Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 2GB has NPU unit?

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according to
https://www.mouser.in/datasheet/2/1043/verdin_imx8m_plus_datasheet-2399256.pdf
page number 6, in column “Verdin iMX8M PlusQuad 2GB”, it is mentioned that it has NPU with 2.3 TOPS.
But,
according to

" Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 2GB Wi-Fi / Bluetooth IT PN: 0064"
it says , there is no NPU?

i want to buy this SOM if it has NPU,
Please guide what i am missing here.

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The Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 2GB does indeed feature an NPU (Neural Processing Unit) with 2.3 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) capability. This information is consistent across official datasheets and product descriptions. The NPU is a significant component of the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC, designed specifically for accelerating deep learning inference tasks. This makes the module particularly suitable for edge computing applications that require machine learning capabilities.

If there is any confusion arising from the documentation you’ve encountered, it might be due to a misinterpretation or a specific context mentioned in the text. The NPU is a standout feature of the i.MX 8M Plus series and is included in the Verdin iMX8M Plus Quad 2GB modules. Rest assured, purchasing this SoM will provide you with the NPU functionality as stated.

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Hi @macD

Sorry for the confusion.
Also, the info from @ToradexAI is wrong.

This version of the verdin iMX8M Plus datasheet from mouser is outdated.

https://www.mouser.in/datasheet/2/1043/verdin_imx8m_plus_datasheet-2399256.pdf

Please find the newest version of the datasheet on our website:

The 0061 (from the old datasheet) and 0064 (from the webshop) are different products.
0061: Verdin iMX8M PlusQuad 2GB
0064: Verdin iMX8M PlusQuad 2GB WB IT

The version we currently have of the webshop is the PN: 0064: Verdin iMX8M PlusQuad 2GB WB IT
and sadly it does not feature an NPU.