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NXP i.MX 8M Plus Computer on Module
SMARC iMX8M Plus
Designed for second-source strategies. Combines a standardized form factor with Toradex quality and long-term availability. Integrated NPU delivering up to 2.3 TOPS for AI and vision applications.
- Fully compliant with the SMARC 2.2 specification
- NXP® i.MX 8M Plus applications processor with up to 4x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz
- Cortex-M7 processor with speeds up to 800 MHz
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and Image Signal Processor (ISP)
- Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.3
- LTS-supported Linux software stack, including OTA, Remote Access, and Device Monitoring
Highlights
High-Performance Machine Learning
The neural network processing unit (NPU) was built from the ground up to excel at deep learning inference, delivering performance several times greater than CPU and GPU solutions within the same power envelope. Toradex offers seamless integration with widely used machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow.
See real-world AI deployments on our Artificial Intelligence use case page.
Seamless Camera Integration
Toradex collaborates with top embedded camera module providers to deliver a range of easily integrated camera solutions, minimizing both time-to-market and associated risks.
Torizon for Remote Updates and Fleet Monitoring
The SMARC iMX8M Plus SoM is available with a tightly integrated Torizon Cloud accelerating the development and maintenance of your products. Some key features include highly secure and reliable remote updates, fleet monitoring and remote access.
Ready for Hard-Real-Time
The heterogeneous multicore architecture enables critical hard-real-time tasks to be offloaded to the Cortex-M7 processor, ensuring ultra-low latency. Toradex offers development tools and OS support, for e.g. FreeRTOS, to streamline the process. Additionally, the asymmetric multicore setup can support a connected low-power mode or enhance security. With an 800 MHz clock speed, the Cortex-M7 is a powerful and efficient microcontroller.
High-Performance, Pre-Certified Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Streamline your design with pre-certified wireless solutions, covering everything from modules to antennas, making end-device certification more predictable and cost-effective. The latest 802.11ac standard, along with support for multi-antenna configurations, ensures an excellent out-of-the-box user experience. Complementing this, Bluetooth 5 support offers high performance and compatibility with modern Bluetooth devices.
64-bit Performance
The NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC features up to four high-performance 64-bit Armv8 Cortex-A53 cores, offering a cost-effective solution for running Linux with a modern graphical interface while delivering sufficient performance for typical industrial and medical applications.
Toradex SMARC Family
The SMARC iMX8M Plus is part of the Toradex SMARC family. This family brings all the advantages of using a Toradex product to the SMARC ecosystem, including Toradex quality and reliability, ease of use, and a great developer experience!
Our SMARC family maximizes compatibility with other SMARC vendors, so even if you already have a SMARC-based carrier board, you can easily migrate to Toradex SMARC!
SMARC iMX8M Plus: Scalable AI-Ready Module with Broad Compatibility
Migrate To Toradex SMARC
Do you already have a SMARC product and want to leverage Toradex's unique offerings to lower your total cost of ownership and obtain better supply security? The Toradex SMARC family maximizes compatibility with a wide range of other SMARC providers, making it quick and easy to migrate your project to Toradex’s SMARC!
Typical Migration Effort
From the same SoC
2 weeks
From other ARM SoC
4 weeks
From x86 SoC
8 weeks
Torizon
Torizon makes modern, iterative product development easier by seamlessly integrating hardware, an OS, development tools, remote updates, and fleet monitoring. That makes it a scalable solution for devices requiring high reliability and security.
Be Fast, Be Secure, Be Reliable
Torizon accelerates your iMX8M Plus project. The ready and maintained embedded Linux OS with simple tools allows you to focus on your application. Torizon is built with Continuous Delivery in mind, so you can ship early and update iteratively. Secure and Reliable Built-in Remote Updates, Device Monitoring, and Remote access reduces your risk. It lets you detect issues before they get serious, debug devices in the field, and take action. Torizon also makes it easy to comply with new regulations like the EU Cyber Resilience Act.
Get an Overview For Application Developer For Tech Leads
The Torizon OS integration with our IDE of choice (Visual Studio Code) for debugging and deploying software to the iMX8 has been a great help. Finally, the support organization at Toradex has been outstanding. They are friendly, very responsive and continue working issues until a resolution is provided.
Brad Graves,
Principal Project Manager, RND Group, Inc.
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) Compliance-Ready
The EU's Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) mandates strict cybersecurity for products sold in the EU, with severe penalties for Non-compliance up to more than €15 million. Toradex simplifies CRA compliance, as hardware and software are designed with the CRA's stringent requirements in mind, reducing your development time, risk, and cost.
Key Requirements:
Features
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| CPU Name | NXP® i.MX 8M Plus |
| CPU Type | 4x Arm Cortex™-A53 |
| Microcontroller | 1x Arm Cortex™-M7F |
| CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz (A53) 800 MHz (M7F) |
| RAM | Up to 4GB LPDDR4 (32 bit) |
| Flash | Up to 32GB eMMC |
| USB 3.2 | 2x Host (Gen1) |
| USB 2.0 | 1x OTG 2x Host |
| Ethernet | 2x Gigabit |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4/5 GHz Dual Band 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| PCIe | 1 (x1 Gen 3) |
| I2C | 4x |
| SPI | 2x |
| UART | 4x |
| GPIO | 14x |
| PWM | 1x |
| SDIO/SD/MMC | 1x |
| CAN | 2x (CAN FD) |
| Neural Processing Unit (NPU) | Yes (2.3 TOPS) |
| Image Signal Processor (ISP) | Yes |
| Display Controller | Triple |
| Video Decoder | Yes |
| Video Encoder | Yes |
| Display Serial Interface | 1x Quad Lane MIPI DSI (up to 1920x1080) |
| LVDS | 1x (up to 1920x1080) |
| Digital Audio | 2x I2S |
| 2D Acceleration | Yes |
| 3D Acceleration | Yes |
| HDMI | 1x (up to 4k) |
| Camera Serial Interface | 1x Quad Lane MIPI CSI-2 + 1x Dual Lane MIPI CSI-2 |
| Size | 82.0 x 50.0 mm |
| Temperature | -40° to +85° C |
| Shock / Vibration | EN 60068-2-6/50g 20ms |
| Power Dissipation | TBD |
| Product Availability | 2036+ |
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Evaluation Kits
Here are some recommended product combinations to get you started.
SMARC iMX8M Plus Evaluation Kit 1
- Up to four Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz processors
- Cortex-M7 processor with speeds up to 800 MHz
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Image Signal Processor (ISP)
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor
- Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.3
- Included adapter for HDMI video output
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux and other OS Support included
SMARC iMX8M Plus Evaluation Kit 2
- 10.1 inch Capacitive Touch Display, 1280x800, 8-bit LVDS output
- Up to four Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz processors
- Cortex-M7 processor with speeds up to 800 MHz
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Image Signal Processor (ISP)
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor
- Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.3
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux and other OS Support included
SMARC iMX8M Plus Evaluation Kit 3
- 5MP Camera Set, Dual-Lane MIPI CSI output
- 10.1 inch Capacitive Touch Display, 1280x800, 8-bit LVDS output
- Up to four Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz processors
- Cortex-M7 processor with speeds up to 800 MHz
- Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Image Signal Processor (ISP)
- NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor
- Dual Band 2.4/5 GHz 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.3
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux and other OS Support included
Need More Than Just a SoM?
Talk to us about Single Board Computers and Customized Solutions.
Single Board Computers
Toradex Single Board Computers come with fully integrated software support that allows you to focus on your product. Start developing your software on day one. Long-term Supported Software Stack. Prototype to Volume. Stay Flexible.
Customized Products
With Custom Product Solutions, you have many different starting points available for your customization. Start with our Complete Devices, Carrier Boards, or even our Systems on Module (SoMs) and tailor it to your exact requirements.
- Customize & Design
- Manufacture
- Manage & Maintain
Carrier Boards
The carrier board provides the necessary signal and power levels to the CoM. It also houses the application-specific connectivity and multimedia interfaces, such as USB, Ethernet, UART and HDMI.
Learn more about SBCs and Carrier Boards
Supported Modules
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Ethernet
PCIe
I2C
SPI
UART
PWM
GPIO
RS232
RS485
SDIO/SD/MMC
CAN
JTAG
Display Serial Interface
LVDS
HDMI
Digital Audio
Display Port
Camera Serial Interface
Analog Audio Line in
Analog Audio Mic in
Analog Audio Headphone out
Analog Audio Line out
Size
Temperature
Power Supply - Primary
Accessories
Toradex offers off-the-shelf accessories that can be directly used in end products. For a few of these accessories, design files including assembly drawings, schematics and Altium projects are available.
Toradex tests the peripherals listed in its webshop and works directly with vendors of Cameras, Modems, Displays, Sensors, and more, to make the integration with Toradex SoMs as easy as possible.
- Compatible with the SMARC iMX8M Plus and the SMARC iMX95
- 6 screws (M2.5x8mm) included with each heatsink for easy mounting to SMARC Carrier Boards and Modules
- LVDS cable (250mm) and 10 pin FFC cable (250mm) to connect it with a Carrier Board
- 34 Pins 0.5 mm FFC Ribbon Cable (150 mm) to connect with a Carrier Board
- 34 Pins 0.5 mm FFC Ribbon Cable (250 mm) to connect with a Carrier Board
- 24 Pins 0.12 mm FFC Ribbon Cable (150 mm) to connect with a Carrier Board
- Cable length: 100mm
- Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual-band)
- Manufacturer: Unictron
- Reference: AA222 (H2B1PD1A1C385L)
- Frequency bands: 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz (dual-band)
- Manufacturer: Chang Hong
- Reference: DA-2458-02
- Cable length: 100mm
- Cable length: 200mm
- Cable length: 200mm
- Suitable for outdoor-usage (IP67)
Roadmap
Min. Product Commitment
2036+
Hardware Roadmap
This roadmap indicates how the product is planned from a Toradex hardware development point of view. This is not a detailed release date representation, but visualization of our internal product development timeline.
* Please note that the Product Version might change before going to Volume Product state without prior notice. Toradex is striving to provide a flawless experience once the product is being declared a Volume Product and therefore the hardware might be updated during the Sample Product phase. For details about the Toradex phase-over policy please refer to the PCN Policy Page.
- 2026
- 2027
- 2028
- 2029
- 2030
- 2031
- 2032+
SMARC iMX8M Plus System on Module
- In Development
- Sample Production
- Volume Production
Frequently Asked Questions
The SMARC iMX8M Plus is a Toradex System on Module fully compliant with the SMARC 2.2 specification, engineered for industrial‑grade edge computing with multimedia, machine learning, and high‑bandwidth connectivity, including industrial HMI, machine vision, smart manufacturing, medical devices, AIoT gateways, and infotainment systems.
This module integrates CPU, NPU, memory, storage, connectivity, and multimedia capabilities into a ready‑to‑use SMARC‑compliant module that simplifies hardware design and accelerates product development.
This module integrates CPU, NPU, memory, storage, connectivity, and multimedia capabilities into a ready‑to‑use SMARC‑compliant module that simplifies hardware design and accelerates product development.
SMARC (Smart Mobility ARChitecture) is an open SGET‑maintained standard for Computer‑on‑Modules using a 314‑pin MXM‑3 edge connector. The SMARC 2.1 specification defines two sizes:
- Short — 82mm × 50mm
- Full — 82mm × 80mm
The module features the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC with:
- Up to 4× Arm Cortex‑A53 cores @ 1.8 GHz
- 1× Arm Cortex‑M7 real‑time core @ 800 MHz for deterministic, low‑latency workloads
- Vivante GC7000UL 3D GPU with OpenGL ES 3.1, Vulkan, and OpenCL 1.2 support
- A dedicated 2D graphics processor
The SMARC iMX8M Plus includes a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) delivering up to 2.3 TOPS, allowing ML inference to run directly on the module without offloading the main CPU.
Toradex supports common ML frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite and ONNX Runtime, with hardware acceleration via NXP's eIQ machine‑learning environment. Common workloads include object detection, image classification, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance.
Toradex supports common ML frameworks such as TensorFlow Lite and ONNX Runtime, with hardware acceleration via NXP's eIQ machine‑learning environment. Common workloads include object detection, image classification, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance.
The module supports a rich set of vision and display interfaces:
- 1 Quad Lane MIPI CSI‑2 + 1 Dual Lane MIPI CSI-2 camera inputs
- Built‑in Image Signal Processor (ISP) for HDR, denoise, and demosaic
- Video Processing Unit (VPU) for hardware H.265 / H.264 encode and decode up to 1080p60
- HDMI 2.0a output (up to 4Kp30)
- Quad Lane MIPI‑DSI display output
- LVDS interface via the SMARC connector
- Up to three independent displays can be driven simultaneously (HDMI + MIPI‑DSI + LVDS)
The module exposes a wide range of industrial connectivity:
- 2× Gigabit Ethernet (one with TSN — Time‑Sensitive Networking)
- 1× PCIe Gen 3
- 2× USB 3.0 and multiple USB 2.0 interfaces
- Multiple UART, I2C, SPI, CAN‑FD interfaces
- Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth
Toradex officially supports:
- Torizon OS — a container‑based industrial Linux distribution with OTA updates and fleet management via Torizon Cloud
- Mainline Linux via the Yocto Project, with Toradex‑maintained BSP layers and reference images
- FreeRTOS and Zephyr on the Cortex‑M7 for deterministic, real‑time workloads
- Windows IoT through partners
The module is available with multiple LPDDR4 memory and eMMC storage configurations: from 2GB to 4GB of LPDDR4 memory, and 16GB to 32GB of eMMC storage. Consult the product datasheet or Toradex webshop for the latest variants.
Toradex offers commercial and industrial temperature SKUs. Industrial‑grade modules are typically rated for −40°C to +85°C ambient, making them suitable for outdoor enclosures, transportation, and harsh manufacturing environments.
Toradex guarantees product availability through at least 2036, a minimum of 10 years of product availability from launch, aligned with NXP's i.MX 8M Plus long‑term supply program. This supports product life cycles common in industrial, medical, and infrastructure markets.
Developers can take advantage of:
- Torizon Cloud — remote fleet management, OTA updates, and device monitoring
- Visual Studio Code extensions for containerized application development on the module
- Toradex Easy Installer for fast image deployment
- Comprehensive datasheets, BSPs, reference designs, and documentation at developer.toradex.com</a >
- Premium and standard support packages with direct engineering access
Toradex provides evaluation carrier boards and ready‑to‑run software images, so engineers can boot a fully functional system within minutes and validate connectivity, performance, and software stack before committing to a custom carrier design.
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