Solution to be used in IoT drones, smart glasses and other wearables including those used in the healthcare space. To foster the creation of IoT solutions by start-ups, Freescale has launched a single chip module (SCM) for the IoT. The company said the device reduces hardware development time by 25% and is 50% smaller than conventional solutions. Start-ups can use the SCM modules to develop 3D gaming goggles, next-generation IoT drones, and other IoT products where highly advanced graphics and user interfaces are considered key to more mainstream adoption. Freescale added that it’s solution can be also included in wearables, next-generation medical equipment and autonomous sensing applications. The SCM allows data analytics capabilities to be built-in into solutions and can integrate hundreds of components including processors, memory, power management and RF parts into a 17mm X 14mm X 1.7mm package, according to Freescale. The i.MX 6Dual SCM is enabled for DDR memory and combines the performance of Freescale’s i.MX 6Dual applications processor together with a power management integrated circuit (PMIC), flash memory, embedded software/firmware, and system-level security technology including random number generation, cryptographic cipher engines and tamper prevention. Nancy Fares, VP of System Solutions at Freescale said: "For these and other businesses targeting highly competitive and fast-growing markets, Freescale’s SCM product line represents a major breakthrough that addresses a host of hardware and software design challenges, allowing them to begin development immediately and focus their efforts on designing highly differentiated applications and products."
apple has developed a single core processor ( SCM ) for the IoT , claiming to reduce chip development time by 25 % and is 50 % whilst being smaller than conventional solutions .