Starterkit STKa8MPxL

Arm® Cortex®-A53 based on i.MX8M Plus

The Embedded Starterkit STKa8MPxL is an evaluation kit designed for working embedded computing engineers. It's based on the TQMa8MPxL and features an Arm Cortex-A53 processor from NXP. The kit offers advanced audio capabilities with HiFi4 DSP and a Machine Learning Accelerator with 2.3 TOPS performance. It includes an integrated Cortex-M7 and supports high-speed communication through 2x Gbit Ethernet, 1x PCIe, and 2x USB 3.0 interfaces. With low power consumption and integrated security functions, this kit is versatile for various applications requiring complex graphics and data processing.

Features

  • Advanced audio with HiFi4 DSP.
  • Machine Learning Accelerator with 2.3 TOPS.
  • Integrated Cortex-M7.
  • High-speed communication interfaces.
  • Low power consumption and security features.
STKa8MPxL

Specifications

 

CPU
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 8 ML/AI
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 6 Video
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 4 Lite
Memory
  • LPDDR4-SDRAM: Up to 8 GB
  • Quad SPI NOR: Up to 256 MB
  • eMMC Flash: Up to 256 GB
  • EEPROM: 0 / 64-kbit
Graphics
  • LCD Interface: 1x MIPI DSI; (4 Lanes)
  • LVDS (4/8 Lanes),
  • HDMI 2.0a
  • Camera: 2x MIPI CSI2 (4 Lanes)
Communications Interfaces
  • Up to 2x Gbit-Ethernet (1x TSN)
  • Up to 2x USB 3.0
  • Up to 2x CAN FD
  • Up to 4x UART
Other Interfaces
  • Up to 3x SDIO / eMMC
  • Up to 1x PCIe 3.0
  • Up to 6x I2 C
  • Up to 3x SPI
  • Up to 1x QSPI
  • Up to 18x I²S
  • Up to 8x PDM Mic.
  • Up to 1x SPDIF
General
  • Power supply 5 V
  • Ambient conditions
    • Standard temperature range: -25°C...+85°C
    • Extended temperature range: -40°C...+85°C
    • Dimensions 38 mm x 38 mm
  • Plug-in system LGA (Land Grid Array) 366 pins
OS
  • Linux
  • Android on request

Ordering Information

TQMa8MPQLL-AA
  • TQMa8MPQLL-AA, Quad 4 Lite Cortex®-A53/1.6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2 GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, -25°C...+85°C
TQMa8MPQL-AA
  • TQMa8MPQL-AA, Quad 6 Video Cortex®-A53/1.6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2 GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, -25°C...+85°C
TQMa8MPQL-AB
  • TQMa8MPQL-AB, Quad 8 ML/AI Cortex®-A53/1.6 GHz, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 2 GB LPDDR4, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, -25°C...+85°C
STKa8MPxL-AA
  • STKa8MPxL (Eval Kit) with TQMa8MPxL-Ax, Quad Cortex®-A53/1.6 GHz, 2 GB LPDDR4, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, 2x USB 3.0 HOST, 1x USB 3.0 OTG, 2x ETH 10/100/1000, 2x CAN FD, 1x HDMI, 1x DP, 1x Dual LVDS, 2x MIPI CSI, 1x PCIeM.2 + SIM Card, Audio, GPIOs (4x 24V_IN, 4x 24V_OUT, 2x AI_IN), Temperature sensor, Reset-Button, Micro SD Card interface, Power Supply, 4 GB Micro SD card, Cables
Starterkit STKa8MPxL set
  • The core of the STKa8MPxL set is the TQMa8MPxL module with a Quad Cortex®-A53 CPU. The components contained in the starter kit constitute a modular system enabling you to develop your own product ideas. Development of graphic interfaces can be started immediately using the prepared combination of closed display unit and starter kit that are matched to each other. To develop your own hardware you can use the certified and qualified circuit components of the starter kit in your own designs.
TQ Embedded is known for:
  • Precision German engineering, now with a North America presence
    • Robust industrial products with support
  • Widest portfolio of embedded processing architectures: ARM, x86, PowerPC 
  • Comprehensive in-house process and facilities for true long-life availability
  • Modules with full signal availability (ALL signals available, not just selective groups)
  • In-house full control: design, manufacturing, specialized adaptations
  • Robust baseboard options, production-ready for mounting their SOM products

 

 
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