AOM-5521 – NXP i.MX95 AI-on-Module Nano by Advantech

The Advantech AOM-5521 represents the cutting edge of AI-on-Module technology, built around the powerful NXP i.MX95 System-on-Chip. This compact 82 x 50mm module in SMARC 2.2 form factor combines six Arm Cortex-A55 cores operating at up to 2.0 GHz with dedicated Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M33 real-time processors, enabling simultaneous high-performance computing and deterministic control tasks. The integrated Neural Network accelerator provides hardware-accelerated AI inference capabilities essential for modern edge computing applications including machine vision, predictive maintenance, and intelligent automation systems. Memory and storage are handled by 8GB of high-speed LPDDR5 running at 6400MT/s paired with 16GB eMMC flash, while an 8MB QSPI NOR flash stores board configuration data. The AOM-5521 delivers exceptional connectivity with 10 Gigabit Ethernet via USXGMII and two Gigabit Ethernet ports using Realtek RTL8211FS PHYs, making it ideal for data-intensive industrial networking applications. Display capabilities include 4-lane MIPI-DSI, dual-channel LVDS, and optional HDMI output, supported by 2D/3D graphics acceleration with OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan, and OpenCL 1.2 FP. Hardware video encoding and decoding supports H.265 and H.264 at 4K 30fps resolution. Industrial interfaces encompass USB 3.2 Gen1, four USB 2.0 ports, USB 2.0 OTG, two PCIe 3.0 lanes, dual CAN-FD buses, four UARTs, five I2C channels, and 14 GPIO pins. Security features include TPM 2.0 for trusted platform capabilities. The module operates across industrial and extended temperature ranges from 0 to 60°C or -40 to 85°C, with CE and FCC Class B certifications ensuring regulatory compliance. Paired with the SOM-DB2510 carrier board for rapid prototyping, the AOM-5521 accelerates time-to-market for transportation systems, factory automation, outdoor services, and mission-critical embedded applications requiring AI processing at the edge. Available from Recab, your Nordic partner for Advantech computer-on-module solutions.