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NXP i.MX 91 processors for IoT, Edge, smart home, industrial applications

Wed, Feb 18, 2026

The NXP Semiconductors energy-efficient i.MX 91 system-on-chips (SoCs) are high-performance, affordable, secure solutions for evolving protocols and emerging standards. The i.MX 91 family is part of the i.MX portfolio of applications processors, featuring an Arm Cortex-A55 running at up to 1.4 GHz, support for platform longevity with LPDDR4 memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, dual USB ports, and a rich set of peripherals. Supported by NXP’s product longevity program, the i.MX 91 SoCs, integrated with EdgeLock® Secure Enclave (Advanced Profile), supply security features, including lifecycle management, tamper detection, secure boot, and a simplified certification path with consumer/industrial qualifications, targeting the medical, industrial, and consumer IoT market segments.

Mouser also stocks the NXP Semiconductors FRDM-IMX91S development board, which is designed to evaluate the i.MX 91 applications processor for Linux-based edge devices. The FRDM i.MX 91S integrates an NXP PF9453 PMIC and an IW610 based tri radio module providing Wi Fi 6, Bluetooth LE 5.4, and IEEE 802.15.4 connectivity. It includes support for Yocto based Linux and Debian images. It includes 256 MB NAND with direct NAND boot and a lightweight, reliability tuned filesystem that minimises resources—its small footprint maximises usable storage and keeps operation efficient. This development board is also designed for entry-level Linux use case evaluation, enabling developers to accelerate product development while significantly reducing cost.

The NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 Evaluation Kit is designed for evaluating i.MX 91 processor applications and measuring power consumption on power rails. The NXP Semiconductors i.MX 91 kit consists of two interconnected boards: a compute module and a connectivity baseboard. The compute module, built with standard 6-layer technology, features an i.MX 91 SoC, 2GB LPDDR4, 16GB eMMC, NXP’s PMIC (PCA9451A), and power monitoring circuits. The connectivity baseboard features a standard M.2 KEY-E slot, enabling off-the-shelf connectivity modules, including NXP’s IW610-based Wi-Fi/Bluetooth options. It includes the GoPoint application, which allows designers to explore pre-installed demos, providing a foundation for accelerating design development.

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Rutronik expands its Edge-AI offering with ADLINK module for AI applications

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

With the cExpress-R8, Rutronik introduces a high-performance COM Express R3.1 Type 6 module from ADLINK, designed for AI-driven edge computing. Powered by the AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series, it delivers up to 40 TOPS AI inference performance. Combining high compute power, AI acceleration, extensive I/O connectivity and a compact form factor, the cExpress-R8 is ideal for industrial automation, medical imaging, transportation and surveillance platforms, as well as edge-oriented video and analytics solutions.

cExpress-R8 from ADLINK is a COM Express R3.1 Type 6 Compact module (95 × 95 mm) designed for demanding edge-AI applications. It is powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded 8000 Series processors with up to eight Zen 4 CPU cores, integrated RDNA 3 GPU architecture and an XDNA NPU for AI acceleration – offering up to 40 TOPS combined CPU, GPU and NPU performance.

The module supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC and non-ECC), up to four independent displays (via DisplayPort, HDMI, eDP / LVDS or VGA), 16 PCIe Gen4 lanes, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4x USB 2.0, 4× SATA 6 Gb / s, 2.5 GbE network with optional TSN and TPM 2.0 security.

Benefits at a glance:
Up to 8 Zen 4 cores + integrated RDNA™ 3 GPU + XDNA™ NPU
Supports up to 96 GB DDR5-5600 memory (ECC & non-ECC)
Compact form factor 95 × 95 mm, COM Express® Type 6 Compact
Rich interface set: PCIe Gen4, USB 3.2 Gen2, SATA, 2.5 GbE (optional TSN)
Supports up to 4 independent displays (DP, HDMI, eDP/LVDS, VGA)
10-year product availability

Application examples:
Industrial automation & robotics
Medical imaging & diagnostic systems
Transportation & mobility platforms
Smart surveillance & video analytics
Retail POS/POI systems
Edge-AI platforms in smart infrastructure

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AAEON announces world’s smallest 13th Gen Intel Core-powered embedded system

Thu, Feb 12, 2026

AAEON has announced the release of the de next-RAP8-EZBOX, the world’s smallest embedded PC powered by 13th Generation Intel Core Processors.

Measuring just 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 42.5mm with a heatsink, and 95.5mm x 69.5mm x 45.4mm with an active cooler, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX is designed for deployment in space-constrained autonomous systems or as the central controller within industrial robots.

The system comes with the 10-core, 12-thread Intel Core i7-1365UE processor (formerly Raptor Lake), Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 16GB of soldered LPDDR5x system memory. Despite its small size and relatively high processing capabilities, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX provides a range of I/Os designed to connect and coordinate with various robotics subsystems. For example, the system comes with two LAN ports, one for GbE and one for 2.5GbE speed, joined by two USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports. Rounding off its physical interfaces is an HDMI 1.2a port. Meanwhile, the de next-RAP8-EZBOX’s storage comes via an M.2 2280 M-Key slot.

The de next-RAP8-EZBOX is available with both fan-assisted and passive heatsink cooling options, making it possible to integrate the system into fully sealed enclosures without the risk of overheating. Moreover, the system’s 15W performance hybrid architecture CPU and LPDDR5x system memory both minimise heat output and energy draw, preventing excessive thermal buildup during extended periods of operation.

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ST introduces the first automotive microcontroller with AI acceleration for edge intelligence

Wed, Feb 11, 2026

ST has announced the Stellar P3E, the first automotive microcontroller (MCU) with built-in AI acceleration for automotive edge intelligence. Designed for future software-defined vehicles, the Stellar P3E simplifies multi-function integration for X-in-1 Electronic Control Units (ECUs) that reduce system cost, weight, and complexity.

A defining feature of the Stellar P3E is its integrated ST Neural-ART Accelerator for real-time AI efficiency, making it the first MCU with an embedded neural network accelerator for the automotive industry. Powered by this dedicated neural processing unit (NPU) with an advanced data-flow architecture for AI workloads, and combined with its rich sensing capabilities, the P3E enables smart sensing that opens the door to new applications such as virtual sensors.

The P3E delivers inference processing at microsecond speeds, achieving up to 30x greater efficiency compared to traditional MCU core processors. This enables always-on, low-power artificial intelligence (AI) that can support real-time functions, including predictive maintenance and smart sensing, delivering significant benefits across a wide range of applications. For example, these capabilities can enhance charging speed and efficiency in electric vehicles and enable rapid deployment of new features, whether in the factory or in the field. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) can introduce new functions and more intuitive behaviours through different AI models, reducing the need for additional sensors, modules, wiring, and integration effort.

As the automotive industry embraces the shift toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), Stellar P3E’s integrated xMemory, ST’s proprietary non-volatile memory based on phase-change memory (PCM), provides the essential scalability and flexibility needed. Offering twice the density of traditional embedded flash memory and qualified for automotive environments, this extensible memory solution enables dynamic expansion of software storage to accommodate new features and updates without requiring any hardware redesign.

The P3E is fully supported within the ST Edge AI Suite, a comprehensive edge-AI ecosystem that spans from dataset creation to on-device deployment for data scientists and embedded engineers. As part of this suite, NanoEdge AI Studio tool is now available for the entire Stellar MCU family. In addition, the Stellar P3E is already integrated into Stellar Studio, ST’s all-in-one development environment tailored for automotive engineers. Together they reinforce a robust hardware and software ecosystem designed to streamline the deployment of sophisticated edge AI solutions in demanding automotive environments.

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