TX91 Module with NXP i.MX913 single 1.4GHz core
TX91 Module with NXP i.MX913 single 1.4GHz coreA new performance standard for a low-cost SoM
TX91 is the latest tiny 68mm x 26mm SODIMM system-on-module in the Ka-Ro TX-module pin-compatible family, based on the NXP i.MX91 processor. TX91 features a powerful ARM Cortex-A55 processor core running at up to 1400MHz. The SoM integrates 512MB of LPDDR4 RAM, as well as 4GB eMMC flash, and supports an operating temperature range of -25C to +85C. A 24-bit parallel RGB display output is provided. This stripped down processor core complex opens the way to sub 0.5W operation. Comprehensive connectivity includes dual Ethernet, dual CAN, SD/eMMC, dual USB, as well as up to 8x UARTs, 7x I2C ports and 8x SPI.
TX91 comes with a Yocto distribution Linux BSP with full sources and installable VM for development. In common with the rest of the pin-compatible TRITON-TX family, it requires a single 3.3 to 5.5v supply and provides an up to 300mA 3.3V power output for use on the baseboard.
The i.MX91-based TX91 offers excellent performance, fuelled by the 1.4 GHz 64-bit core and high memory bandwidth, in a full temperature-range SoM, at a reasonable price, and is aimed at a broad range of industrial solutions including IoT Edge processing.
To purchase a development kit, with optional 5.7″ touch screen, simply follow the “Buy Online” link below.
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Guaranteed Longevity
Longevity is a major issue for ARM-based system-on-modules, as they don’t conform to any industry-standard pinout. Since the first system-on-module shipped in 2002, we have guaranteed the lifetime of our products. For our NXP and ST Micro based products longevity guarantees are underwritten by the vendor, with 10 year lifetime guaranteed, with an expectation of 15 years from launch.
Because Ka-Ro modules are manufactured in a high-quality small-batch production facility in Ka-Ro’s own factory in Aachen Germany, there are never problems with manufacturing standards or with supply. If you order 100 modules and we don’t have them in stock, we will make them. Often, modules are produced in large batches by volume-oriented contract manufacturers in the Far East, and once they are gone, they are gone, until orders for at least 5,000 accumulate in order to justify a run.
Our BSPs for Yocto Linux, Debian, Windows 10 IoT Core and QNX are in most cases complete, and are designed so that you can use them without further development or modification. One of the key advantages of the system-on-module approach is rapid time-to-market, and this cannot be realised if there is an unknown amount of extra work to be done to achieve a complete production ready hardware + software platform.
QS family modules offer a high degree of pin-compatibility. It is therefore possible to design baseboards which are ready for different QS/QSX family members, so that decisions on processing power can be deferred until the application is finished and tested, without delaying completion of hardware design. Additionally, customer products may be upgraded as new, more powerful pin-compatible modules become available.
We are experts in what we do. As well as 25 years of experience in supporting hundreds of SoM design-ins, our services group develops software, including full BSPs, and complex baseboard hardware in-house. This level of knowledge means that you can be absolutely confident of success in your project, thanks to our ability to support you, and to quickly resolve any problems which may arise along the way. Find out more about our support and services.
| Resource | TX91 | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | NXP i.MX91 | i.MX9131 |
| CPU | ARM Cortex-A55 | |
| Processor Clock Max (MHz) | 1400 | |
| RAM (MB) | 512 | LPDDR4 |
| Persistent Storage | 4GB | 4GB eMMC |
| Embedded Microcontroller | n | |
| UART (RS232) | 8 | 3 in standard pinout, others available via alternate pin functions |
| Ethernet 10/100 BaseT | 1 | PHY on module |
| Gb Ethernet | 1 | PHY on baseboard. IEEE1588, AVB, TSN |
| I2C Interface | 2 | up to 7 via alternate pin functions |
| LCD Controller | 1 | 1920 x 1080 RGB |
| Serial Audio | 1 | |
| SD card/SDIO (4-bit) | 1 | 4-wire, SD Card receptacle on baseboard |
| USB Host | 1 | Includes PHY. Single "A" type socket on baseboard |
| USB OTG | 1 | Includes PHY. Micro AB socket, on baseboard |
| SPI | 1 | up to 8 via alternate pin functions |
| PWM Controller | 1 | |
| CAN | 2 | |
| ADC | 4 | module-specific pins, 12-bit |
| Camera Interface | 1 | MIPI-CSI |
| Temperature Range | -25C to +85C | |
| Dimensions | 68 x 26mm | 4mm height |
| Connectors | SODIMM200 | TRITON-TX range compatible pinout |
| Power Consumption | TBA | |
| Guaranteed Longevity (years) | 10 | Expected life 15 years |
| QNX | TBA | |
| Linux | y |
Main
board-7 provides a complete development environment based on TX91, running Yocto-packaged mainline Linux out-of-the-box. The development system consists of a baseboard which provides an unpopulated bank of 0.1″ headers for all 200 module pins, plus connectors for all the main module interfaces, and includes additional peripherals such as an SGTL5000 audio codec. Other connectors include USB, Ethernet, SDCard, CAN, RS-232 and RS-485. The Mainboard-7 offers an optional 640×480 capacitive touch screen, and an LVDS output to enable connection of other screen sizes.
For production purposes, you will require a custom baseboard, and we are happy to offer baseboard design and manufacture as a service.
The TX91 is now shipping from stock in the following configuration:
TX91/31C/512R/4GF – with 1GB RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, -25C to +85C full industrial temp.
Simply order the Mainboard-7 for TX91 development system via our online shop, using the “Buy Online” link to the right, and it should be with you in a couple of days. We look forward to providing you with knowledgeable, professional support to create your product. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling Direct Insight on +44 1295 768800 9am to 5.30pm UK time, emailing info at directinsight.co.uk, or by using the “Contact Us” form below.
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