Introducing the VEST i.MX8M Nano 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 Nano, featuring Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores and Cortex®-M7 core. This provides cost-effective integration and affordable performance for smart, connected, power-efficient devices requiring graphics, vision, voice control, intelligent sensing and general-purpose processing.
This Development Kit is suitable for diverse range of applications, such as
• 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
• Consumer Audio Devices
Key Features
• Provides a balance between performance and efficiency
• Low power consumption, making it suitable for battery-powered devices
• A wide range of connectivity options and interfaces for cameras and displays
• Built-in security features like secure boot, cipher acceleration, and DRM support
• Compact size, ideal for space-constrained applications
• A wide range of audio interfaces
Specifications
CPU
Up to 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @ 1.5GHz | Cortex®-M7 @ 750 MHz
GPU
GC7000UL with 2 shaders for 3D Graphics
Memory
1GB 16-bit LPDDR4-3200
Storage
8GB eMMC5.1
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)
Networking
10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE
USB
1x USB 2.0 Type C with PD
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 1 | I2C x 1 | 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 | SDIO | 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)
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
