As NXP's Platinum partner and exclusive i.MX 95 Alpha program partner, Toradex is committed to following NXP's timeline for the new SoC. Recently, NXP announced adjustments to the SoC's roadmap, which allowed us to better align the i.MX 95 SoC with our portfolio and introduce another SoM based on the chip: the Aquila iMX95!

The iMX95 Verdin EVK features an exciting set of peripherals, which go even beyond the Verdin Family Specification, like the 10GbE and 2x PCIe interfaces. To allow you to leverage this SoC and its peripherals to the maximum, while also better aligning the i.MX 95 chip with our product families, we are introducing the Aquila iMX95 System on Module (SoM)! It features the full capabilities of the i.MX 95 SoC and all the benefits of the Aquila family, including pin-to-pin compatibility with other family SoMs. Additionally, we remain committed to bringing the Verdin iMX95 to market, with a more Verdin-compatible SoC version that is just as powerful but more affordable.

This updated roadmap offers additional benefits which we describe below.

• Even easier scaling to production: Users already using other Verdin SoMs can more easily scale up to the Verdin iMX95, leveraging the full pin-to-pin compatibility.
• Extra cost-effectiveness: The new Verdin iMX95 System on Module is expected to be significantly more affordable than the previously planned version, with only a slightly reduced feature set.
• Extra options for scaling up in performance: iMX95 users will have more options to go even further in the performance scale, going up to the Aquila AM69.
• Even more interfaces available to your board: The Aquila iMX95 features the Aquila form-factor, which introduces the proven 400-pin board-to-board connector, exposing even more interfaces for you to use on your product.

The Verdin iMX95 and the Aquila iMX95 share similarities with one another and with the EVK. The table below outlines their similarities and key differences.

With the new roadmap, some previously planned dates were updated. The changes are listed below.

• Aquila iMX95 Sample Availability: Scheduled for early Q1, 2025.
• Verdin iMX95 Sample Availability: Scheduled for late Q1, 2025.

All other expected dates remain unchanged, including:

• Volume Availability for Verdin iMX95: Mid Q3, 2025.
• Volume Availability for Aquila iMX95: Mid Q3, 2025.

The timeline is also outlined in the image below.

With the updated roadmap, we recommend that most Verdin iMX95 EVK users continue evaluating and integrating their products using the EVK until the Verdin iMX95 samples become available in late Q1, 2025. Once the Verdin iMX95 samples are released, you should transition to the SoM – using either an off-the-shelf, self-developed, or customized carrier board – to facilitate a smoother migration and scale-up, starting in Q3, 2025.

However, if your project requires specific i.MX 95 Verdin EVK features such as the 10GbE, LPDDR5 RAM, or both PCIe interfaces, you will need to switch to the Aquila iMX95 in Q1, 2025 to retain these functionalities.

For developers interested in the i.MX 95 SoC but not currently using the Verdin iMX95 EVK, you can still integrate and develop with the Verdin iMX8M Plus and later transition to the Verdin iMX95. All while leveraging pin-to-pin compatibility to the fullest with the updated specification of the Verdin iMX95 SoM.

For projects requiring higher volumes, designs that are too small to accommodate a System on Module (SoM), or specification-constrained applications, Toradex offers the possibility of chip-down services, where we design, manufacture and maintain the i.MX 95 SoC into the form-factor that fits your requirements, be it SMARC, a solderable module, a single-board computer or a fully-custom build! Learn more about our customization services here.

Autor:
Lucas Ferraz, Product Marketing Manager, Toradex

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