Toradex launches custom SBC configurator with integrated video encoding options

The demand for specialized ARM processors in the streaming hardware sector has intensified as edge computing becomes more prevalent. Per NXP in March 2026, the i.MX 95 series was specifically positioned to handle complex multimedia workloads, featuring an Integrated NPU and an ISP to assist in real-time video analytics and high-quality encoding. This aligns with broader market trends reported by Omdia in early 2026, which noted a 14% year-over-year increase in the adoption of ARM-based System-on-Modules (SoMs) for professional audiovisual applications, driven by energy efficiency and thermal management requirements in compact enclosures.

Competitively, Texas Instruments has been expanding its AM6x processor portfolio to challenge NXP's dominance in the industrial streaming space. According to a June 2026 report in Electronic Design, the AM62P5 utilized in the Toradex configurator highlights a push for higher performance-per-watt in multi-camera setups. Furthermore, the inclusion of QNX support targets high-reliability sectors such as medical streaming and secure government communications. As noted by Gartner in May 2026, the modular hardware market is shifting away from off-the-shelf boards toward these 'build-to-order' configurations that allow engineers to strip out unnecessary components, thereby reducing the unit cost of large-scale deployments.