Introducing the VEST i.MX8M Mini SMARC Development (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 Mini processor with its scalable up to 4x ARM Cortex®-A53 cores, is highly suitable for Edge Computing. Its high performance video encoding and decoding, complemented by the Vivante GC NanoUltra GPU for 3D and 2D graphics rendering, provide a rich multimedia platform ideal for HMI, and video and audio streaming applications, and capturing images including video via MIPI CSI. The VEST software board support package offers upgradeability options for a wide selection of wireless connectivity, including Intel® BE200 Wi-Fi 7, Intel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E, and Telit LN920 LTE+ GNSS modules, ensuring connectivity in all operating environments and global coverage. With M.2 Key B MIPI CSI 4 Lane expansion slot for robust vision functionality, the Teledyne Optimom 2M camera, which performs well in low-light conditions and Omnivision OV5640 are incorporated.
This Development Kit is 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
- Medical & Health Devices
- Test and Measurement Instruments
- Automation for Industry 4.0
Key Features
- Supports Intel® BE200 Wi-Fi 7 module via M.2 Key E slot, delivering ultra-fast speeds, multi-link operation, ultra-wide 320MHz channels, and low latency
- Supports Telit LN920 LTE module via M.2 NGFF, enabling global Cat 12/13/6 LTE, embedded GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou)
- Rich multimedia capabilities, Matter Protocol
- Built-in 10W audio amplifier (plug and play speaker driver)
- High Speed interfaces such as USB2.0, Gigabit Ethernet and PCIe buses for connectivity to peripherals devices and functional expansion
- Power over Ethernet
Specifications
CPU
Up to 4x Cortex®-A53 @ 1.8GHz, Cortex®-M4 @ 400MHz
GPU
GCNanoUltra for 3D Graphics | GC320 for 2D
Memory
2GB 32-bit LPDDR4-3000
Storage
16GB eMMC 5.1
External Storage
Micro SD 3.0 Socket Push-Push Type
Form Factor
180mm x 120mm (Carrier Board) , 82mm x 50mm SMARC (SOM)
Operating Temperature
Commercial | Industrial (Optional)
Wireless
On SOM Board Dual Band Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Module (802.11a/b/g/n/ac and BT 5.0)
Intel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E module via M.2 Key E slot (Optional)*
Intel® BE200 Wi-Fi 7 module via M.2 Key E slot (Optional)*
Networking
10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE
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
Cellular Connectivity
Telit LN920 via M.2 NGFF (LTE Cat 12/13/6, GNSS: GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/ Beidou). (Optional)*
Serial Communication
RS485 with 120ohm Termination Resistor (Default) or RS232 | 2x CAN FD | UART x3
I/O Expansion
M.2 Key B Form Factor Expansion Daughter Board Socket | 4-Lane MIPI CSI x 2 | I2C x 2 | UART x 2 | SPI x 2 | GPIO
M.2 Key B Expansion Daughter Board Socket | LVDS (4/8-lane, default) or MIPI DSI (4-lane) | I2C | GPIO
PCIe M.2 Key E 2230 Form Factor | 1 Lane PCIe Gen 2.0 | USB | SDIO | I2S | UART | 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 Power Button | 1x Force Recovery | 1x System Reset | LEDs for PoE operation| LEDs for USB operation
Power
PoE (25w/channel), USB-C (60w)
Video Encoder
1080p60 H.264, VP8
Video Decoder
1080p60 HEVC, H.265, H.264, VP9, VP8
Camera
1x MIPI CSI (4-lane)
Display and Touch
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
LCD Panel Size
7″ LCD Panel, 10″ LCD Panel (Optional)
Driver
LI-IMX715-MIPI Camera (Leopard Imaging), Teledyne Optimom 2M, Intel® BE200, AX210, Telit LN920
*: The Intel® BE200 Wi-Fi 7, Intel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E and Telit LN920 LTE modules utilize the same M.2 Key E interface.
Only one module can be installed at a time. Concurrent operation is not supported.
