SBC-IOT-iMX8 - NXP i.MX8M Mini Single Board Computer

ARM IoT SBC starting from $106

  • Optimized for industrial control and monitoring
  • Extensive wireless and wired connectivity
  • Ideal for cost-sensitive systems

i.MX8M Mini processor

Feature Highlights

  • NXP i.MX8M-Mini CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Up-to 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
  • LTE modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1
  • 2x Ethernet, 3x USB2, 3x RS485 / RS232, CAN-FD
  • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
  • Custom I/O expansion boards

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SBC Highlights

Optimized for Industrial Environments

  • Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation
  • Industrial temperature range of -40C to 80C
  • Wide input voltage range of 8V to 36V
  • 5 year warranty and 15 year availability
SW support

Debian Linux and Yocto Project

  • Full Board Support Package and ready-to-run images
  • Debian Linux, Yocto Project and U-Boot
  • Support for Docker and Microsoft Azure IoT
  • Support for OTA updates with Mender
  • Support for BalenaOS platform
Works with BalenaOS

Also available as a System-on-Module

UCM-iMX8M-Mini SOM
  • Tiny board computer designed for custom applications
  • Ideal for cost sensitive and space constrained systems
  • Full design flexibility, scalability and long-term availability

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Why choose CompuLab?

10-year Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Mainline Linux and Yocto

In-House Manufacturing

Industrial Temperature

Configure-to-Order

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  • "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, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
+
Real-Time
Co-processor
ARM Cortex-M4
+

Memory and Storage

RAM1GB – 4GB, LPDDR4
D
Primary Storage4GB - 64GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
NA
Secondary Storage16GB - 64GB eMMC flash, optional module
NB

Network

LAN1000Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
100Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
WiFi
and
Bluetooth
802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX210 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB210
Cellular4G/LTE CAT1 cellular module, Simcom SIM7600G
Cellular rubber duck antenna
JS7600G
On-board micro-SIM card socket
+
GNSSGPS / GLONASS
Implemented with Simcom SIM7600G module
JS7600G

I/O

PCI ExpressPrimary mini-PCIe socket, full-size
* used for WiFi/BT module when “WB” option is present
not WB
Secondary mini-PCIe socket, USB only, full-size
* used for cellular modem when “JS7600G” option is present
not
JS7600G
USB3x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors
+
Debug1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
+
Serial1x RS485 (2-wire) / RS232 port, terminal-block
+
Interface add-onUp-to 2x CAN-FD | RS485 | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Fxx
Up-to 2x analog 4–20mA input
Digital I/O add-on4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
24V, compliant with EN 61131-2, isolated, terminal-block connector
FCDIO
PoE add-onAdditional 100Mbps Ethernet port with PoE capability (powered device)
* Cannot be combined with any other add-on board
** Mutually exclusive with one of USB2.0 ports
FPOE
Expansion ConnectorExpansion connector for add-on boards
2x SPI, 2x UART, I2C, 12x GPIO
not Fxx

System

SecuritySecure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Mini HAB module
+
TPM 2.0, implemented with Infineon SLB9670
FATPM
RTCReal time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery
+

Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage
Unregulated 8V to 36V
Power Consumption2W - 7W, depending on system load and configuration

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions104 x 80 x 23 mm
Weight150 gram

Compliance, Reliability and Environmental

MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation TemperatureCommercial: 0° to 60° C
Extended: -20° to 60° C
Industrial: -40° to 80° C. Click for availability note
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
SBC-IOT-iMX8 single board computer block diagram

SBC-IOT-iMX8 Evaluation Kit

Hardware

  • SBC-IOTIMX8-D4-NA32-WB210-JS7600G-FARS4-FBCAN-FCDIO-H-PS-XL-TIC
  • 2x WiFi antenna
  • Cellular antenna
  • IOTG-ACC-M2SD SD card adapter
  • Extra RS232 add-on module
  • Extra RS485 add-on module
  • Extra analog input add-on module
  • USB cable
  • DC Y-cable

Kit Price: $505


Technical Support

  • Technical support for 12 months.
  • 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: SBC-IOTIMX8-Dx-NAx-[NBx]-[WB]-[Jx]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[H]-[PS]-[Xx]-[Tx]

Product Configuration Options

FeatureOptionsP/N code
RAM size1GB
2GB
4GB
D1
D2
D4
Primary Storage
(soldered on-board)
4GB eMMC (MLC)
16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)
NA4
NA16
NA32
NA64
Secondary Storage
(modular)
none
16GB eMMC module
32GB eMMC module
-
NB16
NB32
WiFi & Bluetoothnone
Intel AX210 module
-
WB210
Cellular modemnone
LTE CAT1, SIM7600G
-
JS7600G
Interface add-on
module A
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
TPM
-
FACAN
FARS2
FARS4
FACL42
FATPM
Interface add-on
module B
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
-
FBCAN
FBRS2
FBRS4
FBCL42
Digital I/O add-onnone
4x DI + 4x DO
-
FCDIO
PoE add-onnone
PoE add-on
-
FPOE
Heat-plateNo
Yes
-
H
Power Supplynone
12V wall-mount PSU
-
PS
Software Preloadingnone
Debian Linux
Custom image
-
XL
Xx
Temperature rangeCommercial
Extended Tested
Industrial Certified
Industrial Tested
-
TET
TIC
TIT