Baseboard BL i.MX8M Plus
Built-in NPU for AI and state-of-the-art multimedia features
Specifications
- 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
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.
Features
| CPU | NXP i.MX8M Plus, 4x Arm®Cortex®-A53 @1.6 GHz (1.8 GHz), 1x Arm® Cortex®-M7 @800 MHz, 2D GPU and 3D GPU, NPU (2.3 TOPS) |
| LPDDR4-RAM | 4 GByte (Optional: 1...8 GByte) |
| eMMC | 32 GByte (Optional: 4...128 GByte) |
| EEPROM | 8 kB (64 kb) |
| SD CARD | 1x microSD Card Slot |
| NV MEMORY | 8 kB (64 kb) EERAM |
| Ethernet | 2x 1 Gbit/s |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 3.0 Type-C |
| DIO | 4x DIO (24 V / up to 800mA) |
| Serial | 1x RS232, 1x RS485 |
| CAN | 1x CAN FD |
| LCD Interface | 1x HDMI (up to 4Kp30), 1x LVDs (up to 1366x768p60) |
| Touch | 1x I²C, 1x USB |
| Camera Interface | 1x MIPI CSI (4-lane) |
| Operating System | Embedded Linux (Yocto Distribution) |
| Bootloader | U-Boot |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC ±20 % |
| Temperature range | 0 °C … +55 °C, ambient, non-condensing |
| Form Factor | 105,5 x 67 mm (4,3”) |
| RTC | 5 ppm accuracy |
| RTC BUFFERING | CR 1220 |
| Debug | 1x Console |
| Expansion Ports | 1x SDIO (8-bit), 1x I2C, 1x SPI, 1x SAI, 1x PCIe, 1x USB, 1x MIPI-CSI, 1x UART |
| Audio | 1x Buzzer |
| Approvals | CE |
| Security | HAB secure boot, TrustZone, TRNG, RSA up to 4096, AES-128/192/256, 3DES, ARC4, MD-5, SHA up to 256, ECC, secure JTAG |
Downloads
技术参数
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 ]
BL i.MX8M Plus Factsheet Kontron Electronics EN
[ ked-factsheet-bl-i-mx8m-plus_en.pdf, 451.95 KB, Mar.04.2026 ]
Userguide
BL i.MX8M Plus QC User Guide Kontron Electronics EN
[ bl-i-mx8m-plus-qc-user-guide-kontron-electronics_en.pdf, 1.91 MB, Mar.13.2026 ]
参考手册
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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