Summary of PROVIDING BALANCE WITH THE NX8MM-D168
The NX8MM-D168 is a compact system-on-module featuring the NXP i.MX8M Mini quad-core Cortex-A53 (1.6 GHz) with 3D GPU and 1080p60 VPU. It offers onboard LPDDR4 (1/2/4 GB), eMMC (4–64 GB) or microSD, extensive I/O via a 168-pin configurable connector, and supports GbE, USB, UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, MIPI-DSI/CSI, MiniPCIe, audio, and GPIO. Measuring 55 × 35 mm, it targets space-constrained applications, operates across wide temperature ranges (optional extended), and supports Yocto Linux and Android 9.
Parts used in the NX8MM-D168:
- NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad-core 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 CPU
- Onboard LPDDR4 memory (1GB, 2GB, or 4GB options)
- 3D GPU and 1080p60 VPU
- eMMC onboard storage (4GB to 64GB)
- Micro SD socket (optional)
- 168-pin configurable board-to-board connector
- GbE (Gigabit Ethernet) interface
- USB ports
- UART interface
- SPI interface
- I²C interface
- PWM outputs
- GPIO lines
- MiniPCIe slot
- Audio interface
- MIPI-DSI display support
- MIPI-CSI camera support
- Compact module PCB (55mm x 35mm)
It may difficult to find a balance when searching for the perfect platform to begin a new project. Trying to balance price, power, and optimal performance while ensuring the end-product accurately represents a company poses a challenge for many out there. To help make this decision easier, we are proud to announce the NX8MM-D168.
Features
- NXP i.MX8M Mini, Quad-core 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53
- Onboard LPDDR4 1GB/2GB/4GB
- 3D GPU / 1080p60 VPU
- GbE / USB / UART / SPI / I²C / PWM / GPIO / MiniPCIe / Audio
- Support MIPI-DSI / MIPI-CSI
- 168 pins Configurable I/O Funciton
- eMMC 4GB~64GB onboard / Micro SD Scoket (Optional)
- Operation Temperature: -20°C ~ +70°C / -40°C ~ +85°C (Optional)
- Compact Size Module: 55mm x 35mm
- OS Support: Yocto Linux, Android 9 Ready
The NX8MM-D168 is equipped with the NXP I.MX8M Mini Quad Core Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz ARM CPU with 3D GPU and includes advanced 14LPC FinFET process technology, which provides more speed and improved power efficiency. At slightly less than half the size of a credit card at 35 x 55mm and utilizing a solid 168 pin board-to-board connector with soldered-on LPDDR4 and eMMC, the NX8MM-D168 can be utilized and implemented into many space-limited applications. Despite its tiny size, it incorporates and supports a wide range of Feature-Rich I/O, such as GbE, USB, UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, MIPI-DSI, among other configurations.
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- What CPU does the NX8MM-D168 use?
It uses the NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad-core 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 CPU. - How much LPDDR4 memory is available onboard?
Onboard LPDDR4 is available in 1GB, 2GB, or 4GB options. - Does the module support onboard storage?
Yes, it offers eMMC onboard storage ranging from 4GB to 64GB and an optional Micro SD socket. - What display and camera interfaces are supported?
The module supports MIPI-DSI for displays and MIPI-CSI for cameras. - What I/O interfaces does the NX8MM-D168 provide?
It provides GbE, USB, UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, GPIO, MiniPCIe, and audio interfaces. - What are the module dimensions?
The compact module measures 55mm x 35mm. - What operating systems are supported?
Yocto Linux and Android 9 are supported. - What is the operating temperature range?
Standard range is -20°C to +70°C, with an optional -40°C to +85°C extended range. - How many pins does the connector have and is it configurable?
It uses a 168-pin configurable board-to-board connector. - Does the NX8MM-D168 include graphics and video acceleration?
Yes, it includes a 3D GPU and a 1080p60 VPU for video acceleration.
