NXP® i.MX 8 Computer on Module
Apalis iMX8
- Up to 2x Arm® Cortex-A72, 4x Cortex-A53, 2x Cortex-M4F
- NXP® i.MX 8QuadMax (i.MX 8QM), i.MX 8QuadPlus (i.MX 8QP)
- On-board dual-band 802.11ac 2x2 MU-MIMO Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5
- Advanced hardware security and safety features
- Free OTA Update Solution
- Linux OS Support included
Highlights
The Apalis iMX8 is a small form factor system on module based on the latest NXP® i.MX 8 SoCs. The i.MX 8 SoC offering the best performance, the i.MX 8QuadMax, features two Cortex-A72 and two Cortex-A53 application processor cores, as well as two Cortex-M4F microcontroller cores with FPU. The modern Cortex-A cores support the Armv8 64-bit instruction set.
The Apalis iMX8 SoM is ideal for building cutting-edge computer vision systems. The high-performance dual GC7000 GPU supports feature-rich, complex graphical user interfaces with multiple independent displays. Toradex partners with the Qt Company, Crank Software and others to provide optimized UI frameworks, so you can get your product to market faster.
Support for hardware virtualization, Secure Boot and the latest cryptography ensure that you can build a safe and secure system. SafeAssure® fail-over-capable display controllers ensure that critical displays are always on and show valid content. The i.MX 8 SoCs are based on an advanced 28 nm FDSOI silicon process which increases MTBF and decreases soft error rates.
The heterogeneous multicore architecture allows the offloading of critical hard real-time tasks to the Cortex M4 or M7 processors for extremely low latency. Toradex provides tooling and FreeRTOS to simplify development. You can also use the asymmetric multicore architecture for a connected low power mode or to increase security.
The SoM is available with a tightly integrated Torizon Platform accelerating the development and maintaining your products. Some key features include highly secure and reliable remote updates, fleet monitoring and remote access.
Each module comes with environmental test reports for vibration and EMI/EMC to give you peace of mind. These modules are built with highly reliable eMMC flash memory, and tools like the Toradex Flash Analytics tool allow you to monitor flash wear in a simple manner.
The Apalis iMX8 is pin-compatible with the other CoMs in the Apalis family. This allows existing Apalis-based products to easily scale and migrate to the new Apalis iMX8. All of Toradex's Apalis Carrier Boards are compatible with the Apalis iMX8. Extensive product documentation, developer support, service partners and third-party carrier boards build our strong Apalis ecosystem.
The Toradex Apalis iMX8 System on Module, Explained!
In this video, we show you the key features of the newly launched Apalis iMX8 System on Module and how to get started with it.
Operating Systems
Toradex offers free support and maintenance for embedded Linux and FreeRTOS on the NXP i.MX 8-based Apalis iMX8 SoMs. This allows system designers to focus on the application only, instead of focusing also on the OS and low-level device drivers. Other OSs, such as Android and QNX, are supported by our partners.
Android on Apalis iMX8 is supported by our service partner Kynetics. An evaluation BSP is provided free of charge as a binary installer directly on Toradex Easy Installer feeds.
QNX is a microkernel-based OS primarily targeting safety-critical embedded systems. An evaluation image is provided for Apalis iMX8 directly from BlackBerry/QNX.
Ecosystem
To get your product to market fast, with low risk and low engineering costs, you need more than just a System on Module with a stable operating system or BSP. We understand this, which is why we at Toradex are collaborating with a wide range of partners to make your life easier. Here are a few highlights. To find more, browse our Developer Page and take a look at our Partner Network.

Toradex Easy Installer
Toradex Easy Installer allows you to install an OS in one click. It comes preinstalled from the factory, so all you need to do is turn on your on Apalis iMX8 and choose an OS!
Learn MoreRich, Intuitive Graphical User Interfaces
The Apalis iMX8 provides high-performance graphics. Toradex partners closely with leading GUI technology providers to simplify the development process and make sure that hardware resources are utilized effectively.
Qt Framework
Qt is available on Toradex Easy Installer and as Debian containers for Torizon, making it easy to get started with Qt on any embedded device.
Get started with QtCrank Storyboard
Crank Storyboard is a GUI design and development tool that lets you rapidly develop high-performance embedded apps. Torizon provides a seamless out-of-the-box experience with Crank Storyboard.
Get started with Crank StoryboardDiSTI GL Studio
The Apalis iMX8 is ideal for critical applications where safety and reliability are key. These are also the key focus areas for DiSTI’s GL Studio.
Get started with DiSTI GL Studio
TotalCross
TotalCross is an open-source SDK for GUI creation that lets you develop beautiful apps in Java or Kotlin.
Get started with TotalcrossAI at the Edge
The Apalis iMX8 has the highest performance of the i.MX 8 SoCs. Its multiple Armv8 64-bit cores and dual GPU make it an ideal platform for machine learning and computer vision applications.
Low latency and high reliability requirements are advantages fueling the growth of edge computing. Toradex collaborates with partners to offer its customers a simple way to take advantage of the latest technologies in AI, computer vision, and edge computing.

DeepView™ 2 Machine Learning Algorithm
DeepView™ 2 simplifies the optimization of the machine learning algorithm for the edge, taking advantage of the CPUs and GPUs in the Apalis iMX8.
Get updatesAWS IoT Greengrass and SageMaker Neo
AWS provides a wide range of services to help with AI at the edge, such as AWS IoT Greengrass and SageMaker Neo. Currently AWS, NXP and Toradex collaborate closely.
Get started with AWS SageMaker NeoAlvium Industrial-Grade MIPI CSI-2 Cameras
For vision applications, the new Alvium family of industrial-grade MIPI CSI-2 cameras is ideal. Learn more about integration with Toradex products in the Pasta Detection Demo for AI at the edge with AWS.
Apalis iMX8 Embedded Vision KitAntmicro Apalis Smart Vision Kit
Antmicro offers an off-the-shelf, dual-camera, MIPI CSI-2 carrier board, as well as hardware and software engineering services for the Apalis iMX8 as an extension of Toradex’s offerings.
Antmicro Vision kitIndustrial Automation

CODESYS PLC IEC 61131-3
The Apalis iMX8 is a robust SoM, and its high performance is ideal for demanding industrial automation scenarios. CODESYS allows you to develop easily customized PLCs powered by a proven, long-lived software solution.
Get started with CODESYS on TorizonMatrikon OPC UA
OPC UA is a standard technology widely used in industrial automation. The stack from Matrikon is a reliable, secure and platform-independent implementation that suits the Apalis iMX8 perfectly.
Watch our webinar with BE.servicesHeterogeneous Multicore Processing (HMP) for Real Time, Safety and Low Power
The Apalis iMX8 comes with two Cortex-M4 cores clocked at a fast 266 MHz. These cores are ideal for offloading hard real-time applications from Linux, as the M4 allows for latencies measured in microseconds.
Other common use cases are active low power modes, where the main cores are switched off for functional safety while the M4 cores run an RTOS like SafeRTOS from the ECC-protected, tightly coupled memory inside the i.MX 8.
Toradex also invests in making the M4 core easily accessible to you, with developments such as Visual Studio Code integration.

Our long-term cooperation with Toradex has allowed us to develop a comprehensive and flexible code base that can easily be upgraded from the previous Apalis i.MX 6-based infotainment to the new i.MX 8-based one."
ICU Software Manager, Rimac Automobili d.o.o.

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 BoardsAccessories
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 Apalis iMX8
- Easily mounted to the Apalis Carrier Boards by means of 4 screws
- Additional threaded holes available for attaching fan to the carrier board
- Compatible with Apalis Evaluation Board and Ixora Carrier Board
- LVDS cable (250mm) and 10 pin FFC cable (250mm) to connect it with a Carrier Board
- Power Adapter: 12VDC 30W with international plugs
- Compatible with: Apalis Evaluation Board, Ixora Carrier Board, Colibri Evaluation Board, Iris Carrier Board, Verdin Development Board, Dahlia 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)
- MIPI CSI-2 interface
- onsemi AR0521 1/2.5" 5MP color image sensor with ISP
- M12 lens mount (S-mount)
Roadmap
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.
For more details about PID8 level changes and historical releases please refer to the developer page.
- Q2'23
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- Q4'23
- Q1'24
- Q2'24
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- Volume Product Candidate
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Multimedia: Audio out: 1x (Stereo), Audio in: 1x (Stereo), 1x/ 1x S/PDIF In/ Out, 1x 10 Bit Camera Parallel Interface, 4/5-wire Resistive Touch
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Multimedia: Audio out: 1x (Stereo), Audio in: 1x (Stereo), 1x/ 1x S/PDIF In/ Out, 1x 10 Bit Camera Parallel Interface, 4/5-wire Resistive Touch
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Heatsink for Apalis iMX8 modules
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Capacitive Touch Displays (LVDS) for Apalis modules
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Accessory kit for Toradex carrier boards
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MIPI CSI-2 camera set based on the onsemi AR0521 image sensor
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