Toradex SMARC iMX8M Plus Computer-on-Modules (COMs)
Toradex SMARC iMX8M Plus Computer-on-Modules (COMs) are high-performance embedded solutions for various industrial, automotive, medical, and consumer applications. Powered by the NXP iMX8M Plus processor, these modules offer advanced computing capabilities with quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPUs and a powerful Cortex-M7 for real-time processing. The iMX8M Plus COMs provide extensive multimedia support, including 4K video decoding, GPU acceleration, and robust connectivity options like Gigabit Ethernet, USB, PCIe, and multiple display interfaces.
With low power consumption and compact form factors, the modules are ideal for edge computing, smart devices, and systems requiring high efficiency and reliable performance in demanding environments. The modules are also built with security features for safe operation in applications such as industrial automation, medical devices, and automotive systems. Designed for scalability and long-term support, Toradex SMARC iMX8M Plus COMs deliver a flexible, future-proof solution for developers creating next-generation embedded systems.
Features
- Fully compliant with the SMARC 2.2 specification
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor, with Arm Cortex™-A53 1.6GHz
- Cortex-M7 processor with speeds up to 800MHz
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Image Signal Processor (ISP)
- Dual Band 2.4/5GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + BLUETOOTH® 5.3
- Leverages Toradex quality on a SMARC SoM
- Easy plug-and-play compatibility with a wide range of SMARC carrier boards
- LTS-supported Linux software stack, including Over-the-Air (OTA) updates, Remote Access, and Device Monitoring
- High-performance machine learning
- Seamless camera integration
- Ready for Hard-Real-Time
- 64-bit performance
- Industry-leading Linux support
- Complies with cybersecurity (CRA/MDR)
Applications
- Industrial automation
- Edge computing
- Automotive
- Medical devices
- Smart home and building automation
- Consumer electronics
- Robotics
- Networking and telecommunications
Specifications
- CPU
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus, 4x Arm Cortex-A53
- 1x Arm Cortex-M7F microcontroller
- 1.6GHz (A53) and 800MHz (M7F) CPU clock
- Memory
- Up to 4GB LPDDR4 RAM (32-bit)
- Up to 32GB eMMC Flash
- Connectivity
- 2x OTG (Gen 1) USB 3.1
- 5x USB 2.0
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet
- 2.4/5GHz dual band 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- 1x (Gen 3) PCIe
- 4x I2C
- 2x SPI
- 4x UART
- 1x PWM
- 1x SDIO/SD/MMC
- 2x (CAN (CAN FD)
- Multimedia
- 2.3 TOPS NPU
- ISP
- Triple display controller
- Video encoder/decoder
- 1x quad lane MIPI DSI (up to 1920x1080)
- 1x LVDS (up to 1920x1080)
- 2x I2S digital audio
- 2D and 3D acceleration
- 1x HDMI (up to 4k)
- 1x quad lane MIPI CSI-2 + 1x dual lane MIPI CSI-2
- Torizon OS, Yocto Linux, Blackberry QNX, Android, FreeRTOS, and Zephyr operating systems
- 5VDC supply
- 82.0mm x 50.0mm size
- -40°C to +85°C operating temperature range
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