TQ Released An Embedded Module and SBC Based on ARM Cortex A53 Processor NXP i.MX 8M Plus

By Chad Cox

Production Editor

Embedded Computing Design

June 28, 2021

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Phot Courtesy of TQ

The new land grid array (LGA) module TQMa8MPxL based on the i.MX 8M Plus CPU measures only 38x38mm. The module provides all signal pins on a total of 362 LGA pins. The module is equipped with a 32-bit wide LPDDR4 SDRAM, which allows a memory expansion of up to 4GB.

In addition, the module features:

  • An image processor unit with 2x187 megapixels
  • A graphics processing unit (GPU)
  • An integrated NPU (neural processor unit) with up to 2.3 Tera Operations per Second (TOPS)
  • Industrial-grade 3D embedded multimedia card (eMMC)
  • Memory of up to 256GB
  • A quad-SPI NOR flash memory with a capacity of up to 256MB
  • External power-saving real-time clock (RTC)
  • A user EEPROM memory
  • A temperature sensor with integrated EEPROM.
  • SE050 security chip is available as an assembly option.

The mainboard developed for the TQMa8MPxL is 160 x 100 mm and forms a Single Board Computer (SBC) with the soldered module and is ideal for for application areas that require a flat and robust design.

According to TQ, the MBa8MPxL can be used as an industrial base board with versatile interfaces like:

  • 2x Ethernet
  • 2x USB3.,
  • 1x USB3.0 OTB
  • 2x CAN FD galvanically isolated
  • Audio
  • HDMI
  • DP
  • Dual-LVDS
  • 4 digital 24V in- / outputs each
  • Two analog inputs
  • A M.2 PCI slot with SIM card
  • An SD card interface
  • 3 user LEDs
  • CSI interface with 2x 4 lanes.

A Linux board support package is supplied with the module for an easy and uncomplicated entry into development.

For more information, please visit tq-group.com

Chad Cox. Production Editor, Embedded Computing Design, has responsibilities that include handling the news cycle, newsletters, social media, and advertising. Chad graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a B.A. in Cultural and Analytical Literature.

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