i.MX8MP OPTIMA SOM
High Performance, AI Accelerator
Quad-Core Arm
Cortex-A53
1080p60 H.265, H.264
VP9, VP8
Dual Gigabit Ethernets
Dual USB3.0/2.0 OTG
HDMI, LVDS, MIPI-DSI
Dual MIPI-CSI(4-Lane)
Product Overview
The i.MX8MP OPTIMA SoM is a compact and high-performance System on Module powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor. Featuring a Quad-Core Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor running up to 1.8GHz along with a dedicated Cortex®-M7 real-time core, it delivers an optimal balance of processing performance, power efficiency, and advanced multimedia capabilities for embedded applications. The module integrates high-speed LPDDR4 RAM and eMMC flash storage, along with a comprehensive set of connectivity and multimedia interfaces, including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0/2.0, MIPI DSI, HDMI, LVDS, MIPI CSI, CAN FD, SDIO, SPI, I²C, UART, SAI, and GPIOs. With an integrated 2.25 TOPS NPU for edge AI and machine learning applications, the i.MX8MP OPTIMA SoM is designed for industrial automation, HMI, medical devices, smart retail, machine vision, building automation, and IoT edge applications, providing a production-ready platform that reduces design complexity, accelerates product development, and shortens time-to-market.
Features
Optimized Performance
Unparalleled performance for responsive embedded computing, real-time control, and rich user interfaces while maintaining power efficiency.
Pluggable, Hirose Connectors
Ensures robust mechanical integrity, streamlined manufacturing, and enhanced reliability in rugged industrial applications.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Engineered for exceptional reliability and long-term operation in demanding industrial environments.
Rich I/O and Connectivity
Comprehensive I/O and industrial connectivity options enable seamless integration with a wide range of peripherals and field interfaces.
Specifications
Processor:
- Processor: i.MX 8M Plus
- MPU Core: Arm Cortex-A53
- MPU Core Frequency: Up to 1.8GHz
- MCU Core: Arm Cortex-M7
- MCU Core Frequency: 800MHz
- NPU: Delivers up to 2.3 TOPS
Memory:
- RAM: Up to 4GB LPDDR4
- eMMC: 8/16GB
Peripheral List:
- 2x USB 3.0/2.0 OTG
- PCIe Gen3 1-Lane
- 2x SD
- 4x UART
- 3x SPI
- 5x I2C
- 2x CAN-FD
- PWM
- GPIO
Connectivity:
- Dual Gigabit Ethernets
Multimedia:
- HDMI2.0a Tx
- MIPI DSI
- LVDS
- Dual MIPI-CSI
- I2S, SPDIF, eARC, PDM
Miscellaneous:
- Arm TrustZone
- DRM Ciphers
- Secure Clock
- eFuse Key Storage
- Random Number
- 32KB Secure RAM
Design Resources
Software Releases
Technology Use Cases
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Resources
A feature-rich evaluation platform designed to accelerate the development, validation, and prototyping of applications based on the i.MX8MP OPTIMA SOM. Powered by the NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor featuring a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 CPU running up to 1.8 GHz, the evaluation board provides access to the SOM’s comprehensive range of interfaces, enabling rapid software development, hardware validation, and seamless application integration for industrial automation, HMI, medical, smart retail, edge AI, and IoT applications.
