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SoM SL i.MX8M Mini
Powerful, compact, and cost-effective with NXP i.MX8M Mini processor
- 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz
- Up to 4 GByte LPDDR4-RAM and up to 128 GByte eMMC
- 2D GPU and 3D GPU
- Form factor 30 mm x 30 mm
Product Information
The SL i.MX8M Mini System-on-Module from Kontron Electronics is a powerful and compact solution for demanding embedded and IoT applications. Equipped with the NXP i.MX8M Mini processor, the module combines high computing performance with energy-efficient design and a space-saving form factor of just 30 mm x 30 mm. Thanks to the Arm® Project Cassini initiative and SystemReady IR certification, the SL i.MX8M Mini can be seamlessly integrated into cloud-native software environments and supports a wide range of Linux distributions, including the Yocto distribution. Developers benefit from straightforward portability and rapid prototyping.
Performance & Architecture
The SL i.MX8M Mini features a high-speed quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor running up to 1.6 GHz. This multicore architecture enables efficient processing of complex tasks and supports compute-intensive system designs as well as demanding 3D graphics applications. Integrated 2D and 3D GPUs deliver smooth graphical performance, while the platform’s compatibility with Embedded Linux (Yocto) and regular security updates makes it an ideal, future-proof solution for IoT and edge applications.
Communication Interfaces
The module offers a wide range of interfaces, including 1GbE Ethernet, USB, serial ports, DIO, and an LCD interface. This makes the SL i.MX8M Mini ideal for integration into industrial automation solutions, smart energy management systems, and modern image processing. The variety of interfaces also supports vendor-independent connectivity and ensures flexible integration into existing infrastructures.
Application Areas & Benefits
The SL i.MX8M Mini is the ideal choice for edge and IoT devices where performance, low power consumption, and a compact design are essential. Thanks to SystemReady IR certification, users benefit from interoperability with Embedded Linux and other operating systems, as well as easy integration into the Arm ecosystem. Typical application areas include industrial image processing, automation, edge computing, and intelligent energy management solutions.
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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