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- Page 1 Nit8M_Mini_SOM PRODUCT MANUAL Arrow.com. Downloaded from...
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Page 2: Revision History
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL REVISION HISTORY DATE REVISION DESCRIPTION APPROVAL 10/29/2019 First Draft Added SDIO Note. 3/31/2020 Added Product Link for BD_DSIHD 6/13/2020 Added SODIMM Mating Part Number Link 11/10/2022 Added MTBF and storage information R E V I S I O N | 0.4 www.boundarydevices.com info@boundarydevices.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Revision History ..............................2 Table of Contents .............................. 3 1. Overview ..............................4 1.1. General Information ........................4 1.2. Feature Summary ........................... 5 1.3. Block Diagram ..........................6 1.4. NXP i.MX 8M Mini Processor ......................7 2. -
Page 4: Overview
It can also include from 2GB up to 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. Software Support: Industry leading OS-Level support can be found on the Boundary Devices website via the Blog (https://boundarydevices.com/blog) and Wiki (https://boundarydevices.com/wiki). You can also find images for the latest versions of popular OS supported by the Nitrogen platforms including: Yocto, Buildroot, Ubuntu, Debian, Android, and FreeRTOS. -
Page 5: Feature Summary
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 1.2. FEATURE SUMMARY • Quad-Core ARM® Cortex-A53 processor at 1.6GHz • General purpose Cortex M-4 400Mhz core processor for low-power processing • 2GB of LPDDR4. Expandable to 4GB LPDDR4 • 16GB eMMC – Expandable to 128GB • One MIPI DSI Display Port (4-lane up to 1080p60 via carrier board) •... -
Page 6: Block Diagram
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 1.3. BLOCK DIAGRAM R E V I S I O N | 0.4 www.boundarydevices.com info@boundarydevices.com P A G E Arrow.com. Downloaded from... -
Page 7: Nxp I.mx 8M Mini Processor
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 1.4. NXP I.MX 8M MINI PROCESSOR 1.4.1. OVERVIEW The i.MX 8M Mini family of processors features advanced implementation of a quad Arm® Cortex®-A53 core, which operates at speeds of up to 1.6 GHz. A general purpose Cortex®-M4 400 MHz core processor is for low-power processing. - Page 8 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 1.4.3. The i.MX 8M Mini applications processor represents NXP’s latest video and audio experience combining state-of-the-art media-specific features with high-performance processing while optimized for lowest power consumption: • Arm Cortex-A53 MPCore platform • Quad symmetric Cortex-A53 processors : 32 KB L1 Instruction Cache 32 KB L1 Data Cache Media Processing Engine (MPE) with NEON technology supporting the...
- Page 9 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 1.4.5. DISPLAY The i.MX8 video graphics subsystem consists of the following dedicated modules: • High Performance Video Processing Unit (VPU) • Three Graphics Processing Units (GPUs): • 3D GPU: accelerating the generation of 3D graphics (OpenGL/ES) and vector graphics (OpenVG) •...
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Page 10: Connector Details
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 2. CONNECTOR DETAILS The Nit8M_Mini_SOM exposes a 260 pin SODIMM mechanical standardinterface. The recommended mating connector for baseboard interfacing is: Tyco Electronics - TE 2309407-1 2.1. CUSTOM CONNECTORS 260 Pin SODIMM Edge Connector to Carrier Board Interface Mating Connector P/N: TE 2309407-1 PIN# SOM Signal SOM Voltage Domain Voltage Level... - Page 11 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL Ground SAI1_RXD3 NVCC_SAI1 3.3V TRX2_N Ethernet SAI1_RXD4 NVCC_SAI1 3.3V TRX2_P Ethernet SAI1_RXD5 NVCC_SAI1 3.3V Ground SAI1_RXD6 NVCC_SAI1 3.3V TRX1_N Ethernet SAI1_RXD7 NVCC_SAI1 3.3V TRX1_P Ethernet Ground Ground SAI1_MCLK NVCC_SAI1 3.3V TRX0_N Ethernet Ground TRX0_P Ethernet SAI1_TXFS NVCC_SAI1 3.3V Ground SAI1_TXC NVCC_SAI1...
- Page 12 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL Ground SD3_DATA3 NVCC_NAND 3.3V CUSTOMER DRIVEN SD2_RESET_B NVCC_SD2 1.8V/3.3V 1.8V OR 3.3V SD3_DATA2 NVCC_NAND 3.3V CUSTOMER DRIVEN SD2_CD NVCC_SD2 1.8V/3.3V 1.8V OR 3.3V SD3_DATA1 NVCC_NAND 3.3V CUSTOMER DRIVEN SD2_DATA0 NVCC_SD2 1.8V/3.3V 1.8V OR 3.3V SD3_DATA0 NVCC_NAND 3.3V CUSTOMER DRIVEN SD2_DATA1 NVCC_SD2 1.8V/3.3V...
- Page 13 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL BT_REG_ON NVCC_NAND 3.3V USB_OTG1_ID USB_OTG1 1.8V SAI2_RXC NVCC_SAI2 3.3V Ground Ground USB_OTG1_D_P USB_OTG1 3.3V PCIE_RST_B NVCC_SAI3 3.3V USB_OTG1_D_N USB_OTG1 3.3V PCIE_DIS_B NVCC_GPIO1 3.3V Ground Ground USB_OTG1_VBUS USB_OTG1 PCIE_TX_P VDD_PCI_1P8 PCIE QSPIA_NSS0 NVCC_NAND 3.3V PCIE_TX_N VDD_PCI_1P8 PCIE QSPIA_DATA0 NVCC_NAND 3.3V Ground QSPIA_DATA1...
- Page 14 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL CSI_D2_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground CSI_D2_P VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground Ground Ground CSI_D3_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground CSI_D3_P VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground Ground UART2_RXD NVCC_UART 3.3V CSI_CK_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V UART2_TXD NVCC_UART 3.3V CSI_CK_P VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground Ground Ground I2C3_SCL...
- Page 15 Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL DSI_D1_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V Ground Ground ECSPI2_MOSI NVCC_ECSPI 3.3V DSI_CLK_P VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V ECSPI2_MISO NVCC_ECSPI 3.3V DSI_CLK_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V ECSPI2_SS0 NVCC_ECSPI 3.3V Ground UART3_TXD NVCC_UART 3.3V DSI_D2_P VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V UART3_RXD NVCC_UART 3.3V DSI_D2_N VDD_MIPI_1P8 MIPI 1.8V UART3_CTS NVCC_ECSPI 3.3V...
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Page 16: Sodimm 260 Pin Mux
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL SAI5_RXD0 NVCC_SAI5 3.3V TP26 SAI5_RXD1 NVCC_SAI5 3.3V TP25 SAI5_RXD2 NVCC_SAI5 3.3V TP24 SAI5_RXD3 NVCC_SAI5 3.3V Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground 2.2. SODIMM 260 PIN MUX There are many pin muxing options on the i.MX 8M Mini so we recommend registering on the NXP Manual. -
Page 17: Camera Interfaces
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 3.1.3. HDMI HDMI is available using Boundary Devices DSI to HDMI converter daughter board. DB_8mm_DSIHD Product Link: DB_8mm_DSIHD 3.1.4. LVDS LVDS is available using Boundary Devices DSI to LVDS converter daughter board. DB_8mm_DSIHD Product Link: DB_8mm_DSIHD 3.2. CAMERA INTERFACES 3.2.1. -
Page 18: Wi-Fi &Bluetooth
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL GIGABIT ETHERNET SIGNALS: Pin # Signal RGMII_ACT RGMII_LINK TRX3_N TRX3_P TRX2_N TRX2_P TRX1_N TRX1_P TRX0_N TRX0_P 3.4. WI-FI &BLUETOOTH The Nit8M_Mini_SOM does not contain WiFi+BT directly on the SOM. The WiFi+BT functionality is available on the carrier board via the SDIO + BT interfaces. Please see the Nitrogen8M_Mini Carrier board schematics for connection details as well as the recommended BD_SDMAC WiFi+BT module. -
Page 19: Mmc/Sd/Sdio
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL OTG SIGNALS: Pin # Signal Description USB OTG Power Enable USB_OTG1_PWR USB OTG Over Current USB_OTG1_OC USB ID /3.3V USB_OTG1_ID Positive USB OTG Data USB_OTG1_D_P Negative USB OTG Data USB_OTG1_D_N USB 2.0 OTG VBUS Indicator (5V) USB_OTG1_VBUS 3.7. MMC/SD/SDIO i.MX 8M Mini SoC characteristics: All the MMC/SD/SDIO controller IPs are based on the uSDHC IP. -
Page 20: Uartinterfaces
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL AUDIO SIGNALS: Pin # Signal Description SAI1_RXD0 GPIO or SAI Audio 3.3V SAI1_MCLK GPIO or SAI Audio 3.3V SAI1_TXFS GPIO or SAI Audio 3.3V SAI1_TXC GPIO or SAI Audio 3.3V SAI1_TXD0 GPIO or SAI Audio 3.3V 3.9. UARTINTERFACES All 4 UART interfaces are supported, based on pin mux configurations of the UART interface. -
Page 21: Flexible Spi
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL UART1 SIGNALS: Pin # Signal Description UART1_TXD UART1Transmit UART1_RTS UART1 HW Flow Control RTS UART1_RXD UART1 Receive UART1_CTS UART1 HW Flow Control CTS UART2 SIGNALS: Pin # Signal Description UART2_RXD UART2 Receive UART2_TXD UART2 Transmit UART3 SIGNALS: Pin # Signal Description UART3_TXD... -
Page 22: Pcie
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL • Master/slave configurable • Four chip select (SS) signals to support multiple peripherals • Transfer continuation function allows unlimited length data transfers • 32-bit wide by 64-entry FIFO for both transmitting and receiving data • 32-bit wide by 16-entry FIFO for HT message data •... -
Page 23: I2C
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 3.13. I2C-1, 2,3, 4 Interface connectivity peripherals provide serial interface for external devices. The I2C operates primarily in two functional modes: Standard mode and Fast mode. • In Standard mode, I2C supports the data transfer rates up to 100 kbits/s. •... -
Page 24: Power
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 3.17. POWER 3.17.1. POWER SUPPLY Pin # Signal Description 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 5VIN DC Supply Voltage (5 Volt) 3.17.2. GROUND Pin # Signal Description 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 27, 33, 39, 44, 45, 48, 51, 57, 63, 70, 77, 88, 92, 93, 97, 105, 111, 119, 120, 125, 126,... -
Page 25: Operational Characteristics
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 4. OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. POWER SUPPLY Description Signal Description Typical Tolerance Unit Main Power Supply, DC-IN 5VIN DC Supply Voltage +/- 5% 4.2. POWER CONSUMPTION Parameter Typical Unit Main Input Voltage Power Consumption* 1300 2700 CPU Clock *Reference the NXP Website to get the i.MX8 reference manual for power consumption and CPU clock speed specifications 5. -
Page 26: Mechanicaldrawings
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 6. MECHANICALDRAWINGS TOP VIEW 7. ORDERABLE PART NUMBERS eMMC Operating Operating Storage Temperature Memory Rating Size Range i.MX8 Mini NIT8MQ_Mini_SOM_2r16e 16GB Commercial 0° to 70°C Quad i.MX8 Mini NIT8MQ_Mini_SOM_4r16e 16GB Commercial 0° to 70°C Quad i.MX8 Mini NIT8MQ_Mini_SOM_2r16e_i 16GB Industrial -40°... -
Page 27: Warranty Terms
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 8. WARRANTY TERMS Seller warrants to Buyer that goods and merchandise sold to Buyer will be free from liens and encumbrances when shipped to Buyer and will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipments to Buyer provided that: (a) Seller is promptly notified (within the warranty period) of any warranty claim (b) The goods and merchandise are returned to Seller, freight prepaid, after Buyer has received a return authorization number from Seller. -
Page 28: Contact Information
Nit8M_Mini_SOM|PRODUCT MANUAL 9. CONTACT INFORMATION HEADQUARTERS: Boundary Devices LLC. 7 Orchard Rd. Suite 102 Lake Forest, CA 92630 United States CONTACT: Tel: +602-212-6744 Sales: info@boundarydevices.com Technical Support: support@boundarydevices.com Corporate Website: www.boundarydevices.com R E V I S I O N | 0.4 www.boundarydevices.com...
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