Introducing the VEST i.MX8M Plus 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 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. 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, allowing connectivity in all operating environments and global coverage. It also supports various MIPI Camera like Leopard Imaging 8.4 Megapixels LI-IMX715 and Teledyne Optimom 2M which performs well under low light conditions.
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
- Dedicated 2.3 TOPS NPU to accelerate AI and Machines Learning
- 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 with simultaneous Dual Display output, Matter Protocol
- Up to 4K camera support
- Built-in 10W audio amplifier (plug and play speaker driver)
- 1 Gigabit Ethernet with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) for real-time control
- Power over Ethernet
Specifications
CPU
Up to 4x Cortex®-A53 @ 1.8GHz, Cortex®-M7 @ 800MHz
GPU
GC7000UL with 2 shaders for 3D Graphics | GC520L for 2D
NPU
Neural Processing Unit (NPU) Operating at up to 2.3 TOPS
Memory
2GB 32-bit LPDDR4 up to 4.0GT/s
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
1x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE, 1x 10/100/1000 BaseT RJ45 Ethernet with PoE and TSN Support
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 3.0 | 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.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
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.
