Quad-core computer-on-module BL i.MX8M Mini

ARM® Cortex A53NXP i.MX8M Minimicro SD card

Product overview
The SOM-BL i.MX8M Mini is a System-on-Module (SoM) delivered with Baseboard BL to accelerate integration into industrial applications. Manufactured by Kontron, it supports CODESYS® SoftSPS and is suitable for single-board computers, rugged industrial PCs and custom carrier-board designs.

Performance & Architecture
Equipped with an NXP i.MX8M Mini quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 processor at 1.6 GHz and an Arm® Cortex®-M4 coprocessor, the module uses LPDDR4 memory technology for fast data handling. The platform is optimized for short boot times and deterministic performance required by automation and real-time tasks.

Communication Interfaces
The module offers a broad set of industrial interfaces: numerous digital I/Os, serial ports (RS232/RS485), PWM, two SDIO interfaces, HDMI, LVDS, I2C/USB touch, Ethernet ports, USB hosts/OTG and CAN.

Areas of application & benefits
Designed for industrial automation, HMI and embedded visualization, the SOM-BL i.MX8M Mini reduces development time through ready-made hardware, fieldbus support and optional CODESYS® licensing. It provides a reliable, flexible foundation for time-to-market critical projects.

Key specifications summary

• Processor: NXP i.MX8M Mini — 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @ 1.6 GHz; 1x Arm® Cortex®-M4 @ 400 MHz
• Memory: LPDDR4 4 GB (options: 1 GB / 2 GB)
• Storage: eMMC 32 GB (options: 4 GB / 64 GB), micro‑SD slot
• Graphics: 2D and 3D GPU; HDMI and LVDS display outputs
• Connectivity: 1x 1 Gbit/s Ethernet, 1x 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet, USB 2.0 (2x Host, 1x OTG), CAN 2.0B

Technical data (extract)

• Power supply: 24 V DC ±20 %; typical Linux power < 3 W
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C
• Form factor: 105.5 x 67 mm
• RTC: 5 ppm accuracy, battery CR1220
• Security: HAB Secure Boot, TrustZone, True RNG, RSA up to 4096, AES, SHA

Specifications (high level)

• Processor: NXP i.MX8M Mini (4x A53 @1.6 GHz) + Cortex-M4 @400 MHz
• RAM: LPDDR4 4 GB (options 1 GB / 2 GB)
• NOR-Flash: 2 MB
• eMMC: 32 GB (options 4 GB / 64 GB); 1x micro-SD
• NV Memory: 64 kbit EERAM
• Ethernet: 1x 1 Gbit/s, 1x 10/100 Mbit/s
• USB: 2x USB 2.0 Host, 1x USB 2.0 OTG
• DIO: 4x DIO (24 V, up to 800 mA)
• Serial: 1x RS232, 1x RS485; CAN: 1x CAN 2.0 B
• Display/Touch: HDMI, LVDS up to 1920×1080@60fps; I2C/USB touch
• Expansion: I2C, PCIe, SPI, SDIO 8-bit, QSPI, SAI, USB; MIPI CSI (4-lane)
• Audio: 1x buzzer
• Security: HAB Secure Boot, TrustZone, True RNG, RSA/AES/3DES/SHA/ECC, Secure JTAG
• OS: Embedded Linux (Yocto)
• Manufacturer / Brand: Kontron
• Product page identifier: p158549