Industrial Automation
- Optical inspection systems
- Soft PLC / programmable control
- Machine control
- Maintenance systems
Embedded Modul TQMa8MPxS SMARC 2.1 Embedded Cortex®-A53 module based on i.MX 8M Plus with Machine Learning Accelerator
Arm® Cortex® A53 based on i.MX 8M Plus
Embedded Modul TQMa8MPxS SMARC 2.1 Embedded Cortex®-A53 module based on i.MX 8M Plus with Machine Learning Accelerator
Arm® Cortex® A53 based on i.MX 8M Plus
- Advanced Audio properties with HiFi4 DSP
- Machine Learning Accelerator 2.3 TOPS
- Integrated Cortex®-M7
- High-speed communication via 2x Gbit Ethernet (1x TSN), 1x PCle and 2x USB 3.0 interface
- Low power consumption (typ. 4 W)
- Integrated security functions
The TQMa8MPxS based on the i.MX 8M Plus supports with many features and an integrated NPU (Neural Processor Unit) with up to 2.3 TOPS and an IPU (Image Processor Unit) with 2x 187 MPix in the implementation of applications where artificial intelligence, machine learning/vision is to be applied.
A GPU and several graphic interfaces are available for graphically demanding applications. For real-time and security the CPU is supported by a Cortex M7 controller.
CPU/Processor data
CPU/Processor:
- Cortex®-A53 - Up to 1,8GHz
CPU variant:
- i.MX 8M Plus Quad 8 ML/AI
- i.MX 8M Plus Quad 6 Video
- i.MX 8M Plus Quad 4 Lite
Memory
LPDDR4:
- Up to 8 GB
Quad SPI NOR:
- Up to 256 MB (TBD)
eMMC:
- Up to 256 GB
EEPROM:
- 0 / 64-kbit
Graphics
Graphic interface:
- 1x HDMI, 1x eDP (optional)
- 1x LVDS (4/8 Lanes or 2x 4 Lanes)
Camera interface:
- 2x MIPI CSI2 (1x4 Lanes / 1x2 Lanes)
Communication interfaces
Ethernet:
- Up to 2x Gbit-Ethernet (1x TSN)
USB:
- Up to 2x USB 3.0
- Up to 4x USB 2.0 (USB Hub)
- Up to 1x USB 2.0 OTG interface
CAN:
- Up to 2x CAN FD
Serial Ports:
- Up to 4x UART
Other interfaces
SD Card:
- Up to 1x SDIO / eMMC
PCIe:
- Up to 1x PCIe 2.0
I2C:
- Up to 2x I2C
SPI:
- Up to 1x SPI
- Up to 1x QSPI
I2S:
- Up to 2x I2S
GPIO:
- 14x GPIO
Debug:
- JTAG
Other functions
RTC:
- Real Time Clock (RTC)
Secure Element:
- SE050 (optional)
General:
- Temperature sensor
- Gyroscope sensor (optional)
General data/basic data
Dimensions:
- 82 mm x 50 mm
Temperature range:
- Standard temperature range: -25°C…+85°C
- Extended temperature range: -40°C...+85°C
Power supply:
- 3.0 V ... 5.25 V (5V optional)
Plug-in System:
- SMARC 2.0/2.1 Board-to-board plug-in system 314 pins
OS-Support
OS Support:
- Linux (Yocto/Armbian)
- Android on request
- PikeOS™ (on request)
TQMa8MPDS-AA
TQMa8MPDS-AA, Dual 3 ML/AI Cortex®-A53/1,6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, with LVDS, -25°C...+85°C
TQMa8MPQS-AA
TQMa8MPQS-AA, Quad 6 Video Cortex®-A53/1,6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, with LVDS, -25°C...+85°C
TQMa8MPQS-AB
TQMa8MPQS-AB, Quad 8 ML/AI Cortex®-A53/1,6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, with LVDS, RTC, -25°C...+85°C
TQMa8MPQS-AC
TQMa8MPQS-AC, Quad 8 ML/AI Cortex®-A53/1,6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, with eDP, RTC, -25°C...+85°C
Other configurations on request
STKa8MPxS-AA (Prototypes Q2/2025)
STKa8MPxS (Eval Kit) with TQMa8MPxS-AA, Quad Cortex® A53/1,6 GHz 2 GB LPDDR4, 16 GB eMMC Flash,
64 kB EEPROM, RTC, 3x RS232, 2 x CAN FD separated, 1x USB 3.0 OTG, 1x USB 3.0 HOST, 1x USB 2.0
HOST, 2x ETH 10/100/1000, 1x Display Port, 1x HDMI, 1x Dual LVDS, 1x PCIe, Audio, RTC, Temperature
sensor, Reset-Button, SD interface, Power Supply, 4 GB SD card, Cables, passive Cooling
Application examples
Our USPs
- Unbeatable long-term availability
- Robustness for all applications
- The most comprehensive range of modules on the market
- A comprehensive design and support of an E²MS manufacturer
- Full design freedom, as all processor functions are fully accessible
- x86 for tough industrial use