At present, the rapid development of new business forms and models such as intelligent manufacturing, intelligent transportation, and smart home has generated massive data and complex real-time data processing requirements, which need to realize edge distributed computing optimization. Demand-oriented, North China Industrial Control is oriented to the development and practice of innovative embedded computer products for edge AI scenarios.
Based on high-performance application processors from Intel, NXP, Rockchip and other platforms, North China Industrial Control has launched a series of embedded computers that support high-performance computing, AI acceleration, multimedia processing, IO expansion and industrial-grade reliability. For example, based on NXP i. The embedded motherboard EMB-3512 of the MX8M Plus processor can carry edge AI computing technology and is widely used in industrial automation, AI robots, smart homes, and other scenarios.
The EMB-3512 meets the needs of edge AI computing
EMB-3512 meets the product requirements of AI accelerated computing, real-time control and higher image processing performance:
· It supports the NXP i.MX8M Plus processor, which is a quad-core A53@1.6GHz architecture with a frequency of up to 1.8GHz. The NPU integrates up to 2.3 TOPS computing power and supports INT8/INT16 precision, which can provide more efficient data computing capabilities.
· Support LPDDR4 4~8GB memory, as well as 1* TF, 1*EMMC (16~128GB) expansion storage capacity;
· It supports 1*LVDS, 1*dual-channel 24bit, 2*15P, 1*HDMI display interface, which can achieve the highest 4K resolution display and independent multi-display, and 2*Mipi-DSI, 1*39P FPC interface for machine vision, 3D imaging or multi-camera system access.
EMB-3512 is equipped with rich communication interfaces and IO interfaces, which can be used for multi-device interconnection and multiple expansion applications:
· Support 2*Gigabit RJ45 network port, onboard wifi/BT, 1*Mini PCIE slot (including USB, PCIE signal) access to 4G module, and 1*M.2 B KEY (including USB, PCIE signal) access to 5G module to achieve wired/wireless network communication;
· Support 1*USB OTG, 4*USB3.0 and 2*USB2.0 interfaces to provide a more flexible network connection environment;
· It supports 1*DEBUG, 2*COM232/485/TTL, 8*COM232/TTL interface and 2*20PIN 2.00mm Jianniu socket, which can be used for higher rate data transmission and processing;
· Support 1*Mic, 1*Head Phone and 2*5W dual-channel power amplifier;
· It supports 1*I2C/SPI/GPIO mixed interface (up to 30 GPIOs), 2*CAN BUS, and 1*JFP pin interfaces to achieve more expansion applications.
EMB-3512 has industrial-grade reliability and safety, and can be used in a variety of complex environments:
· Compatible with Android and Linux operating systems, and supports watchdog function and power-off RTC time saving, which can provide a more stable and easy-to-develop system operating environment;
· Hardware cryptographic engines (such as AES/SHA) and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) are supported to provide data security.
· It can meet the wide operating temperature range of -20°C to 70°C, and has durable characteristics such as anti-electromagnetic interference, and is suitable for harsh industrial environments;
· It supports DC 12V DC power supply and refined power consumption management to adapt to low-power scenarios.
· Measuring 120mm x 120mm, it is highly integrated and easier to deploy.