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| − | <seo title="I.MX 8 | + | <seo title="I.MX 8 Series Applications Processors | NXP i.MX 8 SOC | RidgeRun Developer" titlemode="replace" keywords="GStreamer, Linux SDK, Linux BSP, Embedded Linux, Device Drivers, Nvidia, Xilinx, TI, NXP, Freescale, Embedded Linux driver development, Linux Software development, Embedded Linux SDK, Embedded Linux Application development, GStreamer Multimedia Framework, i.MX8, NXP i.MX8, I.MX8" description="The i.MX 8 series of applications processors is a feature- and performance-scalable multicore platform. Our NXP i.MX 8 wiki guide provides useful information about NXP's new SoC and some available evaluation boards."></seo> |
| − | = Introduction = | + | <table> |
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| + | == Introduction == | ||
The i.MX 8 series of applications processors is a feature- and performance-scalable multicore platform that includes single-, dual-, and quad-core families based on the Arm® Cortex® architecture—including combined Cortex-A72 + Cortex-A53, Cortex-A35, and Cortex-M4 based solutions for advanced graphics, imaging, machine vision, audio, voice, video, and safety-critical applications ([https://www.nxp.com/products/processors-and-microcontrollers/applications-processors/i.mx-applications-processors/i.mx-8-processors:IMX8-SERIES NXP]). | The i.MX 8 series of applications processors is a feature- and performance-scalable multicore platform that includes single-, dual-, and quad-core families based on the Arm® Cortex® architecture—including combined Cortex-A72 + Cortex-A53, Cortex-A35, and Cortex-M4 based solutions for advanced graphics, imaging, machine vision, audio, voice, video, and safety-critical applications ([https://www.nxp.com/products/processors-and-microcontrollers/applications-processors/i.mx-applications-processors/i.mx-8-processors:IMX8-SERIES NXP]). | ||
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*'''i.MX8X(PREPRODUCTION):''' Safety certifiable and efficient performance. | *'''i.MX8X(PREPRODUCTION):''' Safety certifiable and efficient performance. | ||
| − | = Evaluation boards = | + | == Evaluation boards == |
| − | Following you can find some of the available evaluation kits using the | + | Following you can find some of the available evaluation kits using the i.MX 8M offered by different manufacturers (as of today, in preorder): |
* '''NXP:''' [https://www.nxp.com/support/developer-resources/run-time-software/i.mx-developer-resources/evaluation-kit-for-the-i.mx-8m-applications-processor:MCIMX8M-EVK Evaluation Kit for the i.MX 8M Applications Processor] | * '''NXP:''' [https://www.nxp.com/support/developer-resources/run-time-software/i.mx-developer-resources/evaluation-kit-for-the-i.mx-8m-applications-processor:MCIMX8M-EVK Evaluation Kit for the i.MX 8M Applications Processor] | ||
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* '''Toradex:''' [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nxp-imx-8 NXP i.MX 8 Computer on Module - Apalis iMX8] | * '''Toradex:''' [https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/apalis-arm-family/nxp-imx-8 NXP i.MX 8 Computer on Module - Apalis iMX8] | ||
| − | = Getting started = | + | == Getting started == |
Following you'll find some information that will help you to get started with the i.MX8 and evaluation boards. | Following you'll find some information that will help you to get started with the i.MX8 and evaluation boards. | ||
| − | == Support == | + | === Support === |
| − | RidgeRun will be happy to help you | + | RidgeRun will be happy to help you develop your product based on i.MX8. Please feel free to [https://www.ridgerun.com/contact contact us] or send your inquiries to '''support@ridgerun.com''' |
NXP offers the i.MX community that can be used to ask for help to other developers: | NXP offers the i.MX community that can be used to ask for help to other developers: | ||
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*[https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:IMX8 i.MX8] | *[https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:IMX8 i.MX8] | ||
| − | == Software == | + | === ISP Support === |
| + | The i.MX8M Plus incorporates an ISP unit, which is capable of performing various processes and features to the captured frames and enhancing the image quality. You can read more information about the ISP and how to port a V4L2 driver in the following wiki: [https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php/ISP_Architecture_i.MX8M_Plus_:_V4L2_Sensor_Drivers_Porting_Guide ISP Support on i.MX8M Plus]. | ||
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| + | === Software === | ||
The software for the i.MX8 series processors can be found in [https://source.codeaurora.org/external/imx/ this git repository]. Following you'll find the branches holding the latest bootloader and kernel source code as of today. | The software for the i.MX8 series processors can be found in [https://source.codeaurora.org/external/imx/ this git repository]. Following you'll find the branches holding the latest bootloader and kernel source code as of today. | ||
| − | === Kernel === | + | ==== Kernel ==== |
The kernel source code can be found in the following repository: | The kernel source code can be found in the following repository: | ||
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The bootloader source code can be found in the following repository: | The bootloader source code can be found in the following repository: | ||
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| − | = Useful links = | + | == Useful links == |
*Forum: [https://community.nxp.com/community/imx/overview iMX Community] | *Forum: [https://community.nxp.com/community/imx/overview iMX Community] | ||
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*[https://boundarydevices.com/nitrogen8m-android-benchmark/ Benchmark] | *[https://boundarydevices.com/nitrogen8m-android-benchmark/ Benchmark] | ||
*[https://boundarydevices.com/blog/ Boundary device blog] | *[https://boundarydevices.com/blog/ Boundary device blog] | ||
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Introduction
The i.MX 8 series of applications processors is a feature- and performance-scalable multicore platform that includes single-, dual-, and quad-core families based on the Arm® Cortex® architecture—including combined Cortex-A72 + Cortex-A53, Cortex-A35, and Cortex-M4 based solutions for advanced graphics, imaging, machine vision, audio, voice, video, and safety-critical applications (NXP).
The available versions are:
- i.MX8(PREPRODUCTION): Advanced Graphics, Performance and Virtualization.
- i.MX8M: Advanced Audio, Voice and Video.
- i.MX8X(PREPRODUCTION): Safety certifiable and efficient performance.
Evaluation boards
Following you can find some of the available evaluation kits using the i.MX 8M offered by different manufacturers (as of today, in preorder):
- NXP: Evaluation Kit for the i.MX 8M Applications Processor
- NXP (iMX8): i.MX 8 Multisensory Enablement Kit
- Boundary Devices: Nitrogen8M
- Wandboard: WandPi 8M
- Variscite: DART-MX8MVAR-SOM-MX8
- Toradex: NXP i.MX 8 Computer on Module - Apalis iMX8
Getting started
Following you'll find some information that will help you to get started with the i.MX8 and evaluation boards.
Support
RidgeRun will be happy to help you develop your product based on i.MX8. Please feel free to contact us or send your inquiries to support@ridgerun.com
NXP offers the i.MX community that can be used to ask for help to other developers:
You can also visit Ridgerun developer Connection and search or the i.MX6 or i.MX8 categories:
ISP Support
The i.MX8M Plus incorporates an ISP unit, which is capable of performing various processes and features to the captured frames and enhancing the image quality. You can read more information about the ISP and how to port a V4L2 driver in the following wiki: ISP Support on i.MX8M Plus.
Software
The software for the i.MX8 series processors can be found in this git repository. Following you'll find the branches holding the latest bootloader and kernel source code as of today.
Kernel
The kernel source code can be found in the following repository:
https://source.codeaurora.org/external/imx/linux-imx
Latest branches:
rel_imx_4.9.51_8qm_beta2
bootloader
The bootloader source code can be found in the following repository:
https://source.codeaurora.org/external/imx/uboot-imx
Latest branch:
rel_imx_4.9.51_8qm_beta2
Useful links
- Forum: iMX Community
- i.MX8 Series
- i.MX8M processor
- Evaluation Kit for the i.MX 8M Applications Processor
- i.MX 8 Multisensory Enablement Kit
- Software (bsp, kernel, uboot, ..)
- Reference Manual
- Kernel
- uboot
- Software and development tool resources
- NXP evaluation board user guide
- Android Source code and images
- Benchmark
- Boundary device blog
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