NXP i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor Datasheet

Overview

The NXP i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor is designed for consumer products, offering a blend of advanced graphics and audio capabilities with high-performance processing, all while optimized for low power consumption. It features a versatile architecture that includes a quad-core Arm^® Cortex^®-A53 processor for demanding tasks and a general-purpose Cortex^®-M7 core for real-time and low-power operations.

This processor family provides essential computing resources and peripherals crucial for modern consumer and industrial applications. Key highlights include robust security modules for secure boot and DRM support, a comprehensive range of audio interfaces, and a rich set of peripherals such as USB and Ethernet connectivity.

Key Features

• CPU Architecture: Quad Arm Cortex-A53 (up to 1.5 GHz) and Cortex-M7 (up to 750 MHz).
• Graphics: Integrated GC7000UL GPU supporting OpenCL and Vulkan, capable of 1080p60 display via MIPI DSI.
• Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 OTG, multiple UART, I2C, and SPI interfaces.
• Memory Interfaces: Support for LPDDR4, DDR4, DDR3L, NAND Flash, and eMMC 5.1.
• Multimedia: Advanced audio interfaces (I2S, AC97, TDM, S/PDIF) and a dedicated Media Processing Engine (MPE) with Arm NEON technology.
• Security: Arm TrustZone, High Assurance Boot (HAB), and cryptographic acceleration modules.