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Unboxing The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS Evaluation Kit

Sunday, 27 Mar 2022

Watch the unboxing of the VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS Evaluation Kit based on NXP i.MX8M Plus processor and learn the SoM’s features and the connectivity options.

 

The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS System on Module / Computer on Module is a member of the
VAR-SOM Pin2Pin family, offering maximum scalability range and extended lifetime availability.

 

The SoM runs on a 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP’s iMX8M Plus processor with 800MHz Cortex™-M7 Real-time co-processor with Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) capabilities in addition to multimedia and connectivity options.

 

The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS includes features such as H.265 HD video encode and decode engines, advanced 2D/3D GPU, voice processing, certified dual-band Wi-Fi, BT/BLE, dual GbE, dual USB3, dual CAN-FD, PCIe, up to 4K HDMI, dual LVDS, and DSI display output.

 

The kit provides an excellent showcase for VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS performance and AI/ML capabilities and can serve as a comprehensive evaluation platform for assessment and application development purposes.

 

 

For additional information, visit the VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS Evaluation Kit.

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