NXP i.MX 8M Plus & Kinara Ara-2 edge computing device

NXP i.MX 8M Plus & Kinara Ara-2 iot edge device

NXP i.MX 8M Plus & Kinara Ara-2 edge computing platform

APC880 – High-Performance Edge AI Computer

Geniatech’s APC880 is a powerful edge AI computing platform, combining the NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC with the Kinara Ara-2 AI accelerator module. Designed with industrial-grade durability and flexible AI expansion via a board-to-board connector, it supports server-free inference of 7B large language models (LLMs).
With support for complex neural networks, 4K video decoding, comprehensive I/O, and a fanless design, the APC880 delivers top-tier performance for smart factories, transportation, and industrial vision systems.

Dual AI Engines: i.MX8M Plus (2.3 TOPS) + Kinara Ara-2 (40 TOPS) for high-performance inference
Scalable Architecture: Modular SOM design allows flexible SoC replacement
Rich Multimedia Support: Dual cameras and 4K display output via HDMI/LVDS/MIPI
Comprehensive I/O: 2 GbE, 4 USB, CAN, RS232/485, Mini PCIe, M.2
AI Framework Compatibility: Supports TensorFlow, PyTorch, and ONNX for rapid deployment
Industrial Reliability: -40°C to 85°C operation with fanless, rugged design

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

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 (J24)
1 x MIPI DSI connector for MIPI Panel (J33)
1 x MIPI CSI connector for MIPI Camera 2 lanes (J3)
1 x MIPI CSI connector for MIPI Camera 4 lanes (J1)
Network Interface

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

2 x USB 2.0 Type A (J21 J23)
2 x USB 3.0 Type A (J21 J23)
1 x USB Type C (J18)
2 x USB2.0 4P Header (J13 J14)
PCIe interface

1 x B2B Connector for AI module 60Pin (J9)
1 x B2B Connector for AI module power supply 30Pin (J5)
1 x M.2 Key M for M.2 AI module(J7)
Extended interface

1 x M.2 Key B for 4G/5G (J26)
1 x Mini PCIe for 4G (J27)
Communication interface

1 x RS232 4P Header (J11)
1 x RS485 4P Header (J12)
2 x CAN 4P Header (J31 & J32)
1 x A53 Core Debug connector (UART) (J4)
Audio interface

1 x Speaker (Left/Right Channel) 4P Header (J2)
1 x 3.5 Headphone seat(J6)
1 x Mic 2P Header (MIC1)
Other interfaces

1 x Micro SD card slot
1 x Micro SIM card slot(J34)
1 x I2C Touch Screen connector (J30)
1 x RTC-Battery（JBAT1）
1 x Expended Connector 2×20 P Header (J20)
1 x FAN 4P Header with FAN PWM (J16)
1 x LCD Backlight 6P Header (J28)
1 x LVDS Panel Power Switch (j22)
1 x SW1 for System boot mode switch
1 x System upgrade key
1 x Reset Key
1 x DC Jack
Size & Weight

238*130*40mm, 1300g
POWER

DC 12V /3A