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On the i.MX8MP platform, the Cortex-M7 (M-Core) and Cortex-A53 (Linux) often compete for GPIO resources. By default, Linux owns the pinmux and GPIO controllers, which can prevent the M-Core from using pins reliably—especially for interrupt inputs.

To give the M-Core full control, the A-Core must first “release” those pins in the device tree: ✅ Remove the pinmux configuration for the target GPIO ✅ Comment out all Linux device nodes that reference it ✅ For interrupt use on GPIO2/3/4 groups, disable the entire GPIO controller so Linux no longer registers it

This clean separation avoids resource conflicts, ensures stable interrupts, and allows the M-Core to operate with real-time determinism.

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Biochemical analyzer, abbreviated as bioanalyzer, primarily provides various clinical biochemical, hematological, and immunological testing projects for all levels of hospitals in the field of laboratory medicine.

It is used to test clinical biochemistry indicators such as liver function, kidney function, blood lipids, diabetes, infection, rheumatology, and immunology. It provides important scientific evidence for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases, and is an essential monitoring medical equipment in hospitals.

Biochemical analyzers can be divided into fully automatic instruments and semi-automatic instruments, of which semi-automatic instruments are smaller in size, simple in structure, cheaper in price, and have higher application demand in the current market; fully automatic biochemical analyzers have less error in the results due to the analytical process without manual operation, and this type of instrument usually has an automatic report of abnormalities. It can automatically calibrate the working state, reducing the system error.

According to the functional structure, the automatic biochemical analyzer is divided into an optical system, a constant temperature system, sample reaction stirring technology and probe technology, and a computer control part.

With the enhanced performance of the ARM CPU-based, the computer control part of the automatic biochemistry analyzer has also started to switch to ARM Main Control Board to Folinx Embedded provide customers with Cortex-A53 platform master control Solution FETMX8MP-C industrial grade Computer on Module.

The Computer on Module is based on NXP i.MX8M Plus processor development, with strong video processing capabilities and, a smooth operation experience, to help users develop powerful performance, beautiful interface devices.

High performance: The CPU adopts 1.6GHz quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 architecture with a neural processing unit (NPU), offering a maximum operating speed of up to 2.3 TOPS. It comes with a standard configuration of 4GB DDR4 RAM + 16GB eMMC, providing sufficient hardware resources.

Multiple Display Interfaces: CPU supports MIPI, LVDS and HDMI display natively, with the highest resolution up to 4K；

Powerful Image recognition: Dual hardware ISP, resolution up to 12 MP, input rate up to 375M pixels/second, bringing significant improvement to the image effect;

Abundant high-speed interface resources: 2 Gigabit Ethernet, 2 dual-purpose USB 3.0/2.0, 1 PCIe Gen 3, 2 SDIO 3.0, 2 CAN (including 1 CAN-FD), bringing more possibilities for high-speed signal transmission;

Software equipped with: Linux5.4.70 and Andriod 10 operating system, the driver is perfect, and the system source code is open, giving you more support;

Stable supply: full industrial design, full consideration of Medical application scenarios, 15 years + life cycle, free from your worries.

Originally published at www.forlinx.net.

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Agricultural plant protection UAV are advanced technologies used in the agricultural field. They utilize unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or remotely controlled aircraft, along with various sensor technologies, to monitor, diagnose, and manage crop health, aiming to improve the efficiency and quality of agricultural production.

Here are some key applications and advantages of agricultural plant protection UAV:

Application Areas:

Pest and disease monitoring and control: UAVs are equipped with various sensors such as multi-spectral cameras and infrared thermal imaging cameras, which can be used to detect pests and diseases on crops and provide real-time information for timely control measures.

Fertilizer and irrigation management: Plant protection UAVs, equipped with spraying systems, can accurately apply fertilizers and irrigation in the fields. They can manage these processes precisely based on soil and crop requirements, thereby saving resources and improving crop yields.

Crop health monitoring: UAVs can regularly monitor the health of crops in agricultural fields, identifying plant stress, nutrient deficiencies, and water-related issues. By conducting regular surveys, farmers can detect these problems early and take proactive measures to address them. This timely intervention can help optimize crop growth, prevent yield loss, and improve overall agricultural productivity.

Soil analysis: UAVs can be utilized for soil sample collection and analysis, providing valuable data on soil nutrient levels and pH values.

Growth trend analysis: By regularly capturing images of farmland, UAVs can generate a time series of images to help farmers analyze the growth trends and changes in crops.

The Advantages of Agricultural Crop Protection Uavs Are As Follows:

Efficiency and speed: UAVs can efficiently cover large areas of farmland, collecting data in real-time and providing immediate feedback. This enables farmers to quickly take necessary actions based on the data received.

Precision and accuracy: UAVs equipped with sensors can provide high-resolution data, helping farmers in precision farming practices to reduce waste and resource consumption.

Cost reduction: Automated crop protection processes can reduce labor costs and minimize the use of chemicals and water resources.

Environmental sustainability: By utilizing more precise fertilization and pesticide management techniques, agricultural crop protection UAVs can reduce negative environmental impacts.

Data analysis: The data collected by crop protection UAVs can be integrated with agricultural management software to perform data analysis and decision support. This enables farmers to make more informed decisions based on accurate and real-time information.

Features of the Solution Based on the Forlinx i.MX8M Plus SoM:

(1) i.MX8M Plus integrates a wide range of peripherals, including Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, and more, to meet various external device requirements and facilitate device expansion.

(2) i.MX8M Plus is equipped with high-performance computing capabilities. It features a built-in NPU with up to 2.3 TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) of computing power, allowing for fast processing of complex object recognition algorithms and data. This enables the product to meet the application requirements in various scenarios.

(3) i.MX8M Plus is built with industrial-grade quality, which means it can operate reliably in a wide temperature range from -40°C to +85°C. This makes it suitable for outdoor applications.

(4) i.MX8M Plus adopts a compact design with a thin board-to-board connection. It features a structure size of just 62mm × 36mm, allowing for a smaller overall device footprint. This design approach ensures the integrity of functionality while minimizing the size of the equipment.

Originally published at www.forlinx.net.

FETMX8MP-C System On Module (SoM) is a type of system module based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor, which is mainly used in machine learning and vision, advanced multimedia, and industrial automation. The module series has three different iMX8M processor models and can be used in applications such as smart homes, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and IoT.

The module has powerful image processing, multimedia functions, and real-time control, and can meet the needs of various applications such as high-speed networks, high-definition videos, dual-band WIFI, and high-speed industrial Ethernet.

Q&A Discussion:

Q: What are the main application areas of FETMX8MP-C System On Module (SoM)? A: FETMX8MP-C System On Module (SoM) is mainly used in machine learning and vision, advanced multimedia, and industrial automation. It can be used in applications such as smart homes, smart cities, Industry 4.0, and IoT.

Q: What are the characteristics of FETMX8MP-C System On Module (SoM)? A: FETMX8MP-C System On Module (SoM) has powerful image processing, multimedia functions, and real-time control. It uses a system module based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor with strong multimedia functions, including video encoding and decoding, 3D/2D graphics acceleration, and multiple audio and voice functions.