Advantechs powerful AOM-2521 and AOM-5521 COM modules integrate the NXP i.MX 95 processor with up to six ARM Cortex-A55 cores, onboard ISP and eIQ Neutron NPU to accelerate computer vision and AI tasks at the edge. By combining PCIe, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet and optimized MIPI-CSI interfaces with strengthened robust security features and a 16-nanometer manufacturing process, these modules deliver high performance and low energy consumption for industrial automation solutions.
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Advantech unveils AOM-2521 and AOM-5521 NXP i.MX95 edge modules
Advantech AOM-5521 SMARC 2.1.1 (Foto: Advantech)
The Advantech AOM-2521 and AOM-5521 Computer-on-Module solutions integrate the NXP i.MX 95 processor platform featuring up to six ARM Cortex-A55 cores. This efficient design processes real-time data streams and executes demanding artificial intelligence and image processing workloads directly at the network edge. A built-in image signal processor and eIQ Neutron neural processing unit accelerate vision tasks while consuming minimal power. The modules enable low-latency edge inference within constrained energy budgets.
Integrated ISP and eIQ NPU Enable Advanced Vision Processing
The integrated Image Signal Processor (ISP) and the eIQ Neutron Neural Processing Unit (NPU) accelerator deliver outstanding performance for machine vision, object detection, and scene interpretation. Combined with an energy-efficient design, these modules execute complex artificial intelligence algorithms directly at the network edge. On-site processing minimizes latency, reduces data transferred to cloud backends, and accelerates real-time decision-making while conserving power and optimizing bandwidth utilization.
Industrial IoT Modules Feature PCIe USB3 Gigabit MIPI-CSI Security
Both models support PCIe, USB 3.0, and Gigabit Ethernet interfaces, along with MIPI-CSI camera ports and optional Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. Leveraging the NXP i.MX 95 platforms security architecture, these modules ensure authenticated system startup through secure boot mechanisms, robust data integrity via hardware encryption engines, and protection against firmware tampering. These features deliver a hardened foundation suited for industrial IoT deployments and automation systems requiring stringent cybersecurity and operational risk reduction.
16-nm Process Enables Efficient Performance With Wide Temperature Range
The modules leverage an advanced 16-nanometer manufacturing process to deliver a superior balance of compute performance and efficiency. Rated for operation from -40 °C to +85 °C, they excel in thermally challenging battery-powered applications. Extensive temperature tolerance prevents performance degradation and supports continuous functionality. Designed for harsh environments such as extreme temperatures, dust, humidity, these modules maintain consistent operation and reliability, ensuring long-term stability with minimal maintenance in industrial deployments.
OSM Size-L, SMARC Modules Provide Boards, SDKs, Streamline Development
The OSM Size-L (AOM-2521) and SMARC 2.1.1 (AOM-5521) COM modules adhere to widely adopted industry specifications, ensuring seamless integration into embedded systems. These modules come with preconfigured carrier boards from Advantech, which reduce integration challenges for system developers. Comprehensive Software Development Kits and support tools efficiently streamline code development, debugging and deployment, accelerating time-to-market. This ecosystem lowers engineering overhead, cuts project costs and enables customizations tailored to diverse application requirements.
Compact energy-efficient AI modules deliver automation solutions across industries
In applications ranging from machine vision systems and edge AI deployments to medical devices, transportation monitoring, energy management, and smart city infrastructure, the compact, energy-efficient, AI-ready modules deliver robust and scalable solutions that address the demands of automation. Their processing capabilities minimize latency and power consumption, providing reliable real-time performance under harsh environmental conditions. Security measures and standardized form factors ensure seamless integration, future-proofing industrial IoT architectures with development overhead.
Advantech AOM-2521 and AOM-5521 redefine industrial edge computing standards
Advantechs AOM-2521 and AOM-5521 COM modules employ an NXP i.MX 95 processor with integrated ISP and eIQ Neutron NPU to accelerate AI and image processing at the edge. Equipped with PCIe, USB 3.0, Gigabit Ethernet, and MIPI-CSI interfaces, optional wireless connectivity, they ensure secure boot, data integrity, and anti-tamper protection. Standard SMARC and OSM form factors, robust thermal tolerance, and energy-efficient 16 nm design provide scalable solutions for industrial IoT deployments.
