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i.MX 8M Plus (MIMX8ML8DVNLZAB)

i.MX 8M Plus (MIMX8ML8DVNLZAB)

MPN: MIMX8ML8DVNLZAB
NXP USA Inc.
ARM® Cortex®-A53 Microprocessor IC i.MX8ML 4 Core, 64-Bit 1.8GHz 548-LFBGA (15x15)
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Overview

The MIMX8ML8DVNLZAB is an i.MX 8M Plus application processor featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 running at 1.8GHz alongside a Cortex-M7 real-time co-processor. It is uniquely equipped with a dedicated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for edge AI acceleration and an Image Signal Processor (ISP) for advanced vision applications.

Why Choose This Part

The inclusion of a dedicated NPU and HiFi 4 DSP allows for offloading heavy compute tasks from the primary CPU cores, improving power efficiency and latency. It also features DRAM Inline ECC and ECC on internal SRAM, which are critical for high-reliability industrial and safety-critical environments.

Applications

Edge AI Inference
Utilizing the integrated NPU to run deep learning models for object detection and recognition at the edge.
Industrial Vision Systems
Leveraging the dual ISP and MIPI CSI interfaces for high-speed image processing and automated inspection.
Smart Home Hubs
Managing complex multimedia tasks and voice recognition while using the Cortex-M7 for low-power monitoring.
Industrial Networking
Providing reliable connectivity via dual Gigabit Ethernet ports with Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) support.

Key Specifications

USB USB 2.0 + PHY (2), USB 3.0 + PHY (2)
Speed 1.8GHz
Ethernet GbE (2)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A53
Package / Case 548-LFBGA
RAM Controllers DDR4, LPDDR4
Co-Processors/DSP ARM Cortex-M7, Multimedia; NEON MPE, Hi-Fi4 DSP
Security Features ARM TZ, CAAM, RDC
Additional Interfaces CAN, I2C, PCIe, SDHC, SPI, UART
Graphics Acceleration Yes
Operating Temperature 0degC ~ 95degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 548-LFBGA (15x15)
Number of Cores/Bus Width 4 Core, 64-Bit
Display & Interface Controllers MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI

Getting Started

Developers should use the i.MX 8M Plus EVK (Evaluation Kit) for hardware prototyping and the Yocto Project or Android BSPs for software development. The MCUXpresso SDK supports the Cortex-M7 core for real-time task development.

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