UCM-iMX8M-Plus - NXP i.MX8M Plus
System-on-Module

ARM SoM starting from $49

  • High performance graphics and image processing
  • Ideal for space constrained and portable systems
  • UCM pin2pin SOM family pin-out and form-factor

i.MX8M Plus SoM in Ultra Miniature Form-Factor

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
  • Tiny size and weight - 28 x 38 x 4 mm, 7 gram
UCM-iMX8M-Plus SOM

Feature Highlights

  • Up to 8GB LPDDR4 and 64GB eMMC
  • HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI, 2x MIPI-CSI
  • GbE, PCIe, 2x USB3.0, 2x CAN, 4x UART, 75x GPIO
  • 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

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-years Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Linux and Yocto Support

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 2x I2S / SAI
+
S/PDIF input/output
+
eARC
+

Network
Gigabit
Ethernet		Gigabit Ethernet port (MAC+PHY)
E
RGMIIPrimary RGMII
not E
Secondary 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 75x 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 consumption0.7 - 5 W, depending on system load and board configuration
< 10mA in suspend mode

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions28 x 38 x 5 mm
Weight7 gram
Connectors2 x 100 pin, 0.4mm pitch

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
UCM-iMX8M-Plus NXP i.MX8M Plus SOM System-on-Module block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
    Design Resources

    Software Resources

    Yocto Linux Debian

      Previous versions

      For previous versions of the UCM-iMX8M-Plus software packages, please refer to the UCM-iMX8M-Plus software archive.

      UCM-iMX8M-Plus Evaluation Kit

      from: $265

      Hardware

      • UCM-iMX8PLUS-C1800QM-D4-N32-E-H
      • SBEV-UCMIMX8PLUS carrier board
      • Optional: 7" LVDS LCD with touch panel
      • Optional: Quectel EG25G LTE cellular modem
      • AX210 WiFi module
      • WiFi antenna and cable
      • Cables and adapters
      • 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.
      EVAL-UCM-iMX8PLUS Product Page

      Ordering Info

      Orderable P/N template: EVAL-UCM-iMX8PLUS_V2-[L7]-[JEG25G]

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

      Documents and Guides

      Product status: Active

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

      Ordering P/N template: UCM-iMX8PLUS-Cx-Dx-Nx-[E]-[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
      EthernetNo
      Yes      		-
      E
      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