Transforming
interactions in
ways you’ve never
imagined
i.MX 8M Mini Applications Processor
The i.MX 8M Mini applications processor blends advanced processing capabilities with
sophisticated audio, video, and graphics to deliver low-power and high-performing
solutions for embedded consumer and industrial applications.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
General purpose human machine interface (HMI) solutions
enabling touch, voice, graphics, video, image analytics
and vision
Streaming video devices – two-way video conferencing,
video doorbell and surveillance, digital signage, machine
visual inspection
Streaming audio devices – surround sound, wireless or
networked speakers, soundbars, audio/video (AV) receivers,
public address systems
Voice control and voice assistants, with reference designs
for homes or noisy industrial environments
i.MX 8M MINI BLOCK DIAGRAM
Multimedia
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
2D GPU - BitBlt and
Composition Engine
Video Processing Unit (VPU)
1080p60 HEVC/H.265,
H.264, VP9, VP8 Decoder
Display Controller
– Delivered in advanced low-power process, the core
complex is optimized for fanless operation, low thermal
system cost and long battery life. The Cortex-A cores can
be powered off while the Cortex-M4 subsystem performs
low power, real time system monitoring.
Flexible memory options to address system needs
– Offers high-speed LPDDR4 memory interface for the
highest performance and lowest standby power, or DDR4
and DDR3L interfaces for lowest system cost
1x/2x/4x Arm Cortex-A53 cores
32 KB L1 I-cache 32 KB L1 D-cache
NEON
16 KB L1 I-cache
16 KB L1 D-cache
256 KB TCM (SRAM)
FPU
512 KB L2 Cache
Connectivity & I/O
1x PCIe 2.0 with l1 substates (1-lane)
2x USB2.0 Dual Role and PHY
HAB, SRTC, SJTAG, TrustZone
AES256, RSA 4096, SHA-256, 3DES,
DES, Elliptic Curve (ECC), ARC4, MD5
Display support up to 1080p
Secure Real Time Clock (RTC)
1x Gb Ethernet
(with IEEE 1588, EEE & AVB support)
4x UART 5Mbps
Display and Camera I/O
eFuse Key Storage
4x I2C
1x MIPI-DSI (4-lanes)
True Random Number Generator (RNG)
3x SPI
1x MIPI-CSI (4-lanes)
PERFORMANCE AND VERSATILITY
– Arm Cortex-A53 runs up to 1.8 GHz per core, delivering
outstanding system performance
1x Arm Cortex-M4 core
Security
1080p60 H.264, VP8 Encoder
Audio I/O
Scalable single-, dual- or quad- Arm® Cortex®-A53
and Cortex-M4 cores for Heterogeneous Multicore
Processing (HMP)
Core Complex 2
Core Complex 1
3D GPU - 1-shader, OpenGL ES
2.0, Open VG 1.1
20x I2S
32 KB Secure RAM
System Control
2x Smart DMA
6x Timer, 3x Watch Dog
SPDIF Tx & Rx
DSD512
Boot ROM
Resource Domain Controller
4x PWM
External Memory
x32/x16 LPDDR4/DDR4/DDR3L
Up to 3000 MTps
3x SDIO3.0/eMMC5.1
NAND CTL (SLC/MLC) - BCH62
PMIC interface
8-ch. PDM Mic
Optional Capability
Temp Monitor/Sensor
1x QuadSPI (XIP)
All the high-speed interfaces you need for flexible
connectivity
– Two USB 2.0 interfaces with PHY
– Three SDIO interfaces provides boot source, expandable
storage, and connectivity options
– PCIe interface with L1 substates for fast wakeup and low
power
i.MX 8M MINI—DIFFERENTIATED FEATURES
Feature
i.MX 8M Mini
Arm Core
1x or 2x or 4x Cortex-A53
Arm Core
1x Cortex-M4F
DDR Interface
Audio
i.MX 8M Mini Lite
x32 LPDDR4/DDR4/DDR3L
20x I2S, 32-bit up to 384KHz with DSD512 and TDM
support, 8-ch PDM microphone inputs
GPU
2D and 3D Graphics
– MIPI-DSI (4-lane) display interface
Video Decode
Acceleration
1080p60 H.265, H.264,
VP8, VP9
n/a
– MIPI-CSI (4-lane) camera interface
Video Encode
Acceleration
1080p60 H.264, VP8
n/a
1x MIPI-DSI
1x MIPI-DSI
1x MIPI-CSI
1x MIPI-CSI
– Gigabit Ethernet MAC with Audio Video Bridging (AVB)
and IEEE capability
ADVANCED VIDEO AND AUDIO FOR MEDIA IOT DEVICES
Full duplex 1080p video
– Independent hardware video encode and decode engines
deliver low-power, high-quality 1080p video for a variety
of video-enabled applications such as video calling,
monitoring and streaming. Supports latest standards such
as HEVC (H.265*) and VP9* and H.264 and VP8.
Pro-level audio for embedded applications
– Up to 20 audio channels enabled on a price-competitive
embedded applications processor. It brings DSD512 and
TDM audio and a game-changing selection of advanced
audio streaming interfaces into the next generation of
connected speakers, soundbars and AV receivers. Bring prolevel audio to your embedded consumer or industrial design.
* H.265 and VP9 video decode only.
THE NEW HMI: VIDEO, VOICE, MACHINE VISION, AI
Rich display with video capabilities
– Up to 1080p60 resolution on the MIPI-DSI (4-lanes) interface
with independent 2D and 3D GPU engines work effectively
and efficiently to enable high quality visual user experience.
– Playback the latest video standards up to 1080p resolution
using H.264, H.265 and VP9 (for YouTube) codecs, using
low-power hardware acceleration.
Bring voice control to the edge
– Your design can leverage the latest voice control
capabilities. Software solutions support reliable voice
control in noisy environment without a DSP.
Machine vision
– The MIPI-CSI interface allows you to connect a camera and
perform imaging based inspection of products and services.
This can enable data collection for analysis, learning and
automation of commercial or industrial systems.
Display
Camera
Connectivity
1x PCIe 2.0, 3x SDIO/eMMC, 2x USB 2.0, 1x GbE
SYSTEM SCALABILITY AND DESIGN FOR OPTIMIZATION
Pin compatible package options provide design flexibility
– Scale up and down the product line-up through a pincompatible package option that enables you to futureproof your design. Design your single PCB platform with
build options that use different i.MX 8M Mini applications
processors to meet your product needs.
– Build options include choice of quad-, dual-, or single-core
Cortex-A53 processors, Cortex-A53 operating frequency,
and 1080p video performance.
Expert package design enable system design simplification
– Our expert engineers have defined package options that
simplify your hardware design and provide overall system
cost benefit depending on the application. Reference
hardware designs are available to help get you started fast.
Comprehensive software support
– Android™, Linux®, FreeRTOS and partner commercial
operating systems. Benefit from extensive years of BSP
development on i.MX applications processors from NXP
and its partners.
Industrial and consumer qualified
– Industrial (-40 ºC to 105 ºC Tj) device options to support
always-on applications operating in harsh environments.
For more cost-sensitive, higher-performing applications,
consumer device options are available (0 ºC to 95 ºC Tj,
faster core operating speeds).
GET STARTED NOW
The i.MX 8M Mini silicon is available for your next design. Get
started now with EVKs, samples, software and documentation.
Available today at www.nxp.com/iMX8Mmini.
www.nxp.com/iMX8Mmini
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Document Number: IMX8MMINIFS REV 1