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DART-MX8M-PLUS
NXP i.MX 8M Plus
The future of smart embedded systems, packed in a small-size 55 x 30mm form factor.
The DART-MX8M-PLUS runs on 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor with 800MHz Cortex™-M7 real-time co-processor. It is the first i.MX processor to provide dedicated Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning (AI/ML) capabilities with integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and an intelligent vision system based on Image Signal Processor (ISP) and camera interfaces.
In addition to its integrated AI/ML capabilities, the System on Module / Computer on Module provides advanced multimedia and connectivity features including H.265 HD video encode and decode engines, advanced 2D/3D graphic acceleration, HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI display, dual GbE, 2x USB3, PCIe, 2x CAN-FD and dual cameras inputs.
The DART-MX8M-PLUS is a member of the DART Pin2Pin product family, which provides a wide scalability range; from i.MX8M Mini platform, through the i.MX8M, up to the iMX8M Plus.
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
59
$
Highlights
CPU
Up to 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP i.MX 8M Plus
High Speed Interfaces
2x USB3.0, 2x GbE, PCIe, HDMI
Dimensions
Only 55 x 30 mm
Temperature range
-40 to 85°C
Multimedia
1080p60 H265/H264 Encode/Decode, AI/ML acceleration, HD 2D/3D GPU
Product Longevity
2036
Support
Supporting you every step of the way - from ideation to launch and beyond.
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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
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
Rev.1: Certified Wi-Fi 5 dual-band 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n
Rev.2: Certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4, matter
Rev.2: Certified Wi-Fi 6 dual-band 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n with optional 802.15.4, matter
Bluetooth
Rev.1: BT/BLE 5.2
Rev.2: BT/BLE 5.4
Rev.2: BT/BLE 5.4
Linux
Yocto, Debian, Boot2Qt
Android
Yes
FreeRTOS
Yes
Zephyr
Yes
Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)
55.0 x 30.0 mm
Electronic Specifications
Supply voltage
3.4V- 5V
Digital I/O voltage
3.3V/1.8V
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%
עעע
דדד
ללל
DART-MX8MP[x]_V2_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[WBD/WBE]_[DSCM]_[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
[WB[D]]
WBD: Built-in certified dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4
WBE: Built-in certified dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4 + 802.15.4
WBE: Built-in certified dual band Wi-Fi 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n + BT/BLE 5.4 + 802.15.4
[DSCM]
Default: Dual LVDS (#0 and #1) plus DSI
DSCM: LVDS #0, DSI in pin2pin compatible mode instead of LVDS #1
DSCM: LVDS #0, DSI in pin2pin compatible mode instead of LVDS #1
[x]T:
C : 0 to 70°C, E: -25 to 85°C, I : -40 to 85°C
DART-MX8MP[x]_[xxxx]C_[xxxx]R_[xx]G_[AC]_[EC]_[WB[D]]_[DSCM]_[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
[WB[D]]
WB: Built-in certified single band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.1/BLE
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
WBD: Built-in certified Wi-Fi 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n + Bluetooth 5.2/BLE
[DSCM]
Default: Dual LVDS (#0 and #1) plus DSI
DSCM: LVDS #0, DSI in pin2pin compatible mode instead of LVDS #1
DSCM: LVDS #0, DSI in pin2pin compatible mode instead of LVDS #1
[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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