NXP i.MX8M Plus SoM Highlights
The DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus System on Module / Computer on Module is based on a 1.8GHz Quad Cortex™-A53 NXP’s iMX8M Plus processor with 800MHz Cortex™-M7 Real-time co-processor – a new generation of processors that combine integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) capabilities with advanced multimedia features.
The SoM includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), an intelligent vision system based on an Image Signal Processor (ISP) and dual camera inputs, as well as advanced multimedia and connectivity features such as H.265 HD video encode and decode engines, advanced 2D/3D GPU, voice processing.
2x/4x Arm Cortex-A53
1x Cortex-M7
NPU
Up to 16GB eMMC
-40℃ ~ 85℃
62mm x 36mm
High-Performance Heterogeneous Multi-core Architecture
At the heart of the DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus SoM lies a powerful combination of quad-core Cortex-A53 processors and a Cortex-M7 microcontroller. The Cortex-A53 cores operate at up to 1.8GHz, delivering robust processing power for complex computations and multitasking. Concurrently, the Cortex-M7 microcontroller, clocked at 800MHz, efficiently handles real-time control tasks, ensuring low-latency and high-reliability performance. This heterogeneous architecture allows for offloading critical tasks to specialized cores, thereby optimizing the overall system performance and power consumption.
2.3 Tops NPU AI Capabilities for Machine Learning
The integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) in the DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus SoM provides up to 2.3 TOPS of dedicated AI computational power, which significantly accelerates machine learning inference, enabling advanced AI applications such as object recognition, facial detection, and natural language processing at the edge. iMX8M Plus SoM also Integrated machine learning accelerator that can process neural networks roughly thirty times faster than Arm® processor cores. NXP eIQ software includes inference engines, neural network compilers and optimized libraries.
Robust Multimedia Capabilities, 3D/2D Graphics Acceleration
Equipped with dual Image Signal Processors (ISP) and capable of handling multiple camera inputs, the DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus SoM excels in advanced vision systems. The module supports high-definition video encoding and decoding, including formats like H.265 and H.264, and offers impressive 3D and 2D graphic acceleration. The HDMI port allows for 4K resolution output. Furthermore, it includes LVDS and MIPI-DSI interfaces. Meanwhile, It supports three display interfaces and advanced audio capabilities such as Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi 4 DSP @ 800 MHz, 6x I2S TDM, DSD512, S/PDIF Tx + Rx, 8-channel PDM microphone input, eARC, and ASRC.
This makes the DSOM-130N system on module is an ideal choice for applications requiring high-quality video streaming, video conferencing, and digital signage.
Rich and High Speed Communication Interfaces
The DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus SoM comes with a plethora of I/O interfaces including multiple USB ports (USB 3.1 Gen 1), Ethernet, PCIe, and various serial interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART. These interfaces ensure seamless connectivity and integration with a wide range of peripherals. Furthermore, the module offers flexible storage configurations, with options for up to 2GB of RAM and up to 16GB eMMC storage capacities, catering to diverse application requirements.
High Reliability & Low Power Design for Industrial Application
Designed for industrial applications, the DSOM-130N NXP iMX8M Plus SoM boasts a high reliability with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, making it suitable for harsh environments. The module is optimized for low power consumption, ensuring efficient operation that is crucial for battery-powered and energy-sensitive applications. Advanced power management features help in reducing the overall energy footprint, contributing to long-term sustainability and cost savings.
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NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC Block Diagram
Basic Parameters and Interfaces of DSOM-130N NXP i.MX8M Plus SoM
| Item | Parameter |
|---|---|
| CPU | Quad Cortex®-A53 processors operation up to 1.6 GHz Cortex®-M7 CPU operating up to 800 MHz |
| GPU | ● GC7000UL with OpenCL and Vulkan support ● 2 shaders ● 166 million triangles/sec ● 1.0 giga pixel/sec ● 16 GFLOPs 32-bit ● Supports OpenGL ES 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, OpenCL 1.2, Vulkan ● Core clock frequency of 1000 MHz ● Shader clock frequency of 1000 MHz ● GC520L for 2D acceleration ● Render target compatibility between 3D and 2D GPU (super tile status buffer) |
| VPU | Video Decode ● 1080p60 HEVC/H.265 Main, Main 10 (up to level 5.1) ● 1080p60 VP9 Profile 0, 2 ● 1080p60 VP8 ● 1080p60 AVC/H.264 Baseline, Main, High decoder Video Encode ● 1080p60 AVC/H.264 encoder ● 1080p60 HEVC/H.265 encoder |
| RAM | 2GB （1GB/4GB optional） |
| NPU | 2.3 TOP/s Neural Network performance ● Keyword detect, noise reduction, beamforming ● Speech recognition (i.e. Deep Speech 2) ● Image recognition (i.e. ResNet-50) |
| Storage | eMMC 16 GB (8GB / 16GB / 32GB eMMC optional) |
| Operating Voltage | Typical voltage 5V/2.5A |
| OS | Linux |
| Temperature | Operating Temperature: -40 °C ~80 °C |
| Storage Temperature: -40 °C ~85 °C | |
| Humidity | 10~95% (Non-condensing) |
| Barometric Pressure | 76Kpa ~106Kpa |
| Size | 62mm × 36mm × 4.0mm |
| USB 2.0 | 2 X USB2.0, two of which is for OTG |
| USB 3.0 | 2 X USB3.0，with intergrated PHY |
| PCIE | 2 X PCIE, Supports 1-way PCI Express Gen3.0 |
| MIPI CSI | 2 X MIPI CSI，Provide two 4-lane MIPI camera serial interfaces, capable of operating up to 1.5 Gbps |
| MIPI DSI | 1 X MIPI DSI，Provide 1 4-lane MIPI display serial interface, capable of operating up to 1.5 Gbps ● 1080 p60 ● WUXGA (1920x1200) at 60 Hz ● 1920x1440 at 60 Hz ● UWHD (2560x1080) at 60 Hz ● WQHD (2560x1440) by reduced blanking mode |
| HDMI | 1X HDMI ● Supports HDMI 2.0a display resolution up to 4Kp30 ● Supports HDMI2.1 eARC |
| LVDS | 1X LVDS, ● Single channel (4 lanes) support 720p60; ● Dual asynchronous channels (8 data, 2clocks) support 1920x1200p60 |
| Ethernet | 2 X RGMII, Supports two RGMII interfaces, with one supporting TSN |
| SDIO | 2 X SDIO ● SD2, 4-bit, supports 1.8/3.3V mode switching; ● SD1, 8-bit, only supports 1.8V mode |
| 4 X UART , The maximum supported baud rate is 4Mbp | |
| SPI | 3 X SPI , The maximum supported speed is 52Mbit/s, and the master-slave mode can be configured |
| I2C | 5 X I2C, The maximum speed supported in standard mode is 100Kbit/s; The maximum supported speed in fast mode is 400Kbit/s |
| CAN | 2 X CAN, The communication controller of CAN is implemented using the CAN FD protocol, as well as the CAN protocol that complies with the CAN 2.0B protocol specification. (CAN FD requires CPU version support) |
| SAI | 6 X SAI, Synchronous Audio Interface (SAI), a full duplex serial interface that supports frame synchronization, such as I2S, AC97, TDM, and codec/DSP interfaces |
| SPDIF | 1 X SPDIF，A standard audio file transfer format jointly developed by Sony and Philips |
| PWM | 4 X PWM，With 16 bit counter |
| QSPI | 1 X QSPI，Already occupied by the core board, connected to 16MB of No Flash |
| JTAG | 1 X JTAG，For debugging |
| Upgrade | supports local firmware upgrades via USB interface |
Wide Range of Application Scenarios
The DSOM-130N NXP i.MX8M Plus SoM’s combination of high-performance cores, NPU, and real-time processing capabilities makes it ideal for automated guided vehicles (AGV) and autonomous mobile robots (AMR)
The DSOM-130N NXP i.MX8M Plus SoM’s integrated NPU and dual Image Signal Processors (ISP) provide the necessary horsepower for advanced industrial AI camera applications
