i.MX RT600 crossover microcontroller targets secure edge applications
Available now from NXP Semiconductors is the i.MX RT600 crossover microcontroller (MCU) series for ultra-low power, secure edge applications including audio, voice and machine learning.
The i.MX RT600 crossover MCU is said to provide optimal balance in power, performance and memory. Features include Arm Cortex-M33 running up to 300 MHz, optional Cadence Tensilica Hi-Fi 4 audio/voice digital signal processor (DSP) running up to 600 MHz with Quad 32×32 MAC, 28nm FD-SOI process optimised for active and leakage power.
NXP has also used EdgeLock, its advanced embedded security technology and it offers machine learning support using Glow neutral network compiler.
The i.MX RT family of crossover MCUs are designed to bridge the gap between high-performance and integration and meet the need for high performance embedded processing at the edge. The MCUs are available with a suggested resale price starting at $4.50 for 10,000-unit quantities. NXP will accompany the silicon release with an i.MX RT600 evaluation kit at a suggested resale price of $129.
i.MX RT600 is fully supported by the NXP MCUXpresso suite of tools and software, including IDE support, system configuration and extensive driver and middleware support.
In addition, Cadence’s Xplorer IDE, DSP function libraries and audio codecs are also available. The company has partnered with DSP Concepts, Alango Technologies and Sensory to provide high-performance voice pre-processing and recognition software, plus professional audio libraries and tools.
The integrated HiFi 4 DSP will be supported with the NXO eIQ for Glow machine learning compiler accessible in the next MCUXpresso SDK with a release planned for Q2 2020.
NXP leads in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications and drives innovation in the secure connected vehicle, end-to-end security and privacy, and smart connected solutions markets. Built on more than 60 years experience and expertise, the company has approximately 30,000 employees in more than 30 countries. Last year, NXP posted revenues of $8.88bn.
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