TS-11070

The TS-11070 is a next-generation industrial Single Board Computer currently in development around the NXP i.MX95 applications processor. The new platform combines high-performance multicore Arm processing, dedicated machine-learning acceleration, advanced graphics and vision capabilities, a PCIe-connected FPGA, high-speed networking, and extensive industrial I/O in a compact 148 x 100 mm form factor.

Designed for demanding applications such as industrial automation, machine vision, robotics, high-speed gateways, data acquisition, advanced HMI, and intelligent edge systems, the TS-11070 brings modern computing interfaces and traditional industrial connectivity together on a single platform.

The TS-11070 is currently in development. Features and specifications shown here represent the planned product architecture and may change as development progresses.

More Compute at the Edge

The TS-11070 is built around NXP's i.MX95 applications processor, combining six Arm® Cortex®-A55 application cores with Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M33 real-time processors. The architecture also includes the NXP eIQ® Neutron Neural Processing Unit for machine-learning acceleration along with dedicated graphics and image-processing hardware.

LPDDR5 memory provides the bandwidth for demanding edge applications, while onboard eMMC and microSD provide flexible local storage options.

This heterogeneous architecture gives developers multiple places to put the work: Linux applications on the Cortex-A55 cores, deterministic and lower-level processing on the real-time cores, machine-learning workloads on the NPU, and application-specific functions in the FPGA.

From 10 Gigabit Ethernet to the Sensor Wire

The TS-11070 moves data between very different kinds of networks and devices.

An SFP+ interface provides high-speed 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, while two additional Gigabit Ethernet ports support TSN and hardware timing features for time-sensitive industrial applications. IEEE 1588 timing capabilities are also planned to support precise synchronization and event timestamping.

At the field level, the platform adds interfaces for CAN FD, RS-485, RS-232, industrial analog signals, protected digital I/O, and other connections commonly required to communicate directly with equipment and sensors.

Wireless connectivity is planned to extend the platform further with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, Zigbee/Thread capability, and a NimbeLink-compatible socket for cellular and other wireless modules.

The result is a single computing platform capable of sitting at the intersection of high-speed Ethernet, industrial field networks, wireless networks, sensors, actuators, and cloud connectivity.

A Flexible Platform for Machine Vision

Camera technology moves quickly, and different applications call for very different interfaces. Rather than locking the TS-11070 into a single camera standard, the platform is designed around a modular camera architecture.

High-speed camera interfaces from the i.MX95 are brought to a dedicated expansion connector. Application-specific camera interface modules can then adapt the TS-11070 to different cameras, physical interfaces, and application requirements.

This approach allows the core processing platform to remain consistent while the camera interface can evolve around the needs of a project. Additional interface modules can also be developed as new camera requirements and technologies emerge.

Combined with the i.MX95 image-processing capabilities, graphics hardware, and dedicated machine-learning acceleration, the TS-11070 is a flexible foundation for machine vision, robotics, inspection systems, intelligent sensing, and other vision-enabled edge applications.

FPGA-Powered I/O That Can Evolve With Your Application

A Lattice Certus™-NX FPGA adds another layer of flexibility beyond the interfaces built into the processor.

Connected to the i.MX95 over PCI Express, the FPGA provides additional GPIO, PWM, serial interfaces, timing functions, and real-time control of industrial I/O. The FPGA also creates opportunities for custom logic and application-specific interfaces that are difficult or inefficient to implement entirely in software.

This combination of Linux, real-time processor cores, and reconfigurable hardware gives developers the flexibility to decide where each part of an application belongs: application software, real-time firmware, or dedicated hardware logic.

Industrial I/O Built In

The TS-11070 is designed to connect directly to sensors, actuators, controllers, and other industrial equipment without requiring a collection of external interface modules.

Planned configurations bring serial communications, CAN FD, industrial analog inputs, and protected digital I/O directly to field-accessible terminal blocks. Analog inputs are designed around real industrial signal ranges including 0–10 V and 4–20 mA rather than processor-level ADC voltages.

High-side and low-side digital I/O with hardware fault detection allow the FPGA to react immediately to overcurrent conditions rather than relying solely on software response.

For additional expansion, the TS-11070 includes a mikroBUS™ socket and a daughtercard interface with I3C and FPGA GPIO, creating additional paths for standard modules as well as application-specific hardware.

Smart Power Management for Unattended Systems

Power management on the TS-11070 goes beyond simply turning the processor on and off.

An independent embeddedTS management microcontroller—our Wizard—manages system power, RTC functions, boot configuration, onboard rail monitoring, USB console access, and the TS-SILO supercapacitor power reserve system.

The always-on architecture supports intelligent low-power behavior. For example, onboard motion sensing can remain active while the main processor is powered down, allowing a physical movement event to wake the rest of the system only when processing is needed.

TS-SILO provides stored energy to maintain critical power during an unexpected loss of external input, giving the system an opportunity to manage shutdown and help protect stored data.

The TS-11070 supports wide-range 8–48 VDC input as well as direct 5 VDC input for integration into a broad range of industrial and remote systems.