CL-SOM-iMX8MAX - NXP i.MX8 QuadMax System-on-Module

ARM Cortex-A72 SoM

  • Highest performance i.MX8 SoC
  • Advanced graphics and media processing
  • Wide range of high-speed interfaces

i.MX8 processor

NXP i.MX8 processor family

  • 2x ARM Cortex-A72 + 4x ARM Cortex-A53 CPU
  • Integrated 2D/3D GPU and 4K VPU
  • 2x real-time ARM Cortex-M4 co-processor
SoM Highlights

Feature Highlights

  • Up to 16GB LPDDR4 and 64GB eMMC
  • HDMI, DP, 2x MIPI-DSI / LVDS, 4K or 4x 1080p60
  • Certified WiFi 802.11ac, BT 4.2
  • 2x GbE, PCIe, USB3.0, 3x CAN-FD, 7x UART, 161x GPIO
  • Wide temperature range of -40C to 85C

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SW support

Mainline Linux and Yocto Project

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

Why choose CompuLab?

10-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.MX 8QuadMax
2x Cortex-A72, 1.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A53, 1.2GHz
C1600QM
NXP i.MX 8QuadPlus
1x Cortex-A72, 1.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A53, 1.2GHz
C1600QP
Video Decode4k H.265, 4K H.264, VP8, MPEG4.2 ASP, RealVideo
+
Video Encode2x 1080p H.264
C1600QM
1080p H.264
C1600QP
GPU2× GC7000XSVX GPUs
OpenGL 3.0, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 1.2 FP, OpenVG 1.1, Vulkan
+
DSPTensilica® HiFi 4 DSP
Real-Time
Co-processor		2x ARM Cortex-M4F, 264 MHz
+

Memory and Storage
RAM2GB – 16GB, LPDDR4, 64-bit
D
StorageeMMC flash, 4GB - 64GB
N
Octal SPI flash, up to 256MB
NOR

Display and Camera
DisplayHDMI 2.0a / eDP 1.4 / DP 1.3
+
2x MIPI-DSI, 4 data lanes, up to 1.5Gbps per lane
2x dual-channel LVDS, up to 1.05Gbps per lane
TouchscreenCapacitive touch-screen support through SPI and I2C interfaces
+
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 / RMII
not E1
and
not E2
WiFiCertified 802.11ac WiFi module
Intel 8265 chipset
* mutually exclusive with 2nd PCIe port
WB
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 BLE
* mutually exclusive with USB2.0 port

Audio
Digital AudioUp-to 3x I2S / SAI
+
1x ESAI
+
S/PDIF input/output
+

I/O
PCI Express1x PCIe Gen. 3.0
+
additional 1x PCIe Gen. 3.0
* mutually exclusive with WiFi
+
SATA1x SATA 3C1600QM
USB1x USB3.0 dual-role port
+
1x USB2.0 host port
* mutually exclusive with Bluetooth
+
USB 2.0 HSIC
+
UARTUp to 7x UART
+
SD / MMC2x USDHC
+
CAN busUp to 3x CAN / CAN-FD
+
SPIUp to 3x SPI
+
I2CUp to 14x I2C
+
PWMUp to 4x general purpose PWM signals
+
ADC1× 4-channel ADC converter
+
GPIOUp to 161x 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
4.0V to 5.5V
Digital I/O voltage3.3V

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions70 x 45 x 7 mm
Weight26 gram
Connectors2 x 220 pin, 0.5mm pitch

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
CL-SOM-iMX8MAX (NXP i.MX8) System-on-Module block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
Design Resources

    Software Resources

    Yocto Linux

    CL-SOM-iMX8MAX Evaluation Kit

    Hardware

    • SOM-iMX8MAX-C1600QM-D8-N64-NOR-E2-WB-H
    • SB-iMX8MAX carrier board
    • 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.

    Product status: Intro

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

    P/N template: SOM-iMX8MAX-Cx-Dx-Nx-[NOR]-[Ex]-[WB]-[H]-[Tx]

    Minimal Configuration

    Minimal configuration P/N: SOM-IMX8MAX-C1600QM-D2-N16
    1K-unit price:
    $161

    Optional Features

    FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
    CPU typei.MX 8QuadMax, 2x Cortex-A72 + 4x Cortex-A53C1600QM
    		-
    DRAM size2GB
    4GB
    8GB    		D2
    D4
    D8    		-
    16
    43
    eMMC16GB eMMC (MLC)
    32GB eMMC (MLC)
    64GB eMMC (MLC)    		N16
    N32
    N64    		-
    5
    17
    NOR flashNone
    256MB    		-
    NOR    		-
    14
    Ethernet portNone
    1
    2
    		-
    E1
    E2    		-
    3
    6
    WiFi & Bluetoothnone
    WiFi 802.11ac and Bluetooth    		-
    WB    		-
    15
    Temperature rangeCommercial
    Industrial Certified
    Extended Tested
    Industrial Tested    		-
    TIC
    TET
    TIT    		-
    30
    20
    100
    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