VAR-SOM-MX8 :
NXP iMX8

Starting from $134

The VAR-SOM-MX8 System on Module / Computer on Module is pin-compatible with modules from entry-level i.MX6UL/6ULL platforms, through i.MX 8M NANO/MINI/PLUS, AM62 and i.MX 93, up to i.MX 8X and 8QuadMax high-performance platforms. Allowing Variscite customers to use the same system design with full scalability, from entry level – i.MX6 Solo and Dual lite, through to i.MX6 Dual, Quad and QuadPlus, right up to iMX8 QuadMax.

The VAR-SOM-MX8 introduces advanced processing power, high-end graphics, UltraHD video capabilities and a variety of high-speed interfaces and connectivity options.

Based on NXP i.MX 8QuadMax, the VAR-SOM-MX8 carries Dual 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A72, Quad 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 and 2x 264MHz real-time Cortex-M4F co-processor. An impressive multimedia performance spec encompasses UltraHD 4K video and display support, high-quality audio, a high performance 2D/3D graphics acceleration and camera inputs.

The SoM includes a variety of interfaces and connectivity options: Certified dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac/a/b/g/n, BT/BLE, dual GbE, dual USB3, PCIe, CAN FD, SPI and UART.

For the complete Pin2pin product list, check the Variscite Pin2Pin System on Module families.

** The Pin2Pin compatibility depends on pinmux options; please verify the detailed pinout table in the related SoM to confirm compatibility is maintained in your specific design.

Specifications

CPU	2x 1.6GHz Cortex-A72 + 4x 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 + 2x Cortex M4F NXP i.MX 8QuadMax / 8QuadPlus
High Speed Interfaces	2x USB3.0, 2x GbE, PCIe
Certified WiFi/BT	802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + BT 5.2/BLE
Graphics Acceleration	2x GC7000 2D/3D
Temperature range	-40 to 85°C
Product Longevity	2034
Pin2pin Family	VAR-SOM Pin2Pin family

CPU Name	NXP iMX 8QuadMax/ 8QuadPlus
CPU Type	2x Cortex™-A72 + 4x Cortex™-A53
CPU Cores	5-6 Cores
CPU Clock (Max)	1.6 GHz Cortex™-A72, 1.2 GHz Cortex™-A53
Real-time co-processor	2x 264MHz Cortex™-M4F
DSP	HiFi 4 DSP
Integer performance (DMIPS)	Up to 28,650

RAM	2 – 8 GB LPDDR4
eMMC	8 – 128 GB

Multimedia
2D/3D Graphics Acceleration	2x Vivante GC7000VX
Video Encode / Decode	4K H.265/H.264 Decode, 1080p60 H.264 Encode
Camera Interfaces	MIPI-CSI2

Display
HDMI	V2.0a up to 4Kp60
LVDS	Dual 1920×1080 24-bit
DSI	MIPI-DSI 1920×1080 24-bit
Touch controller	Resistive, Capacitive
Other	eDP1.4/DP1.3 up to 4Kp60

Audio
Headphone driver	Yes
Microphone	Digital, Analog (stereo)
Digital audio serial interface	I2S(SAI)
Line In/Out	Yes

Connectivity
SD / MMC	x1
USB Host / Device	USB 3.0/2.0: 1x OTG, USB 2.0: 1x Host
UART	x5, up to 4 Mbps
I2C	x4
SPI	x4
CAN Bus	2x CAN/CAN-FD (Flexible Data-Rate)
RTC	On carrier
JTAG	x1 (via optional header)
Keypad	x1, 5×4 matrix
PCI-Express	Gen 3.0

Networking
Ethernet	2x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi	Certified 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
Bluetooth	BT/BLE 5.2

Linux	Yocto, Debian, Boot2Qt
Android	Yes
FreeRTOS	Yes

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)	67.6 x 51.6 mm

Electronic Specifications
Supply voltage	3.3 V
Digital I/O voltage	3.3 V

Environmental Specifications
Extended operating temperature	-25 to 85°C
Industrial operating temperature	-40 to 85°C
Storage temperature	-40 to 85°C
Storage humidity	5% to 95%

VAR-SOM MX8[xx]_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[TP]_[WBD]_[DSI/DP]_[1588]_[TM]_[CMP]_[X]T
MX8[xx]:	CPU type: QuadMax 2x Cortex A72 + 4x Cortex A53: QM QuadPlus 1x Cortex A72 + 4x Cortex A53: QP
[xxxx]C:	CPU clock speed: 1600MHz Cortex A72 with 1200MHz Cortex A53: 1612C
[xxxx]R:	LP-DDR4: 2048 MB: 2048R, 4096 MB: 4096R, 8192 MB: 8192R
[xx]G:	eMMC: 8 GB : 8G, 16 GB : 16G, 32 GB : 32G, 64 GB : 64G, 128 GB : 128G
[AC]:	Audio Codec
[EC]:	GbE PHY
[TP]:	Resistive touch panel controller
[WBD]	Built-in Certified Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
[DSI/DP]	(default) – With fourth LVDS channel (upper channel of LVDS1) DSI – With DSI upper 2 lanes instead of fourth LVDS channel DP – With DP/eDP/HDMI auxiliary lane instead of fourth LVDS channel
[1588]	With IEEE1588 sync signals instead of GND/power pins
[TM]	Tamper signals exported via SOM connector pins
[CMP]	With extra compatibility pins #31,33,35 instead of power pins
[x]T:	E: -25 to 85°C, I: -40 to 85°C

Note: All options in [brackets] are optional add-ons that can be either removed or selected from a list of options

VAR-SOM-MX8 Evaluation Kits

The VAR-SOM-MX8 Development Kit and Starter Kit can serve as a complete development platform for both evaluation and application development purposes. The kits provide a great showcase of the VAR-SOM-MX8 connectivity features and performance.