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
+
WiFi
and
Bluetooth		802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.1 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Intel WiFi 6 AX210 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB210
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

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents

Software Resources

Debian Yocto Linux Balena OS FreeRTOS U-Boot

    Archive

    For previous versions of the IOT-GATE-iMX8 / SBC-IOT-iMX8 software packages, please refer to the IOT-GATE-iMX8 / SBC-IOT-iMX8 software archive.

    SBC-IOT-iMX8 Evaluation Kit

    Hardware

    • SBC-IOTIMX8-D4-NA32-WB-JS7600G-FARS4-FBCAN-FCDIO-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
    • Extra analog input 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