F&S launches armStone MX8M Pico-ITX SBC based on i.MX8M

F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH has announced an SBC based on the i.MX8M that is now available for 360 euro ($ 407) in a kit that includes cables, a Yocto / Buildroot BSP and full access to documentation.

ArmStone MX8M is designed for "graphics applications in building automation, for all types of HMI in industry and medical technology, as well as for POS and POI terminals," says F&S.

Specifications for armStone MX8M:

Processor - NXP i.MX8M (2x or 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz); GC7000Lite Live GPU; Cortex-M4 @ 266MHz
Memory / Storage:

1GB to 8GB LPDDR4 RAM EMMC
4GB to 32GB
256MB to 1GB SLC NAND
Optional microSD slot

Network:

10/100/1000
Pre-certified 802.11b / g / n Ethernet port with Bluetooth 4.1 LE (possible optional)

I / O average:

2 24-bit LVDS up to HD resolution and optional
DVI cable kit up to 4K resolution
Analog resistance and PCAP touch via I2C
MIPI-CSI with optional camera set
Input / output / audio microphone

Other I / O:

2x USB 3.0
ports 2x USB 2.0 host ports
Micro-USB 3.0 port OTG
CAN
RS232
2x TTL UART
4x I2C with exp. I2C optional. board
2x SPI
32x GOD

Expansion - mini-PCIe slot; SIM card slot
Other features - RTC with coin battery slot; availability until 2028; optional double glazing and other accessories
Power supply - 5V DC input; optional adapter 12-24V
Operating temperature - 0 up to 70 ° C; optional -20 up to 85 ° C
Dimensions - 100 x 72mm; Form factor Pico-ITX
Weight - 40 g
Operating system - BSP with Yocto 2.2 / Buildroot, Linux 4.14.78, BusyBox, etc .; FreeRTOS supported for Cortex-M4