NXP — i.MX 8M Nano—Quad-Core Applications Processor for Secure, Affordable and Intelligent Edge Computing

NXP’s newest applications processor for secure, affordable and intelligent edge computing.

The i.MX 8M Nano applications processor provides affordable performance for smart, connected, power-efficient devices requiring graphics, vision, voice control, intelligent sensing and general-purpose processing.

The i.MX 8M Nano application processor represents NXP’s latest graphics and audio experience combining state-of-the-art media-specific features with high-performance processing while optimized for lowest power consumption. The i.MX 8M Nano family of processors features advanced implementation of a quad Arm® Cortex®-A53 core, which operates at speeds of up to 1.5 GHz. A general purpose Cortex®-M7 running up to 750 MHz core processor is for real-time and low-power processing.

The i.MX 8M Nano family of processors provides additional computing resources and peripherals:

• Advanced security modules for secure boot, cipher acceleration and DRM support
• A wide range of audio interfaces, including I2S, AC 97, TDM, and S/PDIF
• Large set of peripherals that are commonly used in consumer/industrial market, including USB and Ethernet

Target Applications

• Streaming audio devices – surround sound, wireless or networked speakers, sound bars, audio/video (AV) receivers, public address systems
• Smart home and building automation – HVAC climate control, home gateway, smart appliances, robotic appliances, building access control, lighting control
• Industrial IoT – voice-assisted products, machine learning (e.g. face recognition and anomaly detection), test and measurement equipment, human-machine interface (HMI), printers, image scanners, machine visual inspection and management, two-way radio, mobility and logistics
• Consumer and healthcare – mobile patient care, health care diagnostics, health care monitoring, blood pressure monitor, activity and wellness monitor, fitness equipment