MCM-iMX8M-Mini - soldered System-on-Module

SMD SoM starting from $49

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

MCM-iMX8M-Mini SMD solder-down SOM

Solderable QFN package

  • Solderable as a regular QFN component
  • Designed for SMT placement and reflow soldering
  • Suitable for manual assembly and removal
  • Tiny size and weight - 30 x 30 x 3 mm, 5 gram

i.MX8M Mini processor

Feature Highlights

  • NXP i.MX8M Mini quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
  • Up to 4GB LPDDR4 and 64GB eMMC
  • PCIe, 2x USB, RGMII, 2x SD, 4x UART, 86x GPIO
  • Wide temperature range of -40C to 85C
  • Less than 4mA in suspend mode

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SW support

Yocto, Debian and Android

  • Full Board Support Package and ready-to-run images
  • Linux kernel, Yocto Project file-system, Debian and Android
  • 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

Also available as UCM-iMX8M-Mini

UCM-iMX8M-Mini SOM
  • Miniature board-to-board connectors
  • Similar features and size

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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 Mini DualLite, dual-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800D
NXP i.MX8M Mini Dual, dual-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800DM
NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800QM
Video Decode1080p60 H.265, H.264, VP8, VP9
C1800DM
or C1800QM
Video Encode1080p60 H.264, VP8
C1800DM
or C1800QM
GPUGC NanoUltra GPU
OpenGL ES 2.0, Open VG 1.1
+
Real-Time
Co-processor		ARM Cortex-M4
+

Memory and Storage
RAM1GB – 4GB, LPDDR4
D
StorageeMMC flash, 4GB - 64GB
N

Display, Camera and Audio
DisplayMIPI-DSI, 4 data lanes, up to 1920 x 1080 @60Hz
+
TouchscreenCapacitive touch-screen support through SPI and I2C interfaces
+
CameraMIPI-CSI, 4 data lanes
+
Digital AudioUp-to 2x I2S / SAI
+
S/PDIF input/output
+

Network
Ethernet1000Mbps Ethernet port, RGMII interface
+

I/O
PCI ExpressPCIe x1 Gen. 2.1
+
USB2x USB2.0 dual-role ports
+
UARTUp to 4x UART
+
MMC/SD/SDIOUp to 2x MMC/SD/SDIO
+
SPIUp to 3x SPI
+
I2CUp to 3x I2C
+
GPIOUp to 86x 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
Power consumption0.5 - 2.5 W, depending on system load and board configuration

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions30 x 30 x 3 mm
Weight5 gram
Package140-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
Industrial: -40° to 85° C. Click for availability note
Storage temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
Shock50G / 20 ms
Vibration20G / 0 - 600 Hz
MCM-iMX8M-Mini SMD solder-down SOM block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
Design Resources

Software Resources

Yocto Linux Debian

    Previous versions

    For previous versions of the MCM-iMX8M-Mini software packages, please refer to the MCM-iMX8M-Mini software archive.

    MCM-iMX8M-Mini Evaluation Kit

    Kit Price: $385

    Hardware

    • MCM-iMX8M-C1800QM-D2-N16 SOM assembled on
      SB-MCMIMX8M carrier-board
    • 5" WXGA LCD with capacitive touch panel
    • WiFi antenna and cable
    • 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.

    P/N template: MCM-iMX8M-Cx-Dx-Nx-[Tx]

    Minimal Configuration

    Minimal configuration P/N: MCM-iMX8M-C1800D-D1-N4
    1K-unit price:
    $49

    Optional Features

    FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
    CPU typei.MX8M Mini DualLite
    i.MX8M Mini Dual
    i.MX8M Mini Quad    		C1800D
    C1800DM
    C1800QM    		-
    1
    2
    DRAM size1GB
    2GB
    4GB    		D1
    D2
    D4    		-
    6
    29
    Storage4GB eMMC (MLC)
    16GB eMMC (MLC)
    32GB eMMC (MLC)
    64GB eMMC (MLC)    		N4
    N16
    N32
    N64    		-
    5
    13
    24
    Temperature rangeCommercial
    Industrial Certified
    Extended Tested
    Industrial Tested    		-
    TIC
    TET
    TIT    		-
    16
    21
    75
    Software PreloadingNo
    Yes     		-
    X    		-
    $1/100MB
    • Prices are specified in U.S. Dollars. Prices are periodically updated according to variations in component costs. Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

    Small Quantity Orders

    Pricing is specified for 1000-unit orders. In order to calculate the price for another quantity, multiply the unit price (with selected options) by the factor listed in the table below:

    QTY Factor
    10K0.95
    1K 1.0
    5001.2
    1001.5
    102.0
    12.5