these modules?
They offer DDR3L with ECC or LPDDR4-SDRAM, eMMC flash up to 64 GB, and optional QSPI NOR up to 256 MB. - Is ECC supported for safety-relevant applications?
Yes, DDR3L memory includes ECC support to allow certification for safety-relevant applications. - Does the TQMa8XxS comply with SMARC standards?
Yes, TQMa8XxS complies with SMARC 2.0 and SMARC 2.1. - What application areas are these modules intended for?
They target medical devices, HMIs, industrial controllers, IIoT, gateways, building automation, transport, and robotics.
