MYiR Tech Limited (aka MYiR) has launched a new NXP i.MX 8 CPU module – MYC-JX8MX – powered by NXP i.MX 8M processor, as well as the corresponding MYD-JX8MX development kit. The module integrates up to 2GB LPDDR4 RAM, 8GB eMMC flash, 256Mbit QSPI Flash, Gigabit Ethernet PHY & PMIC onboard, and I/O signals are accessible from a 314-pin MXM 3.0 expansion connector.
Typical applications for the company’s latest system-on-module include scanning/imaging solutions, building automation and smart home, human-machine interface (HMI), machine vision or other consumer and industrial applications requiring multimedia capabilities.
MYC-JX8MX CPU Module
Specifications:
- SoC – NXP i.MX 8M quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.3GHz, Arm Cortex-M4 real-time core @ 266MHz, 2D and 3D GPU
- System Memory – 1GB or 2 GB LPDDR4 (supports up to 4GB LPDDR4)
- Storage – 8GB eMMC Flash (supports up to 64GB), 256Mbit QSPI Flash
- 314-pin MXM 3.0 edge connector with:
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 3x Serial ports
- 3 x I2C, 2x SPI, 4x PWM
- 3x USB 3.0
- 2x PCIe
- 6x I2S / SAI
- 2x MIPI Camera Sensor Interface
- 1x JTAG
- 1x HDMI 2.0a output
- Up to 108 GPIOs
- Networking – 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet PHY
- Power supply – +5V/0.5A; Power Management IC: ROHM BD71837MWV
- Dimensions – 82 x 50mm (10-layer PCB design)
- Temperature Range – -30 to 80°C
The company provides a BSP with U-boot, Linux based on NXP’s official imx_4.9.88_2.0.0_ga version, drivers, and sample programs with full source code, as well as a binary toolchain (Yocto GCC 7.3.0 Hardfloat).
MYD-JX8MX Development Kit
In order to get started with your project quickly, or simply evaluated the platform, MYiR also provides a complete development kit with the CPU module and a baseboard with the following key features:
- SoM – MYiR MYC-JX8MX CPU module described above
- Storage – 1x PCIe 3.0 (x4) NVMe SSD Interface, 1x microSD card slot
- Video Output & Display I/F
- HDMI 2.0a port up to 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz
- MIPI DSI interface up to 1920 x 1080 at 60 Hz
- 1x LVDS LCD interface via 40-pin FPC connector, 1x LVDS LCD interface via 30-pin header connector
- 6-pin capacitive touch screen interface
- 6-pin backlight interface
- Camera I/F – 2x MIPI-CSI camera inputs (4-lane each, 24-pin FPC connector)
- Audio – 3.5mm audio in and out jacks
- Connectivity
- 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface (RJ45)
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac WiFi 5 2×2 MIMO + Bluetooth V4.2+HS module; 2x external antenna connectors for WiFi/Bt
- Optional 4G LTE module via mPCIe socket
- Serial ports
- Debug serial port (TTL)
- 2x RS232 serial port
- USB – 4x USB3.0 host ports, 1x USB3.0 Host/Device Type-C port
- Expansion
- 1x Mini-PCIe interface for 4G LTE Module + 1x SIM card slot
- 2×20-pin male expansion header with 2.0mm pitch
- 2×15-pin male expansion header with 2.0mm pitch
- Misc – Battery backed RTC; 3x Buttons (one for RESET, one for ON/OFF and one for USER)
- Power Supply – +12V/3A
- Dimensions – 180mm x 110mm (6-layer PCB design)
- Temperature Range – -30 – 80°C
Availability & Pricing
MYIR NXP i.MX 8M CPU module is available for $99 (1GB RAM) and up, while the i.MX 8M development kit goes for $279 (1GB RAM module) or $299 (2GB RAM module) with all accessories including a power supply, cables, antennas, and more. A $29 MIPI CSI camera module with a 5MP CMOS sensor. The good thing with MYIR is that everything is quite easy to purchase online through the product pages with the option to pay by PayPal or credit card.
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