i.MX8M Plus Dev Kit

This comprehensive solution comprises a System on a Module (SOM) and a Carrier board.

Unleash the full potential of the NXP i.MX8M Plus, featuring ARM® Cortex®-A53 processor and Neural Processing Unit (NPU). This empowers Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) capabilities, enhances multimedia performance, supports cutting-edge Edge Computing, provides robust video graphics, and enables rapid processing – all within a compact, cost-efficient, and power-efficient package.

This Dev Kit is versatile and suitable for diverse range of applications, such as
• Video / Audio Conferencing
• Advanced Human Machine Interface Application
• Point of Sales, Digital Signage, Smart Retail, Smart Cities
• Healthcare
• Portable Test and Measurement Instruments
• Automation for Industry 4.0.

Key Features
• Dedicated NPU to accelerate AI and machine learning
• Accelerate real-time data processing, with dual display
• Rich multimedia capabilities
• Up to 4K camera support
• Built-in 10W audio amplifier (plug and play speaker driver)
• Secured data integrity, safeguard against unauthorized access
• Multiple high-speed interfaces that comply with industrial standards facilitate seamless integration with various peripherals

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Specifications

CPU Details

CPU
i.MX 8M Plus | 4x Cortex®-A53 @ 1.8GHz, Cortex®-M7 @ 800MHz

GPU
16 GLOPS (high-precision) OpenGL® ES 3.1/3.0, Vulkan®, Open CL™ 1.2 FP, Open VG™ 1.1

NPU
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Operating at up to 2.3 TOPS

Memory

Memory
2GB (up to 8GB) 32-bit LPDDR4 up to 4.0GT/s

Storage
8GB (up to 128GB) eMMC5.1

External Storage
Micro SD 3.0 Socket Push-Push Type

Multimedia

Video Encoder
1080p60, h.265/4

Video Decoder
1080p60, h.265/4, VP9, VP8

Hi-Fi Audio
Cadence® Tensilica® Hifi 4 DSP @ 800MHz

Camera
2x MIPI CSI with Dual Image Signal Processors

Display
MIPI-DSI, up to UWHD and WUXGA | HDMI 2.0a Tx, up to 4kp30 LVDS (4/8-lane) Tx, up to 1920x1080p60

Audio and Video
HDMI 2.0a Type A | 3.5mm Headphone Jack with Microphone Input | 2mm Pitch, 4 Pin Header for Speaker L&R, Up to 10W/ch into 8ohm Load

Connectivity

Wireless
On Board Dual Band Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module (optional)

Networking
2x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet, 1x Ethernet with TSN Support

USB
USB 3.0 OTG, Type C | 3x USB 3.0 Host, Type A

Serial Communication
RS485 (Default) or RS232 | 2x CAN/CAN-FD 2mm Pitch 3 Pin Header

I/O Expansion
M.2 Key B Form Factor Expansion Daughter Board Socket | 4-Lane MIPI CSI x 2 | Full Size Mini PCIe with Gen3 x 1 Lane Nano SIM Card Socket

Debugging & Programming
2x Debug-UART Header, 2.54mm pitch 5pin header | JTAG-1.27 mm Pitch 2 x 5 Pin Header

Buttons and Indicators
1x On/Off Button | 1x Reset Button | 1x On/Off, Reset, Power LED Control Signal Connector-2mm Pitch 5 Pin Header | Power LED Indicator-x2, 3.3V & 5V

Power
12-24VDC, 2.0mm DC Jack or 2 Pin 4.2mm Pitch Mini Fit JR Header

Physical

Form Factor
180 mm x 112 mm (Carrier Board) , 69.6mm x 40mm (SOM)