Introduction; Key Features - Avnet SMARC MSC SM2S-IMX8MINI User Manual

1 Introduction

SMARC™ modules are compact, highly integrated Single Board
Computers.
Typically a SMARC™ module consists of a CPU, chipset, memory,
Ethernet controller and USB controller. Interface controllers or
connectors (e.g. RJ45) are implemented on a base board on to which
the SMARC™ module can be mounted.
In addition to the power supply PCIe, USB, etc. interfaces are present
on the connector.

1.1 Key Features

SoC:
•
NXP™ i.MX8M Mini ARM® CORTEX™-A53
Assembly options for i.MX8M Mini single, dual or quad-core
SDRAM:
•
Up to 4GB LPDDR4
Video:
•
Dual Channel LVDS 18-bit/24-bit (1920x1080 max.) or 1x Single Channel LVDS (1366x768 max.) or 1x MIPI-DSI 4 lane (1920x1080 max.)
Audio:
•
2x I²S links for audio codec connection
MSC SM2S-IMX8MINI
User Manual
Due to the standardized mechanics and interfaces the system can be
scaled arbitrarily. Despite the modular concept the system design is very
flat and compact.
SMARC™ modules require a carrier board to build a working system.
For evaluation purposes MSC recommends the MSC SM2-MB-EP1
Evaluation Board.
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