Customized i.MX-Based Solutions and Boards

Custom board design is essential for businesses looking to incorporate specific features, enhance performance, or achieve a distinctive edge in the market. Companies often face challenges such as form factor constraints, specialized interface connectors, complex connectivity needs, or unique processing requirements. In such cases, off-the-shelf solutions fall short, making custom-designed hardware and solutions crucial for success. iWave, with its decades of experience, technical expertise, and skilled workforce, delivers tailor-made i.MX-based hardware solutions. Depending on the complexity of the project, fully functional prototypes with Board Support Packages (BSP) enabled are delivered within just 8 to 10 weeks.

Figure 1: iWave delivers tailor-made i.MX-based hardware solutions in as little as 8 weeks. (Image source: iWave)

For over 20 years, iWave has built deep expertise in the design and development of i.MX-based boards and solutions. From early i.MX 27 processors to the advanced i.MX 6 and i.MX 9 series, iWave’s product portfolio covers a broad range of System on Modules (SoMs) and Single Board Computers (SBCs). In addition to its standard offerings, iWave provides fully customized SoMs, Carrier Cards, and solutions based on the customer’s unique requirements.

With a proven track record of delivering reliable, scalable, and customizable solutions, iWave empowers businesses to stay ahead of the competition. By offering the ability to create innovative, next-generation products quickly and efficiently, iWave ensures its clients have a smooth and successful journey from concept to completion.

Expertise Across Industries

iWave’s engineering team is highly skilled in customizing i.MX SoMs to meet the specific needs of a wide range of industries and applications. The company has designed solutions for verticals including Avionics, Medical Devices, Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial Automation, Automotive, and Video/Vision systems. iWave’s solutions are designed to meet the high-performance, reliability, and scalability demands of these industries, making them ideal for businesses looking for cutting-edge technology.

In addition to customization, iWave supports a broad range of operating systems, including Linux, Android, Ubuntu, Debian, QNX, VxWorks, and more. This operating system flexibility allows customers to tailor their software environments to meet the specific functional requirements of their applications, ensuring a smooth and reliable performance across various platforms.

iWave’s Custom Design Approach

The following customized components are available from iWave:

• Custom System on Modules (SoMs): iWave can tailor SoMs to specific project needs based on form factor, connector interfaces, and processing requirements. Whether you need to meet a specific standard or need a customized form factor for space-constrained designs, iWave delivers precise and highly functional SoM solutions.
• Custom Carrier Card Design: iWave’s custom carrier cards are designed to meet specific product features, environmental conditions, and mechanical constraints. The team works closely with customers to design carrier cards that fit seamlessly into existing systems, while ensuring high performance and durability, especially in harsh industrial environments.

Industry Leadership & Partnerships

As an NXP Gold Partner, iWave stands out in the market for its deep technical knowledge and early access to the latest technologies. iWave works closely with NXP to stay ahead of emerging trends in i.MX technology, giving it a unique ability to innovate and adopt new technologies faster than competitors. This partnership enables iWave to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its customers, ensuring they remain at the forefront of their industries.

iWave has built a well-established ecosystem of partners for certification, production, and manufacturing, further distinguishing itself in the marketplace. This allows customers to trust that their designs will meet industry standards and certifications, simplifying the path to commercialization.

Broad Portfolio of Solutions

iWave offers a comprehensive portfolio of boards and solutions for the complete i.MX family of application processors, including System on Modules in standards like SMARC, OSM, SODIMM, and Qseven. iWave’s extensive SoM offerings allow businesses to select the best platform for their project needs while offering flexibility in customization.

Beyond SoMs, iWave also provides Single Board Computers (SBCs) and ODM solutions such as telematics, gateways, and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions. These solutions are designed to cater to various industries, offering a combination of high-performance computing, secure connectivity, and machine learning capabilities, making them ideal for both complex and cost-sensitive markets.

Custom Carrier Card Design & Manufacturing

For customers with unique mechanical constraints or specific environmental conditions, iWave specializes in designing and manufacturing custom carrier cards. These custom designs can be tailored to meet the exact product features required by the customer, ensuring the hardware fits perfectly within the overall system design, whether it’s a compact IoT gateway or a rugged industrial HMI device.

Partnering with iWave: Benefits

By partnering with iWave, businesses gain a range of benefits, including:

• Faster Time-to-Market: With iWave’s rapid design and prototyping process, businesses can shorten their development cycles and introduce new products to the market faster.
• Design Flexibility: iWave’s ability to customize SoMs and carrier cards allows for greater flexibility in design, ensuring the final product meets specific application requirements.
• Seamless Integration: iWave ensures smooth and seamless integration of i.MX-based solutions, enabling businesses to focus on innovation rather than hardware complexities.

Conclusion

Whether your project requires advanced connectivity, robust security, or high-performance processing, iWave’s customizable solutions and technical expertise ensure a smooth path from concept to completion. With a dedicated support team and an extensive portfolio of solutions, iWave empowers businesses to take full control of their product development journey, from early design to final production.

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