The Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit supports the development of advanced wireless Internet of Things (IoT) applications such as industrial IoT devices for harsh environments, IoT vision solutions, and medical devices.
At the heart of Laird Connectivity’s Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit, now available from Mouser Electronics, is the SOM 8M Plus, which combines NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus application processor with an NXP 88W8997 wireless system-on-a-chip. The Summit SOM 8M Plus features an integrated 2.3 TOPS neural processing unit, advanced connectivity, and enhanced security, providing the hardware acceleration needed for sophisticated machine learning applications. The quad-core processor can run multiple Linux instances for various purposes, such as user interface and connectivity, enabling the development of highly advanced IoT solutions.
The Summit SOM 8M Plus development kit includes reference designs for display, camera, audio, LTE, GPS, USB 3.0 power, and more. The kit features a comprehensive array of interfaces supporting up to three displays and numerous audio, camera, video output, and I/O options. With dual-band 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth® 5.3 connectivity, the device ensures reliable connectivity even in challenging environments. The integrated Summit SOM 8M Plus is designed for security and durability, while the Summit Suite chain of trust provides the foundation for hardware-based trusted software validation and upcoming FIPS cryptographic module validation.
