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3.5" Single Board Computer with Intel Atom® x7000(R)E Series, Intel® Core™ i3 N-Series & Intel® N-Series Processors
Baseboard BL i.MX8M Plus
Built-in NPU for AI and state-of-the-art multimedia features
- NXP i.MX8M Plus, 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz with Neural-Processing-Unit (NPU)
- Up to 8 GB RAM, up to 128 GB eMMC, microSD Card Slot
- Dual-Display-Support (LVDS/HDMI 2.0a), Camera-Support (4-lane CSI)
- Dual-Gigabit-Ethernet, 1x USB 3.0 Type-C, 2 USB 2.0
Product Information
The BL i.MX8M Plus from Kontron Electronics stands out as a compact and high-performance CPU board, specifically designed for demanding industrial and AI applications. With its well-balanced combination of performance and energy efficiency, the board is suitable for a wide range of applications and supports state-of-the-art solutions.
Performance & Architecture
At the core of the BL i.MX8M Plus lies the NXP i.MX8M Plus SoC, equipped with four Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores clocked up to 1.6 GHz. Additionally, it integrates a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) offering 2.3 TOPS, enabling real-time AI and machine learning tasks. While up to 8 GB LPDDR4 RAM and up to 128 GB eMMC storage provide the necessary resources for data-intensive processes. Thanks to the inclusion of both 2D and 3D GPUs and a powerful VPU with H.265 support, high-resolution multimedia applications and visualizations can be implemented optimally.
Communication Interfaces
With dual Gigabit Ethernet and TSN, USB 3.0 Type-C, two USB 2.0 ports as well as CAN-FD, LVDS and HDMI interfaces, the BL i.MX8M Plus offers versatile connectivity. The MIPI-CSI interface with four lanes enables direct camera connection, making the board particularly attractive for image processing and vision systems. Various peripheral devices can be easily integrated, supporting a wide range of application scenarios.
Fields of Application & Advantages
The BL i.MX8M Plus is ideally suited for areas such as machine learning, image processing, human-machine interfaces (HMI), medical technology, and industrial automation. Its robust hardware foundation and real-time as well as AI capabilities ensure the flexibility and reliability required for data-driven and time-critical applications. The board stands out for its versatility and high performance.
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Technical Specification
3.5" SBC Tech Spec Sheet
2.53 MB | May 21, 2026
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