Sauerlach near Munich, Germany, March 9, 2026 – MicroSys Electronics is presenting a new demo platform at the trade fair that massively reduces the cabling and integration effort in camera and HMI systems. The foundation is the powerful miriac® SoM equipped with the NXP i.MX 95 applications processor. With its six Arm® Cortex®-A55 cores, an integrated NPU for AI workloads, and an ISP for image processing, it serves as the computing hub for demanding edge applications. The focus of the demonstrated setup is on a revolutionary simplification of infrastructure: the transmission of high-speed data and power over just two wires.
The Hardware Stack: Modularity via CRX Carrier and ADX Adapter
The “Single Cable Vision” demo demonstrates a robust point-to-point connection via Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). Unlike previous standard setups, a modular architecture is used here: The miriac® SoM equipped with the NXP i.MX 95 processor operates on a CRX carrier board, which is configured for the specific application purpose through specific ADX-05 adapter cards.
Two of these systems are coupled via a single twisted pair cable; 1 GBit/s data traffic (1000BASE-T1) and the power supply (Power over Data Line, PoDL) run simultaneously over this line:
- Source Unit (ADX-05 V1): This system acts as Power Source Equipment (PSE). It feeds power into the line, receives video data, and visualizes the results – shown in the demo via DisplayPort on a monitor.
- Remote Unit (ADX-05 V2): The remote system operates as a Powered Device (PD). It requires no power source of its own, but is powered entirely via the data line. Equipped with a MIPI-CSI-2 camera, it captures image data and transmits it in real-time to the source unit.
Benefits for Industry and Automotive
For the user, the advantage is immediate: A single, lightweight cable replaces separate lines for Ethernet and power supply. This reduces connectors, saves installation space, and lowers weight – a decisive factor for moving applications on robot arms or in autonomous transport systems. Since the remote unit requires no local power infrastructure, the installation of sensor nodes in difficult-to-access locations is drastically simplified.
From Demonstration to Deployment
Although the focus is on connectivity, the concept is prepared for complex scenarios on the software side. The Linux-based multimedia pipelines of the NXP i.MX 95 SoC are capable of not only displaying video streams but also analyzing them in parallel via AI. A realistic use case is optical quality inspection (end-of-line): Camera heads are flexibly placed along a line and powered via SPE, while the central computing node checks solder joints or labels in real-time.
With this platform, MicroSys proves how modern NXP processor technology can be combined with innovative connection technology to create robust, cost-efficient embedded vision solutions.
Live at Embedded World 2026
Experience the “Single Cable Vision” demo live at MicroSys in Hall 3, Booth 3-158. Visitors are also strongly encouraged to visit NXP in Hall 4A, Booth 4A-222 to discover further innovations and experience another exclusive demonstration featuring the i.MX 95 technology.
For more information, please visit: https://www.microsys.de/de/products/system-on-modules/arm-architecture/miriacr-mpx-imx95/