SDAA554 November   2026 AM3351 , AM3352 , AM3354 , AM3356 , AM3357 , AM3358 , AM3359 , AM623 , AM625 , AM62A3 , AM62A7 , AM62L , AM62P , AM67 , AM67A

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Understanding the Hardware Landscape and UI Implications
    1. 2.1 Hardware Platform Categories: The Baseline
    2. 2.2 Featured Platform Specifications & Architecture Context
      1. 2.2.1 Texas Instruments AM335 Platform
      2. 2.2.2 Texas Instruments AM62L Platform
      3. 2.2.3 Texas Instruments AM62A Platform
      4. 2.2.4 Texas Instruments AM62 Platform
      5. 2.2.5 Texas Instruments AM62P and AM67 Platforms
      6. 2.2.6 Texas Instruments AM67A Platform
  6. 3Technology Deep Dive: The Frameworks
    1. 3.1 Qt: Cross-Platform Application Framework
      1. 3.1.1 Technology Architecture
      2. 3.1.2 Platform Suitability & Real-World Scaling
      3. 3.1.3 The Business Case: Advantages and Challenges
    2. 3.2 Slint: The Modern Lightweight Alternative
      1. 3.2.1 Technology Architecture
      2. 3.2.2 Platform Suitability and Real-World Scaling
      3. 3.2.3 The Business Case: Advantages and Challenges
    3. 3.3 LVGL: The Microcontroller Specialist
      1. 3.3.1 Technology Architecture
      2. 3.3.2 Platform Suitability and Real-World Scaling
      3. 3.3.3 The Business Case: Advantages and Challenges
    4. 3.4 Flutter: The Mobile-First Approach
      1. 3.4.1 Technology Architecture
      2. 3.4.2 Platform Suitability and Real-World Scaling
      3. 3.4.3 The Business Case: Advantages and Challenges
    5. 3.5 Other Notable Frameworks
  7. 4The KDAB Decision Framework and Implementation Best Practices
    1. 4.1 Decision Criteria Beyond the Silicon
      1. 4.1.1 Licensing and Business Model
      2. 4.1.2 Team Expertise and Development Velocity
      3. 4.1.3 Long-Term Maintenance & Certification
    2. 4.2 Implementation Best Practices: Optimizing Performance
      1. 4.2.1 Memory and Graphics Management
      2. 4.2.2 Power Efficiency
    3. 4.3 Start-Up Time Considerations (The "Cold Boot" Problem)
    4. 4.4 Power Efficiency (Battery-Powered Devices)
    5. 4.5 Future Trends and Considerations
  8. 5Summary: TI and KDAB's Perspective
    1. 5.1 About the KDAB Group
    2. 5.2 About the Texas Instruments Sitara MPU Group
  9. 6References

3.2.3 The Business Case: Advantages and Challenges

  • Strengths: An approximately 300KB runtime, Rust-level memory safety, live preview and hot reload, and a Figma import that is useful if you already have Figma designs (though it is not a primary authoring workflow). The dual GPLv3 + Commercial license is straightforward. Low CPU wake events also make Slint attractive for battery-powered devices.
  • Challenges: Slint is a younger framework. Third-party widgets and ecosystem depth trail Qt. The core design tools are excellent, but IDE integration and comprehensive documentation for complex edge cases are still maturing, and the certified-domains track record is still in its infancy.
Note: KDAB's Perspective: the Rust Revolution in Embedded

As a service partner for Slint, KDAB closely monitors adoption. We are seeing growing interest from EV charging and IoT industrial device teams. These projects share tight memory and CPU budgets, long lifespans, and a critical need for software security – areas where Rust shines. Slint allows these teams to ship fluid animated interfaces on hardware that traditionally supported only basic, low-resolution UI.