SOM
i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Module
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The Emcraft i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Module (SOM) is a mezzanine module (60mm x 80mm) that combines the NXP i.MX 8M Mini multi-core application processor with up to 4GB LPDDR4, up to 64GB eMMC and a WiFi / Bluetooth module on a single board. The i.MX 8M Mini features up to four Cortex-A53 cores at up to 2GHz and a Cortex-M4 core at up to 400MHz for low-power and real-time operation, with 1080p video encode and decode, 2D and 3D graphics, display and camera interfaces, multi-channel audio and advanced I/O connectivity. The i.MX 8M Mini processor I/O interfaces are available for a carrier board on the four 80-pin board-to-board connectors.
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UI and video demo on high-resolution TV using i.MX 8M Mini |
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i.MX 8M Mini runs a Qt / QML GUI on 1080p HMI panel
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The following is the high-level diagram of the i.MX 8M Mini SOM:
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Emcraft develops and maintains Linux, FreeRTOS and Android software BSPs and distributions for the i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Module.
Starter Kit
i.MX 8M Mini SOM Starter Kit
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The i.MX 8M Mini SOM Starter Kit provides a hardware platform enabling development of i.MX 8M Mini applications using the Emcraft i.MX 8M Mini system-on-module. The kit includes the following items:
- i.MX 8M Mini SOM module, in the following configuration:
1GB LPDDR4, 4GB eMMC, WiFi/BT, Commercial Temp range;
- Development baseboard (IMX8M-SOM-BSB);
- External 12V power supply;
- WiFi/Bluetooth antenna;
- Mini-USB cable for the serial console.
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Here is the high-level block diagram of the IMX8M-SOM-BSB baseboad.
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5.5" MIPI-DSI LCD Add-On
As shown in the above high-level block diagram above, the IMX8M-SOM-BSB carrier board provides a MIPI-DSI connector. This connector (P3) resides on the bottom side of the IMX8M-SOM-BSB (and therefore is not visible in the photo on the page above) and has the following pin-out.
As an add-on to the i.MX 8M Mini Starter Kit, the LCD-FRD55 add-on board is available from Emcraft. This board mates to the P3 connector on the IMX8M-SOM-BSB carrier board and has the following high-level specs:
- 5.5" FullHD (1920x1080) MIPI-DSI display;
- Capacitive touch screen.
Detailed specs for the LCD FRD55 add-on board are available from this page.
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Hardware
Hardware Resources
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Here you will find hardware specifications, design files and various hardware materials describing the i.MX 8M Mini SOM and the Starter Kit.
i.MX 8M Mini SOM Resources |
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM top view |
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Jan 29, 2019
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM bottom view |
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Jan 29, 2019
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM being plugged into IMX8M-SOM-BSB |
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Jan 29, 2019
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High-Level Diagrams |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM high-level diagram |
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Dec 29, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB high-level diagram |
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Dec 29, 2018
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Hardware Documentation |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM hardware architecture specification |
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1.0 |
Feb 26, 2019
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM pin-out (requires registration and login) |
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1A
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Feb 26, 2019
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM environmental specification |
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Coming soon |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM power consumption |
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1A |
Coming soon |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM thermal management |
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Coming soon |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM longevity statement |
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Apr 25, 2019
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM CE certificate |
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Coming soon |
Hardware Materials |
i.MX 8M Mini SOM 3D model (requires registration and login) |
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1A
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Dec 29, 2018
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i.MX 8M Mini SOM mechanical drawing (requires registration and login) |
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Dec 29, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB schematics (PDF) (requires registration and login) |
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1A |
Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB schematics (ORCAD) (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB 3D model (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB mechanical drawing (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB Rev 1A known problems and limitations (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB PCB stacked view Please use 3D PDF viewer (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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IMX8M-SOM-BSB baseboard CAD design package (ORCAD) (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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LCD-FRD55 schematics (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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LCD-FRD55 Bill-Of-Materials (BOM) (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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LCD-FRD55 Cadence (Allegro) database (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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LCD-FRD55 baseboard CAD design package (ORCAD) (requires registration and login) |
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Nov 27, 2018
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Software
Software Release
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Emcraft supports Linux as an operating system for the i.MX 8M Mini Cortex-A53 processor core.
All i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Modules come preloaded with Linux and U-Boot. Full source files of U-Boot and the Linux BSP are provided for free download, along with the Linux distribution and cross-development environment. Both U-Boot and Linux are royalty-free.
Services
i.MX 8M Mini Development Services
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Emcraft provides software development services for the NXP i.MX 8M Mini:
- Portation of Linux and Android BSPs to custom i.MX 8M Mini hardware boards.
- Development, validation and integration of Linux and U-Boot device drivers.
- Portation of Linux user-space packages and components to the i.MX 8M Mini.
- Boot time optimization.
- Power consumption customization.
- Development of Linux application code for the i.MX 8M Mini.
- RTOS development for Cortex-M4 core of the i.MX 8M Mini.
- GUI development and graphical design.
Emcraft provides hardware development services for the NXP i.MX 8M Mini:
- Development of custom i.MX 8M Mini boards based on the Emcraft i.MX 8M Mini reference design.
Order
Pricing for the i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Module starts at $52 per unit for the following configuration: i.MX 8M Mini SoloLite, 1GB LPDDR4, 4GB eMMC, no WiFi/BT, Commercial Temp, Minimal Order Quantity of 7,500 units.
Contact Emcraft to get a quote for required configuration and quantity of the i.MX 8M Mini SOM.
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Related Products
i.MX 8M System-On-Module

The Emcraft i.MX 8M System-On-Module provides a scalable module solution using the NXP i.MX 8M processor, mechanically and electrically-compatible with the i.MX 8M Mini SOM. In comparison with the i.MX 8M Mini, the i.MX 8M provides dual-display (HDMI, MIPI-DSI), dual camera, USB 3.0 and some other advanced connectivity options.
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