Forlinx Embedded recently introduced the FETMX8MPL-C SoM, a cost-effective solution for industrial and IoT applications that balances performance and functionality without incorporating advanced multimedia or machine learning features.

The FETMX8MPL-C SoM is powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Plus Quad Lite processor, featuring a quad-core Cortex-A53 CPU running at 1.6GHz and a Cortex-M7 for real-time control. It comes in two configurations: 2GB LPDDR4 RAM with 16GB eMMC storage and 1GB LPDDR4 RAM with 8GB eMMC storage.

FETMX8MPL-C SoM
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The main difference between the FETMX8MPL-C and the previously launched FETMX8MP-C lies in hardware configuration.

The FETMX8MPL-C eliminates advanced units such as the NPU, ISP, and VPU to reduce costs while maintaining essential processing and interface capabilities for less demanding applications.

FETMX8MPL-C SoM dimensions
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Despite the streamlining, the FETMX8MPL-C retains support for high-speed communication interfaces, including USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0, CAN-FD, and Ethernet. It is also fully compatible with the FETMX8MP-C, ensuring integration into existing systems.

The module currently supports the Linux 5.4.70 operating system, with no support for Android at this time, as noted on the product page.

OKMX8MP-C
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Specifications listed for the OKMX8MP-C include:

• Memory/storage:
  • Up to 2GB LPDDR4 (via FETMX8MP-C SoM)
  • Up to 16GB eMMC (via FETMX8MP-C SoM)
  • MicroSD slot
• Networking:
  • 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports (1x w/ TSN)
  • 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.0 (NXP AW-CM358M)
  • Wireless options available via M.2 and mini-PCIe
• Media I/O:
  • HDMI 2.0a port up to 4K@30fps; HDMI 2.1 eARC support
  • Dual-channel LVDS up to 1920 x 1600 @ 60fps
  • MIPI-DSI (4-lane) up to 1024 x 600 @ 30fps; optional 7-inch Forlinx display
  • 2x MIPI-CSI (1x up to 2592 x 1944 with optional Omnivision OV5645 camera; 1x up to 3840 x 2160 with optional Basler daA3840-30mc-IMX8MP-EVK camera)
  • Audio I/O jack and 2x 1W8Ω speaker output (via WM8960)
• Other I/O:
  • 2x USB 3.0 host ports
  • USB 3.0 Type-C port with DFP, UFP and DRP support
  • 2x serial debug ports
  • Isolated RS485 terminal plug port
  • 2x CAN-FD 2.0B terminal plug ports
  • 4x UART
  • 3x I2C, 2x PWM, ECSPI
  • JTAG
• Expansion:
  • M.2 B-key slot for 5G module (optional Quectel RM500Q)
  • Mini-PCIe slot for 4G module (optional Quectel EC20)
  • PCIe Gen3 x1
• Other features — RTC with coincell holder; switch and reset buttons; 2x user buttons; 2x LEDs
• Operating temperature — -40 to 85°C
• Power — 12V DC jack
• Operating system — Linux 5.4.70 with Qt 5.15; Android

Further information

The 2GB RAM/16GB eMMC FETMX8MPL-C SoM is now available, with the 1GB RAM/8GB eMMC version launching on January 15, 2025.