FACT SHEET
i.MX 8M NANO EVK
The i.MX 8M Nano EVK is a feature-rich
development platform that enables evaluation
and development of high-performance,
scalable and cost-optimized solutions.
OVERVIEW
The i.MX 8M Nano EVK hardware and software board
support packages provide a comprehensive platform for
evaluation of the i.MX 8M Nano and i.MX 8M Nano Lite
applications processors utilizing 1, 2, or 4 Arm
®
Cortex
®
-A53
cores and 1 Cortex-M7 core. The EVK offers a large
assortment of features to support graphics, video, image
processing, audio and voice functions.
The EVK topology consists of a baseboard and a compute
module. The compute module is a size-optimized design
that contains the i.MX 8M Nano applications processor,
NXP
®
PMIC, DRAM, eMMC and wireless connectivity via NXP
Wi-Fi
®
/Bluetooth
®
module. The i.MX 8M Nano and i.MX 8M
Mini processors use the same baseboard, proof that a single
hardware design can support both solutions.
The compute module plugs into the baseboard, which provides
MIPI-DSI and MIPI-CSI connectors, a USB 3.0 connector ideal
for embedded and connected high-performance applications.
In addition, the baseboard has a microSD™/MMC slot,
10/100/1000 Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
The MIPI-DSI-to-HDMI adapter card and mini SAS cable
are included in the box to provide out-of-the-box display
capabilities.
INTEGRATED NXP PMIC AND NXP Wi-Fi/BLUETOOTH
SOLUTIONS
NXP has integrated its PMIC drivers, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth drivers
and communications stacks to simplify and accelerate
application development. By using the Linux
®
/Android™
board support packages (BSPs), developers can easily
combine power management and wireless connectivity with
i.MX 8M Nano’s capabilities.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
• General-purpose human-machine interface (HMI) solutions
• Building Automation—fire and security panel, elevator
control, HVAC control, smart access control, IoT gateway
• Smart Homes—voice-controlled light switches, smart
appliances, smart thermostats, service robots
• Imaging and Machine Vision—retail inventory management,
thermal/IR scanners, drones, mobile service robots
• Healthcare—patient monitor, infusion pump, activity and
wellness monitor
• Audio Entertainment—soundbars, audio video receivers,
wireless speakers, portable music players, public address
systems
PROVEN HARDWARE DESIGN
The compute module is the processing and connectivity
core of your smart, connected system. The hardware
design is a size-optimized 6-layer board with high-speed
LPDDR4, proven to work at speed with our Linux and
Android operating systems. Help fast track your product
development by using this design as your starting point.
Design collateral is available on nxp.com/iMX8MNanoEVK.
EVALUATION KIT BASED ON
i.MX 8M NANO APPLICATIONS
PROCESSORS
www.nxp.com/iMX8MNanoEVK and imxcommunity.org
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®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks
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Document Number: IMX8MNANOEVKFS REV 1
VERSATILE PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPMENT
The EVK system includes the functionality required for
you to build your smart, connected application. Wi-Fi 5
is included in the box (no additional board required), and
display and camera accessory boards let you prototype an
HMI- or vision-based system.
HMI AND CONNECTIVITY
Today, HMI applications must respond accurately, and
in 4 milliseconds, to touch screen and gesture inputs.
Connectivity is a must, demanding increasingly faster and
more reliable wired and wireless capabilities associated
with security to protect privacy and sensitive data. The i.MX
8M Nano EVK provides capabilities to develop these key
functionalities.
i.MX 8M NANO EVK CONTENTS
• i.MX 8M Nano EVK baseboard and compute module
• Quick Start Guide
• USB 3.0 Type C to Type A
• USB 2.0 Type A to Type Micro
• USB Type C power supply
• HDMI MIPI-DSI to HDMI adapter card and mini SAS cable
SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
The i.MX 8M Nano EVK comes pre-installed with a boot
image flashed to the on-board eMMC device. Hardware
design files, software tools and BSPs for Linux, Android
and FreeRTOS are available from NXP to use as a reference
for starting designs. Other reference designs and tools are
also available from NXP’s ecosystem partners. Additional
information can be found at www.nxp.com/iMX8MNanoEVK.
There are a number of accessory boards that pair with the
i.MX 8M Nano EVK including support for cameras and
displays. Visit www.nxp.com/i.MX8-ACCESSORY-BOARDS to
see the complete list.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number: 8MNANOLPD4-EVK
Memory: 2 GB LPDDR4, 32 GB eMMC 5.1
Part Number 8MNANOLPD4-EVK
Memory
LPDDR4 x16 w/2 GB
32GB eMMC
MicroSD/MMC connector
QSPI w/64 MB
Processor
i.MX 8M Nano Quad applications processor
4 x Arm
®
Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz
Arm Cortex-M7 @ 750 MHz
Power
Management
NXP PMIC PCA9450B
Wireless
NXP 88W8987 Wi-Fi/BT module:
Wi-Fi 5 (1x1)
Bluetooth 5
Onboard chip antenna
External antenna connector
i.MX 8M NANO EVK BASE BOARD
i.MX 8M NANO EVK COMPUTE MODULE
Display/Camera
Connectors
MIPI-CSI Camera mini-SAS connector
MIPI-DSI Display mini-SAS connector
Audio
Audio DAC 24-bit 192 kHz stereo
HP Jack 3.5 mm audio connector
Board expansion connector for audio interfaces
Connectivity
10/100/1000 Ethernet
USB 3.0 Type C connector
Debug
JTAG connector
UART via USB
Tools and OS
support
Linux
®
AndroidTM
FreeRTOSTM
Description Part Number Photo
MIPI-DSI to HDMI
Adapter
(IMX-MIPI-HDMI
included with the
Evaluation Kit)
MIPI-CSI Camera MINISASTOCSI
i.MX 8M NANO EVK DISPLAY BOARD
i.MX 8M NANO EVK ACCESSORY BOARDS
Description Part Number Photo
MIPI-DSI OLED Display MX8_DSI_OLED1