Ronetix iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM is a 40 x 30 mm System-on-Module built on the NXP i.MX8M Nano: four Arm Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz with a 750 MHz Cortex-M7 real-time co-processor and a GPU. It is the entry point to the i.MX 8M family in Ronetix’s compact range, for small Linux devices with a display that need to stay low in cost and power. Pertech is a Ronetix distributor.
iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM highlights
- NXP i.MX8M Nano: 4x Arm Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz plus Cortex-M7 at 750 MHz
- NEON SIMD, VFPv4 and a GPU
- LVDS up to 1400 x 1050 at 60 Hz and MIPI-DSI
- 4-lane MIPI-CSI camera input
- 1 GiB LPDDR4 (up to 4 GiB), 4 GiB eMMC (up to 64 GiB)
- Gigabit Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2
- Ronetix supplies Yocto, a Linux kernel and U-Boot for this module.
Where the iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM fits
- Compact handheld and battery-powered devices
- HMI panels with LVDS or MIPI-DSI displays
- Industrial controllers with real-time tasks on the Cortex-M core
- Products moving from a starter kit to a custom carrier
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM |
| Size | 40 x 30 mm |
| Processor | NXP i.MX8M Nano: 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz, Cortex-M7 750 MHz |
| Graphics | GPU; NEON SIMD and VFPv4 |
| Memory | 1 GiB LPDDR4 (up to 4 GiB); 4 GiB eMMC (up to 64 GiB) |
| Display | LVDS up to 1400 x 1050 at 60 Hz, MIPI-DSI |
| Camera | MIPI-CSI, 4 lanes |
| Network | Gigabit Ethernet; Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.2 optional |
| I/O | USB 2.0 OTG, up to 4x UART, SD/SDIO, up to 3x SPI, up to 4x I2C, up to 4x PWM, GPIO |
| Supply | 3.85 to 5.0 V |
| Software | Yocto, Linux kernel, U-Boot |
| Operating temperature | 0 to +70 °C; -40 to +85 °C optional |
| Relative humidity | 10% to 90% |
| MTTF | More than 200,000 hours |
Frequently asked questions
What is the iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM?
It is a Ronetix 40 x 30 mm System-on-Module with the NXP i.MX8M Nano processor.
Nano or Mini compact module?
The i.MX8M Nano module runs at 1.5 GHz with a Cortex-M7. The iMX8MM-COMPACT-CM (i.MX8M Mini) runs at 1.8 GHz with a Cortex-M4 and adds a video processing unit, PCIe and a second USB OTG port.
Is there a starter kit?
Ronetix offers a compact base board, the i.MX8MM-COMPACT-MB, sold as a starter kit with a compact module, power supply and an SD card with Yocto.
Where can I buy the iMX8MN-COMPACT-CM in Israel?
Pertech is a Ronetix distributor in Israel. Contact Pertech for a quote, lead time, memory and temperature options, or help choosing a module and carrier board.
Related Ronetix products at Pertech
- iMX8MM-COMPACT-CM SoM with NXP i.MX8M Mini
- iMX8MP-COMPACT-CM SoM with NXP i.MX8M Plus
- Starter Kit i.MX8MM-COMPACT
- iMX8M-NANO-CM SoM with NXP i.MX8M Nano
- Ronetix products at Pertech
Looking for a small, low-cost Linux module? Contact Pertech for a quote, availability or help choosing the right module.
