SMARC-sAMX8

SMARC 2.0 with NXPs i.MX8 Processor

Specifications

Supports Quad-Core Cortex A-53 with additional M4 and A72 Core
Up to 8 GB LPDDR4 memory down
Hardware virtualization
3 x 1080p displays or single 4K screen
Option of extended temperature -40°C to +85°C

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The SMARC module SMARC-sAMX8 based NXP i.MX8 processors extends Kontron’s portfolio of modules. The SMARC-sAMX8 is a high performance compute module designed for applications requiring extensive graphics processing. The Freescale / NXP Multi-core 32 and 64 bit ARM processors have the embedded hardware IP blocks for vision systems, as well as the processing power and interfaces needed. Offered in four quad core options: Three pin compatible, scalable SKUs and one custom SMARC pinout SKU (-1 LVDS interface, + 3 SPI interface + 1 CAN interface).

The SMARC-sAMX8 is a great fit for a wide range of low power embedded applications such as:

Robotics and Motion Control
Warehouse Inventory Management
Anamoly Detection
Automotive Infotainment
Smart Home
Agriculture
Parcel Delivery Systems
UAV

Features

Form Factor

Smart Mobility ARChitecture (SMARC) Module 82 mm x 50 mm

Processor

NXP i.MX8

Main Memory

LPDDR4 @ 1600 MHz (no ECC)

Flash

512 MB SPI NOR flash

BIOS	U-Boot Bootloader, Flash for Bootloader

EEPROM

24C32, 4k x 8 (32 kbit)

Display

DISPLAY LVDS
18/24-bit LVDS RGB, Resolution: up to 1920x1080/60Hz, Single/Dual Channel

DISPLAY DP/HDMI
HDMI/DisplayPort from SoC

PCI Express

3x PCIe lanes / 1 SATA (Shared with 1x PCIe)

Ethernet Controller

2x GBE PHY AR8031

Wireless connectivity

Optional Wifi/Bluetooth module M.2 1216

Watchdog

CPU internal watchdog, configurable timeout counter

USB	USB HUB USB4604 for 4x USB 2.0 ports on SMARC Connector

Real Time Clock

High accuracy (+/-3 ppm), low power, RV-8803

Storage

8 to 64 GB eMMC 5.1 Flash (option)

H/W STATUS MONITOR

Voltage, Temperature monitoring

Security

iMX8 features

Operating System

Linux Yocto

Power Consumption

Maximum Power consumption of the board is measured to 10.5W (Quad Core)

Input Voltage

Wide range VCC 3.0 V to 5.25 V

Downloads

Use Cases

The tough choice of Processors
Solving challenges in selecting computer boards & modules for IIoT projects. In this article we support you to make the right choice for your application: To find the best balance of processing power, graphics capabilities and connectivity on the one hand and size, power consumption, and cost on the other.
[ artikel_processor-choice_eu-1-.pdf, 4.42 MB, Apr.20.2023 ]

A SMARC Approach to Medical Device Life Extension
A medical manufacturer maximizes investment in essential system with retrofit Kontron Computer on Module solution upgrade.
[ uc_medical-smarc_final.pdf, 8.69 MB, Apr.20.2023 ]

Datasheets

SMARC-sAMX8X datasheet
[ smarc-samx8_us_datasheet.pdf, 2.21 MB, Aug.08.2024 ]

Manuals

SMARC-sAMX8 User Manual
[ smarc-samx8_userguide_rev1-2_2022-04-22.pdf, 2.91 MB, Jun.16.2023 ]

General Safety Instruction
[ general-safety-instructions.pdf, 628.88 KB, Aug.02.2024 ]

White Papers

SMARC™ module 2.1
This paper discusses how SMARC™ module is continuing to evolve to ensure system designers, SIs and OEMs can meet the ongoing challenges of cost-effectively deve-loping next generation small form factor IoT- andAI-enabled embedded systems.
[ kontron-whitepaper-smarc-2-1-2020.pdf, 1.46 MB, Dec.16.2024 ]

Robotic-Assisted Surgery White Paper
[ white-paper-beyond-science-fiction-robotic-assisted-surgery.pdf, 6.43 MB, Dec.17.2024 ]

Tech Spec Sheet

Tech Specs SMARC
[ tech-spec_smarc.pdf, 5.3 MB, Apr.04.2024 ]

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