Advantech has expanded its industrial computing lineup with the launch of two new system-on-modules(SoMs) based on the NXP i.MX 95 processor family.
Unveiled in early August, these modules—the AOM-5521, compliant with the SMARC 2.2 standard, and the solderable AOM-2521 OSM Size L—are engineered for demanding edge AI and IoT environments such as industrial automation, healthcare equipment, and machine vision applications.
Both modules leverage up to six Arm Cortex-A55 processor cores running at speeds up to 2.0 GHz, coupled with a dedicated 2 TOPS neural processing unit (NPU) for AI acceleration. The AOM-5521 targets modular embedded systems and offers features such as a real-time Cortex-M7 core, a Cortex-M33 safety core, and an Arm Mali-G310 GPU for 3D and 2D graphics.
Connectivity and I/O are extensive, including support for 10 Gigabit Ethernet, dual-channel LVDS or HDMI for display, 14 GPIOs, and multiple UART, CAN FD, SPI, I2C, and audio interfaces. Security is addressed with TPM 2.0 integration. The module is available in both standard and ruggedized versions for wide temperature environments.
The AOM-2521 is the industry’s first OSM Size L module powered by the NXP i.MX 95, focusing on solderable designs in space-constrained scenarios.
It matches the core capabilities of the AOM-5521, with up to 8GB LPDDR5 memory and robust networking including 10 Gigabit Ethernet, but with fewer overall I/O options. Both modules are supported with Yocto Linux and come with Advantech’s resources for carrier board development and software integration.
In a market seeing several new SMARC modules from multiple vendors, including ADLINK, iWave, and congatec, Advantech differentiates its offering by being the first to market with an OSM module on the i.MX 95. However, wireless connectivity such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is not included onboard and must be added via the carrier board.
The modules address developer needs for scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms at the intelligent edge.
