SBC-IOT-iMX8 - NXP i.MX8M Mini Single Board Computer

ARM IoT SBC starting from $106

  • Optimized for industrial control and monitoring
  • Extensive wireless and wired connectivity
  • Ideal for cost-sensitive systems

i.MX8M Mini processor

Feature Highlights

  • NXP i.MX8M-Mini CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Up-to 4GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
  • LTE modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1
  • 2x Ethernet, 3x USB2, 3x RS485 / RS232, CAN-FD
  • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
  • Custom I/O expansion boards

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SBC Highlights

Optimized for Industrial Environments

  • Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation
  • Industrial temperature range of -40C to 80C
  • Wide input voltage range of 8V to 36V
  • 5 year warranty and 15 year availability
SW support

Debian Linux and Yocto Project

  • Full Board Support Package and ready-to-run images
  • Debian Linux, Yocto Project and U-Boot
  • Support for Docker and Microsoft Azure IoT
  • Support for OTA updates with Mender
  • Support for BalenaOS platform
Works with BalenaOS

Also available as a System-on-Module

UCM-iMX8M-Mini SOM
  • Tiny board computer designed for custom applications
  • Ideal for cost sensitive and space constrained systems
  • Full design flexibility, scalability and long-term availability

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Why choose CompuLab?

10-year Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Mainline Linux and Yocto

In-House Manufacturing

Industrial Temperature

Configure-to-Order

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  • "Option" column specifies the configuration code required to have the particular feature.
  • "+" means that the feature is always available

CPU Core

CPUNXP i.MX8M Mini, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
+
Real-Time
Co-processor
ARM Cortex-M4
+

Memory and Storage

RAM1GB – 4GB, LPDDR4
D
Primary Storage4GB - 64GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
NA
Secondary Storage16GB - 64GB eMMC flash, optional module
NB

Network

LAN1000Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
100Mbps Ethernet port, RJ45 connector
+
WiFi802.11ax WiFi interface
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
Cellular4G/LTE CAT1 cellular module, Simcom SIM7600G
Cellular rubber duck antenna
JS7600G
On-board micro-SIM card socket
+
GNSSGPS / GLONASS
Implemented with Simcom SIM7600G module
JS7600G

I/O

PCI ExpressPrimary mini-PCIe socket, full-size
* used for WiFi/BT module when “WB” option is present
not WB
Secondary mini-PCIe socket, USB only, full-size
* used for cellular modem when “JS7600G” option is present
not
JS7600G
USB3x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors
+
Debug1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
+
Serial1x RS485 (2-wire) / RS232 port, terminal-block
+
Interface add-onUp-to 2x CAN-FD | RS485 | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connector
Fxx
Up-to 2x analog 4–20mA input
Digital I/O add-on4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
24V, compliant with EN 61131-2, isolated, terminal-block connector
FCDIO
PoE add-onAdditional 100Mbps Ethernet port with PoE capability (powered device)
* Cannot be combined with any other add-on board
** Mutually exclusive with one of USB2.0 ports
FPOE
Expansion ConnectorExpansion connector for add-on boards
2x SPI, 2x UART, I2C, 12x GPIO
not Fxx

System

SecuritySecure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Mini HAB module
+
TPM 2.0, implemented with Infineon SLB9670
FATPM
RTCReal time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery
+

Electrical Specifications

Supply Voltage
Unregulated 8V to 36V
Power Consumption2W - 7W, depending on system load and configuration

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions104 x 80 x 23 mm
Weight150 gram

Compliance, Reliability and Environmental

MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation TemperatureCommercial: 0° to 60° C
Extended: -20° to 60° C
Industrial: -40° to 80° C. Click for availability note
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
SBC-IOT-iMX8 single board computer block diagram

SBC-IOT-iMX8 Evaluation Kit

Hardware

  • SBC-IOTIMX8-D4-NA32-WB-JS7600G-FARS4-FBCAN-H-PS-XL-TIC
  • 2x WiFi antenna
  • Cellular antenna
  • IOTG-ACC-M2SD SD card adapter
  • Extra RS232 add-on module
  • Extra RS485 add-on module
  • USB cable
  • DC Y-cable

Kit Price: $505


Technical Support

  • Technical support for 12 months.
  • 45-day trial period. Eval Kit will be accepted for refund if the user finds the product not suitable for his needs.

Documents and Guides

Product status: Active

CompuLab part number specifies all options available for a particular product.
P/N template: SBC-IOTIMX8-Dx-NAx-[NBx]-[WB]-[Jx]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[H]-[PS]-[Xx]-[Tx]

Minimal Configuration

Minimal configuration P/N: SBC-IOTIMX8-D1-NA4
1K-unit price:
$106

Optional Features

FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
RAM size1GB
2GB
4GB
D1
D2
D4
-
9
33
Primary Storage
(soldered on-board)
4GB eMMC (MLC)
16GB eMMC (MLC)
32GB eMMC (MLC)
64GB eMMC (MLC)
NA4
NA16
NA32
NA64
-
6
13
25
Secondary Storage
(modular)
none
16GB eMMC module
32GB eMMC module
-
NB16
NB32
-
17
24
WiFi & Bluetoothnone
WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth
-
WB
-
19
Cellular modemnone
LTE CAT1, SIM7600G
-
JS7600G
-
48
Interface add-on
module A
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
TPM
-
FACAN
FARS2
FARS4
FACL42
FATPM
-
15
15
15
15
20
Interface add-on
module B
none
CAN
RS232
RS485
analog 4–20mA input
-
FBCAN
FBRS2
FBRS4
FBCL42
-
13
13
13
13
Digital I/O add-onnone
4x DI + 4x DO
-
FCDIO
-
23
PoE add-onnone
PoE add-on
-
FPOE
-
17
Heat-plateNo
Yes
-
H
-
8
Power Supplynone
12V wall-mount PSU
-
PS
-
11
Software Preloadingnone
Debian Linux
Custom image
-
XL
Xx
-
3
Contact Sales
Temperature rangeCommercial
Extended Tested
Industrial Certified
Industrial Tested
-
TET
TIC
TIT
-
22
30
70
  • Prices are specified in U.S. Dollars. Prices are periodically updated according to variations in component cost. Prices are subject to change without advance notice.

Small Quantity Orders

Pricing is specified for 1000-unit orders. In order to calculate the price for another quantity, multiply the unit price (with selected options) by the factor listed in the table below:

QTY Factor
1K 1.0
5001.075
1001.15
101.225
11.3