SolidRun has launched a single-board computer tailored for Industrial Internet of Things and Human-Machine Interface applications, built around the i.MX8M Plus System-on-Module from NXP. Its carrier board includes features like RS232, RS485, dual CAN-FD, and dual 1Gb Ethernet and more.

According to the official announcement, the HummingBoard i.MX8M IIOT carrier board is compatible with the NXP i.MX8M Plus System on Module, built around the i.MX8M Plus SoC.

This SoC features a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor, running up to 1.8 GHz for commercial applications and 1.6 GHz for industrial use, a single Arm Cortex-M7 core and a 2.3 TOPS NPU.

The i.MX8M Plus SoC also includes a 1080p60 video decoder and encoder for high-definition video processing. Additionally, it supports dual MIPI-CSI2 interfaces (4-lane), with one MIPI-CSI2 located on the SoM and the other on the carrier board.

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Additional audio capabilities include 18x I2S TDM, DSD512 support, an 8-channel PDM microphone input, and eARC ASRC for advanced audio synchronization. For low-power voice processing, it integrates a Cadence Tensilica HiFi 4 DSP operating at 800 MHz, enhancing voice-related applications.

Storage and memory configurations are flexible, with options for up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and up to 128GB of eMMC storage, in addition to MicroSD card compatibility. For expansion, the HummingBoard supports M.2 B-Key and M-Key interfaces, allowing for LTE modem integration and NVMe or AI accelerator options.

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With its dual RS232, RS485, CAN-FD, and two 1Gb Ethernet ports, the carrier board supports important industrial interfaces, allowing integration with a wide range of equipment and systems.

For HMI applications, this product offers both LVDS and MIPI-DSI displays along with OpenGL ES 3.1/3.0, Vulkan, OpenCL 1.2 FP, and OpenVG 1.1 support from the NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC.

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SolidRun indicates that the board is also equipped with comprehensive software support, including Yocto and Debian BSPs, with drivers for peripherals like TPM 2.0, RTC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and various I/O interfaces.

Specifications listed for the HummingBoard i.MX8M IIOT include:

• Memory/Storage:
  • Up to 8GB LPDDR4
    Up to 128GB eMMC
  • 1x MicroSD card slot
  • EEPROM
• Display:
  • MIPI-DSI or LVDS display
• Camera:
  • 2x MIPI-CSI 4 lanes
•  Connectivity:
  • 2x Ethernet RJ45 10/100/1000
  • 1x 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth (2.4/5 GHz)
• Expansion:
  • M.2 B-Key LTE modem (eSIM, NanoSim)
  • M.2 M-Key (NVMe or AI accelerator)
• I/O Interfaces:
  • 2x RS232, 2x RS485, or RS232 + RS485
  • 2x CAN-FD
  • GPIOs
• USB:
  • 1x USB3.0 (OTG)
  • 2x USB3.0 (Host)
• Other Features:
  • TPM 2.0
  • RTC
• Operating Temperature:
  • -40℃ to 85℃ (w/ enclosure)
• Power:
  • 7V – 32V DC
  • PoE sink support 802.3at
  • Reverse polarity support
• Mechanical:
  • 120 x 80 x 30mm (carrier board)
  • 47 x 30 mm (SoM
  • Aluminum enclosure (optional)

Further information

SolidRun has not disclosed pricing details for the HummingBoard i.MX8M IIOT carrier board, but its product page notes that the evaluation kit includes a 7” touch display with LVDS/MIPI-DSI compatibility. The i.MX8M Plus System on Module, however, is listed from $61.00.