Computing agency Advantech has launched a brand new single-board pc (SBC) for EV charger and vitality storage functions.
The brand new AFE-E420 makes use of semiconductor provider NXP’s i.MX 93 functions processor collection, which is designed to extend efficiency whereas lowering energy consumption with its upgraded Arm Cortex-A55. The Cortex-M33 co-processor is an impartial, MCU-like core that handles real-time area and important operate duties similar to management pilot monitoring between charger and EV communications.
The i.MX 93 functions processor is the primary within the i.MX household to undertake the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU, enabling builders to create extra superior machine studying functions with price effectiveness and vitality effectivity, Advantech mentioned.
The AFE-E420 goals to combine EVSE and SECC to simplify EV charger design, manufacturing and upkeep. The 145 x 115 mm SBC supplies twin shows, 4 Controller Space Community Versatile Knowledge-Price (CAN-FD) ports, 6 ports of selectable RS-232/422/485, 6 Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD) channels and a couple of ports of management pilot. It integrates a number of, impartial CAN-FD and Powerline communication (PLC) interfaces for CCS1, CCS2, NACS, GB/T and CHAdeMo compliance.
“The extremely built-in i.MX 93 functions processors mix the capabilities of the Arm Ethos-U65 microNPU with superior safety and a excessive diploma of integration to ship environment friendly, quick, safe machine studying on the edge,” mentioned Alexandra Dopplinger, Director of Product Advertising and marketing, Constructing and Power at NXP. “Advantech’s AFE-E420 SBC allows the i.MX 93 SoC’s complete capabilities to ship quicker time to marketplace for EV chargers and vitality storage functions.”
Supply: Advantech
