Variscite has extended its collaboration with QNX to offer QNX® OS 8.0 support for Systems on Module (SoMs) powered by the NXP i.MX8M Plus processor, providing developers with a secure and reliable operating system for applications that demand precision, stability, and long-term performance.
A reliable embedded solution for critical applications
QNX OS is a real-time operating system (RTOS) built on a microkernel architecture, ensuring dependable performance for industries where reliability is non-negotiable. This makes it an ideal choice for sectors like industrial IoT, medical devices, and aerospace, all of which must meet strict regulatory requirements. It is built on a future-ready architecture designed to maximize silicon advancements and enable compute-intensive workloads with consistent, real-time performance for today’s embedded systems.
“This collaboration with QNX gives our customers more options to meet their project requirements,” said Ofer Austerlitz, VP of Business Development and Sales at Variscite. “As embedded systems grow more complex and face stricter regulations, QNX offers a dependable solution that aligns with our commitment to compliance and long-term support.”
Grant Courville, SVP Products and Strategy, QNX comments; “This collaboration underscores our commitment to delivering robust, real-time operating systems and foundational software components to enable performance, security, safety, and reliability. By leveraging QNX’s modular architecture and real-time capabilities, Variscite will be able to offer cutting-edge integrated solutions tailored to the needs of various mission-critical industries.”
The DART-MX8M-PLUS System-on-Module
Key benefits of QNX on Variscite Systems on Module
- Enhanced Security: Built-in mechanisms to meet the stringent compliance needs of regulated industries.
- Comprehensive Certifications: QNX’s IEC 62304 compliance complements Variscite’s hardware certifications, such as ISO 9001 and medical-grade ISO 13485.
- Professional Support: Access to expert software assistance from QNX.
- Long-Term Stability: Regular updates and lifecycle commitments align with Variscite’s hardware longevity guarantees.
These features make Variscite and QNX’s combined platform a robust solution for developers building high-reliability systems.
Flexible solutions for evolving needs
Currently, QNX OS 8.0 is available on Variscite’s DART-MX8M-PLUS and VAR-SOM-MX8 modules, with plans to expand support to the iMX9 series. This ensures developers have access to a wide range of solutions tailored to diverse application needs, from cost-effective designs to high-performance systems.
This versatility aligns with Variscite’s modular approach to hardware design through its Pin2Pin architecture. Variscite’s SoM families—VAR-SOM and DART—are designed with Pin2Pin compatibility, allowing developers to easily scale between performance levels without redesigning carrier boards. This flexibility simplifies the development process and supports seamless upgrades or adjustments as project requirements evolve.
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