MSC SM2S-IMX8MLC
The flexible MSC SM2S-IMX8MLC SMARC 2.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with i.MX 8M Mini Application Processors, manufactured by NXP using 14nm FinFET process technology. The module integrates single-, dual- and quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processors with up to 1.8 GHz, an Arm Cortex-M4 real-time processor and an efficient multimedia 2D/3D graphics processing unit (GPU). The thermal design power (TDP) ranges from 2 W to 5 W.
MSC SM2S-IMX8MLC offers cost-effective DDR4 memory technology, combined with up to 64GB eMMC Flash memory. Various interfaces for embedded applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, USB 2.0, dual-channel LVDS or MIPI-DSI and MIPI CSI-2 for connecting a camera are available.
The design deliberately omits features such as SD card socket, second Gigabit Ethernet port, CAN interfaces or on-board WiFi/Bluetooth module to allow single-sided assembly of the board.
The module is compliant with the new SMARC 2.1 standard, allowing easy integration with SMARC baseboards. For evaluation and design-in of the SM2S-IMX8MLC module, MSC provides a development platform and a starter kit. Support for Linux is available (Android support on request).
Highlights
- Arm Cortex-M4 Real Time Processor up to 400MHz
- Vivante multimedia 2D/3D Graphics Processor
- Up to 1080p60 H.265 decode / H.264 encode
- Up to 4GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2400 MT/s
- Up to 64GB eMMC Flash
- Dual-channel LVDS / MIPI-DSI x4 (optional)
- MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface
- PCI Express x1 Gen. 2
- Up to 4x USB 2.0 Host interface
- 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device interface
- 1x Gigabit Ethernet
- 1x MMC/SD/SDIO interface
- 2x I2S Audio Interface
- 14x GPIO
- UART, SPI, I2C
- SMARC 2.1 Compliant
Specifications
| Technology | Arm |
| CPU | NXP i.MX 8M Mini Arm Cortex-A53 Applications Processor - i.MX 8M Mini Solo, single-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz - i.MX 8M Mini Dual, dual-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz - i.MX 8M Mini Quad, quad-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz - i.MX 8M Mini SoloLite, single-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz - i.MX 8M Mini DualLite, dual-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz - i.MX 8M Mini QuadLite, quad-core, 1.6 - 1.8GHz Arm Cortex-M4 Real Time Processor at 400MHz |
| Chipset | SOC |
| RAM | Up to 4GB 2400MT/s DDR4 SDRAM, soldered, no ECC |
| Flash | Up to 64GB eMMC Flash QSPI NOR Flash (optional) |
| Storage Interfaces | 1x MMC/SD/SDIO |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0 Host/Client, 4x USB 2.0 Host or 1x USB 2.0 Host/Client, 1x USB 2.0 Host (optional) |
| Serial Interfaces | 2x UART with 2-wire hand shake 2x UART w/o hand shake |
| Bus Interfaces | 1x PCI Express x1 Gen.2 lanes 4x I2C up to 400 Kbit/s 2x SPI (with two chip selects) |
| Display Controller | Vivante GC NanoUltra 3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 3D Graphics Acceleration, 1 shader, 6.4 GFLOPS OpenGL ES 1.0, 2.0 Video Processing Unit with hardware support for 1080p60 HEVC H.265, VP9, H.264, VP8 decode 1080p60 H.264, VP8 encode only available on i.MX 8M Mini Solo/Dual/Quad |
| Display Interfaces | Dual-channel LVDS interface, 18 or 24 bit (up to 1920x1080) also usable as one single-channel LVDS interface (up to 1366x768) or MIPI-DSI Display Interface, 4 lanes, up to 1920x1080 @ 60fps (optional) |
| Network Interface | 1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet |
| Audio Interface | 2x I2S Audio |
| Security Device | Advanced Security, Safety, and Reliability integrated in the SOC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (optional) |
| Miscellaneous | Watchdog Timer for system reset (programmable, 1s … 600s) High accuracy RTC 14x GPIO, configurable as input or output 64kbit ID EEPROM on I2C bus MIPI CSI-2 camera interface (CSI0, 2 lane) or MIPI CSI-2 camera interface (CSI1, 4-lane) |
| Feature Highlights | SMARC 2.1 compatible |
| OS Support | Linux Board Support Package Android Board Support |
| Power Requirement | Power Supply +5V +/-5%, 5V Standby Power Consumption 2-5 W typ. (depending on CPU and optional features) |
| Environment | Temperature Range: 0°C … +70°C operating commercial -40°C … +85°C operating extended -40°C … +85°C storage Humidity: 5 … 95% (operating, non condensing) 5 … 95% (storage, non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 82 x 50 mm |
| Certificates | UL / CE |
| Cooling | Heatspreader |
| Carrier | MSC SM2-MB-EP1 MSC SM2-MB-EP5 |
Order Info
| Order No. | Description | Reference | Status |
| 92474 | SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad, Quad-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.6GHz, 2GB DDR4, 16GB eMMC Flash, GbE LAN, PCIe, 4xUSB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input(CSI1) industrial temperature -40...+85°C | MSC SM2S-IMX8MLCQC-14N0200I PCBFTX | PV |
| 115240 | SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad, Quad-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.6GHz, 4GB DDR4, 16GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 1xPCIe, 1x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Device, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2Camera input (CSI0) extended temperature -25...+85°C | MSC SM2S-IMX8MLCQC-24N0230E PCBFTX | PV |
Accessories
Carrier Options
| Order No. | Description | Reference |
| 68488 | SMARC 2.0 Embedded Platform with PCI Express x4 slot, GbE, SATA, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 2.0 OTG, RS232, CAN, SPI, eSPI, SMBus, I2C and GPIO interface, LVDS/eDP, DisplayPort and HDMI display interface, regulated backlight supply, HD/I2S audio interface, MIPI CSI-2 camera interface, mini PCI Express card slot, SD card slot, fan connector, CMOS battery, Mini-ITX form factor (170 x 170 mm), ATX power connector and single 12V/24V power jack, commercial temperature range 0..+70°C | MSC SM2-MB-EP1-001 PCBFTX |
| 83977 | SMARC 2.1 compatible embedded platform (146 x 80mm), 10-36V input voltage, 3x RS232, 2x CAN, dual RJ45 LAN with LED (1 x LAN i210) , 1x M.2 2280 Key M slot, mPCIe slot, 1x USB 3.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 internal, 1x μUSB 2.0 Host/Device, 2x SPI, I²C, 8 GPIO on FC, 1x HDMI, LVDS/eDP/DSI on JILI30 connector, μSD Card Slot, regulated backlight supply, I2S Audio, 1W Mono, camera connector, RTC battery. Industrial temperature range -40..+85°C, ARM full version | MSC SM2S-MB-EP5-002 PCBFTX |
| 83981 | SMARC 2.1 compatible embedded platform (146 x 80mm), 10-36V input voltage, 2x UART, 1x RS232, 2x CAN, 1x RJ45 LAN with LED, 1x USB 2.0 Type A, 1x USB3.0 Type A, 1x USB 2.0 internal, 1x μUSB 2.0 Host/Device, 2x SPI, 12 GPIO on FC, 1x HDMI , μSD Card Slot, LVDS/eDP/DSI on JILI30 connector, regulated backlight supply, RTC battery. Industrial temperature range -40..+85°C, ARM slim version | MSC SM2S-MB-EP5-004 PCBFTX |
Cooling Options
| Order No. | Description | Reference |
| 83732 | Heatspreader for SM2S-IMX8NANO and SM2S-IMX8MLC module,consisting of a single-piece aluminum plane and thermal pad for contactto the processor, with 2.7mm through-hole standoffs | MSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-01HSP-001 |
Other Accessories
| Order No. | Description | Reference |
| 82479 | Debug Console (UART) Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven and nanoRISCmodules, with 8-pin FFC cable to connect COM module to 9-pin D-Subconnector | MSC Debug Console Adapter |
| 68948 | Debug Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven, SMARC and nanoRISC modules,with 10-pin FFC cable to connect to COM module, adapter provides headersfor JTAG connection to Lauterbach and/or Goepel debuggers | MSC JTAG Adapter FFC 10-pin |
Starter Kits
| Order No. | Description | Reference |
| 74008 | Starter Kit for MSC SMARC i.MX 8 Series modules. Includes MSCSM2-MB-EP1 Baseboard, Heatspreader/Heatsink, SD Card with USB CardReader, Power Supply and suitable cable kit. The StarterKit does not includethe MSC SM2S-IMX8 / 8M / 8MINI / 8NANO / 8PLUS module. Please orderyour choice of module separately. | MSC SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1-KIT001 SETPAC |