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VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO
NXP i.MX 8M Nano
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO is a cost-optimized System on Module (SoM) / Computer on Module (CoM) based on NXP’s i.MX 8M Nano, 1.5GHz Quad-core Cortex-A53™ plus 650MHz Cortex-M7™. The SoM offers an ideal solution for cost-sensitive designs that require power-efficiency and high-performance graphics as well as for general-purpose applications.
This highly integrated platform’s connectivity options included certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n with BT/BLE 5.4 and optional 802.15.4, GbE and USB2.0. Furthermore, the system supports full -40 to 85C industrial operating temperatures, Vivante GC7000UL GPU, LVDS and DSI.
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO is a member of the ‘VAR-SOM Pin2pin’ product family, providing a maximum scalability range; from the entry-level i.MX6UL/6ULL platform, through the i.MX 6 platforms, I.MX 8M-MINI, i.MX 8X up to the i.MX 8QuadMax.
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.
Starting from
44
$
Highlights
CPU
Up to 1.5GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP i.MX8M Nano
High Speed Interfaces
USB2.0, GbE
Certified WiFi/BT
Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4 and BT/BLE 5.4
Temperature range
-40 to 85°C
Graphics Acceleration
GC7000Lite High Performance 2D/3D GPU
Product Longevity
2034
Support
Supporting you every step of the way - from ideation to launch and beyond.
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Specifications
CPU Name
NXP i.MX8M Nano
CPU Type
Cortex™-A53
CPU Cores
4 Cores
CPU Clock (Max)
Up to 1.5GHz
Real-time co-processor
650MHz Cortex™-M7
Integer performance (DMIPS)
Up to 13,800
RAM
512MB – 2GB DDR4
SLC NAND
256 - 512 MB
eMMC
8 – 128 GB
Multimedia
2D/3D Graphics Acceleration
Vivante GC7000UL
Camera Interfaces
MIPI-CSI2
Display
DSI
MIPI-DSI 1920×1080 24-bit
LVDS
Dual Flatlink 1920x1080 24-bit
Touch controller
Resistive, Capacitive
Audio
Headphone driver
Yes
Microphone
Digital, Analog (stereo)
Digital audio serial interface
5 x I2S(SAI), S/PDIF, PDM 8CH
Line In/Out
Yes
Connectivity
SD / MMC
x1
USB Host / Device
USB2.0: 1x OTG
UART
x4, up to 4 Mbps
I2C
x4
SPI
x3
CAN Bus
CAN/CAN-FD (Flexible Data-Rate)
RTC
On carrier
JTAG
x1 (via optional header)
Networking
Ethernet
10/100/1000 Mbps
Wi-Fi
V1: Certified Wi-Fi 5 dual-band 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
V2: Certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4, matter
V2: Certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4, matter
Bluetooth
V1: BT/BLE 5.2
V2: BT/BLE 5.4
V2: BT/BLE 5.4
Linux
Yocto, Debian, Boot2Qt
Android
Yes
FreeRTOS
Yes
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)
67.8 x 33.0 mm
Electronic Specifications
Supply voltage
3.3 V
Digital I/O voltage
3.3 V
Environmental Specifications
Commercial operating temperature
0 to 70°C
Extended operating temperature
0 to 85°C
Industrial operating temperature
-40 to 85°C
Storage temperature
-40 to 85°C
Storage humidity
5% to 95%
VAR-SOM-MX8MN[x]_V2_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[LD]_[TP]_[CN]_[WBD/ WBE]_[X]T
MX8MN[x]:
iMX 8M Nano cores: Quad : [Q]
[xxxx]C:
CPU clock speed: 1500MHz: 1500C (CT/ET grade), 1400MHz: 1400C (IT grade)
[xxxx]R:
DDR4: 512 MB: 512R, 1024 MB: 1024R, 2048 MB: 2048R
(note: FreeRTOS supported only in 1024MB RAM and above)
(note: FreeRTOS supported only in 1024MB RAM and above)
[xx]G:
Storage:
NAND: 256 MB: 02G, 512 MB: 05G
eMMC: 8 GB : 8G, 16 GB : 16G, 32 GB : 32G, 64 GB : 64G, 128 GB : 128G
NAND: 256 MB: 02G, 512 MB: 05G
eMMC: 8 GB : 8G, 16 GB : 16G, 32 GB : 32G, 64 GB : 64G, 128 GB : 128G
[AC]:
Audio Codec
[EC]:
GbE PHY
[LD]:
LVDS interface
[TP]:
Resistive touch panel controller
[CN]:
CAN bus bridge
[WBD/WBE]
V2 WiFi/BT:
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 6 dual band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4
WBE: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 6 dual band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4 + 802.15.4
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 6 dual band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4
WBE: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 6 dual band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4 + 802.15.4
[x]T:
C : 0 to 70°C, E: 0 to 85°C, I : -40 to 85°C
VAR-SOM-MX8MN[x]_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[LD]_[TP]_[CN]_[WBD]_[X]T
MX8MN[x]:
iMX 8M Nano cores: Quad : [Q]
[xxxx]C:
CPU clock speed: 1500MHz: 1500C (CT/ET grade), 1400MHz: 1400C (IT grade)
[xxxx]R:
DDR4: 512 MB: 512R, 1024 MB: 1024R, 2048 MB: 2048R
(note: FreeRTOS supported only in 1024MB RAM and above)
(note: FreeRTOS supported only in 1024MB RAM and above)
[xx]G:
Storage:
NAND: 256 MB: 02G, 512 MB: 05G
eMMC: 8 GB : 8G, 16 GB : 16G, 32 GB : 32G, 64 GB : 64G, 128 GB : 128G
NAND: 256 MB: 02G, 512 MB: 05G
eMMC: 8 GB : 8G, 16 GB : 16G, 32 GB : 32G, 64 GB : 64G, 128 GB : 128G
[AC]:
Audio Codec
[EC]:
GbE PHY
[LD]:
LVDS interface
[TP]:
Resistive touch panel controller
[CN]:
CAN bus bridge
[WB[D]]
WB: Built-in certified single-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.1/BLE
WBD: Built-in certified dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
WBD: Built-in certified dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
[x]T:
C : 0 to 70°C, E: 0 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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