phyFLEX®-i.MX 8M Plus
FPSC form factor for pin-compatible phyFLEX SOMs
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40 mm x 37 mm -
Cortex®-A53 Cortex®-M7 -
NPU Neural Processing Unit -
LVDS, MIPI DSI-2, HDMI
Product Overview
The NXP i.MX 8M Plus processor family brings powerful application processing, AI acceleration, graphics, multimedia, and connectivity to embedded systems. With up to four Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores, a Cortex®-M7 real-time processor, 2.3 TOPS NPU, ISP, and dedicated graphics and video acceleration, the platform is well suited for intelligent edge applications that combine vision, processing, and real-time control.
The phyFLEX®-i.MX 8M Plus brings these capabilities together in a compact, production-ready SOM. Built on the standard FPSC footprint, the module provides a flexible foundation for integrating the i.MX 8M Plus into industrial and embedded products while reducing the hardware development required to get from processor to production.
With integrated AI acceleration, camera and display support, industrial connectivity, and real-time processing on a single module, the phyFLEX-i.MX 8M Plus is well suited for applications such as machine vision, intelligent HMIs, industrial automation, robotics, and edge AI. The standardized FPSC footprint also allows compatible phyFLEX modules to share carrier-board designs, giving developers more flexibility as products and processing requirements evolve.
Features
Run AI at the Edge
The integrated 2.3 TOPS NPU provides hardware acceleration for machine learning workloads, allowing applications to run inference directly on the SOM. Combined with the i.MX 8M Plus ISP and multimedia capabilities, the module is well suited for applications such as object detection, image classification, and intelligent video processing.
Built for Vision Applications
The i.MX 8M Plus combines an integrated image signal processor with dedicated graphics and video acceleration. Connect cameras through MIPI CSI-2 and displays through MIPI DSI, LVDS, or HDMI for applications ranging from machine vision and inspection to advanced industrial HMIs.
Industrial Connectivity
Dual Gigabit Ethernet with TSN, along with PCIe 3.0, USB 3.0/2.0, CAN FD, UART, I²C, and SPI provide the connectivity needed for industrial systems. The integrated Cortex®-M7 can also handle real-time control and communication tasks alongside Linux applications running on the Cortex-A53 cores.
Flexibility for Your Product
The FPSC standard footprint makes it possible to use compatible phyFLEX modules with a common carrier-board design. This gives developers more flexibility when creating product variants or adapting their design to changing processing requirements, without having to redesign the carrier board from the ground up.
Specifications
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| Processor | NXP i.MX 8QuadPlus |
| Architecture | Arm Cortex-A53, Arm Cortex-M7 |
| Frequency | 1.8 GHz (per core) / 800 MHz |
Memory |
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| RAM | 256 MB - 8 GB LPDDR4 |
| eMMC | 8 GB default / 64 GB max |
| NOR | 4 MB up to 256 MB Quad SPI Flash |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| SD/SDIO/MMC Interfaces | 3x (1x reserved for eMMC) |
High-Speed Interfaces |
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| PCIe | 1x PCIe 3.0 |
| USB | 2x USB 3.0 / 2.0 OTG |
Peripherals |
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| CAN | 2x CAN FD |
| GPIO | Yes |
| ADC | Up to 4 (10-bit) |
| I2C | 3 |
| PWM | 4 |
| SPI/SSP | 3x ECSPI |
| UART | 4 |
Connectivity |
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| Ethernet | 2x 10/100/1000 Mbps (TSN Support) |
Multimedia |
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| Display | 1x HDMI, 1x MIPI DSI-2, 2x LVDS |
| Graphics | 2D GPU (Vivante GC520L), 3D GPU (Vivante GC7000UL) |
| Camera | 2x MIPI CSI-2 |
| Audio | SAI, SPDIF, I2S, AC97, TDM |
| Video | Decode - 1080p60 H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9, Encode - 1080p60 H.264, H.265 |
Miscellaneous |
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| JTAG | Yes |
| RTC | Yes |
| Security Accelerators | 3DES, AES, CAAM, DES, DRM, EEC, PKHA, RDC, RNG, RTIC |
Mechanical |
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| Dimensions | 40 mm x 37 mm |
| Connector | 1.27 mm pitch, FPSC-Gamma, Fused Tin Grid Array (FTGA) |
Operating Conditions |
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| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85° C |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0V |
| Power (Typical) | 1.81 W |
| Power (Max) | 3.72 W |
Hardware Documentation
SOM |
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Hardware Manual
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Component Placement
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Schematic Symbol and Footprint
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Coming Soon! |
Carrier Board |
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Component Placement
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PHYTEC PinMux Tool
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Coming Soon! |
3D Model
Sketch-fab model, Coming Soon
Resources |
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3D Files
SOM
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3D Files
Carrier Board
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The i.MX 8M Plus Processor
The NXP i.MX 8M Plus family of application processors revolutionizes edge computing by integrating on-chip machine learning accelerators. The dual or quad Arm Cortex-A53 and real-time Cortex-M7 cores are complemented by NXPs Neural Processing Unit (NPU) operating at 2.3 TOPS for fast response time of machine learning algorithms. In addition 1080p60, h.265/4, VP9, VP8 video decode, 1080p60, h.265/4 encode, dedicated Dual Image Signal Processor (ISPs) with resolution up to 12MP, 3D/2D graphics acceleration, advanced audio, and Cadence® Tensilica® HiFi 4 DSP @ 800 MHz for low power voice acceleration are features that support machine vision as well as audio and voice capabilities.
Software
Linux |
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BSP-Yocto-NXP-i.MX8MP-FPSC-ALPHA1
Date: 2025-08-11
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Yocto Scarthgap 5.0.11 |
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