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Why i.MX 8 Is an Ideal Platform for the QCA6174-Based SX-PCEAC2

Built with advanced media processing, secure domain partitioning and innovative vision processing, the NXP i.MX 8 applications processor family revolutionizes multiple display applications, industrial systems, vision, HMI and single-board computers. It is ideal for high performance, media rich mobile device, mission critical industrial applications, medical devices and more. 

Within the i.MX family of application processors, the i.MX 8 sits at the higher end of the performance spectrum. It features multi-core processing with 4 cortex A53 processors at 1.5 Ghz as well as a cortex M4F for real time requirements. The i.mx8 is a powerhouse capable of powering 4 HD displays or a single 4K and 20 Channels HD audio streams.

 SX-PCEAC2 and i.MX 8

i.MX Family and Silex Radios on a Performance Scale

The i.MX 8M needs a connectivity device to match it’s processing prowess. The QCA6174 based module, SX-PCEAC2 is the perfect fit for i.MX 8 for wireless connectivity. Some of the target applications for both the i.MX 8 and the SX-PCEAC2 are listed below.

 Target Applications:

  • Automotive infotainment—instrument cluster, head unit, heads-up display (HUD), rear seat entertainment and full digital electronic cockpit (eCockpit)
  • Advanced industrial human machine interface (HMI) and control
  • Single-board computers
  • Home/Building

Zac Freeman, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, in our latest video talks about why Silex Technology's SX-PCEAC2 is a perfect fit for  i.MX 8 for wireless connectivity. Some of they key advantages and benefits discussed in this video are performance, size, modular certification and superior Silex support. Check out the video for full details.

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