CL-SOM-iMX8Plus - NXP i.MX8M-Plus
System-on-Module

ARM SoM starting from $52

  • High performance graphics and image processing
  • Miniature size and power efficiency
  • Optimized for industrial applications

NXP i.MX8M Plus processor family

i.MX8M Plus processor
  • Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU, 1.8GHz
  • 2D/3D GPU, 1080p VPU and audio DSP
  • Integrated AI/ML Neural Processing Unit
  • Real-time ARM Cortex-M7 co-processor
SoM Highlights

Feature Highlights

  • Up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 128GB eMMC
  • HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, 2x MIPI-CSI
  • Certified 802.11ac WiFi, BT 5.3
  • 2x GbE / RGMII, PCIe, 2x USB3.0, 2x CAN, 4x UART
  • Wide temperature range of -40C to 85C

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SW support

Mainline 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

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 - 128GB
N

Display, Audio and Camera
DisplayHDMI 2.0a, up to 1080p60
+
Single-channel LVDS, up to 1366x768
+
Dual-channel LVDS, up to 1080p60
L2
MIPI-DSI, 4 data lanes, up to 1080p60
not L2
TouchscreenCapacitive touch-screen support through SPI and I2C interfaces
+
Digital AudioUp-to 4x I2S / SAI
+
S/PDIF input/output
+
Camera2x MIPI-CSI, 4 data lanes
+

Network
Gigabit
Ethernet		1x Gigabit Ethernet port (MAC+PHY)
E1
2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (MAC+PHY)
E2
Up-to 2x RGMII
not E1/E2
WiFiCertified 802.11ac WiFi
NXP 88W8997 chipset
WB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLE
WB

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 3x SPI
+
I2CUp to 6x I2C
+
PWMUp to 4x general purpose PWM signals
+
GPIOUp to 90x 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

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions36 x 68 x 5 mm
Weight12 gram
Connectors204-pin SO-DIMM edge connector

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
CL-SOM-iMX8Plus (NXP i.MX8M Plus) System-on-Module block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
    Design Resources

      Software Resources

      Yocto Linux

      Archive

      For previous versions of the CL-SOM-iMX8Plus software packages, please refer to the CL-SOM-iMX8Plus software archive.

      CL-SOM-iMX8Plus Evaluation Kit

      Hardware

      Kit Price: $355

      • SOM-iMX8PLUS-C1800QM-D4-N32-E2-WB-H
      • SB-iMX8Plus carrier board
      • 5" WXGA LCD with touch panel
      • WiFi antennas and cables
      • 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.

      Documents and Guides

      Product status: Active

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

      Ordering P/N template: SOM-iMX8PLUS-Cx-Dx-Nx-[Ex]-[L2]-[WB]-[H]-[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
      EthernetNone
      1
      2      		-
      E1
      E2
      Display interfacessingle-channel LVDS + MIPI-DSI
      dual-channel LVDS      		-
      L2
      WiFi & BluetoothNo
      802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0      		-
      WB
      Heat dissipation plateNo
      Yes      		-
      H
      Temperature rangeCommercial
      Industrial Certified (only with C1600QM)
      Extended Tested (only with C1600QM)
      Industrial Tested (only with C1600QM)      		-
      TIC
      TET
      TIT
      Software PreloadingNo
      Yes       		-
      X