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VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS
NXP i.MX 8M Plus
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS System on Module / Computer on Module is based on a 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP’s iMX8M Plus processor with 800MHz Cortex™-M7 real-time co-processor - a new generation of processors that combine integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) capabilities with advanced multimedia features.
The SoM includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), an intelligent vision system based on an Image Signal Processor (ISP) and dual camera inputs, as well as advanced multimedia and connectivity features such as H.265 HD video encode and decode engines, advanced 2D/3D GPU, voice processing, certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n with BT/BLE 5.4 and optional 802.15.4, dual GbE, dual USB3, dual CAN-FD, PCIe, up to 4K HDMI, dual LVDS, and DSI display output.
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS is a Pin2Pin platform compatible with the VAR-SOM Pin2Pin family, providing maximum scalability and leading edge capabilities; from the entry-level i.MX6UL/6ULL platform, through the i.MX 6 platforms, i.MX 8M Nano, i.MX 8M Mini, i.MX 8X, up to the i.MX 8QuadMax.
For the complete Pin2Pin product list, check out Variscite’s Pin2Pin System on Module product 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
58
$
Highlights
CPU
Up to 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP i.MX 8M Plus
High Speed Interfaces
2x USB3.0, 2x GbE, PCIe, HDMI
Certified WiFi/BT
Wi-Fi 6 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4 and BT/BLE 5.4
Temperature range
-40 to 85°C
Multimedia
1080p60 H265/H264 Encode/Decode, AI/ML acceleration, HD 2D/3D GPU
Product Longevity
2036
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Specifications
CPU Name
NXP i.MX 8M Plus
CPU Type
Cortex™-A53
CPU Cores
4 Cores
CPU Clock (Max)
Up to 1.8GHz
Real-time co-processor
800MHz Cortex-M7
DSP
HiFi4 DSP
Integer performance (DMIPS)
Up to 16,560
RAM
1 – 8 GB LPDDR4
eMMC
8 – 128 GB
Multimedia
2D/3D Graphics Acceleration
GC7000UL/ GC520L
Video Encode / Decode
1080p60 H.265/ H.264/ VP9/ VP8 Decode, 1080p60 H.265/ H.264 Encode
Camera Interfaces
2x MIPI CSI2
AI/ML
AI/ML NPU acceleration 2.3 TOPS
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Yes
Display
HDMI
V2.0a up to 4Kp30
DSI
MIPI-DSI 1920×1080 24-bit
LVDS
Dual 1920x1080 24-bit
Touch controller
Resistive, Capacitive
Audio
Headphone driver
Yes
Microphone
Digital, Analog (stereo)
Digital audio serial interface
6 x I2S(SAI), S/PDIF RX TX, PDM 8CH
Line In/Out
Yes
Connectivity
SD / MMC
x1
USB Host / Device
USB 3.0/2.0 2x OTG
UART
x4, up to 5 Mbps
I2C
x5
SPI
x3
CAN Bus
x2 CAN/CAN-FD (Flexible Data-Rate)
RTC
On carrier
JTAG
x1
QSPI
X1
PCI-Express
Gen 3.0
Networking
Ethernet
2x 10/100/1000 Mbps (1x Ethernet with TSN support)
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
QNX
Yes
Zepyhr
Yes
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)
67.8 x 33mm
Electronic Specifications
Supply voltage
3.3V
Digital I/O voltage
3.3V
Environmental Specifications
Commercial operating temperature
0 to 70°C
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-MX8MP[x]_V2_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[TP]_[WBD/ WBE]_[DSI]_[CSI2]_[SAI1]_[QSPI/SDEX]_[X]T
MX8MP[x]:
i.MX 8M-Plus cores: Quad : [Q]
[xxxx]C:
CPU clock speed: 1800MHz: 1800C (CT grade), 1600MHz: 1600C (ET/IT grade)
[xxxx]R:
LP-DDR4: 1024 MB: 1024R, 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/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
[DSI]
Default: Dual LVDS (#0 and #1)
DSI: DSI output instead of LVDS #0 [DSI]
DSI: DSI output instead of LVDS #0 [DSI]
[CSI2]
Default: Single CSI2 input with HDMI output
CSI2: Dual CSI2 inputs without HDMI output
CSI2: Dual CSI2 inputs without HDMI output
[SAI1]
Default: GPIO1 pins available
SAI1: SAI1 instead of GPIO1 pins
SAI1: SAI1 instead of GPIO1 pins
[QSPI/SDEX]
Default: HDMI audio (eARC)
QSPI: QSPIA lanes instead of HDMI audio (eARC)
SDEX: extra SDIO port, available only when no WBD/WBE is selected
QSPI: QSPIA lanes instead of HDMI audio (eARC)
SDEX: extra SDIO port, available only when no WBD/WBE is selected
[x]T:
C : 0 to 70°C, E: -25 to 85°C, I : -40 to 85°C
VAR-SOM-MX8MP[x]_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[TP]_[WB[D]]_[DSI]_[CSI2]_[SAI1]_[QSPI]_[X]T
MX8MP[x]:
i.MX 8M-Plus cores: Quad : [Q]
[xxxx]C:
CPU clock speed: 1800MHz: 1800C (CT grade), 1600MHz: 1600C (ET/IT grade)
[xxxx]R:
LP-DDR4: 1024 MB: 1024R, 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
[WB[D]]
V1 WiFi/BT:
WB: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 4 single band 802.11 b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.1
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 5 dual band 802.11ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.2
WB: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 4 single band 802.11 b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.1
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 5 dual band 802.11ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.2
[DSI]
Default: Dual LVDS (#0 and #1)
DSI: DSI output instead of LVDS #0
DSI: DSI output instead of LVDS #0
[CSI2]
Default: Single CSI2 input with HDMI output
CSI2: Dual CSI2 inputs without HDMI output
CSI2: Dual CSI2 inputs without HDMI output
[SAI1]
Default: GPIO1 pins available
SAI1: SAI1 instead of GPIO1 pins
SAI1: SAI1 instead of GPIO1 pins
[QSPI]
Default: HDMI audio (eARC)
QSPI: QSPIA lanes instead of HDMI audio (eARC)
QSPI: QSPIA lanes instead of HDMI audio (eARC)
[x]T:
C : 0 to 70°C, 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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