i.MX8M Plus SMARC Dev Kit – Hailo

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. VEST software board support package contains
software drivers for Hailo-8™ AI accelerator (up to 26 TOPs capacity) and
Leopard Imaging 8.4 Megapixels LI-IMX715-MIPI Camera, allowing optional
upgrade possibilities on your product.

VEST i.MX8M Plus SMARC 2.1 SOM suitable for diverse range of applications, such a
• Edge Computing
• Video / Audio Conferencing
• Advanced Human Machine Interface Application
• Point of Sales, Digital Signage, Smart Retail, Smart Cities
• Point of Care
• Portable Test and Measurement Instruments
• Automation for Industry 4.0

Key Features
• Dedicated NPU to accelerate AI and machine learning
• Integrated Hailo-8™ AI accelerator with 26 TOPs capacity AI computing budget (optional)
• 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

Specifications

CPU Details

CPU
Up to Cortex®-A53 @ 1.8GHz, Cortex-M7 @ 800MHz

GPU
1GC7000UL (2 shaders) OpenGL® ES 1.1/2.0/3.0/3.1, Open VG™ 1.1 , Vulkan®, Open CL™ 1.2 FP, GC520L (2D)

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

AI Accelerator
Support Hailo AI Accelerator module up to 26 TOPs (Optional Upgrade)

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

Driver

Driver
HailoRT, LI-IMX715-MIPI Camera (Leopard Imaging)

Multimedia

Video Encoder
1080p60 H.265, H.264

Video Decoder
1080p60 HEVC, H.265, H.264, VP9, VP8

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

Camera
2x MIPI CSI (4-lane each) 2x ISP up to 12 MP Resolution

Display and Touch
HDMI 2.0a Tx | LVDS Connector with backlight for 7″ & 10″ LCD Panel | I2C Touch Connector for 7″ & 10″ LCD Panel

Audio
Headphone Jack with Microphone Input | 4 Pin Header for Speaker L&R, Up to 10W/ch into 8ohm Load

Connectivity

Wireless
On SOM Board Dual Band Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module (802.11a/b/g/n/ac and BT 5.0)

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

USB
1x USB 2.0/3.0 Type C with PD | 2x USB 2.0/3.0 Type A | 1x USB 2.0 Type A

Serial Communication
RS485 with 120ohm Termination Resistor (Default) or RS232

M.2 Key B Expansion Daughter Board Socket | LVDS (4/8-lane, default) or MIPI DSI (4-lane) | I2C | GPIO

Debugging & Programming
2x Debug-UART Header, 2.54mm Pitch 5pin Header | JTAG-1.27mm 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-2x, 3.3V & 5V

Power
PoE (25w/channel), USB-C (60w)

Physical

Form Factor
180mm x 120mm (Carrier Board) , 82mm x 50mm SMARC SOM

Operating Temperature
Commercial | Industrial (Optional)