APC880 Mini IoT Edge Computing with NXP & Kinara

APC880Mini IoT Edge Computing device integrates NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus and Kinara Ara-2, delivering 42.3 TOPS total AI performance. Designed for industrial edge applications, it combines 4K video processing, multi-protocol I/O, and rugged connectivity for machine vision, automation, and smart systems.

42.3 TOPS AI power (i.MX 8M Plus + Kinara Ara-2) for edge inference
Quad-core Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7 with 4K H.265/H.264/VP9 decoding
Dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB3.0/Type-C, HDMI, and MIPI-CSI/DSI interfaces
Industrial I/Os: 2×CAN, RS232/485, Mini PCIe (4G/5G expandable)
Supports TensorFlow/PyTorch/ONNX frameworks for GenAI models
Compact design with -40°C~85°C operation for harsh environments
16GB LPDDR4X memory and micro SD/SIM slots for edge flexibility
Low-latency AI vision for robotics, drones, and smart factories

Categories: ARM Mini PC, Edge AI, Edge AI Box, Embedded Computer Tags: ARM processor, Cortex-A53, i.MX 8, NXP, Quad-core

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Operating Systems

Yocto(Linux)
CPU

NXP iMX8M Plus+Kinara Ara-2
4 x Cortex-A53, up to 1.8GHz&1 x Cortex-M7, up to 800MHz
GPU

GC7000UL with OpenCL and Vulkan support
Supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan
NPU & AI Performance

NXP i.MX 8M Plus: 2.3 TOPS Neural Network performance
Kinara Ara-2: 40TOPS Neural Network performance (TensorFlow,PyTorch,ONNX AI Model)
Memory

NXP i.MX 8M Plus: 4GB（1G-8G optional）
Kinara Ara-2: 16GB
Storage

32GB eMMC5.1(8-128GB optional)
Video Interface

1 x HDMI output
1 x LVDS Screen Connector 2x15P
1 x MIPI DSI connector for MIPI Panel
2 x MIPI CSI connector for MIPI Camera 4 lanes
Network Interface

2 x Giga Ethernet
Wifi2.4G+5G +BT 5.0
USB interface

1 x USB 2.0 Type A
1 x USB 3.0 Type A
1 x USB Type C
2 x USB2.0 4P Header
PCIe interface

1 x M.2 Key M for M.2 AI module (It cannot be used simultaneously with onboard AI chips)
Extended interface

1 x Mini PCIe for 4G
Communication interface

2 x RS232/RS485
1 x CAN2 x DI
2 x DO
Other interfaces

1 x A53 Core Debug connector (UART)
1 x I2C Touch Screen connector1 x RTC-Battery
1 x Expended Connector 2x26P Header
1 x FAN 4P Header with FAN PWM
1 x LCD Backlight 6P Header
1 x LVDS Panel Power Switch
1 x System boot mode switch
1 x System upgrade key
1 x Reset Key
1 x DC Jack (DC 12V /3A)
Size & Weight

172*123.7*43.5mm, 1050g

Comparison

Product	APC880 Mini	APC880
Size	172×123.7×43.5 mm	238×130×40 mm
Weight	1050g	1300g
NPU Performance	iMX8M Plus: 2.3 TOPS Kinara Ara-2: 40 TOPS	iMX8M Plus: 2.3 TOPS Kinara Ara-2: 40 TOPS
Memory	iMX8M Plus: 4GB (1G-8G optional) Kinara Ara-2: 16GB	iMX8M Plus: 4GB (1G-8G optional) Kinara Ara-2: 16GB
Storage	32GB eMMC5.1 (8-128GB optional)	32GB eMMC5.1 (8-128GB optional)
Video Interfaces	1×HDMI output 1×LVDS Screen Connector 2x15P 1×MIPI DSI connector 2×MIPI CSI connectors (4 lanes each)	1×HDMI output 1×LVDS Screen Connector 2x15P 1×MIPI DSI connector 1×MIPI CSI connector (2 lanes) 1×MIPI CSI connector (4 lanes)
USB Interfaces	1×USB 2.0 Type A 1×USB 3.0 Type A 1×USB Type C 2×USB2.0 4P Header	2×USB 2.0 Type A 2×USB 3.0 Type A 1×USB Type C 2×USB2.0 4P Header
PCIe Interfaces	1×M.2 Key M for M.2 AI module (cannot be used simultaneously with onboard AI chips)	1×B2B Connector for AI module 60Pin 1×B2B Connector for AI module power supply 30Pin 1×M.2 Key M for M.2 AI module
Audio Interfaces	/	1×Speaker (Left/Right Channel) 4P Header 1×3.5mm Headphone seat 1×Mic 2P Header (MIC1)
Communication Interfaces	2×RS232/RS485 1×CAN 2×DI 2×DO	1×RS232 4P Header 1×RS485 4P Header 2×CAN 4P Header 1×A53 Core Debug connector (UART)
Extended Interfaces	1×Mini PCIe for 4G	1×M.2 Key B for 4G/5G 1×Mini PCIe for 4G
Other Interfaces	1×A53 Core Debug connector (UART) 1×I2C Touch Screen connector 1×RTC-Battery 1×Extended Connector 2x26P Header 1×FAN 4P Header with FAN PWM 1×LCD Backlight 6P Header 1×LVDS Panel Power Switch 1×System boot mode switch 1×System upgrade key 1×Reset Key 1×DC Jack	1×I2C Touch Screen connector 1×RTC-Battery 1×Extended Connector 2×20 P Header 1×FAN 4P Header with FAN PWM 1×LCD Backlight 6P Header 1×LVDS Panel Power Switch 1×SW1 for System boot mode switch 1×System upgrade key 1×Reset Key 1×DC Jack
Power Supply Input	DC 12V/3A	DC 12V/3A
Architecture	SMARC core board + carrier board + AI module	Single-board structure