Learn More About iMX8 based product development and testing at ConExpo 2020

As a standard part of continuing work in developing new products we have been testing the latest iMX8 application processors from NXP. The application processor platform supports coming system requirement like machine learning, object detection, multiple camera streaming and virtualisation. This new computer architecture will be used to enable the next generation computing platform for industrial machines.

The ARM based application processors and computing cores found in products currently on machines in the field, like the iMX5 and iMX6, can ably produce smooth vector and 2D graphics as well as light 3D modelling, in our testing this allows the application processor to produce results on our GUI demo framework of between 16 and 30 FPS for the majority of configurations and under typical (synthetic) loads. The new iMX8 application processors are much, much faster. With a far more advanced integrated GPU and a more customisable and tuneable computing framework the iMX8 application processor used in testing could render the demo application with FPS above 60 FPS, only limited by the frame rate of TFTs used in the testing process. These sample results showing 2-3 times the performance of even the iMX6 (and an even higher increase over iMX5) represent a significant leap in the available technology for implementing highly responsive and fluent Graphical user interfaces in industrial machines while maintaining the important cost to performance ratio.

This boost in graphical performance not only applies to current Qt or QML applications or the framerate from multiple video streams but also enables new support for computing APIs opening up entirely new avenues for application development that earlier ARM based application processors were unable to utilise. The iMX8x platform leverages the next generation of graphics APIs and frameworks, making it possible to realize advanced systems in a lean way. The GPU and software layers of the iMX8x support Vulkan, enabling the advantages of the new graphics backend of QT 6, which is expected to be released in Q4 2020. The iMX8x also offers support for advanced operator support functionality like multiple digital camera streams, stream stitching to create panoramic views, object detection and classification as well as speech recognition. With its vast software support the iMX8x application processor enables a future ready platform for machine intelligence.

Visitors to ConExpo 2020 are invited to join CrossControl in South Hall 4, booth S84043.

Take a look at our iMX8x performance comparison video >

If you would like more information please reach out to sales@crosscontrol.com

Vision line display computers

EXTREME LINE DISPLAY COMPUTERS

CUSTOM PRODUCT

APPLICATION MODULES

SOLUTIONS

SOLUTIONS

Displays & Computers

Software & Solutions

Engineering Support & Platforms

Contact

Support

I/O Controllers & Wireless modules

Operations

Industries & Applications

About

Newsroom

Our locations

Partners

Product showcase event

Newsroom

Learn More About iMX8 based product development and testing at ConExpo 2020

Meet us at Bauma 2025

Prepare for new cyber security requirements

New display computers for precision applications, 2D/3D machine control and ISOBUS

Optimised Start, Boots made for walking (and running)

Meet coming cyber security regulations

CrossControl to showcase next generation HMI & computing solutions in Germany

CrossControl showcases next generation HMI & computing solutions

Next generation on-board computing platform

New integrated display computers for precision systems

Vehicle Computer & Monitors – New product line

Birds eye view vision system

New 5” and 7” displays

CrossControl at Agritechnica

Versatile terminal platform - for ISOBUS & precision systems

Introducing the new CCpilot V510 and V710

Core technology platform for onboard computing and HMI display products

CrossControl showcase at Teknologia 2023

LIDAR, Cameras, Action!

Visit us at IVT Expo in Chicago

New iMX8 displays with softkeys

New extreme line display computer

Showcasing the current and next generation of HMI platforms

Applied AI

Independent application management

Computer Vision - Virtual Fencing and Object Detection

Electrified Tundra Buggy

CrossControl in 60 seconds

On Show in Vegas

iVT Expo Cologne 2023

iVT Expo Chicago 2023

Visit us at Agritechnica 2023

Engineering week

CrossControl on display in Vegas

Vision system

Start me up! Boot in 3 sec

PC based display computers

Award winning platform

Our latest CC Linux

Modular technology platform

CrossControl’s first line of support

Software is transforming the capabilities of industrial vehicles

Adapt to industry trends with a modular technology platform

iMX8-based displays from 7”-12”

CrossControl will be at ConExpo 2023

iVT Expo Chicago 2022

iVT Expo Chicago 2022

Join us in exploring the latest technology at iVT Expo in 22 in Cologne and Chicago

Modular software platform adds new features

iVT Expo Cologne 2022

Visit us at the Teknologia show

Come and visit us at Teknologia’22

Spring 2022 product showcase

Spring 2022 Product Showcase

Technical skills led to an engineering career

Watch our latest video showcasing iMX8 based display computers

Object detection made lean

Take a look at our new iMX8-based display computers

New iMX8-based display computers in sizes 7’’, 10’’ & 12’’

CCpilot V700 – Next Generation of HMI Computing Technology