VisionSOM-8Mmini (SLS23)
i.MX8M mini NXP ARM Cortex-A53 quad core and Cortex-M4F industrial SoM computer
- Powered by NXP i.MX8M mini application processor
- Quad core ARM Cortex-A53 (at speed up to 1.8GHz)
- ARM Cortex-M4F core (at speed up to 400MHz)
- Up to 4GB LPDDR4
- Up to 32GB eMMC/uSD memory card
- Vivante GC320, Vivante GC NanoUltra/OpenGL ES2.0
- Built-in VPU (encoder/decoder) HD1080p60 H.264,HD1080p60 H.265
- MIPI-DSI interface (FullHD, 4 lane)
- MIPI-CSI2 interface (4 lane)
- PCIe 2.0 interface
- 1Gbit Ethernet
- Optional Murata 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth v5.1 module
- Power-efficient and cost-optimized solution
- Ideal for industrial IoT and embedded applications
- Integrated security features
- Yocto/Android support
The VisionSOM-8Mmini family comprises SODIMM-sized System-on-Modules based on the NXP i.MX 8M Mini application processor. The processor features a heterogeneous architecture combining four Arm Cortex-A53 application cores with an Arm Cortex-M4 real-time core. It also integrates OpenGL ES 2.0-compatible 2D and 3D Graphics Processing Units and a Video Processing Unit supporting H.264 and H.265 decoding, as well as H.264 encoding, at resolutions of up to Full HD 1080p60.
The quad-core Cortex-A53 cluster, combined with the Cortex-M4 core, provides the flexibility required to run Linux and advanced HMI applications alongside real-time workloads.
The VisionSOM-8Mmini is a highly integrated, general-purpose System-on-Module offering high computing and multimedia performance. An optional, fully certified wireless module provides Wi-Fi connectivity compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1. This option simplifies carrier-board design and makes the module particularly suitable for connected and wireless applications.
The VisionSOM-8Mmini is available in various memory configurations, including a flexible range of LPDDR4 memory and eMMC flash capacities. It also supports an external microSD card interface.
The VisionSOM-8Mmini supports a wide range of interfaces, including:
- two high-speed USB 2.0 On-The-Go interfaces with integrated PHYs;
- one 1 Gb/s Ethernet interface;
- digital audio interfaces;
- a Full HD display interface with 2D and 3D graphics acceleration;
- hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding;
- touch-panel interfaces;
- a wide range of standard serial interfaces.
The module is suitable for industrial-grade embedded applications requiring high processing performance, advanced graphics, multimedia capabilities and real-time operation.
For evaluation and prototyping, we recommend using one of the dedicated carrier boards: the VisionCB-8M-ADV or the VisionCB-8M-STD.
| Features | VisionSOM-8Mmini |
|---|---|
| CPU | |
| CPU Name | i.MX8M Mini Quad |
| Application Domain | Quad ARM Cortex-A53 core (at speed up to 1,8GHz) |
| Real Time Domain | ARM Cortex-M4F (at speed up to 400MHz) |
| Memory | |
| RAM (Application Domain) | up to 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Flash (Application Domain) | up to 32 GB eMMC |
| Display | |
| Interface | MIPI-DSI – 4 lane interface |
| GPU | 3D Vivante GC NanoUltra/2D Vivante GC320 |
| Resolution | Full HD 1080p60 |
| VPU | 1080p60 H.264, VP8 encoder and more |
| Camera | |
| Interface | MIPI-CSI – 4 lane interface |
| Networking | |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| WiFi | 802.11b/g/n |
| BLE | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| Connectivity | |
| PCI | Single PCIe 2.0 |
| I2C | up to 4x |
| SPI | up to 3x |
| UART | up to 4x |
| USB | 2 x USB-OTG 2.0 |
| Audio | |
| Digital Interfaces | up to 5xSAI (I2S, AC97, TDM, codec/DSP and DSD) |
| Digital Microphones | up to 8xPDM |
| Security | |
| eFuses | Yes |
| AHB | Yes |
| ARM Trust Zone | Yes |
| RSA | Yes |
| Elliptic Curve Crypto | Yes |
| OS Support | |
| Application Domain | Linux/Android |
| Real Time Domain | FreeRTOS |
| Temperature Range | |
| Industrial | -40 to +85oC |
| Power Supply | |
| Input Voltage | 5V DC |
| Mechanical Dimension | |
| SOM Size | 67mm x 32mm x 4mm |
| Mechanical Connectors | |
| Antenna connector for Wi-Fi/BLE | U.FL on SOM |
| SoM Footprint | SODIMM200 |
| Other | |
| Altium Designer’s library file is available for all SoM variants (SCH and PCB) | |
Development Kit for I.MX8Mmini (NXP), it includes following components:
- VisionCB-8M-ADV
- VisionSOM-8Mmini
- LCD-TFT Display
- Power Supply
- Ethernet and USB Cable
- Antenna
Starter Kit for I.MX8Mmini (NXP), it includes following components:
- VisionCB-8M-STD
- VisionSOM-8Mmini
VisionSOM-8Mmini (SLS23)
i.MX8M mini NXP ARM Cortex-A53 quad core and Cortex-M4F industrial SoM computer
- Product Wiki
- VisionSOM-8Mmini - Datasheet
- Default pin configuration (MEX file)
- VisionSOM-8Mmini - Altium designer PCB/SCH library with 3D models (4/2026)
- VisionSOM-8Mmini - Altium designer PCB/SCH library with 3D models (6/2022)
- EM Radiation Test Precompliance Report (EMC)
- PCN 2/2023 (upgrade PCB version from 1.1 to 1.21)
Carrier Board (CB) for the VisionSOM-8Mmini with following main features:
- SODIM200 Interface
- 1xUSB 2.0
- 1x 10/100/1000Mbit/s Ethernet
- PCI (Single Lane)
- CAN FD & RS485 Header
- HDMI, LVDS, MIPI Connector
- Built-in Segger J-Link JTAG debugger
Carrier Board (CB) for the VisionSOM-8Mmini with following main features:
- SODIM200 Interface
- 1xUSB 2.0
- 1x 10/100/1000Mbit/s Ethernet
- PCI (Single Lane)
- MIPI Display Connector
- Built-in Segger J-Link JTAG debugger
The SL-HEATSINK-85x40x10-AR is red coated, aluminium, extruded, industrial heatsink for SoM produced by SoMLabs.
MIPI-DSI to embedded Display Port eDP and/or HDMI display converter, compatible with all SoMLabs carrier boards equippped with MIPI-DSI output: VisionCB-iMX93-STD, SpaceCB-8Mplus-ADV, VisionCB-8M-STD, VisionCB-x2L-STD, VisionCB-STM32MP1-STD (dedicated to STM32MP1 multicore MPU) and others.
MIPI-DSI to LVDS and/or HDMI display converter, compatible with all SoMLabs carrier boards equippped with MIPI-DSI output: VisionCB-iMX93-STD, SpaceCB-8Mplus-ADV, VisionCB-8M-STD, VisionCB-x2L-STD, VisionCB-STM32MP1-STD (dedicated to STM32MP1 multicore MPU) and others.
7 inch LCD-TFT module (Riverdi RVT70HSMNWC00) with MIPI-DSI interface, integrated LED backlight and capacitive touch panel. Module is equipped with DC/DC converters that allows to work with typical power rails: +3.3V and +5V.
Extruded aluminium heatsink dedicated to SoM produced by SoMLabs with self-adhesive, thermoconductive tape. The maximum thermal resistance is 18.8K/W and maximum dissipation loss 4.1W.
Extruded aluminium heatsink dedicated to SoM produced by SoMLabs with self-adhesive, thermoconductive tape.
Extruded aluminium heatsink dedicated to SoM produced by SoMLabs with optional bracket and fan. The maximum thermal resistance is 18.9K/W and maximum dissipation loss 3.9W.
Extruded aluminium heatsink dedicated to SoM produced by SoMLabs with self-adhesive, thermoconductive tape.
Compact Switching DC Power Supply 12V/2A with DC 5.5×2.1 connector and EU plug
2.4/5GHz Balance Flex Antenna with solder cable, U.FL connector, Molex 146153-0100
2.4GHz Flex Antenna with solder cable, U.FL connector, Taoglas FXP70.07.0053A
