Summary of BEACON EMBEDDEDWORKS ANNOUNCES NEW I.MX 8M MINI DEVELOPMENT KIT
Beacon EmbeddedWorks released an i.MX 8M Mini Development Kit featuring their i.MX 8M Mini System on Module (SOM). The kit includes touchscreen LCD, HDMI, audio jacks, Ethernet, USB, PC card expansions, cables, and pre-certified hardware plus software support like Wattson power monitor, LogicLoader bootloader, and BSPs for Android, Linux, and Windows Embedded CE. The SOM (28 × 38 mm) supports up to quad-core NXP i.MX 8M Mini, Bluetooth, wireless, Ethernet, secure element, camera, audio, and display—aimed at accelerating development and reducing design risk.
Parts used in the i.MX 8M Mini Development Kit:
- i.MX 8M Mini System on Module (SOM)
- LCD touchscreen panel
- HDMI port
- Stereo input jack
- Stereo output jack
- Ethernet connector
- USB ports
- PC card expansion slots
- All necessary cables
Beacon EmbeddedWorks is excited to announce our latest new product, our i.MX 8M Mini Development Kit. Specially designed to streamline product development with our i.MX 8M Mini System on Module (SOM), the full-featured, high-performance solution includes all the necessary features to jumpstart evaluation and development.
The comprehensive kit includes an LCD touchscreen panel, HDMI port, stereo input/output jacks, ethernet connectors, USB ports, PC card expansions, and all necessary cables. Fully tested and pre-certified, the SOM & Dev Kit are ideal for demanding applications where reliability and regulatory compliance are essential.
Not only do Beacon EmbeddedWorks Dev Kits provide an extensive array of hardware components, they come fully supported by our suite of software programs and Board Support Packages (BSPs). Developers can monitor and control power usage with our Wattson™ power measurement application, achieve rapid start-up with our LogicLoader™ bootloader, and select from some of today’s most popular BSPs including Android, Linux, and Windows Embedded CE. Design risk is reduced while accelerating time to market with a complete hardware and software package curated specifically to support our i.MX 8M Mini SOM.
The included SOM is based on NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini processor with a fully configurable architecture up to quad-core. Packing connectivity features including Bluetooth, Wireless, and Ethernet with a built-in secure element, the SOM is equipped to perform in highly connected environments. It further offers multimedia capabilities including camera, audio, and display. The compact SOM packs all these features into a small form factor at only 28mm x 38mm, enabling its use as a comprehensive embedded system for cutting-edge wearables and handheld devices. Whether implemented as an off-the-shelf SOM or a custom-tailored solution, rest assured knowing that Beacon EmbeddedWorks provides in-house support for the full product lifecycle.
This latest solution from Beacon EmbeddedWorks marks a continuation of our commitment to supporting customers with everything they need to transform their innovative ideas into complete devices ready to compete in today’s markets. The kit adds to Beacon EmbeddedWorks’ expanding collection of new releases alongside high-performance Renesas RZ/G2-based SOMs, long-lasting Inflexion Zynq SOMs, and industry-leading small form-factor Torpedo™ SOMs.
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- What does the i.MX 8M Mini Development Kit include?
The kit includes an i.MX 8M Mini SOM, LCD touchscreen panel, HDMI port, stereo input/output jacks, ethernet connectors, USB ports, PC card expansions, and all necessary cables. - Which processor is the included SOM based on?
The SOM is based on NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini processor with a fully configurable architecture up to quad-core. - What connectivity features does the SOM provide?
The SOM provides Bluetooth, Wireless, and Ethernet connectivity along with a built-in secure element. - What multimedia capabilities does the SOM offer?
The SOM offers multimedia capabilities including camera, audio, and display support. - What software support comes with the Dev Kit?
The Dev Kit is supported by Wattson power measurement application, LogicLoader bootloader, and BSPs for Android, Linux, and Windows Embedded CE. - Is the kit pre-certified and tested?
Yes, the SOM and Dev Kit are fully tested and pre-certified. - What is the size of the SOM?
The SOM measures 28mm x 38mm. - Can the SOM be used for wearables and handheld devices?
Yes, the compact form factor enables use in wearables and handheld devices. - Does Beacon EmbeddedWorks provide lifecycle support?
Yes, Beacon EmbeddedWorks provides in-house support for the full product lifecycle.
