NXP i.MX 8M NANO User Manual
i.MX 8M UL NANO EVK
EVALUATION KIT BASED ON
i.MX 8M NANO ULTRALITE
APPLICATIONS PROCESSORS
The i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite (UL) EVK is
a feature-rich development platform that
enables evaluation and development of
high-performance, scalable and costoptimized solutions.
OVERVIEW
The i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite EVK hardware and software
board support packages provide a comprehensive platform
for evaluation of the i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite applications
processors utilizing 1, 2, or 4 Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores and
1 Cortex-M7 core.
FACT SHEET
The EVK topology consists of a baseboard and a compute
module. The compute module is a size-optimized design
that contains the i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite applications
processor, NXP® PMIC, DRAM, eMMC and wireless
connectivity via NXP Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® module.
The i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite, i.MX 8M Nano, and i.MX 8M
Mini processors use the same baseboard, proof that a single
hardware design can support both solutions.
The compute module plugs into the baseboard, which
provides MIPI-CSI connectors USB 3.0 connectors ideal for
embedded and connected high-performance applications.
In addition, the baseboard has a microSDTM/MMC slot,
10/100/1000 Ethernet port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
INTEGRATED NXP PMIC AND NXP WI-FI/BLUETOOTH
SOLUTIONS
NXP has integrated its PMIC drivers, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth drivers
and communications stacks to simplify and accelerate
application development. By using the board support
packages (BSPs), developers can easily combine power
management and wireless connectivity with i.MX 8M Nano
UltraLite’s capabilities.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Building automation — elevator control, HVAC control,
smart access control, IoT gateway
• Smart homes — voice-controlled light switches, smart
appliances, smart thermostats, service robots
• Imaging and machine vision — retail inventory
management, thermal/IR scanners, drones, mobile service
robots
• Healthcare — patient monitor, infusion pump, activity and
wellness monitor
• Audio entertainment — soundbars, audio/video receivers,
wireless speakers, portable music players, public address
systems
PROVEN HARDWARE DESIGN
The compute module is the processing and connectivity
core of your smart, connected system. The hardware design
is a size-optimized 6-layer board with high-speed DDR3L,
proven to work at speed with our Linux® operating systems.
Help fast-track your product development by using this
design as your starting point. Design collateral is available
on nxp.com/iMX8MNanoULEVK.
VERSATILE PLATFORM FOR DEVELOPMENT
The EVK system includes the functionality required for
you to build your smart, connected application. Wi-Fi 5
is included in the box (no additional board required), and
camera accessory boards let you prototype a vision-based
system.
i.MX 8M NANO EVK CONTENTS
• i.MX 8M Nano UL EVK baseboard and compute module
• Quick Start Guide
• USB 3.0 Type C to Type A
• USB 2.0 Type A to Type Micro
• USB Type C power supply
i.MX 8M NANO EVK COMPUTE MODULE
Part Number 8MNANODR3L-EVK
Memory • DDR3L x16 w/ 1 GB
• 32 GB eMMC 5.1
• MicroSD/MMC connector
QSPI w/32 MB
Processor • i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite quad applications
processor
• 4 x Arm® Cortex®-A53 @ 1.4 GHz
• Arm Cortex-M7 @ 750 MHz
Power Management • NXP PMIC PCA9450B
Wireless • NXP 88W8987 Wi-Fi®/Bluetooth® module:
– Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 1x1 Dual-Band (2.4/5 GHz)
– Bluetooth 5.1
• Onboard chip antenna
• External antenna connector
SOFTWARE AND TOOLS
The i.MX 8M Nano UL EVK comes pre-installed with a
boot image flashed to the onboard eMMC device.
Hardware design files, software tools and BSPs for
Linux and FreeRTOS are available from NXP to use
as a reference for starting designs. Other reference
designs and tools are also available from NXP’s ecosystem
partners. Additional information can be found at
www.nxp.com/iMX8MNanoULEVK.
Visit www.nxp.com/i.MX8-ACCESSORY-BOARDS to
see the compatible camera accessory board for the
i.MX 8M Nano UL EVK.
ORDERING INFORMATION
Part Number: 8MNANOD3L-EVK
Memory: 1 GB DDR3L, 32 GB eMMC 5.1
i.MX 8M NANO EVK BASE BOARD
Part Number 8MNANODR3L-EVK
Display/Camera
Connectors
Audio • Audio DAC 24-bit 192 kHz stereo
Connectivity • 10/100/1000 Ethernet
Debug • JTAG connector
Tools and OS
support
MIPI-CSI camera mini-SAS connector
• HP jack 3.5 mm audio connector
• Board expansion connector for audio interfaces
• USB 3.0 Type C connector
• UART via USB
®
• Linux
• FreeRTOS
i.MX 8M NANO UL EVK ACCESSORY BOARD
Description Part Number Photo
MIPI-CSI Camera MINISASTOCSI
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