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SPEAR-MX8
NXP i.MX8
The SPEAR-MX8 is a highly scalable System on Module / Computer on Module provides an ideal solution for embedded products requiring advanced performance processing, high-end graphic, UltraHD video capabilities and a variety of high-speed interfaces and connectivity options.
The SPEAR-MX8 is based on NXP i.MX 8QuadMax with 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/HDMI inputs.
The SoM includes a variety of interfaces and connectivity options: dual GbE, dual USB3, PCIe, SATA III, CAN FD, SPI and UART.
Starting from
139
$
Highlights
CPU
2x 1.6GHz Cortex-A72 + 4x 1.2GHz Cortex-A53 + 2x Cortex M4F
NXP i.MX 8QuadMax / 8QuadPlus
NXP i.MX 8QuadMax / 8QuadPlus
High Speed Interfaces
2x USB3.0, 2x GbE, 2x PCIe, SATA 3
Memory
8 GB RAM, 128 GB eMMC
Temperature range
-40 to 85°C
Video Encode / Decode
4K H.265/H.264 Decode, 1080p60 H.264 Encode
Product Longevity
2034
Display
HDMI 2.0, LVDS, DSI, eDP
Support
Supporting you every step of the way - from ideation to launch and beyond.
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Specifications
CPU
CPU Name
NXP i.MX8 : 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
1.2 GHz Cortex™-A53
Real-time co-processor
2x 264 MHz 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
2x MIPI-CSI2
Display
HDMI
V2.0a up to 4Kp60
DSI
MIPI-DSI 1920x1080 24-bit
LVDS
Dual 1920x1080 24-bit
Touch controller
Capacitive
Other
eDP1.4/DP1.3 up to 4Kp60
Audio
Headphone driver
Yes
Microphone
Digital, Analog (stereo)
Digital audio serial interface
I2S(SAI), S/PDIF
Line In/Out
Yes
Connectivity
SD / MMC
x1
USB Host / Device
USB 3.0: 1x OTG, USB 2.0: 1x OTG, 1x Host plus HSIC port
UART
x5, up to 4 Mbps
I2C
x4
SPI
x4
RTC
On carrier
CAN Bus
3x CAN/CAN-FD (Flexible Data-Rate)
PCI-Express
2x Gen 3.0
S-ATA
S-ATA 3
Networking
Ethernet
2x 10/100/1000 Mbps
Linux
Yocto, Debian, Boot2Qt
Android
Yes
FreeRTOS
Yes
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)
68.0 x 55.0 mm
Electronic Specifications
Supply voltage
3.4 – 4.5 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%
SPEAR-MX8[xx]_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC1]_[EC2]_[LD4]_[X]T
MX8[xx]:
CPU type:
QuadMax 2x Cortex A72 + 4x Cortex A53: QM
QuadPlus 1x Cortex A72 + 4x Cortex A53: QP
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
[EC1]:
1st GbE PHY
[EC2]:
2nd GbE PHY
[LD4]
4th LVDS channel (LVDS1 CH1) differential pairs + control signals exported instead of MIPI-DSI0 signals
[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
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Why Variscite?
Quality
In-house manufacturing with comprehensive quality control - certified to ISO9001 and ISO13485 medical standards.
Pin2Pin
Our Pin2Pin product families maximize scalability and enable seamless migration to future technologies without redesigning the carrier board.
Longevity
15-year guaranteed hardware availability, backed by continuous software updates and support.
Customizability
Configure your system with precision and flexibility - select only the features you need and reduce costs.
Updates
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