SSOM-i.MX8MM-CHINCHILLA
ARM Cortex-A53 Quad and Cortex-M4
NXP i.MX8M Mini (20 x 45.5 mm)
SSOM-i.MX8MM-CHINCHILLA
CPU：
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4 x ARM Cortex-A53 at up to 1.8 GHz
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4 x ARM Cortex-M4 at up to 400MHz
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ARM Mali-G610 MP4 graphics
RAM; 2GB (up to 6GB)
eMMC ; 16GB (up to 128GB)
QSPI Flash : 32MB
Multimedia function ;
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8K/60Hz video decoding(H.265 and VP9)
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8K/30fps video decoding(H.264)
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4K/60Hz video encoding(AV1)
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4K/30Hz video encoding(H.264 and H.265)
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High-quality JPEG encoder/decoder
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OpenGLES 1.1, 2.0, and 3.2
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OpenCL up to 2.2 and Vulkan1.2. Special 2D hardware engine
Major interface;
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Dual Giga Ethernet x 1
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USB2.0 x 2
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PCIe 2.0
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MIPI-DSI x1
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MIPI-CSI x 1
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SD
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UART, I2S, I2C, GPIO
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Audio
OS :
Yocto, Android, FreeRTOS
NXP i.MX8M Mini SoC
The NXP i.MX8M Mini SoC is a highly versatile and power-efficient system-on-chip designed for a wide array of applications, from consumer electronics to industrial devices. This SoC integrates advanced processing capabilities with robust multimedia and connectivity features, making it an ideal choice for modern embedded systems.
Key Features:
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Processor: The i.MX8M Mini is powered by a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor, providing a balance of power efficiency and performance. It also includes an Arm Cortex-M4 co-processor for real-time processing tasks.
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Graphics: It features a 3D GPU that supports OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan, and OpenCL 1.2, ensuring smooth graphics rendering and high-definition video playback.
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Multimedia: The SoC supports 1080p60 video decoding and encoding, and a range of audio and video formats, making it suitable for multimedia-rich applications.
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Memory and Storage: It supports LPDDR4, DDR4, and DDR3L memory types, offering flexible options for various performance and power requirements. It also supports eMMC, NAND, and SD card storage.
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Connectivity: The i.MX8M Mini includes multiple connectivity options such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCIe, and various peripheral interfaces like I2C, SPI, and UART.
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Display: It supports multiple display interfaces, including MIPI-DSI and LVDS, allowing for high-quality visual outputs on different screens.
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Security: The SoC includes hardware security features like secure boot, TrustZone, and cryptographic acceleration, ensuring data integrity and device protection.
Use Cases:
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Consumer Electronics: The i.MX8M Mini is ideal for smart speakers, tablets, and set-top boxes, providing excellent multimedia capabilities and efficient performance.
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Industrial Applications: Its robust processing power and connectivity options make it suitable for industrial control systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) devices, and IoT gateways.
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Smart Home Devices: With support for high-definition video and advanced connectivity, the i.MX8M Mini is perfect for smart home hubs, security cameras, and home automation systems.
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Healthcare Devices: The SoC's multimedia and processing capabilities make it suitable for medical imaging, diagnostic equipment, and patient monitoring systems.
The NXP i.MX8M Mini SoC offers a powerful and flexible solution for various embedded applications, combining efficient processing, advanced multimedia capabilities, and comprehensive connectivity options. This makes it a versatile choice for developing innovative and efficient devices across multiple industries.
NXP i.MX8M Mini Carrier Board
Carrier board for i.MX8M Mini
The SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla has the same signals as the NXP standard i.MX8M Mini SoM. This allows it to use the i.MX 8M Mini EVKB carrier board directly and be compatible with the NXP standard i.MX8M Mini SoM. Since the SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla is smaller than the NXP standard i.MX8M Mini SoM, an adapter is provided between the SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla and the carrier board. Maintaining this compatibility provides significant added value for developers.
This platform offers comprehensive evaluation of the i.MX 8M Mini and i.MX 8M Mini Lite application processors. It combines high performance with power efficiency, providing multimedia interfaces and built-in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth connectivity. The adapter between the SSOM-i.MX8MM-Chinchilla and the carrier board allows existing development environments and tools to be used as they are, reducing new learning costs and implementation costs, and enabling rapid project start-up. Additionally, since it uses the same signals, existing software and firmware can be easily migrated, significantly shortening prototyping time. This reduces time-to-market and enhances competitive advantage.
The carrier board is compatible with the i.MX 8M Mini, allowing the appropriate processor to be selected according to the application. It comes with standard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enabling quick network connections, and is equipped with multimedia interfaces to support high-performance media processing applications.
The system on module (SoM) is a proven compact reference for rapidly advancing unique designs. By combining the SoM and the carrier board, it is easy to transition from prototyping to productization. This enables rapid and efficient scaling during mass production. Furthermore, compatibility with NXP's standard toolchains and development environments allows maximum utilization of existing software assets and development workflows. This results in more efficient development processes and cost savings.
Interfance of Carrier board
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SoM(System on module) connectors
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Display Board Interface
MIPI-CSI Camera mini-SAS connector
MIPI-DSI Display mini-SAS connector -
Wireless
SDIO Wi-Fi/Bluetooth: AW-CM358SM (NXP 88W8987), Wi-Fi5 (802.11ac) 1x1 Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.1 -
Onboard chip antenna
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External antenna connector
Power Management
NXP PMIC PCA9450AA
Audio
Audio DAC 24-bit 192 kHz stereo
HP Jack 3.5 mm audio connector
Board expansion connector for audio interfaces -
Connectivity
10/100/1000 Ethernet
USB 2.0 Type C connector
M.2 connector (PCIe, UART, PCM)
Debug
JTAG connector
UART via USB
NXP i.MX8M Mini
