i.MX 8M Nano System-on-Module
Arm® Quad Core Processor

8M Mini/Nano SoM
Bottom of 8M mini/nano SoM
  • Power-efficient processing for battery-operated devices
  • High-performance multimedia & processing
  • Ultra-compact form factor:
    28mm x 38mm
The Diamond Technologies i.MX 8M Nano SoM offers a compact, power-efficient solution for embedded applications that prioritize affordability and straightforward integration. Built with NXP’s i.MX 8M Nano processor, this SoM delivers reliable processing power and high-performance multimedia capabilities while maintaining a small footprint and low power consumption — making it ideal for space-constrained applications and battery-operated devices.

The Diamond Technologies i.MX 8M Nano SoM leverages proven SoM technology from Beacon EmbeddedWorks, ensuring a reliable and well-supported platform without the added cost or integration challenges of advanced configurations. This SoM provides cost-effective performance that helps accelerate development and reduce design complexity.

With up to four Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores, an Arm® Cortex®-M7 processor, and high-definition video processing, the i.MX 8M Nano SoM is well-suited for consumer electronics, industrial IoT, and general-purpose embedded applications. Its low power consumption makes it especially beneficial for devices that demand energy efficiency and compact design.

 Key Features:

  • Up to four Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz for consistent, reliable processing power
  • Arm® Cortex®-M7 co-processor for real-time control and low-latency tasks
  • High-definition video and 3D graphics processing for multimedia applications
  • Small footprint and low power consumption for compact and battery-operated devices
  • Standard configuration for fast, straightforward integration

Processor Options

  • NXP i.MX 8M Nano processor with up to four Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores running up to 1.5 GHz, plus an Arm® Cortex®-M7 core running up to 750 MHz, GPU (GC7000UL)

Embedded Memory

  • Up to 4GB of 16-bit wide LPDDR4 memory
  • eMMC, configurable

Network Connectivity

  • One Ethernet 10/100/1000 MAC + PHY (1EEE1588 Optional)
  • Optional:
    • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
    • Bluetooth 4.2
    • BLE Support

USB

  • (1) USB 2.0 high-speed On-the-Go

Display

  • MIPI DSI (Up to 4 lanes)

Camera

  • MIPI CSI-2 (Up to 4 lanes)

Audio

  • Up to (2) synchronous audio interfaces. (SAI) with support for 1 TX & 5 RX lanes
  • S/PDIF input and output
  • Up to 8 Channel Pulse Density Modulation (PDM) input

Serial I/O

  • Up to 3 UART interfaces
  • Up to 2 I2C interfaces
  • Up to 2 SPI interfaces operating as either master or slave

GPIO

  • Up to 87 multiplexed GPIOs supporting various peripherals such as PWMs, SDIO, UART, SPI, and I2C

RTC

  • On-board ultra-low power real-time clock (RTC)

Debug

  • JTAG support

Mechanical

  • Dimensions: 28mm x 38mm
  • Weight: 7.7 g

Compliance

  • RoHS Compliant
  • Reach Compliant

Seamless Development with Expert Support

Gain full access to technical documentation, expert support, and premium engineering services for your Diamond Technologies SoM. As our technology partner, Beacon EmbeddedWorks provides a robust Technical Support website where you can find comprehensive resources, including software, documentation, and a technical forum.

Visit: diamondt.com/somsupport to get started.

 

Comprehensive Support Tailored To Your Needs

For customers with an annual usage of 1,000+ units, premium services are available for a fee, including BOM management, dedicated project support, inventory services, enhanced reporting, and advanced troubleshooting.

Call today to get a quote.

The Diamond Technology i.MX 8M Mini Development Kit is a full-featured, high-performance solution for evaluating and developing with the Diamond Technology i.MX 8M Mini SoM.

The comprehensive i.MX 8M Mini development kit includes everything you need to jumpstart your product development:

  • Diamond Technologies i.MX 8M Mini SoM
  • Audio & Network Jacks
  • Cables
  • All necessary Software & BSP’s

Please visit our Technical Support website to access technical documentation and downloads for our SoM products.