NEW

Aquila Arm Family

Fast and powerful, like the eagle

Aquila is a new System on Module standard expanding the Toradex portfolio to new heights, offering unparalleled performance for computationally intensive CPU, machine learning, and vision workloads.

To power next-gen’s AI requirements in industrial and other harsh environments, Aquila introduces a proven connector: the 400-pin board-to-board connector, making the board extra reliable, especially in these environments.

Highlights

High-Performance Computing

Unparalleled performance for computationally intensive CPU, machine learning, and vision workloads.

Optimized for AI and Vision

Powerful NPU and ISP unlock new possibilities for artificial intelligence and computer vision applications.

Extra Rugged Connector

Rugged and reliable ~400-pin board-to-board connector ensures industrial reliability.

Ready for the Future

Future-proof, scalable, and ready to power next-gen AI innovations.

Industrial Reliability

Designed and manufactured for high reliability and longevity in harsh, demanding environments.

Power Efficient

ARM-based, Aquila consumes less power than x86 devices while offering comparable performance.

Torizon: Easy-to-use Industrial Linux

All Aquila modules come with the Open Source Torizon Linux, ready for Secure OTA Updates, Remote Access and Device Monitoring, so you can focus on your application.

Lifetime Maintenance

10+ years availability, long-term Software support.

Meet the New Form Factor

Rugged board-to-board connector

For extra reliability in harsh environments, we introduce an industry-proven board-to-board connector, making Aquila SoMs ideal for the most demanding environments, including extreme temperature ranges.

Flexible and future-looking set of interfaces

With the highest pin count (approximately 400 pins) of all Toradex Computer-on-Module families, Aquila provides exceptional flexibility for applications requiring multiple modern high-speed interfaces.

Compact form factor

With a similar size to the Apalis form factor, Aquila SoMs are the ideal fit for space-constrained and mobile applications, including AGVs, drones, and hand-held devices, requiring high-performance AI and real-time controls.

Toradex System on Modules - Performance Comparison

Toradex offers a wide range of System on Modules across various product families, designed to meet our customers' needs in applications requiring high performance, industrial reliability, and safety. Our solutions deliver both cost-effectiveness and high performance, when compared to alternatives like x86 devices and other proprietary GPU-accelerated hardware.

The result is focused on CPU Performance.

These results are estimates, and performance may vary depending on your specific use case. For a personalized performance comparison, contact us today!

Aquila Computer on Modules Family

  • A55
  • A55
  • A55
  • A55
  • A55
  • A55
  • M7
  • M33
  • 3D GPU
  • NPU
  • ISP
  • VPU
  • 16GB RAM
  • 128GB FLASH
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • A72
  • R5F
  • R5F
  • 3D GPU
  • NPU
  • ISP
  • VPU
  • 16GB RAM
  • 128GB FLASH
COMING SOON

Aquila Carrier Boards

Clover

The Clover Single-Board Computer seamlessly scales with the entire Aquila System on Modules Family, offering a hassle-free way to adjust performance and pricing. The compatibility goes beyond hardware, as Toradex's software simplifies the transition of your software stack across different modules.


Aquila Development Board

You can easily access Aquila Interfaces by means of physical connectors and standard pitch headers. Aquila Development Board includes Display Port, M.2 Key B (for cellular modems), M.2 Key M (for additional storage devices), CSI, DSI, USB-C, Analog Audio, an additional 1GB ETH PHY, and more. This board provides a flexible development environment to explore the functionality and performance of the Aquila Computer on Module Family.


Videos

Toradex - Aquila Arm Family - A Sneak Peek
Introducing the Aquila AM69 with TI | Toradex at EW 2024

Software

Torizon Linux Platform

Torizon is a Linux-based software platform ideal for industrial, medical, and other highly-reliable scenarios. It is a developer-friendly ecosystem that simplifies the process of developing and maintaining embedded software...


Reference Images for Yocto Project

Toradex carries out in-house development and maintenance of a Yocto Project-compatible production-quality Embedded Linux BSP. Our extensive documentation...


FreeRTOS

FreeRTOS is supported directly by Toradex. It is a real-time OS that runs on the Cortex-M4 cores in parallel to the main OS.


Android

Android is supported by our service partner Kynetics. An Evaluation will be provided free of charge as a binary installer directly on Toradex Easy Installer feeds and in source-code.


Aquila Computer on Modules - Comparison Table

Aquila AM69

Aquila iMX95

Datasheet - Contact Us
Details
CPU Name
CPU Type
Microcontroller
CPU Clock
NEON
L1 Instruction Cache
L1 Data Cache
L2 Cache
TI AM69A98
8x Arm Cortex™-A72
2x Arm Cortex™-R5F
2.0 GHz (A72)
1.0 GHz (R5F)
Yes
48KB (A72)
32KB (A72)
2MB (A72)
NXP® i.MX 95
6x Arm Cortex™-A55
1x Arm Cortex™-M7
1x Arm Cortex™-M33
1800MHz (A55)
800MHz (M7)
333MHz (M33)
RAM
Flash
32GB LPDDR4 (128-bit)
128GB eMMC
16GB LPDDR5 (32-bit)
64GB eMMC
USB 3.2
USB 2.0
Ethernet
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
PCIe
I2C
I3C
SPI
QSPI
OSPI
UART
PWM
GPIO
Analog Input
SDIO/SD/MMC
CAN FD
JTAG
1x DRD (Gen 1)
1x Host (Gen 1)
1x Gigabit (PHY with TSN)
4x 2.5 Gigabit (SGMII with TSN)
1x 10 Gigabit (USXGMII with TSN)
2.4/5/6 GHz Tri-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth Classic / BLE 5.3
2 (x2 Gen 3)
8x
1x
7x
1x
1x
11x
12x
110x
8x
1x
19x
1x
1x OTG (Gen 1)
1x Host
2x Gigabit (1x PHY with TSN + 1x RGMII with TSN)
1x 2.5/10 Gigabit (USX/SGMII with TSN)
2.4/5 GHz Dual-band 1x1 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Yes, 5.2
2 (x1 Gen 3)
8x
1x
6x
1x
8x
22x
14x + 80x
8x
2x
5x
1x
Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Display Controller
Depth And Motion Processing Accelerator (DMPAC)
Video Decoder
Video Encoder
Display Serial Interface
LVDS
Digital Audio
S/PDIF (RX and TX)
PDM Mic Input
2D Acceleration
3D Acceleration
Display Port
Camera Serial Interface
Yes (32 TOPS)
Yes
Triple
Yes
Yes (H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC)
Yes (H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC)
2x Quad Lane MIPI DSI (up to 2.5k)
5x McASP: I2S or TDM
Yes
Yes
1x (up to 4k)
3x Quad Lane MIPI CSI-2
Yes (2.0 TOPS)
1x
Single (Dual Engine)
Yes (H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC)
Yes (H.264/AVC and H.265/HEVC)
1x Quad Lane MIPI DSI (up to 4k)
1x (up to 1920x1080)
4x I2S
1x
4x
Yes
Yes
2x Quad Lane MIPI CSI-2
Torizon
Embedded Linux
Preinstalled OS
Android
QNX
FreeRTOS
Q2 2025
Q2 2025
Toradex Easy Installer (Q2 2025)
Coming Soon
Size
Temperature
Shock / Vibration
Power Dissipation
85 x 55 x 9 mm
-40° to 85° C
TBD
85 x 55mm
-40° to 85° C
TBD

General: Some interfaces are available on pins that are not entirely compatible within the Aquila Computer on Module family. There are restrictions to using different interfaces simultaneously, please check the respective datasheet for exact details.

Other Computer on Module Families

Apalis Arm® Family

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Verdin Arm® Family

Verdin Arm family Computer on Modules (CoMs) combine modern high-speed interfaces, an intuitive pinout and a compact form factor into a scalable, pin-compatible, cost and power-optimized offering. Includes free Operating System support for Embedded Linux


Colibri Arm® Family

Colibri Arm family offers an extensive portfolio of pin-compatible System on Modules(SoMs). These SoMs have small form factor, complemented with the presence of many industrial and connectivity interfaces. Includes free Operating System support for Embedded Linux and Windows Embedded Compact


SMARC Arm® Family

Toradex SMARC Module is built according to the latest SMARC 2.2 and is compatible with most SMARC 2.1/2.0 carrier boards. The Toradex SMARC family maximizes compatibility with a wide range of other SMARC providers, making it quick and easy to migrate your project to Toradex’s SMARC!


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