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Supply NXP i.MX 8M Evaluation Board Series:‌i.MX 8M Mini Evaluation Board,‌i.MX 8M Nano Evaluation Board

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【i.MX M Series Evaluation Board Overview】

NXP's i.MX 8 series application processors deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions for embedded applications. The i.MX 8M Mini and i.MX 8M Nano evaluation boards within this series provide developers with comprehensive assessment platforms for rapid design validation and software development.

These evaluation boards feature extensive interfaces and peripherals, alongside comprehensive software development support including Board Support Packages (BSPs) and various operating system support, significantly reducing time-to-market.

【Detailed Overview of the i.MX 8M Mini Evaluation Board】

The i.MX 8M Mini Evaluation Board (Model: 8MMINILPD4-EVKB) is a platform specifically designed for the comprehensive evaluation of the i.MX 8M Mini and i.MX 8M Mini Lite application processors. It seamlessly combines high performance with high energy efficiency, providing a robust development foundation for embedded consumer and industrial applications.

Core Hardware Configuration

Processor Architecture:

4 Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores, clocked up to 1.8GHz

1 Arm® Cortex®-M4 core, clocked at 400MHz, for real-time task processing

Memory System:

2GB 32-bit LPDDR4 RAM

16GB eMMC 5.1 storage

32MB QSPI flash memory

SD/MMC connector for storage expansion

Power Management:

Utilises NXP PCA9450AA Power Management IC (PMIC) for efficient power distribution and management.

Interfaces and Connectivity Features

The i.MX 8M Mini evaluation board offers extensive interface options to meet diverse connectivity requirements:

Display and Camera Interfaces: MIPI-DSI display mini-SAS connector and MIPI-CSI camera mini-SAS connector

Wireless Connectivity: SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module (AW-CM358SM), supporting Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 dual-band (2.4/5GHz) and Bluetooth 5.1

Wired Connectivity: 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, USB 2.0 Type-C interface

Expansion Interfaces: M.2 connector (supporting PCIe, UART, PCM)

Audio Capabilities: 24-bit 192kHz stereo audio DAC, 3.5mm headphone jack, audio interface expansion header

【i.MX 8M Nano Evaluation Board Detailed Specifications】

The i.MX 8M Nano Evaluation Board (Model: 8MNANOD4-EVK) serves as an evaluation platform for the i.MX 8M Nano application processor, enabling developers seeking to create system designs based on this processor to get started rapidly.

Core Hardware Configuration

Processor Architecture:

4 Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores, clocked at 1.5GHz

1 Arm® Cortex®-M7 core, clocked up to 750MHz, delivering enhanced real-time processing capabilities

Memory System:

2GB DDR4 memory (16-bit)

16GB eMMC 5.0/5.1 storage

32MB QSPI flash memory

SD/MMC connector for storage expansion

Power Management:

Integrated NXP Power Management IC (PMIC)

Interfaces and Connectivity Features

The i.MX 8M Nano evaluation board offers extensive connectivity:

Display and Camera Interfaces: MIPI-DSI display Mini-SAS connector and MIPI-CSI camera Mini-SAS connector

Wireless Connectivity: Supports MIMO 1x1 Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and BT4.1, with on-board chip antennas and external antenna connectors

Wired Connectivity: 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, USB 3.0 Type-C interface

Audio Capabilities: 24-bit 192kHz stereo audio DAC, 3.5mm headphone jack

4. Application Scenarios and Typical Use Cases

i.MX 8M Mini Evaluation Board Applications

Smart Home Systems: Intelligent surveillance systems, home control panels

Industrial Automation: Industrial control systems, machine vision

Digital Signage: Advertising playback systems, information display terminals

General Embedded Applications: Non-rich media applications requiring high performance, high energy efficiency, and low system cost

i.MX 8M Nano Evaluation Board Applications

Smart Appliances: Smart power sockets and lighting switches

Healthcare: Vital signs monitors

Home Security: Home security and surveillance systems

Smart Control: Home energy displays, building security, smart lighting

Compact Embedded Devices: Embedded devices requiring smaller form factors and lower power consumption