Summary of Contents for NXP Semiconductors NavQPlus
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QUICK START GUIDE NavQPlus NavQPlus Mobile Robotics companion computer reference design using i.MX 8M Plus MPU...
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ABOUT THE NavQPlus The NavQPlus is a small purpose-built Linux computer evaluation kit (EVK) based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor. It is focused on the common needs of mobile robotics systems, with a small form factor, Dronecode-compliant JST-GH connectors, and available software stack including Linux Desktop POC and Robot Operating System (ROS2).
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QUICK START GUIDE NavQPlus FEATURES • One Gigabit Ethernet with ix Industrial connector. Only available Compute Module on the 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G variant • i.MX 8M Plus applications processor – The 8MPNAVQ-8GB-XG variant with up to five cores: does not include the IX Industrial –...
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GET TO KNOW THE NavQPlus EVK i.MX 8M Plus i.MX 8M Plus Processor Processor 2xMIPI CSI, 1x MIPI DSI 2xMIPI CSI, 1x MIPI DSI WiFi WiFi ® ® 2x LVDS, 1x PCIe 2x LVDS, 1x PCIe Bluetooth Bluetooth ® ®...
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USB Type C USB Type C (Port 1) (Port 1) Card Card USB Type C USB Type C Port 2 Port 2 HDMI HDMI Figure 2: Bottom view — NavQPlus bare board Figure 3: Bottom view — NavQPlus with case...
GETTING STARTED Unpack the kit The NavQPlus is shipped with the items listed in Table 1. Ensure the items are available in the EVK box. Table 1 Kit Contents ITEM DESCRIPTION NavQPlus i.MX 8M Plus Companion Computer EVK, 8GB LPDDR4,...
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Copy of the latest Linux and Android BSP images that are available Software to program on to the eMMC or SD Card Development NavQPlus software can be found at www.nxp.com/IMXLINUX This board is used in the NXP HoverGames program. Additional Additional...
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM The NavQPlus is shipped with the items listed in Table 1. Ensure the items are available in the EVK box. Confirm Boot Connect USB Switches Debug Cable The boot switches should be set to boot Adapter to the UART2 (A53 Debug/ from the eMMC.
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The default username/ password is as follows: Username: user Password: user Congratulations, you are up and running. Now with the NavQPlus setup complete, you can start to install other software packages and run your own code. For example, ROS2...
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Please note the following FCC information. • Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: VPYLB1ZM or Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1ZM • FCC CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. •...
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QUICK START GUIDE NavQPlus Please note the following Canadian IC information. • Contains IC: 772C-LB1ZM This device complies with Industry Canada’s applicable license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference; and 2.
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This radio transmitter (IC Number: 772C-LB1ZM) identify the device by certification number or model number if Category II) has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
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QUICK START GUIDE NavQPlus It is necessary to take a SAR test with your set mounting this module. Class 4 permissive change application is necessary using the SAR report. Please contact Murata. This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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Please note the following EU information. The following information is provided per Article 10.8 of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU: (a) Frequency bands in which the equipment operates. (b) The maximum RF power transmitted. PN: 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G...
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QUICK START GUIDE NavQPlus Europe Power Level 2.4 GHz WLAN Per Antenna Port OUTPUT POWER IN dBm (typical) MODE DATA RATE Ch. 1-13 1,2, 5.5, 11M 6, 9, 12, 18 M 24, 36 M 48, 54 M MCS0, 1, 2...
EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Simplified DoC per Article 10.9 of the Radio GET STARTED Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU) This apparatus, namel 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G, conforms to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full Follow getting started under EU Declaration of Conformity for this apparatus “Jump Start Your Design”...
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