CPU Module

The MSC SM2S-IMX8MINI module features NXP i.MX 8M Mini processors that are based on latest 14nm FinFET technology to allow high computing and graphics performance at very low power consumption combined with a high degree of functional integration.

MSC SM2S-IMX8MINI offers single-, dual- or quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processors in combination with the ARM Cortex-M4 real-time processor and GC NanoUltra multimedia 2D/3D GPU. It provides fast LPDDR4 memory, up to 64GB eMMC Flash memory, Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, USB 2.0, an on-board Wireless Module as well as an extensive set of interfaces for embedded applications.

The module is compliant with the new SMARC™ 2.0 standard, allowing easy integration with SMARC baseboards. For evaluation and design-in of the SM2S-IMX8MINI module, MSC provides a development platform and a starter kit. Support for Linux is available (Android support on request).

Hardware

• Single, Dual or Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 Applications Processor up to 1.8GHz

• ARM Cortex-M4 Real Time Processor at 400MHz

• Vivante GC NanoUltra 2D/3D Graphics Processor

• 1080p60 H.265 decode, 1080p60 H.264 encode (VPU not available on ”Mini Lite“)

• Up to 4GB LPDDR4 SDRAM

• Up to 64GB eMMC Flash

• Dual-channel LVDS / MIPI-DSI x4 (optional)

• MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface

• PCI Express x1 Gen. 2

• 4x USB 2.0 Host interface

• 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device interface

• Up to 2x Gigabit Ethernet

• Wireless Module (optional)

• Micro SD Card Socket (optional)

• MMC/SD/SDIO interface

• 2x CAN interface (optional)

• 2x I2S Audio Interface

• UART, SPI, I2C

• SMARC 2.0 Compliant

  
  

  
  

MSC SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1(Base Board)

The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with the NXP i.MX8M/MINI processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contains all necessary products to quickly enable the user to run and evaluate the SM2S-IMX8M and SM2S-IMX8MINI module range. 

The kit does not contain a SMARC module in order to give the user greater flexibility as to which particular module version and CPU speed variant is desired. As part of the SMARC 2.0 Starterkit, the appropriate Heatsink/Heatspreader and a Flash SD Card with USB Reader will be supplied. A bootable Linux installation can be downloaded from the MSC Support website and stored on the SD Card. A power supply with cable kit is also included for convenience. Direct screen output on a PC monitor is possible using the on-board HDMI output. As an option to the Starter Kit several suitable LCD kits of various resolutions and sizes are available upon request.

Key Feature:

SMARC 2.0 carrier board in Mini-ITX format with socket for SMARC 2.0 modules:

• Heatspreader suitable for all module variants of the SM2S-IMX8M and IMX8MINI module families

• 12V power supply and cable kit included for immediate operation of the Starterkit

• Bootable Linux installation on Support Website, can be stored in SD Card (supplied with Card Reader)

• DP and HDMI graphics output

• LVDS graphics output on standard 30-pin connector; backlight connector includes adjustable backlight voltage and dimming

• Ethernet (10/100/1000 LAN) connector

• SATA, 4x USB 2.0 Host, USB Host/Client, UART, SD-Card socket

• Getting Started manual

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  Optional TFT kits available