Summary of OSM (OPEN STANDARD MODULE) WITH NXP I.MX 8M MINI / NANO CPU
This article introduces the OSM-MX8MM, a 30x30mm direct-solder module prototype running Linux on an NXP i.MX8M Mini CPU. Developed by F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH under the SDT.05 standardization group, this open-source module eliminates connectors for machine assembly. The project aims to create four standardized sizes with various CPUs and interfaces like LAN, USB, and MIPI.
Parts used in the OSM-MX8MM Module:
- OSM-MX8MM Module
- NXP i.MX 8 M Mini CPU
- 4x Cortex-A53 Processor Cores
- RAM
- Flash Memory
- LAN Interface
- USB Interface
- SDIO Interface
- UART Interface
- I2C Interface
- SPI Interface
- Audio Interface
- GPIO Pins
- MIPI-CSI Interface
- MIPI-DSI Interface
- NXP i.MX 8 M Nano CPU (Alternative)
F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH presents a prototype of a direct solder module. It’a a 30 x 30mm “OSM-MX8MM” module that runs Linux on an i.MX8M Mini.
As part of the SGET, the standardization group SDT.05 was founded jointly by iesy GmbH, F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH and Kontron AG. The aim of this group is a new standard for directly solderable modules. In the meantime, further 13 companies work on this standard.
Currently 4 sizes of 15 x 30mm, 30 x 30mm, 45 x 30mm and 45 x 45mm are planned. There will be modules from different providers in every size, also with different CPUs. A pre-release of the new standard will be available for embedded world 2020.
Features
- Size-S „Small“ 30x30mm
- Other sizes are planned
- Open Source Standard
(not yet released) - Can be soldered on directly
(can be equipped by machine) - Scalable
- Standardized interfaces
- No connectors
F&S Elektronik Systeme has been developing and producing embedded boards in Stuttgart for more than 20 years and offers a wide range of modules with NXP CPUs (from i.MX 6 Cortex-A7 to i.MX 8 Cortex-A53 quad-core). F&S Elektronik Systeme has developed a small (30 x 30mm) prototype so that potential customers of an OSM module not only have to look at graphic designs, but can also pick up a “real” module. A current NXP CPU, the i.MX 8 M Mini with 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz, was selected. A powerful CPU with a lot of computing power and 2D / 3D graphics unit and video decoder. The pin-compatible i.MX 8 M Nano CPU can alternatively be equipped. RAM, flash on board and interfaces such as LAN, USB, SDIO, UART, I2C, SPI, audio, GPIO, MIPI-CSI and MIPI-DSI are available.
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- What is the OSM-MX8MM module?
It is a 30 x 30mm prototype of a direct solder module that runs Linux on an i.MX8M Mini. - Can the OSM module be equipped by machine?
Yes, it can be soldered on directly and is designed to be equipped by machine. - Which companies founded the SDT.05 standardization group?
The group was jointly founded by iesy GmbH, F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH, and Kontron AG. - How many sizes are planned for the new standard?
Currently, four sizes are planned: 15 x 30mm, 30 x 30mm, 45 x 30mm, and 45 x 45mm. - Does the module use connectors?
No, the features list explicitly states there are no connectors. - What alternative CPU can be used with this module?
The pin-compatible i.MX 8 M Nano CPU can alternatively be equipped. - Is the Open Source Standard currently released?
No, the article states the Open Source Standard is not yet released. - When will the pre-release of the new standard be available?
A pre-release of the new standard will be available for embedded world 2020.
