I would like to ask about the current status of the following product:
Verdin iMX95 Hexa 8GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT V1.0A [PN 00891000]
In the webshop, I see the note “For End Products”, but when I try to order samples, I get the following message:
You are in the process of buying a Toradex product in Sample status.
Verdin iMX95 Hexa 8GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT V1.0A
Sample products may change before the volume production version is released. Software support is not full-featured and typical hardware revisions are only supported until the next version is released. Generally, Sample products are supported with Monthly Software releases. For more information contact sales.
I have read and understood and would like to continue.
So, my questions are:
What is the actual status of this product?
Is all hardware functionality already working?
Can I purchase these samples safely for testing purposes?
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Verdin iMX95 Product Status
Current Product Status
The Verdin iMX95 Hexa 8GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT (PN: 0089) is currently in Sample Production state(1)(2). This explains the message you’re seeing during the ordering process.
Understanding Sample Production vs. Intended Use
There’s an important distinction between these two product attributes(3):
“For End Products” refers to the intended use - meaning this product is designed to be integrated into end products and purchased in volumes(3)
Sample Production refers to the current lifecycle state - indicating the product is available for purchase in lower quantities but may still be subject to changes(3)
What Sample Production Means
According to Toradex documentation, Sample Products(3):
Are available for purchase in lower quantity
Can be new products or updated versions of existing products
Are subject to change without prior notice from Toradex
Have software support that is not full-featured
Hardware revisions are typically only supported until the next version is released
Are generally supported with Monthly Software releases
Hardware Functionality
The Verdin iMX95 includes comprehensive hardware features(1)(2):
Up to 6x ARM Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8GHz
Dual Cortex-M processor (M7 at 800MHz, M33 at 333MHz)
2 TOPS NPU (Neural Processing Unit)
Extensive connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, dual Gigabit Ethernet
Multiple interfaces: USB 3.2, PCIe Gen3, CAN FD, MIPI DSI/CSI, and more
However, since it’s in Sample Production state, some features may not be fully validated or software support may be limited(3).
Purchasing Recommendation
You can purchase these samples for testing purposes, but be aware that(3):
The product may change before volume production
Software support is not full-featured
Hardware revisions are only supported until the next version is released
Production Timeline
According to the roadmap, the Verdin iMX95 is expected to move to Volume Production in Q2’25(1).
The Verdin iMX95 is a sample product, so there may be some bugs which will be resolved on future hardware revisions before it goes into volume state.
The current revision is perfectly adequate for testing, but it is different than the one which will go into volume state.
For example, A1 silicon is used in the current version. This silicon revision is not the one which will go into volume production.
As to what features work or not currently, we do not have public documentation on this yet.
In general, it is best to take the latest nightly BSP as it is an early module.
The latest monthly will work but the latest nightly will contain more bug fixes.
Most features and interfaces are tested and expected to work.
One known problem is that, if the Toradex Easy Installer was loaded via recovery mode, a power-cycle is required after flashing an image.
Another point which you may encounter difficulties is the use of the NPU.
There is no problem with the actual hardware for this and we have tested it internally, but we currently have no documentation on how to use the NPU.
Is the NPU something that you would be interested in using?
Therefore I would say that we can help you get this setup.
At the moment the best way to go is to do a custom Yocto build from our layers with similar modifications than the ones we do for the Verdin iMX8MP here: Building Machine Learning Software with Reference Images for Yocto Project | Toradex Developer Center
I can give you more direct instructions for the build for the Verdin iMX95, these are still internal instruction but should be published at some point.
