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Extending the scalable range of the i.MX 8 series, the i.MX 8X family is comprised of common subsystems and architecture from the higher-end i.MX 8 family, establishing a range of cost-performance scaling with pin-compatible options and a high level of software reuse. Built with high-level integration to support graphics, video, image processing, audio and voice functions, the i.MX 8X processor family is ideal for efficient performance requirements. Example applications include industrial automation and control, HMI, robotics, building control, automotive cluster, display audio, infotainment and telematics applications.

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

For additional information and sample availability, contact NXP support.

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Block Diagram

i.MX 8X Processors

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Features

Processor Complex

2x-4x Cortex-A35 cores
1x Cortex-M4F core for real-time processing
1x Tensilica^{^®} HiFi 4 DSP

Multimedia

2x-4x Vec4-Shader GPU, OpenGL^{^®} ES 3.1, OpenCL^™ 1.2 EP, OpenVG^™ 1.1, Vulkan^®
Video: 4K H.265 dec | 1080p H.264 enc / dec

Memory

16/32-bit DDR3L-1866 and LPDDR4-2400
1x Octal SPI or 2x Quad SPI
ECC Capabilities
- Cortex-A35 L1 cache parity
- Cortex-A35 L2 cache ECC
- ECC Protection on DDR interface

Display & Cameras

2x Combo MIPI DSI (4-lanes) / LVDS (1080p)
24-bit Parallel display I/F (WXGA)
SafeAssure^{^®} Fail-over capable display
1x 4-lane MIPI CSI2
1x parallel 8-bit CSI (BT.656)

Connectivity

2x SDIO3.0 [or 1x SDIO3.0 + 1x eMMC5.1]
USB 2.0 and 3.0 OTG support with PHY
2x Ethernet AVB MAC
3x CAN / CAN FD
MOST 25/50
PCIe 3.0 (1-lane) with L1 substate
1x 12-bit ADC (6-channels)
4x SPI, 1x ESAI, 4x SAI, 1x Keypad
4x I²C (High-speed), 4x I²C (Low-speed)
1x SPDIF

Security

High Assurance Boot, SHE
TRNG, AES-128, AES-256, 3DES, ARC4, RSA4096, SHA-1, SHA-2, SHA-256, MD-5
RSA-1024, 2048, 3072, 4096 and secure key storage
10 Tamper-pins (active & passive)
Inline Encryption Engine (AES-128)

Temperature

Automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (-40^° to 125^° C Tj)
Industrial (-40^° to 105^° C Tj)

Advance Power Management

Recommended PMIC: PF8200: Power Management integrated circuit for i.MX 8 and i.MX 8X families

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i.MX 8DualX Industrial Applications Processors - Data Sheet

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i.MX 8DualX Automotive and Infotainment Applications Processors

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i.MX 8QuadXPlus and 8DualXPlus Automotive and Infotainment Applications Processors

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i.MX 8QuadXPlus and 8DualXPlus Industrial Applications Processors - Data Sheet

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Security Reference Manual for i.MX8DualX/8DualXPlus/8QuadXPlus Application Processors

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i.MX 8DualXPlus/8QuadXPlus Applications Processor Reference Manual

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ECC on i.MX 8 Series

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Container Software Version Impact on i.MX8/8X/8XLite Boot

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i.MX 8/RT MIPI DSI/CSI-2

PDFRev 0Mar 21, 202211.6 MBAN13573English
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Demo Application to Generate Red/Black Blobs Using CAAM and Encrypt/Decrypt Data

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PCIe Certification Guide for i.MX8 Serials

PDFRev 1Jul 27, 20219.8 MBAN12444English
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i.MX 8X Using L1 Cache for Cortex-M4 Core

PDFRev 0Jul 12, 2021287.6 KBAN13285English
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How to Enable Linux BSP L5.4 on a New iMX8/8X Board

PDFRev 0Jun 10, 20212.3 MBAN13275English, 中文
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i.MX 8QuadXPlus/8DualXPlus/DualX Product Lifetime Usage

PDFRev 0May 25, 2021172.8 KBAN13273English
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i.MX Manufacturing Protection

PDFRev 0May 24, 2021791.3 KBAN13222English, 中文
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HSM and SHE on i.MX 8QXP and i.MX 8DXL

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i.MX Encrypted Storage Using CAAM Secure Keys

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Secure Over-the-Air Prototype for Linux Using CAAM and Mender

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i.MX6/7/8 series USB Certification Guide

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Google Cast Authentication Aspects Implementation on i.MX

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i.MX 8QuadXPlus Power Consumption Measurement

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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 8X C0 Migration Guide Migrating from i.MX 8X B0 to i.MX 8X C0

PDFRev 0Mar 11, 2020116.8 KBAN12770English
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AN12631: Normal and Secure Debug for i.MX8/8X Family of Applications Processors – Application Note

PDFRev 0Feb 11, 2020889.6 KBAN12631English
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AN12632: Enhanced OpenSSL on i.MX 8M and i.MX 8MM – Application Note

PDFRev 0Jan 31, 2020278.7 KBAN12632English
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AN12312: Secure Boot on i.MX 8 and i.MX 8X Families using AHAB – Application Note

PDFRev 0May 28, 2019540.6 KBAN12312English
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i.MX 8QuadMax/i.MX 8QuadXPlus Hardware Developer’s Guide

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i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK Board Hardware User's Guide

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Mask Set Errata for Mask 0N99Z-C0 Silicon

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Mask Set Errata for Mask 0N95W-B0 Silicon

PDFRev 2Nov 25, 2021206.3 KBIMX8X_0N95WEnglish
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i.MX 8X Family of Applications Processors - Fact Sheet

PDFRev 3Feb 4, 20212.1 MBIMX8XFAMFSEnglish, 中文

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