MSC SM2S-IMX8NANO

The flexible MSC SM2S-IMX8NANO SMARC 2.1 module family is highly scalable and equipped with i.MX 8M Nano 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 1.6 GHz, an ARM Cortex-M7 real-time processor and an efficient multimedia 2D/3D graphics processing unit (GPU). The thermal design power (TDP) ranges from 2 W to 4 W.
MSC SM2S-IMX8NANO offers cost-effective DDR4 memory technology, combined with up to 64GB eMMC Flash memory. Various interfaces for embedded applications such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, dual-channel LVDS or MIPI-DSI and MIPI CSI-2 for connecting a camera are available.
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-IMX8NANO module, MSC provides a development platform and a starter kit. Support for Linux is available (Android support on request).

Highlights

  • ARM Cortex-M7 Real Time Processor up to 750MHz
  • Vivante multimedia 2D/3D Graphics Processor
  • Up to 2GB DDR4 SDRAM at 2400 MT/s
  • Up to 64GB eMMC Flash
  • Dual-channel LVDS / MIPI-DSI x4 (optional)
  • MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface
  • 4x USB 2.0 Host interface or
  • 1x USB 2.0 Host/Device interface (optional)
  • 1x Gigabit Ethernet
  • 1x MMC/SD/SDIO interface
  • 1x I2S Audio Interface
  • 14x GPIO
  • UART, SPI, I2C
  • SMARC 2.1 Compliant

Specifications

TechnologyARM
Form FactorSMARC Short Size
CPUNXP i.MX 8M Nano ARM Cortex-A53 Applications Processor - i.MX 8M Nano Solo, single-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz - i.MX 8M Nano Dual, dual-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz - i.MX 8M Nano Quad, quad-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz - i.MX 8M Nano SoloLite, single-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz - i.MX 8M Nano DualLite, dual-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz - i.MX 8M Nano QuadLite, quad-core, 1.4 - 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-M7 Real Time Processor at 750MHz
ChipsetSOC
RAMUp to 2GB 2400MT/s DDR4 SDRAM, soldered, no ECC
FlashUp to 64GB eMMC Flash QSPI NOR Flash (optional)
Storage Interfaces1x MMC/SD/SDIO
USB4x USB 2.0 Host or

1x USB 2.0 Host/Client (optional)
Serial Interfaces2x UART with 2-wire hand shake

2x UART w/o hand shake
Bus Interfaces4x I2C up to 400 Kbit/s 2x SPI (with two chip selects)
Display ControllerVivante GC7000UL 3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) 3D Graphics Acceleration, 2 shaders, 16GFLOPS OpenGL ES 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, OpenCL 1.2 and Vulkan support Video Processing Unit not available
Display InterfacesDual-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 Interface1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Audio Interface1x I2S Audio
Security DeviceAdvanced Security, Safety, and Reliability integrated in the SOC Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 (optional)
MiscellaneousWatchdog 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 HighlightsSMARC 2.1 compatible
OS SupportLinux Board Support Package Android Board Support Package (on request)
Power RequirementPower Supply +5V +/-5%, 5V Standby Power Consumption 2-4 W typ. (depending on CPU and optional features)
EnvironmentTemperature 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)
Dimensions82 x 50 mm
CertificatesUL / CE
CoolingHeatspreader
CarrierMSC SM2-MB-EP1 MSC SM2-MB-EP5

Order Info

Order No.DescriptionReferenceStatus
83683SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Quad, Quad-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.5GHz, 2GB DDR4, 16GB eMMC Flash, 8MB QSPI NORFlash, 1x GbE LAN, 4x USB2.0 Host, TPM, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camerainput (CSI1) commercial temperature 0...+70°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-QC-14N0201C PCBFTXPV
83681SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Quad, Quad-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 2GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 4xUSB2.0 Host, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) industrial temperature-40...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-QC-13N0220I PCBFTXPV
85093SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Quad, Quad-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 1GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 4xUSB2.0 Host, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) industrial temperature-40...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-QC-03N0220I PCBFTXPV
83669SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Dual, Dual-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 1GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 4xUSB2.0 Host, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) industrial temperature-40...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-DC-03N0220I PCBFTXPV
87637SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Dual, Dual-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 1GB DDR4, 8GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 4xUSB2.0 Host, MIPI-DSI, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) industrialtemperature -40...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-DC-03N0820I PCBFTXPV
87635SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Dual, Dual-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 1GB DDR4, 4GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 1xUSB2.0 Host/Device, LVDS, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) extendedtemperature -25...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-DC-02N0230E PCBFTXPV
83685SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Solo, Single-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 512MB DDR4, 4GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 1xUSB2.0 Host/Device, MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) extendedtemperature -25...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-SC-92N0830E PCBFTXPV
92716SMARC module based on NXP i.MX 8M Nano Solo, Single-Core Cortex-A53processor at 1.4GHz, 1GB DDR4, 4GB eMMC Flash, 1x GbE LAN, 1xUSB2.0 Host/Device, MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI-2 Camera input (CSI0) extendedtemperature -25...+85°CMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-SC-02N0830E PCBFTXPV

Accessories

Carrier Options

Order No.DescriptionReference
68488SMARC 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°CMSC SM2-MB-EP1-001 PCBFTX
83977SMARC 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 versionMSC SM2S-MB-EP5-002 PCBFTX
83981SMARC 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 versionMSC SM2S-MB-EP5-004 PCBFTX

Cooling Options

Order No.DescriptionReference
83732Heatspreader 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 standoffsMSC SM2S-IMX8NANO-01 HSP-001

Other Accessories

Order No.DescriptionReference
40402Debug Console (UART) Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven and nanoRISC modules, with 8-pin FFC cable to connect COM module to 9-pin D-Sub connectorMSC Debug Console Adapter
68948Debug Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven, SMARC and nanoRISC modules, with 10-pin FFC cable to connect to COM module, adapter provides headers for JTAG connection to Lauterbach and/or Goepel debuggersMSC JTAG Adapter FFC 10-pin

Starter Kits

Order No.DescriptionReference
74008Starter 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

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