Summary of VARISCITE AND BASLER EXPAND COLLABORATION FOR EMBEDDED VISION SOLUTIONS WITH NXP® I.MX 8M PLUS TECHNOLOGY
Variscite and Basler are expanding their collaboration to deliver production-ready embedded vision solutions based on NXP i.MX 8 series processors. Leveraging Variscite’s privileged NXP partnership and Basler’s camera and vision expertise, they offer development kits using VCAM-AR1335B and VCAM-AR0821B cameras and a matched reference camera module for the i.MX 8M Plus. Their integrated hardware and software enable cost-optimized, machine-learning-capable vision systems and an industrial Embedded Vision Processing Board suitable for prototyping and series production.
Parts used in the Embedded Vision Solutions with NXP i.MX 8M Plus:
- NXP i.MX 8 series application processors
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus application processor
- Variscite System on Module (SoM) based on i.MX 8 series
- Basler VCAM-AR1335B camera module (13 MP)
- Basler VCAM-AR0821B camera module (8 MP)
- Basler reference camera module matched to i.MX 8M Plus
- Basler Embedded Vision Processing Board (vision-optimized interfaces)
Variscite, a leading System on Module manufacturer, and Basler, an expert in embedded vision, are stepping up their collaboration for solutions based on the NXP i.MX 8 application processor series.
Basler and Variscite continue to expand their cooperation, which started in 2018. Both companies offer a complete solution based on NXP i.MX 8 series for the embedded market with production-ready hardware and software. Variscite is a leading strategic partner of NXP and the only SoM vendor to join NXP’s Platinum Partner membership. This gives the company early access to NXP’s new product introductions before they hit the market and makes Variscite the only SoM manufacturer worldwide to launch the full range of i.MX8 products at the same time as NXP launches its new processors.
For its development kits destined for multimedia use, Variscite utilizes Basler embedded cameras VCAM-AR1335B (13 MP resolution) and VCAM-AR0821B (8 MP resolution). The resulting embedded vision systems provide an easy start to test vision-based applications.
In parallel with the announcement of NXP’s latest applications processor, the i.MX 8M Plus, Basler released the reference camera module that matches the SoC. Through close cooperation and intensive matching of all hardware and software components, the company realized a powerful and cost-optimized vision system, which utilizes the full potential of both the camera module and the i.MX 8M Plus. The resulting vision system provides the perfect solution for intelligent, vision-based machine learning applications. Basler also recently launched an industrial-grade Embedded Vision Processing Board with vision-optimized interfaces that are based on a Variscite’s System on Module. It enables the connection of various camera types and is suitable for series production in addition to prototyping.
- What companies are collaborating on embedded vision solutions with NXP i.MX 8 series?
Variscite and Basler are collaborating on embedded vision solutions based on the NXP i.MX 8 series. - Which NXP processors are these solutions built around?
The solutions are built around the NXP i.MX 8 series, including the i.MX 8M Plus. - Which Basler camera modules are used in Variscite development kits?
Variscite development kits use Basler VCAM-AR1335B (13 MP) and VCAM-AR0821B (8 MP) camera modules. - What advantage does Variscite have as an NXP partner?
Variscite is an NXP Platinum Partner and gains early access to NXP product introductions, enabling simultaneous launches of i.MX8-based SoMs with NXP. - What did Basler release alongside the i.MX 8M Plus announcement?
Basler released a reference camera module matched to the i.MX 8M Plus and an industrial Embedded Vision Processing Board based on a Variscite SoM. - What are the intended uses for the integrated vision systems?
The integrated vision systems are intended for intelligent, vision-based machine learning applications and provide easy starting points for testing vision-based applications. - Are the Basler-Variscite solutions suitable for series production?
Yes, the Basler Embedded Vision Processing Board is suitable for series production in addition to prototyping.
