i.MX8M Nano

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NXP's i.MX 8M Nano family of applications processors provide cost-effective integration and affordable performance for smart, connected, power-efficient devices requiring graphics, vision, voice control, intelligent sensing and general-purpose processing.

The i.MX 8M Nano family includes the *i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite (*currently in preproduction), the i.MX 8M Nano Lite, and i.MX 8M Nano. Click on the below button to view the main family key features and differentiators:

Key Features and Differentiation

Featuring up to 4x Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores and 1x Cortex-M7 core, the i.MX 8M Nano family of applications processors are pin-compatible, scalable offering to the popular i.MX 8M Mini applications processors. With commercial and industrial level qualification and backed by NXP’s product longevity program, the i.MX 8M Nano family may be used in any general purpose industrial and IoT application.

i.MX 8 applications processors are part of NXP's EdgeVerse™ edge computing platform.

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Reference Manual

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Block Diagram

i.MX 8M Nano Processors

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Features

Multicore Processing

4x Cortex-A53 core platforms up to 1.5GHz per core
32 kB L1-I Cache / 32 kB L1-D Cache
512 kB L2 Cache
1x Cortex-M7 core up to 750MHz
512 kB on-chip RAM (OCRAM)

GPU

3D GPU (2x shader, OpenGL^{^®} ES2.0/3.0/3.1, OpenCL^™ 1.2, Vulkan^®)
- *Not available on i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite and 8M Nano Lite

Display Interface

1x MIPI DSI (4-lane) with PHY

*Not available on i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite

Camera Interface

1x MIPI CSI (4-lane) with PHY

Audio

4x SAI (6Tx + 6Rx external I2S lanes)
8ch PDM input
Hardware Asynchronous Sample Rate Conversion (ASRC)

External Memory Interfaces

16-bit DRAM interface (LPDDR4-3200. DDR4-2400, DDR3L-1600)
8-bit NAND flash controller supports raw MLC/SLC (BCH62, ONFI3.2)
eMMC 5.0/5.1, SPI NOR, FlexSPI (XIP)

USB

1x USB 2.0 OTG controller with integrated PHY

Ethernet

1x Gigabit Ethernet (MAC) with AVB and IEEE 1588, Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) for low power

Operating Systems

Linux, Android, FreeRTOS

Temperature

Consumer (0°C to 95°C Tj)
Industrial (-40°C to 105°C Tj)

Package

i.MX 8M Nano and Nano Lite: FCBGA, 14 x 14 0.5mm pitch
i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite: FCBGA, 11 x 11 0.5mm pitch

Family Comparison Table

**Products in preproduction **

	i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite Applications Processor	i.MX 8M Nano Lite Applications Processor	i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor
Processor	1x / 2x / 4x Cortex-A53 (1.4 GHz)	1x / 2x / 4x Cortex-A53 (1.4 GHz / 1.5 GHz)
Processor	Cortex-M7 (750 MHz)
Display	No MIPI-DSI	4-lane MIPI-DSI with PHY
GPU	No GPU	No GPU	3D GPU: 2-shader, OpenGL^® ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.2, OpenGL^® Vulkan^®
Software	Linux, FreeRTOS^®	Linux, Android, FreeRTOS^®
Package Size	11 x 11	14 x 14

Product Programs

EdgeLock^® Assurance

The i.MX 8M Nano applications processor, part of the EdgeLock Assurance program, is designed to meet industry standards and follows NXP's security-by-design approach.

Documentation

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^{Data Sheet}
i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor Datasheet for Industrial Products
PDFRev 4Aug 31, 20221.3 MBIMX8MNIECEnglish, 中文
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i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor Datasheet for Consumer Products
PDFRev 4Jun 8, 20221.5 MBIMX8MNCECEnglish, 中文
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i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor Reference Manual

PDFRev 2Aug 2, 202222.6 MBIMX8MNRMEnglish
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Security Reference Manual for i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor

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Linux Boot Time Optimizations for i.MX8M Family

PDFRev 0Aug 18, 2022373.1 KBAN13709English
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i.MX 8/RT MIPI DSI/CSI-2

PDFRev 0Mar 21, 202211.6 MBAN13573English
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i.MX 8M Nano Ultra Lite Power Consumption Measurement

PDFRev 0Dec 3, 2021AN13367English
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i.MX Manufacturing Protection

PDFRev 0May 24, 2021791.3 KBAN13222English, 中文
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i.MX Encrypted Storage Using CAAM Secure Keys

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i.MX8M Nano Product Lifetime Usage

PDFRev 0Sep 7, 2020169.8 KBAN12983English
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i.MX 8M Nano Power Consumption Measurement

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Google Cast Authentication Aspects Implementation on i.MX

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Secure Debug in i.MX 6/7/8M Family of Applications Processors

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Using Code-Signing Tool with Hardware Security Module

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Strengthening Public Key Cryptography using CAAM Secure Key

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AN12853: i.MX ROMs Log Events – Application Note

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i.MX 8M Mini to i.MX 8M Nano Design Compatibility Guide

PDFRev 0Dec 4, 2019658.2 KBAN12667English
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i.MX 8M Nano Hardware Developer’s Guideupdated

PDFRev 6Sep 28, 20221.5 MBIMX8MNHDGEnglish
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i.MX 8M Nano to i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite Design Compatibility User's Guideupdated

IMX8MNULDCUG: This guide provides an overview of how to design a product using the i.MX 8M Nano when the final product utilizes the i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite processor. It is a cost-effective integration and affordable performance for smart, connected, power efficient devices requiring voice control, intelligent sensing and general-purpose processor.

PDFRev 1Sep 20, 2022168.5 KBIMX8MNULDCUGEnglish
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i.MX 8M Nano Soundbar Application Guide

PDFRev 0Feb 15, 2022495.5 KBIMX8MNSAGEnglish
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i.MX Audio Board Hardware User's Guide

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i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite DDR3L Evaluation Kit Hardware User's Guide

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i.MX 8M Nano LPDDR4 EVK Board Hardware User's Guide

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i.MX 8M Nano DDR4 EVK Board Hardware User's Guide

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Mask Set Errata for Mask 0N14Y

PDFRev 1.2Jul 21, 2022150.5 KBIMX8MN_0N14YEnglish
^{Fact Sheet}
i.MX 8M Nano Applications Processor Fact Sheet

PDFRev 1Mar 24, 2021306.6 KBIMX8MNANOFSEnglish, 中文, 日本語
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i.MX 8M Nano EVK Fact Sheet

PDFRev 0Jan 4, 20211.7 MBIMX8MNANOEVKFSEnglish
^{Supporting Information}
European Declaration of Conformity for 8MNANOD4-EVK

PDFRev 1Nov 20, 2019146.7 KBNXP_RED_MD32633-8MNANOD4-EVKEnglish

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Design Resources

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IBIS Model for i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite (11x11 package)

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i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite (11X11) BSDL

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i.MX 8M Nano 14x14 IBIS Model

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