Summary of TECHNEXION XORE IS A TINY NXP I.MX 8M MINI LGA SYSTEM-ON-MODULE
TechNexion's XORE family introduces compact LGA system-on-modules powered by the 14-nm NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor, available in Solo, Dual, and Quad configurations. These modules integrate up to 4GB LPDDR4 and 16GB eMMC, supporting Linux, Yocto, Ubuntu, and Android. The accompanying XCORE-WIZARD-IMX8M-Mini development board features MIPI DSI/CSI connectors, WiFi 5/Bluetooth 5, multiple USB ports, expansion headers, and an mPCIe slot, facilitating rapid prototyping for embedded applications.
Parts used in the XCORE-WIZARD-IMX8M-Mini Development Board:
- XORE-IMX8M Mini Module
- MIPI DSI connector with optional adapters
- MIPI CSI connector for optional 5MP autofocus module
- 3.5mm audio jack
- Pre-certified 802.11ac WiFi 5 & Bluetooth 5 module
- 2x SIM card slots
- 1x micro USB port
- 2x USB 2.0 ports
- 1x USB type-C port
- Raspberry Pi expansion header
- 2x Click slots
- mPCIe slot
- M.2 slot
- Serial to USB cable
- Reset button
- Power barrel jack
There are several ways to design a system-on-module to carrier board interface, one method is to design an LGA (Land Grid Array) module, which have to be soldered straight unto the carrier board, and enables much more compact system-on-modules, and that’s exacty what TechNexion has done with their XORE family of LGA system-on-module currently powered by the 14-nm NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor.
TechNexion XORE Module Specifications:
- SoC (one of the other)
- NXP i.MX8M Mini Solo single Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz + M4 processor, Vivante GC7000Lite 3D GPU
- NXP i.MX8M Mini Dual 2x Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz + M4 processor, Vivante GC7000Lite 3D GPU
- NXP i.MX8M Mini Quad 4x Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.8 GHz + M4 processor, Vivante GC7000Lite 3D GPU
- System Memory + storage – Up to 4GB LPDDR4 and 16 GB eMMC flash (default) in single package (MCP)
The company provides support for Linux, Yocto, Ubuntu and Android for the module.
XCORE-WIZARD-IMX8M-Mini Development Board
There’s also a development board based on the XORE-IMX8M Mini LGA SoM, but at the time of writing there’s no product page, and instead, we can learn more about it in the video embedded further below.
Key Features:
- SoM – XORE-IMX8M Mini Module soldered on board
- Display – MIPI DSI connector with optional adapters
- Camera – MIPI CSI connector for optional 5MP autofocus module
- Audio – 3.5mm audio jack
- Connectivity
- Pre-certified 802.11ac WiFi 5 & Bluetooth 5 module
- 2x SIM card slots
- USB – 1x micro USB, 2x USB 2.0 ports, 1x USB type-C port
- Expansion
- Raspberry Pi expansion header for HAT add-on boards
- 2x Click slots
- mPCIe slot
- M.2 slot
- Debugging – Serial to USB cable
- Misc – Reset button
- Power Supply – Power barrel jack
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- What processor powers the TechNexion XORE modules?
The modules are powered by the 14-nm NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor. - How much memory and storage can the XORE module support?
The module supports up to 4GB LPDDR4 and 16 GB eMMC flash in a single package. - Which operating systems does TechNexion support for the XORE module?
The company provides support for Linux, Yocto, Ubuntu, and Android. - Can the development board connect to a camera module?
Yes, it has a MIPI CSI connector for an optional 5MP autofocus module. - Does the board include wireless connectivity options?
It includes a pre-certified 802.11ac WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5 module. - What expansion interfaces are available on the board?
The board offers Raspberry Pi expansion headers, 2x Click slots, an mPCIe slot, and an M.2 slot. - How many SIM card slots does the development board have?
The board is equipped with 2x SIM card slots. - Is there a specific product page for the development board listed?
At the time of writing, there is no product page; details are found in an embedded video.
