The eDM-SBC-iMX8Mm is a Single Board Computer (SBC) which comes in a small Pico-ITX form factor and it’s powered by NXP’s i.MX8M Mini System on Chip (SoC). This compact device was designed to run 24/7 to suit applications such as kiosks , digital signage displays, smart home appliances etc.

DATA MODUL has designed this SBC to be coupled with NXP’s i.MX8M Mini Dual Cortex-A53 (up to 1800 MHz) or its Quad-core version. Both CPU models integrate a GCNanoUltra GPU with a 2D/3D accelerator and they include up to 512KB L2 in Cache memory.

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The eDM-SBC-iMX8Mm has up to 4GB of onboard LPDDR4 along with 64GB of onboard eMMC storage. For additional storage, there is support for an SD card socket and M.2 B-Key socket. 

The device offers a customizable graphics interface via mezzanine module with support for one 4-lane MIPI-DSI, one dual-channel 24-bit, one 24-bit RGB and one HDMI 1.2a. The max resolution supported is 1920×1080 @60fps according to the datasheet.

For connectivity, there is support for one Gigabit ethernet port (Qualcomm AR8031 PHY), one Nano SIM card slot and a M.2 Key-B socket for WLAN/BT. 

The eDM-SBC-iMX8Mm can be powered with only 5V, but it offers a wide voltage input ranging from 12 to 24V via USB 2.0 (500 mA max). Backlight displays can also be powered through the 12/24V input. 

 

The commercial operating temperature supported ranges 0°C to +70°C while its industrial operating temperature extends from -40°C to +85°C. However, the company mentioned that the maximum processor speed reduces to 1600MHz for the industrial grade CPU.

Specifications listed for the eDM-SBC-iMX8Mm include:

• Processor System:
  • NXP i.MX8M Mini Dual, Cortex-A53 @1800 MHz with 2C and 512KB L2 Cache
  • NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad, Cortex-A53 @1800 MHz with 4C and 512KB L2 Cache
  • GCNanoUltra GPU with 2D/3D accelerator
• Memory/Storage:
  • 4 GB LPDDR4 (onboard)
  • 64GB eMMC (onboard)
  • 1x Micro-SD card slot
• Display:
  • 1x 4-lane MIPI DSI 
  • 1x dual-channel 24-bit LVDS 
  • 1x 24-bit RGB 
  • HDMI 1.2a
  • Up to Full HD 1920×1080 @60fps
• Connectivity:
  • 1000Base-T interface (Qualcomm AR8031 PHY)
  • 1x M.2 Key-B socket
  • 1x Nano SIM card slot
• USB:
  • 2 x USB 2.0 (Type-A)
  • 1 x USB2.0 (Micro Type-B)
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 1x I²C, 1x I2S, 3x GPIO
  • 2x SPI (1x CAN over SPI optional via I/O module)
  • 4x UARTs (1x RS485 over UART optional via I/O module)
  • 1x PCIe 2.0 Lane on M.2 Key-B socket
• OS Support:
  • Linux (Yocto) Kernel 5.10
• Power:
  • 12V to 24V (+/-10%), optional +5V (+/-5%)
• Operating temperature:
  • 0C to 70°C
  • -40°C to 85°C
• Dimensions:
  •  72 x 100mm (Pico ITX form factor)

 Further information

DATA MODUL has not revealed the price for the eDM-SBC-iMX8Mm. For more information, refer to its product page.