Designed for long-term operation, the solution is suitable for a wide range of applications, from supermarket scales, industrial automation, and electric vehicle charging stations to video surveillance and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). Up to three displays with different content and resolutions can be controlled simultaneously, enabling complex user interfaces.
A particular advantage is the integrated AI acceleration (NPU) and support for two MIPI CSI camera connections. This enables efficient performance of modern image processing tasks, such as automatic fruit recognition on self-service scales or visual inspections in industry. Video encoders/decoders and a camera DSP ensure smooth, low-latency processing of video data.
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports are available for secure and flexible networking, allowing for separate network operation—a crucial advantage for safety-critical applications, such as connections to ERP systems or the cloud. Additional interfaces, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, RS485, UART, I²C, SPI, audio, and CAN-FD, along with an integrated Cortex-M7 microcontroller for real-time processing, significantly expand application possibilities. Optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, as well as variants for extended temperature ranges, are also available.
“With the eDM-SBC-iMX8MP, we offer a versatile embedded platform that covers classic industrial applications as well as modern AI-based systems,” explains Robert Nerbl, Product Manager for Electronics and Peripherals at DATA MODUL.
“In particular, the ability to control multiple displays in parallel and the integrated camera and AI functions open up many new application possibilities in retail and industry.”
The eDM-SBC-iMX8MP comes with full Linux (Yocto) support. Customization to meet individual customer requirements is possible at any time. With a typical power consumption of less than 5 watts and the option of passive cooling, the board offers a future-proof embedded foundation with long-term availability until at least 2036.
