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NXP i.MX 93 SOMs and SBCs: specs and how to choose
We list 10 products based on the NXP i.MX 93 (SOM / CoM (10)). The SoC specifications below are taken from our representative product, “SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla”. Memory, video I/O and interfaces exposed differ by product, so compare form factor, RAM and storage in the table.
- SoC
- NXP i.MX 93 (10)
- Product types
- SOM / CoM (10)
- Suppliers
- Partner (Variscite) (4), Partner (KARO) (3), Partner (Phytec) (2), Chinchilla Smart Computing Inc. (1)
- NPU (device)
- 0.5 TOPS (INT8)
- Operating systems
- Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS
- Applications
- Low-power IoT, Industrial HMI, Gateways, Industrial HMI and AR, Energy and infrastructure
Ask us about i.MX 93 evaluation units, configurations or carrier-board design. Enquiries in English are welcome.Contact us about i.MX 93 →
NXP i.MX 93 SoC specifications (representative)
Source: the SoC specifications of “SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla” on this site (product pages are in Japanese). Some features are not brought out on every product.
| Process | 16nm FinFET |
|---|---|
| CPU | 2x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz + Cortex-M33 |
| GPU | PXP 2D pixel pipeline |
| NPU / AI | Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU |
| AI performance | 最大0.5 TOPS (INT8, Arm Ethos-U65) |
| Memory type | LPDDR4 / LPDDR4X |
| ISP | Basic parallel/CSI capture |
| Camera | 1x MIPI CSI-2 |
| Display | MIPI-DSI, parallel RGB, LVDS |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit Ethernet w/ TSN |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 |
| CAN | 2x CAN-FD |
Products based on the NXP i.MX 93 (10)
Product pages are in Japanese. Contact us for English datasheets.
| Product | Type | SoC | Form factor / size | RAM | Storage | NPU | OS | Supplier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSOM-i.MX935-Chinchilla PW-SOM-003 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | Chinchilla Pin2Pin / 20 x 50 mm | 2GB / 4GB / 6GB | 32/64/128GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Chinchilla Smart Computing Inc. |
| Phytec phyCORE-i.MX93 PW-SOM-012 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | Direct Solder / 36 x 36 mm | 2GB | 32GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Phytec) |
| Variscite VAR-SOM-MX93 PW-SOM-020 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | SODIMM 200-pin / 67.6 x 37 mm | 2GB | 32GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Variscite) |
| Variscite DART-MX93 PW-SOM-021 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | DART Pin2Pin / 55 x 30 mm | 2GB | 32GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Variscite) |
| KARO QS93 PW-SOM-030 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | QS QFN 100pad / 27 x 27 mm | 2GB | 8GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (KARO) |
| KARO TX93 PW-SOM-036 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | SODIMM (TX) / 68 x 26 mm | 2GB | 8GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (KARO) |
| Variscite VAR-SOM-MX93 (low-power config) PW-SOM-065 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | SODIMM 200-pin / 67.6 x 37 mm | 1GB | 16GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Variscite) |
| Variscite DART-MX93 (Wi-Fi 6 config) PW-SOM-066 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | DART Pin2Pin / 55 x 30 mm | 2GB | 32GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Variscite) |
| Phytec phyCORE-i.MX93 (minimum config) PW-SOM-068 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | Direct Solder / 36 x 36 mm | 1GB | 16GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (Phytec) |
| KARO QS93 (extended ROM) PW-SOM-070 | SOM / CoM | i.MX 93 | QS QFN 100pad / 27 x 27 mm | 2GB | 16GB | 0.5 TOPS | Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS | Partner (KARO) |
How to choose a i.MX 93 product
- Choose by integration stage. For volume products, use a SOM / CoM on your own carrier board; for evaluation or small runs, an SBC; for immediate deployment, a box PC or AI box. Listed: SOM / CoM (10).
- Narrow by memory and storage. Use the RAM and storage columns to find configurations that fit your OS and application.
- Check OS and software support. Listed products support Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS. BSP versions and drivers differ by product — ask us for details.
- Plan for long-term supply and pin compatibility. Whether pin-compatible modules exist affects how easily you can move up or down the range later.
FAQ
- What CPU does the i.MX 93 have?
- Per our representative product: 2x Arm Cortex-A55 @ 1.7GHz + Cortex-M33.
- How fast is the i.MX 93 NPU?
- Per our representative product: 最大0.5 TOPS (INT8, Arm Ethos-U65). Device NPUs in the listed products: 0.5 TOPS (INT8).
- How many i.MX 93 products do you offer?
- We list 10 products (SOM / CoM (10)).
- Which operating systems do i.MX 93 products support?
- Listed products support Linux, Yocto, Debian, FreeRTOS.
- Can you lend evaluation units or design a carrier board?
- Yes. We lend evaluation units, advise on configurations and take on carrier-board design and contract development. Use the contact form; English is fine.