Summary of LOW-POWER 3.5” SBC WITH NXP ARM® CORTEX-A53 I.MX 8M PROCESSOR
IBASE Technology introduced the IBR210, a 3.5-inch single-board computer powered by NXP's i.MX 8M processors. Designed for IoT and signage applications like airport displays, it supports 4K HDMI with HDR and dual FHD LVDS outputs. The board features 3GB LPDDR4 RAM, up to 64GB eMMC storage, and extensive I/O including USB 3.0, Ethernet, M.2 slots, and wide-temperature operation options.
Parts used in the IBR210:
- NXP i.MX 8M Dual or Quad Core Processor
- 3GB LPDDR4 System Memory
- 8GB to 64GB eMMC Flash Memory
- MicroSD Slot
- GbE RJ45 Port
- HDMI 2.0a Port
- Dual-channel LVDS Interface
- USB 3.0 Host Ports
- USB OTG Port
- M.2 Key-E Expansion Slot
- Mini-PCIe Slot
- RS-232/422/485 Serial Port
IBASE Technology, a world leading manufacturer of industrial PCs and embedded computing systems, has announced the new IBR210 3.5-inch single board computer featuring NXP’s dual or quad core Arm Cortex-A53 i.MX 8M processors in 1.3GHz and 1.5GHz CPU frequencies. The i.MX 8M application processors are built with advance media processing, allowing IBR210 to deliver 4K HDMI content with HDR and run a dual-channel FHD LVDS display. The board is targeted at multiple signage displays at airports, train and bus stations, and shopping malls, as well as HMI passenger information applications.
The IBR210 provides industry-leading multimedia processing for a wide range of IoT applications, with flexible memory options and high-speed interfaces. Measuring 102 x 147mm, the SBC features soldered 3GB LPDDR4 system memory on board and 8GB to 64GB eMMC flash memory, and rich I/O connectivity including one GbE RJ45, two USB 3.0, a USB OTG, an HDMI, a serial port and an SD socket. Also supported are two USB 3.0 ports from internal headers, M.2 Key-E and mPCIe expansion, a power input of 12V~24VDC via a DC-in jack and a -40C~85C wide operating temperature range.
Specifications Listed For The IBR210 Include:
- Processor — NXP i.MX8M Dual or Quad (2x or 4x Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.5GHz); Vivante GC7000Lite GPU; VPU; Cortex-M4F @ 266MHz
- Memory/storage:
- 3GB LPDDR4 RAM soldered
- 8GB to 64GB eMMC
- MicroSD slot
- Networking/wireless — 10/100/1000 Ethernet port
- Media I/O:
- HDMI 2.0a port for up to 4k@60 with HDR
- Dual-channel LVDS (via FHD)
- MIPI-DSI header
- 2x MIPI-CSI headers
- Audio I/O header
- Backlight support (3/5/12V @ 1A)
- Other I/O:
- 2x USB 3.0 host ports
- 2x USB 3.0 headers
- Micro-USB 2.0 OTG port
- RS-232/422/485 DB9 COM port
- 3x 2-wire UART headers (1x for debug)
- I2C header
- 8x GPIO
- Expansion:
- M.2 E-key 2230 slot (USB, SDIO, UART, PCIe)
- Mini-PCIe slot with SIM socket
- Other features — Watchdog; 3x LEDs
- Power — 12-24V DC input; power button
- Operating temperature — 0 to 70°C; optional -40 to 85°C; 10%~90% (non-condensing) humidity resistance
- Dimensions — 147 x 102mm (3.5-inch)
- Operating system — Yocto v2.5 and Android 9 BSPs with Linux Kernel 4.14.62.
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- What processor does the IBR210 use?
The IBR210 uses NXP's dual or quad core Arm Cortex-A53 i.MX 8M processors. - Can the IBR210 display 4K content?
Yes, the board delivers 4K HDMI content with HDR via its HDMI 2.0a port. - How much memory is soldered on the IBR210 board?
The SBC features 3GB of LPDDR4 system memory soldered directly on the board. - What are the available storage options for this project?
Storage ranges from 8GB to 64GB eMMC flash memory plus a MicroSD slot. - Does the IBR210 support multiple displays?
Yes, it can run a dual-channel FHD LVDS display alongside HDMI output. - What is the operating temperature range of the IBR210?
The standard range is 0 to 70°C, with an optional range of -40°C to 85°C. - Which expansion slots are supported on the IBR210?
The board supports M.2 Key-E and Mini-PCIe expansion slots. - Can the IBR210 be used for passenger information systems?
Yes, it is targeted at HMI passenger information applications in stations.
