The i.MX 8 family applications processor supports advanced media processing, secure domain partitioning, and vision processing, making it ideal for applications such as automotive infotainment, advanced industrial HMI & control, home automation, and many more.
Advantages of i.MX 8 series include –
Easily combine multiple systems into one
- Build diverse platforms with multiple operating systems on a single i.MX 8 processor
- Create independent GPU displays and functionalities by partitioning the resources
- Implement end-to-end security solutions
Multi-display & multi-domain functionality
- Develop up to 4x 1080p screen with independent content
- Dual-core Cortex-M4F for offloading real-time tasks
Highly scalable platform to enable seamless machine interfaces
- Multi-domain voice recognition and audio processing
- Build advanced vision-based HMI systems
Build multimedia platforms with i.MX 8QuadMax/QuadPlus System on Modules
As processing capabilities increase, so do the complexity and scope of developing embedded systems.iWave introduces i.MX 8QuadMax/QuadPlus System on Module offloading several complexities involved in the design cycle. The SoM combines high-performance computing with industry-leading video and audio capabilities.
Key features include:
High-performance computing at low power
- Single, dual, or quad-core Cortex-A53 cores running at up to 1.2GHz
- Dual Cortex-A72 core up to 1.6GHz
- Heterogeneous multicore processing with Cortex-M4F running at up to 264 MHZ for advanced system control
World-class multimedia performance
- Up to 4Kp60 H.265 video decoding
- Up to 4Kp30 H.264 decode capable VPU
- 1080p30 H.264 encode capable VPU
- High-performance 3D graphics processing unit
- Enhanced Vision Capabilities (via GP)
- Highest levels of pro audio fidelity using SAI/I2S – Audio Interface
Support for high-speed interfaces
- Gigabit Ethernet, USB3.0, SATA3.0, and multiple GPIO interfaces
- High-speed PCIe v3.0 interface support
- Display – HDMI2.0 (up to 4K), LVDS, MIPI-DSI (up to 4 Lanes) (720p @60fps)
- Enabling vision using 2 x MIPI-CSI (up to 4 Lanes)
- Support 1080p30, 720p60, VGA at 60 fps
Enable sophisticated security features
- Secure Boot, Secure storage, Wi-Fi Security, and OPTEE
Extensive BSP support
- Linux 5.10.52
- Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
- Android Pie 11.0.0
- QNX 7.0.0 (or higher)
Table 1.0: Differentiating features of i.MX 8 System on Module
Wireless connectivity with iWave i.MX 8 SoM
Adding to its exceptional capabilities to support multimedia platforms, the i.MX 8 SoM comes integrated with u-Blox JODY-W3 making it compatible to support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.1.
Each Wi-Fi 6 access point covers a larger area and can support more devices simultaneously. Wi-Fi 6 also provides a significant speed boost, as well as 50% increase in battery life, a 4x increase in network capacity, and a 2x increase in bandwidth over previous generations of Wi-Fi.
