NXP i.MX8MP SMARC SoM

SOM-iMX8MP-SMARC

SoM-MX8MP-SMARC is a compact, high-performance module powered by the NXP i.MX8M Plus. It features a Quad ARM Cortex-A53, Cortex-M7, and a 2.3 TOPS NPU for advanced processing. With dual-band WiFi, BT5.0, and rich I/O options, it’s ideal for AI, multimedia, and industrial applications. Designed to SMARC 2.1 specifications, it ensures compatibility with various development boards.

Compliant with SMARC 2.1 standards, customizable carrier board
Quad-core Cortex-A53@1.8GHz & Cortex-M7@800MHz
2.3 TOPS NPU, scalable up to 40 TOPS AI computing power
Up to 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
HDMI^®, LVDS, MIPI-DSI/CSI, USB, PCIe, GPIO, UART, I2C, SPI, CAN, I2S, SDIO
2x GbE, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth optional
-40 to +85℃ industrial temperature range

Standardized SMARC Form-Factor

Compact SMARC 2.1 footprint – 82 x 50 mm
Robust MXM connector for reliable high-density I/O
Industrial temperature range of -40°C to +85°C
Vendor-neutral standard enabling design flexibility and longevity

Feature Highlights

Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 plus Cortex-M7
GC7000UL GPU with OpenCL and Vulkan support for graphics and compute
Dual MIPI CSI inputs (4-lane + 2-lane) for multi-camera vision systems
Dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and multiple USB 3.0/2.0
Rich I/O: PCIe Gen3, dual CAN, multiple UART, I2C, SPI, and GPIO

Multi-OS Support

Android and Linux (Yocto) support
Complete Board Support Package with long-term maintenance
Support for OTA (Over-the-Air) updates
Extensive driver support for display, AI, and peripherals

One Platform, Multiple Form Factors

Edge System – for deployment with minimal effort
Single-Board-Computer – for custom mechanical integration
System-on-Module – for a fully customized design

End-to-End Engineering Services

Full design package: schematics, BOM, PCB layout, reference designs
Direct technical support from Geniatech engineering team
Flexible ordering from prototype to mass production quantities

Processor
Chip model	NXP i.MX8M Plus
CPU	Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 (up to 1.8 GHz) & ARM Cortex-M7 (up to 800 MHz)
NPU	2.3 TOPS Neural Network accelerator
GPU	GC7000UL, supports OpenCL & Vulkan
VPU	4K video decode and encode
Memory and Storage
RAM	4GB LPDDR4 (Optional 1GB, 2GB, 4GB)
Storage	16GB eMMC (Optional 16GB – 128GB)
Storage Expansion	1x SD interface (SD 3.0 compliant), supports boot from SDHI/e-MMC, UHS-I/SDR50/SDR104 modes
Hardware Interfaces
Video Output	1x HDMI 2.0 2x LVDS (LVDS0 multiplexed with MIPI DSI) 1x MIPI DSI (multiplexed with LVDS0)
Video Input	2x MIPI CSI: 1x 4-lane & 1x 2-lane
USB	4x USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0
Networking	2x Gigabit Ethernet (RGMII) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4/5 GHz) & Bluetooth 5.0
High-Speed Expansion	1x PCIe Gen 3 (x1 lane)
Industrial Ports	2x CAN
Serial Ports	4x UART, 2x SPI, 4x I2C
Other interfaces	1x SDIO, 12x GPIO, 2x I2S(Audio), 1x LVDS Backlight control
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor & Package	SMARC 2.1 Standard
Dimensions	82 mm x 50 mm
Power supply	5V DC
Operating System	Android 10.0, Linux (Yocto)

DB820P SMARC Carrier Board

This carrier board unlocks the full potential of the i.MX 8M Plus SMARC module, offering comprehensive industrial I/O and expansion options to rapidly build sophisticated vision AI and automation solutions.

High-speed interfaces: Dual GbE, USB 3.0, M.2 PCIe
Multiple display/camera: HDMI 2.0, LVDS, MIPI-CSI/DSI
Industrial connectivity: CAN bus, RS232/485, GPIO
Expandable AI acceleration via M.2 Key & Board-to-Board
Robust storage options with M.2 NVMe support
Scalable cellular with 4G/5G module support
Compact SMARC 2.1 form factor design
Wide-range power supply for industrial use

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Frequently Asked
Questions

Q: What is the SOM‑iMX8MP‑SMARC module?

A: It’s a compact SMARC 2.1‑standard System‑on‑Module powered by the NXP i.MX8M Plus processor with quad Cortex‑A53 and Cortex‑M7 cores, designed for embedded AI, vision, multimedia, and industrial applications.

Q: What performance features does it have?

A: It includes a 2.3 TOPS NPU for AI inference, a GC7000UL GPU, up to 4GB RAM, and rich interfaces like HDMI, MIPI, PCIe, USB, Ethernet, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth for versatile use.

Q: What operating systems are supported?

A: This module supports Linux (Yocto) and Android, offering flexible software environments for custom embedded solutions.

Q: What applications is the iMX8MP SMARC suited for?

A: It’s ideal for edge AI, industrial automation, vision systems, advanced multimedia, robotics, and IoT devices needing robust compute and rich I/O.

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