AAEON introduces NXP i.MX 8M Plus Pico-ITX SBC and mini PC designed for Edge AI industrial applications

AAEON PICO-IMX8PL is a Pico-ITX SBC built around the NXP i.MX 8M Plus Edge AI processor which the company has also released in an enclosed form as the SRG-IMX8PL mini-PC. Both are designed for industrial AIoT/IoT applications. The SBC features various connectivity options including dual Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, 4G LTE, CAN-FD, Audio, LVDS, and support for popular protocols like Modbus, MQTT, and OPCUA.

Whereas the mini PC sacrifices some I/O interfaces and the LVDS display output to enable wall or DIN rail mounting. Both products have wide operating temperature ranges, fanless designs, and compact form factors making them ideal for deployment in harsh industrial environments. All these features make this device useful for industrial automation, transportation, and digital signage.

AAEON PICO-IMX8PL Pico-ITX SBC and RG-IMX8PL mini-PC specifications

• SoC – NXP i.MX 8M Plus AI SoC
  • CPU
    • Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor @ up to 1.6 GHz
    • Arm Cortex-M7 real-time core @ 800 MHz
  • GPU – Vivante GC7000UL 3D GPU, Vivante GC520L 2D GPU
  • VPU – 720p60 H.265/H.264 video decoder & encoder
  • Optional AI accelerator – 2.3 TOPS Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
• System Memory – Up to 4GB LPDDR4 memory (8GB by request)
• Storage
  • 16GB, 32GB, 64GB, or 128GB eMMC flash options
  • MicroSD card socket
• Display interfaces
  • 1x HDMI 2.0
  • 1x LVDS (Not accessible on the SRG-IMX8PL mini-PC)
• Audio
  • 1x Line Out (optional on the mini PC)
  • 1x Line in / Line Out / Mic (optional on the SBC)
• Networking
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (RJ45, TSN, RGMII)
  • M.2 2230 E-Key slot for optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module
  • Optional cellular connectivity via full-size Mini Card (USB)
• USB
  • 2x USB 3.0  Type-A port
  • 1x USB 2.0 (pin header not accessible on the mini PC)
  • 1x micro USB port for Debug
• Serial – 2x RS-232/422/485 Phoenix connector; 4-way dip switch is there for voltage output selection
• Expansion
  • M.2 2230 E-key, support Wifi/BT module, etc
  • Full-size mini card, support 4G LTE module, etc
  • GPIO header
    • With TPM – 1x I2C, 2x GPIO
    • Without TPM – 1x I2C, 2x GPIO, 1x SPI
• Security – TPM 2.0 (optional)
• Misc
  • Watchdog Timer
  • 3x Programmable LEDs
• Power Supply
  • 9-36V DC input via
  • Power consumption – 14.8W (full loading)
• Dimensions and Weight
  • SBC – 100 x 72 mm (Pico-ITX form factor) | 80 grams
  • Mini PC – 108 x 79.5 x 43mm | 160 grams
• Temperature Range
  • Operating  – -40 °C ~ 80 °C (Option for the SBC: 0°C ~ 60°C)
  • Storage – -40 °C ~ 80 °C
• Operating Humidity – 0% ~ 90% relative humidity, non-condensing (for both SBC and Mini PC)
• Certifications – CE/FCC (for both SBC and Mini PC)

The company mentions that the SBC and the mini PC support Debian 11, Android 13, Windows 10 IoT, and Yocto 4.0. The mini PC also offers flexible mounting options with wall mount and DIN rail compatibility, the DIN rail is optional.

The AAEON PICO-IMX8PL NXP i.MX 8M Plus Pico-ITX SBC is priced at $215.00 for the 2GB variant and $243.00 for the 4GB variant. The SRG-IMX8PL mini PC is sold for $300.00 for the  2GB variant and  $331.00 for the 4GB variant. Both the products can be purchased from AAEON’s website.

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