MCM-iMX8M-Plus - SMD solder-down
System-on-Module

ARM SoM starting from $47

  • High performance graphics and image processing
  • Ultra miniature form-factor - 30 x 30 mm, 5 gram
  • Ideal for space constrained and portable systems

i.MX8M Plus SoM in Solderable QFN package

i.MX8M Plus processor
  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, 1.8GHz
  • 2D/3D GPU, 1080p VPU and AI/ML Processing Unit
  • Solderable as a regular QFN component
  • Designed for SMT placement and reflow soldering
  • Tiny size and weight - 30 x 30 x 3 mm, 5 gram
MCM-iMX8M-Plus SOM

Feature Highlights

  • Up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 64GB eMMC
  • HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, 2x MIPI-CSI
  • PCIe, 2x RGMII, 2x USB3.0, 2x CAN, 4x UART, 115x GPIO
  • Wide temperature range of -40C to 85C

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SW support

Linux, Yocto Project and RTOS

  • Full Board Support Package and ready-to-run images
  • Linux kernel, Yocto Project file-system, RTOS BSP and U-Boot
  • Mainline Linux kernel support

Get a Head Start on Your Design

SW support
  • Full carrier-board design package - schematics, BOM, PCB layout
  • Direct technical support by CompuLab design engineers
  • Proven building blocks for all key interfaces and peripherals
  • Free design review by CompuLab engineers
  • Driver adaptation service for custom LCD panels

Also available as SBC and IoT Gateway

CompuLab_SOM_SBC_IOT-Gateway_product-family

Same CPU core and SW stack in different form-factors:

Why choose CompuLab?

15-year Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Mainline Linux and Yocto

In-House Manufacturing

Industrial Temperature

Configure-to-Order

Learn more about CompuLab advantages.

  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

CPU Core
CPUNXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800QM
NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.6GHz, industrial temp. grade
C1600QM
NXP i.MX8M Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800Q
Video Decode1080p60 HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264, VP9, VP8
C1800QM
or
C1600QM
Video Encode1080p60 HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264
GPUGC7000UL GPU
OpenGL ES 3.1/3.0, Vulkan, Open CL 1.2 FP, OpenVG 1.1
+
NPUAI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to 2.3 TOPS
C1800QM
or
C1600QM
DSPTensilica® HiFi 4 DSP
Real-Time
Co-processor		ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz
+

Memory and Storage
RAM1GB – 8GB, LPDDR4
D
StorageeMMC flash, 16GB - 64GB
N

Display, Camera and Audio
DisplayHDMI 2.0a, up to 1080p60
+
MIPI-DSI, 4 data lanes, up to 1080p60
+
LVDS, 4 lanes, up to 1366x768 p60
+
TouchscreenCapacitive touch-screen support through SPI and I2C interfaces
+
Camera2x MIPI-CSI, 4 data lanes
+
Digital AudioUp-to 4x I2S / SAI
+
S/PDIF input/output
+
eARC
+

Network
RGMII2x RGMII
+

I/O
PCI ExpressPCIe x1 Gen. 3.0
+
USB2x USB3.0 dual-role ports
+
UARTUp to 4x UART
+
CAN busUp-to 2x CAN
+
SD/SDIOUp to 2x SD/SDIO
+
SPIUp to 2x SPI
+
I2CUp to 5x I2C
+
PWMUp to 4x general purpose PWM signals
+
GPIOUp to 115x GPIO (multifunctional signals shared with other functions)
+

System Logic and Debug
RTCReal time clock, powered by external battery
+
JTAGJTAG debug interface
+

Electrical Specifications
Supply Voltage
3.45V to 4.4V
Digital I/O voltage3.3V / 1.8V
Power consumption0.7 - 4.5 W, depending on system load and board configuration
< 10mA in suspend mode

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions30 x 30 x 3 mm
Weight5 gram
Package256-pin, 0.8mm pitch QFN

Environmental and Reliability
MTTF> 200,000 hours
Operation temperature (case)Commercial: 0° to 70° C
Extended: -20° to 70° C   -   only with C1600QM
Industrial: -40° to 85° C   -   only with C1600QM
Storage temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock50G / 20 ms
Vibration20G / 0 - 600 Hz
MCM-iMX8M-Plus NXP i.MX8M Plus SOM System-on-Module block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
    Design Resources

    Software Resources

    Yocto Linux

    MCM-iMX8M-Plus Evaluation Kit

    Hardware

    from: $265

    • MCM-iMX8PLUS-C1800QM-D4-N32 SOM assembled on
      SB-MCMIMX8PLUS carrier-board
    • Optional: 7" LVDS LCD with touch panel
    • Serial port cable
    • USB cable and adapter
    • 12V power supply

    Technical Support

    • Technical support for 12 months.
    • Schematics review of the customer's carrier board design.
    • LCD panel compatibility verification and driver adaptation service.
    • 45-day trial period. Eval Kit will be accepted for refund if the user finds the product not suitable for his needs.

    Ordering Info

    Orderable P/N template: EVAL-MCM-iMX8PLUS-[L7]

    FeatureOptionsP/N code
    LCD panelnone
    7″ LVDS LCD panel    		-
    L7
    Cellular modemnone
    LTE CAT4, Quectel EG25G, global bands    		-
    JEG25G

    Product status: Active

    CompuLab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.

    Ordering P/N template: MCM-iMX8PLUS-Cx-Dx-Nx-[Tx]

    Product Configuration Options

    FeatureOptionsP/N code
    CPU typei.MX8M Plus QuadLite 1.8GHz
    i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.8GHz
    i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.6GHz, industrial temp.    		C1800Q
    C1800QM
    C1600QM
    DRAM size1GB
    2GB
    4GB
    8GB    		D1
    D2
    D4
    D8
    Storage16GB eMMC (MLC)
    32GB eMMC (MLC)
    64GB eMMC (MLC)    		N16
    N32
    N64
    Temperature rangeCommercial
    Industrial Certified (only with C1600QM)
    Extended Tested (only with C1600QM)
    Industrial Tested (only with C1600QM)    		-
    TIC
    TET
    TIT
    Software PreloadingNo
    Yes     		-
    X