Introducing a streamlined NXP Hypervisor by Extreme Engineering Solutions

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES), a leader in embedded computing innovations, has unveiled a refined and lightweight iteration of the NXP hypervisor. this new version is designed to enhance partitioning and isolation capabilities for X-ES’s NXP QorIQ single board computers and processor mezzanine modules.

Understanding the NXP Hypervisor

The NXP hypervisor, previously known as Freescale, is a specialized low-level software that enables secure partitioning.It functions as a resource and security manager for each partition,creating a virtual machine environment for the operating system operating within that partition.

This hypervisor is capable of overseeing multiple virtual machines and partitions, ranging from a single thread on a core to numerous threads across multiple cores. X-ES’s modified version of the NXP hypervisor is tailored to support effective partitioning and isolation.

Distinct Features of the NXP Embedded Hypervisor

Unlike conventional hypervisors that offer scheduling services to allow various operating systems to run concurrently on a single physical CPU, the NXP embedded hypervisor adopts a more streamlined approach. It focuses solely on the challenges of partitioning and isolation, avoiding the complexity of unnecessary features.

Highlighted NXP QorIQ T-Series Products compatible with the Hypervisor

• XCALIBUR1931: A 6U VME SBC equipped with an NXP QorIQ T2080 processor featuring four dual-threaded e6500 cores,each integrated with a 128-bit AltiVec SIMD unit.
• XPEDITE5970: A 3U OpenVPX™ REDI SBC that boasts an eight-core NXP T2080 processor, supporting up to 8 GB of DDR3-1600 SDRAM.
• XPEDITE6101: An XMC/PrPMC mezzanine module powered by an NXP T2081 processor with eight virtual (four dual-threaded) e6500 cores.
• XCALIBUR1840: A 6U VPX SBC featuring an NXP T4240 processor with 12 dual-threaded Power Architecture® e6500 cores operating at speeds of up to 1.8 GHz.