AL i.MX8M Mini
Compact, fanless Box PC for AI, Automation and IoT Solutions
Specifications
- NXP i.MX8M Mini, 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz
- Operating System Embedded Linux (Yocto Distribution)
- Stainless steel housing 111 x 25 x 76 mm, mounting on 35 mm DIN rail
- Robust, fanless enclosure
Product Information
Automation-Line AL i.MX8M Mini is a compact, fanless Linux computer designed for DIN rail mounting. Its robust enclosure is specifically tailored for automation and IoT solutions, offering flexible expansion options via multifunctional I/O modules.
Performance & Architecture
Inside of the AL i.MX8M Mini, the system features an NXP i.MX8M Mini with 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores (1.6 GHz) and 1x Arm® Cortex®-M4 at 400 MHz, complemented by 2D and 3D GPUs as well as modern LPDDR4 memory technology. It supports up to 4 GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, and microSD card. Optionally, the system can be equipped with CODESYS® SoftSPS for industrial control tasks.
Communication Interfaces
The Box PC offers numerous connectivity options, including dual Gigabit Ethernet with TSN, CAN-FD, HDMI 4K, LVDS, MIPI CSI for displays and cameras, as well as USB 3.0 Type-C. Up to 16 I/O modules can be controlled via the CAN bus.
Fields of Application & Advantages
The AL i.MX8M Mini offers a wide range of interfaces: 2x Ethernet (1 Gbit/s & 100 Mbit/s), 2x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 OTG, one each of RS232 and RS485, 1x CAN 2.0 B, 4x digital I/Os (24 V), HDMI for displays with up to 1920 x 1080 @60fps, as well as a microSD Card Slot. The I/O modules can be controlled via the CAN bus, and up to 16 modules can be connected.
Features
| CPU | i.MX8M Mini 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz, 1x Arm® Cortex®-M4 @400 MHz, 2D GPU and 3D GPU |
| LPDDR4-RAM | 4 GByte (optional 1 GByte, 2 GByte) |
| NOR-FLASH | 2 MByte |
| eMMC | 32 GByte (optional 4 GByte up to 64 GByte) |
| SD CARD | 1x microSD Card Slot |
| NV MEMORY | 8 kB (64 kb) EERAM |
| Ethernet | 1x 1 Gbit/s, 1x 10/100 Mbit/s |
| USB | 2x 2.0 Host, 1x 2.0 OTG |
| Serial | 1x RS232, 1x RS485 |
| CAN | 1x CAN 2.0 B |
| DIO | 4x DIO (24 V up to 800 mA) |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC ±20 % |
| Power Consumption | Linux running <3 W |
| Form Factor | Stainless steel 111 x 25 x 76 mm for mounting on 35mm DIN rail acc. EN 60715 |
| Cooling | fanless, passive |
| Temperature | Range: 0 °C ... +55 °C, ambient, non condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Approvals | CE |
| Bootloader | U-Boot |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux (Yocto Distribution) |
| RTC | 5 ppm accuracy |
| RTC BUFFERING | CR1220 |
| Audio | 1x Buzzer |
| Security | HAB Secure Boot, TrustZone, True RNG, RSA up to 4096, AES-128/192/256, 3DES, ARC4, MD-5, SHA up to 256, ECC, Secure JTAG |
Downloads
Datasheets
AL i.MX8M Mini Factsheet Kontron Electronics EN
[ al-i-mx8m-mini-factsheet-kontron-electronics-en.pdf, 700.5 KB, Feb.23.2026 ]
Product brochure Kontron Electronics EN
[ product-brochure-en.pdf, 1.7 MB, Mar.03.2025 ]
Flyer We IoT-ize your business Kontron Electronics EN
[ ked-flyer-we-iot-ize-your-business_en.pdf, 1.09 MB, Feb.24.2026 ]
Userguide
AL i.MX8M Mini User Guide Kontron Electronics EN
[ al-i-mx8m-mini-user-guide-kontron-electronics-en.pdf, 1.47 MB, Feb.23.2026 ]
Manuals
General Safety Instruction
[ general-safety-instructions.pdf, 560.72 KB, Dec.16.2025 ]
Services
Kontron Services Brochure
[ kontron-services-brochure.pdf, 8.9 MB, Dec.17.2020 ]
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