SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS - NXP i.MX8M Plus    Single Board Computer

ARM IoT SBC starting from $124

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

Feature Highlights

i.MX8M Plus processor
  • NXP i.MX8M-Plus CPU, quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Up to 8GB RAM and 128GB eMMC
  • LTE/4G modem, WiFi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2x LAN, USB3.0, 2x USB2.0 and 2x CAN bus
  • Up-to 3x RS485 | RS232 and digital I/O
  • Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP and MQTT
  • Custom I/O expansion boards

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Optimized for Industrial Environments

SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS Highlights
  • Designed for reliability and 24/7 operation
  • Industrial temperature range of -40C to 80C
  • Secure boot, TPM and Hardware Watchdog
  • Wide input voltage range of 8V to 36V and PoE client
  • 5 year warranty and 15 year availability

Debian Linux and Yocto Project

SW support
  • Full Board Support Package and ready-to-run images
  • Debian Linux, Yocto Project and U-Boot
  • Support for Docker, MS Azure IoT and Node-RED
  • Support for OTA updates with Mender

Also available as SOM and IoT Gateway

CompuLab_SOM_SBC_IOT-Gateway_product-family

Same CPU core and SW stack in different form-factors:

  • IoT Gateway - for deployment with minimal effort
  • Single-Board-Computer - for custom mechanical integration
  • System-on-Module - for a fully customized design

Why choose CompuLab?

10-year Availability

Direct Engineer Support

Mainline Linux and Yocto

In-House Manufacturing

Industrial Temperature

Configure-to-Order

Learn more about CompuLab advantages

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

CPU Core
CPUNXP i.MX8M Plus QuadLite, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800Q
NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad, quad-core ARM Cortex-A53, 1.8GHz
C1800QM
NPUAI/ML Neural Processing Unit, up to 2.3 TOPS
C1800QM
Real-Time
Co-processor		ARM Cortex-M7, 800Mhz
+

Memory and Storage
RAM1GB – 8GB, LPDDR4
D
Storage16GB – 128GB eMMC flash, soldered on-board
N

Display and Graphics
Display OutputDVI-D, up to 1080p60
+
GPU and VideoGC7000UL GPU
1080p60 HEVC/H.265, AVC/H.264
C1800QM

Network
LAN2x 1000Mbps Ethernet ports, RJ45 connectors
+
WiFi and Bluetooth
802.11ax WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 BLE
Implemented with Intel WiFi 6E AX210 module
2x 2.4GHz / 5GHz rubber duck antennas
WB
Cellular4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands)
JEC25E
4G/LTE CAT4 cellular module, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)
JEC25A
SIM card socket
+
Cellular rubber duck antenna
JEC25x
GNSSGPS
Implemented with Quectel EC25 module
JEC25x

I/O
USB2x USB2.0 ports, type-A connectors (back panel)
+
1x USB3.0 port, type-A connector (front panel)
+
RS485 / RS232Up-to 3x RS485 (half-duplex) | RS232 ports
Isolated, terminal-block connector
FxRS4 /
FxRS2
CAN bus1x CAN bus port
Isolated, terminal-block connector
+
Additional 1x CAN bus port
Isolated, terminal-block connector
FCCAN
Digital I/O4x digital outputs + 4x digital inputs
Isolated, 24V compliant with EN 61131-2, terminal-block connector
FDIO
Debug1x serial console via UART-to-USB bridge, micro-USB connector
+
Support for NXP SDP/UUU protocol, micro-USB connector
+
Expansion ConnectorExpansion connector for add-on boards
LVDS, SDIO, USB, SPI, I2C, GPIOs
not FXxx

System
RTCReal time clock operated from on-board coin-cell battery
+
WatchdogHardware watchdog
+
SecuritySecure boot, implemented with i.MX8M Plus HAB module
+
TPM 2.0, Infineon SLB9670
* implemented with add-on board installed in expansion connector
FXTPM
LEDs2x general purpose LEDs
+
PoESupport for PoE (powered device)
POE

Electrical Specifications
Supply Voltage
Unregulated 8V to 36V

Mechanical Specifications
Dimensions125 x 80 x 25 mm
Heat-plateAluminum heat-plate, 130mm x 80mm
* only with "H" configuration option
Weight210 gram

Reliability and Environmental
MTTF> 200,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Operation TemperatureCommercial: 0° to 60° C
Industrial: -40° to 80° C
Storage Temperature-40° to 85° C
Relative Humidity10% to 90% (operation)
05% to 95% (storage)
SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS single board computer block diagram

Hardware Resources

Hardware Documents
Design Resources

Software Resources

Debian Yocto Linux U-Boot

    Archive

    For previous versions of the IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS software packages, please refer to the IOT-GATE-IMX8PLUS and SBC-IOT-IMX8PLUS software archive.

    SBC-IOT-iMX8PLUS Evaluation Kit

    Hardware

    • SBC-IOTIMX8PLUS-C1800QM-D4-N32-WB-FARS4-FBRS2-FDIO-POE-H-PS-XL-TIC
    • Extra two RS485 I/O modules
    • Extra two RS232 I/O modules
    • Expansion add-on break-out board
    • DC terminal block adapter
    • DC Y-cable
    • USB 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-IOTIMX8PLUS-Cx-Dx-Nx-[WB]-[Jx]-[FAx]-[FBx]-[FCx]-[FDIO]-[POE]-[H]-[PS]-[Xx]-[Tx]

    Minimal Configuration

    Minimal configuration P/N: SBC-IOTIMX8PLUS-C1800Q-D1-N16
    1K-unit price:
    $124

    Optional Features

    FeatureOptionsP/N codeAdd ($)
    CPUi.MX8M Plus QuadLite 1.8GHz
    i.MX8M Plus Quad 1.8GHz with VPU and NPU    		C1800Q
    C1800QM    		-
    5
    RAM size1GB
    2GB
    4GB    		D1
    D2
    D4    		-
    7
    24
    Storage
    (soldered on-board)    		16GB eMMC (MLC)
    32GB eMMC (MLC)
    64GB eMMC (MLC)
    128GB eMMC (MLC)    		N16
    N32
    N64
    N128    		-
    4
    16
    35
    WiFi & Bluetoothnone
    WiFi 802.11ax and Bluetooth    		-
    WB    		-
    18
    Cellular modemnone
    LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-E (EU bands)
    LTE CAT4, Quectel EC25-A (US bands)    		-
    JEC25E
    JEC25A    		-
    47
    47
    Serial I/O add-on
    module A
    		none
    RS232
    RS485    		-
    FARS2
    FARS4    		-
    7
    7
    Serial I/O add-on
    module B    		none
    RS232
    RS485    		-
    FBRS2
    FBRS4    		-
    7
    7
    Serial I/O add-on
    module C    		none
    RS232
    RS485
    CAN bus (additional port)    		-
    FCRS2
    FCRS4
    FCCAN    		-
    7
    7
    5
    Digital I/O add-on
    module D    		none
    4x DI + 4x DO    		-
    FDIO    		-
    12
    Extension boardnone
    TPM add-on board    		-
    FXTPM    		-
    8
    Power over Ethernetnone
    PoE powered mode    		-
    POE    		-
    5
    Heat-plateNo
    Yes    		-
    H    		-
    7
    Power Supplynone
    12V wall-mount PSU    		-
    PS    		-
    10
    Software Preloadingnone
    Debian Linux
    Custom image    		-
    XL
    Xx    		-
    3
    Contact Sales
    Temperature rangeCommercial
    Industrial Certified
    Industrial Tested    		-
    TIC
    TIT    		-
    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
    5001.1
    1001.2
    101.3
    11.4