NXP Semiconductors MCIMX8M-EVK Users manual
Based on i.MX 8MQuad Application Processor
Quick Start Guide
Evaluation Kit
i.MX 8MQuad EVK CPU Board
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USB Type-A
Connector
GET TO KNOW THE EVK BASED ON i.MX 8MQUAD APPLICATION
PROCESSOR
Infrared
Receiver
BOOT DEVICE switch
DC Jack for 12V
power input
Power Switch
3.5mm
Audio Jack
USB Type-C
Connector
SD card
Connector
1Gbps Ethernet
Connector
Debug port
Debug port LEDs
JTAG
Connector
BOOT MODE switch
MIPI-CSI2
Connector
RESET Button
Figure 1: Main interfaces of i.MX 8MQ EVK CPU Board
HDMI
Connector
MIPI-CSI1
Connector
Power
Indication LED
ON/OFF
Button
MIPI-DSI
Connector
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FPC Connector
used to connect
Audio Board
Figure 2 : Bottom View of i.MX 8MQ EVK CPU Board
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M.2 Connector
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ABOUT THE EVALUATION KIT BASED ON THE i.MX 8MQUAD
The Evaluation Kit (EVK) based on i.MX
8MQuad introduces developers to the
i.MX 8MQuad application processor. To
speed up development, hardware design
files, tools and board support packages
(BSPs) for Linux® , FreeRTOS™ and
Android are available for the customers.
The i.MX 8MQuad EVK consists of a
CPU board and an audio board
(ordered separately).
The audio board is used to support
extended audio features.
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FEATURES
The following features are available with the EVK CPU board based on the
i.MX 8 MQuad applications processor:
•
i.MX 8MQuad processor with 5 cores
(4×ARM® Cortex®-A53, and 1× CortexM4)
•
3GB, 32-bit LPDDR4 with 1.6 GHz clock
•
eMMC 5.0, 16GB
•
32MB Octal SPI NOR flash
•
Micro SD card connector
•
USB3.0 Type-C connector with PD
support
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USB3.0 Type-A connector
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HDMI2.0a Type-A connector
•
1Gbps Ethernet
•
mini-SAS MIPI-DSI connector
•
2x mini-SAS MIPI-CSI connectors for
camera
•
USB to serial convertor for debug
•
Infrared receiver
•
On-board MIMO 2x2 WiFi and BT4.1
•
LEDs for power indication and generalpurpose use
•
M.2 connector for WiFi/BT (PCIe, USB,
UART, I2C and I2S)
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3.5mm Audio Jack for amplified speakers
•
JTAG 10-Pin connector
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GETTING STARTED
This section describes how to use the EVK and the required accessories to develop
applications using the kit.
Unpacking
the Kit
The EVK is shipped with the items listed in Table 1. Ensure the items are available in the
i.MX 8MQuad EVK.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
CPU board
CPU board with i.MX 8MQuad processor, memory and PMIC
Power supply
Output: DC 12V/5A, Plug: 1.65mm x 5.15mm
USB Type-C
Cable
Cable -Assembly, USB 3.0 Type-A Male, USB micro-B Male, Shielded,
1m
USB micro-B
Cable
Cable -Assembly, USB 2.0 Type-A Male, USB Type-C Male, Shielded,
1m
Documentation
Quick Start Guide
Table 1: Contents of the i.MX 8MQuad Evaluation Kit
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Prepare
Accessories
The following items in Table 2 are required to run the i.MX 8MQuad EVK.
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
HDMI display
and cable
HDMI display and cable is required to run the HDMI
Mouse
Mouse with USB interface
Table 2: Necessary Equipment provided by customer
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