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SoM OSM-S i.MX8M Mini
Open Standard Module™ (OSM) with NXP i.MX8M Mini Processor
- 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz
- 2D GPU and 3D GPU
- Up to 4 GByte LPDDR4-RAM and up to 128 GByte eMMC
- 1x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet
- OSM-Size-S, form factor 30 mm x 30 mm
Product Information
The OSM-S i.MX8M Mini from Kontron Electronics is a versatile system-on-module that leverages the advantages of the OSM standard specifically for demanding embedded applications. Thanks to the OSM standard, the OSM-S i.MX8M Mini is designed as a directly solderable module without connectors, enabling particularly cost-effective and efficient automated assembly. Combined with the high performance of the NXP i.MX8M Mini processor in a compact 30 x 30 mm form factor, the SoM module offers an optimal solution for projects where space requirements, energy efficiency, and computing power are equally critical.
Performance & Architecture
The OSM-S i.MX8M Mini delivers powerful performance with 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores running at 1.6 GHz. The integrated 2D/3D graphics processor enables smooth user interfaces and hardware-accelerated graphics. Its multi-core architecture ensures efficient parallel processing and a balanced ratio of performance to energy consumption -making it ideal for compute-intensive applications and image processing.
Communication Interfaces
The module features a wide range of interfaces, including digital I/Os, serial ports, PWM, two SDIO connectors, a Gigabit Ethernet port (GbE), and two USB 2.0 OTG interfaces. In addition, the OSM-S i.MX8M Mini offers flexible options for connecting peripheral devices, such as I²C, SPI, and UART, as well as support for audio and display interfaces, enabling versatile integration into a variety of embedded applications.
Areas of Application & Advantages
The OSM-S i.MX8M Mini’s RISC processors, based on the Arm® architecture, combine energy efficiency with high computing and graphics performance. This makes the module particularly well-suited for cost-effective embedded solutions. Thanks to the comprehensive integration of all essential components and the consistent implementation of the OSM standard, the OSM-S i.MX8M Mini delivers maximum flexibility, greatly simplifying the development of customized applications.
Services & Add-ons
Advantages of Kontron Electronics System-on-Module (SoM)
Fast time to market: Proven, pre-developed solution reduces development costs and accelerates project implementation.
Easy integration: Ready-developed CPU core can be used as a microcontroller.
Integrated design advantages: Prefabricated pin multiplexing and DDR3/DDR4 RAM streamline complex hardware designs.
Certified EMC safety: Decoupling capacitors and impedance-controlled cables ensure signal quality and EMC compliance.
Long-term availability: Technical support and lifecycle management throughout the entire product lifecycle.
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