Apalis iMX8
Getting Startedβ
Apalis iMX8 is a member of the Apalis Family. You will find all technical details such as features, datasheets, software, etc. here.
Recommendation for a first-time orderβ
For starting for the first time with your Apalis iMX8 you will need a suitable Apalis Carrier Board as well as some adapters and cables for connecting your desired interfaces.
Toradex recommends to order the following accessories for your fist-time order:
- Apalis Evaluation Board: For an easy evaluation of Apalis interfaces.
- Carrier Board Accessory Kit: Including suitable cables, adapters and a power supply.
You can buy the Apalis iMX8 module, Apalis Evaluation Board and Carrier Board Accessory Kit from the Toradex webshop.
Getting started for the first time?β
For detailed step-by-step instructions about how to start using Embedded Linux / Torizon, please have a look at our step-by-step Getting-Started Guide:
Wi-Fi related articlesβ
If you are looking for further information on the Wi-Fi functionality, please expand the menu below to find related articles.
Toradex WiFi information
Main Toradex WiFi information
Certification documents for Azurewave AW-CM276NF Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module
Toradex modules with WiFi connectivity and 3rd-party Tested Devices
Wi-Fi certification on Wi-Fi accessories recommended for Toradex modules
Complete Database of Peripherals Tested with Toradex Computer on Modules (COMs)
Wi-Fi support on Embedded Linux
Additional informationβ
For developing software on the platform, please browse through the tabs of the Torizon software page provided in the link below:
Having trouble?β
Please contact our technical support. Various option of technical support are mentioned below.
Hardwareβ
Apalis iMX8 does not feature an RGB display interface.
Check the hardware features on the product page in toradex.com:
Softwareβ
Get details including free downloads of images and BSPs for operating systems supported by Apalis iMX8.
In-house development and supportβ
- TorizonCore - open source easy-to-use industrial Linux operating system
- Yocto Project BSP layers and reference images
- FreeRTOS
Supported by Partnersβ
Datasheetsβ
Module's Datasheetβ
Additional Resourcesβ
3D Modelsβ
General Apalis 3D Mechanical Modelsβ
The basic Apalis 3D model contains the PCB and the maximum component height on top and bottom of the module.
This is a SolidWorks CAD model. You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here.
This is a generic 3D pdf model that can be opened in Adobe Reader.
Carrier Boardsβ
Off-the-shelf Carrier Boardsβ
Custom Carrier Board Designβ
Find free reference designs, schematics, 3D designs and tools to build your carrier board easily in the link below.
Accessoriesβ
- Carrier Board Accessory Kit
- Capacitive Touch Display 10.1" LVDS
- Apalis Heatsink Type 4
- Dual-band PCB Antenna: Unictron AA222 MHF4 100mm
- Dual-band Dipole Antenna: Chang Hong DA-2458-02 RP-SMA
- Antenna Cable MHF4 to RP-SMA
- CSI Camera Module 5MP OV5640
Only the CSI Camera Module 5MP OV5640 V1.1B and newer are compatible with Apalis iMX8.
Revision Historyβ
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Product Number (PID8) Formatβ
The format of the 8-digits Product Number (PID8) is the following:
The below table describes the structure of the Product Number (PID8):
Field | Description |
---|---|
PPPP | 4-digits number, indicating the Product Configuration (PID4) that describes the key properties of the product (e.g. Product Group, RAM capacity, etc.) |
VV | 2-digits number, indicating the Major and Minor Version (in that order) |
AA | 2-digits number, indicating the Assembly Variant |
See the complete list of available combinations on the Revision History table of the corresponding product page.
Exampleβ
Product number (PID8): 00291100:
0029: Apalis iMX6D 512MB11: Major Version 1, Minor Version 1, Version V1.1 in short
00: Assembly Variant A
A specific product revision has a lifecycle defined by the product state. Learn more about it on the Product Change Notifications.
0067 Apalis iMX8QM 8G WB ITβ
Product # | Product Description | Version Notes | Release Date | Related Documents |
00671100 | Apalis iMX8QM 8GB WB IT V1.1A | - Initial Release - Based on the 00371104 Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1E (see the related revision history entry below) - RAM capacity has been changed to 8GB | Q2 2023 | Β |
0037 Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB ITβ
Product # | Product Description | Version Notes | Release Date | Related Documents |
00371000 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB V1.0A* | - Early Access Release, based on Early Access i.MX 8QM A0 silicon with limited software support from NXP. | Q2 2018 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.0A 2019-05-31 |
00371001 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB V1.0B* | - Early Access Release, based on Early Access i.MX 8QM B0 silicon | Q2 2019 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.0B 2020-08-28 |
00371100 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1A | - This version was never sold - Product operating temperature range has been changed to IT - Several components changes due to the new PCB design - eMMC: MTFC16GAPALBH-IT - RAM: MT53D512M32D2DS-046 IT:D - PMIC: MC34PF8100A0EP - SoC: MIMX8QM6AVUFFAB | No PCN, consult the PCN from version V1.0B | |
00371101 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1B | - Fixed issue "module not powering on after a shutdown with RTC battery connected" - Replaced Ethernet PHY KSZ9031 with KSZ9131 - Replaced USB HUB USB3503A with USB3503Ai-1-GL-TR | Q3 2020 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1B 2020-09-14 |
00371102 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1C | - The same as V1.1B except fixed HAR-4399 LVDS instability known issue (SoC screened by NXP) | Q1 2021 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1C 2022-06-07 |
00371103 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1D | Internal version | ||
00371104 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB WB IT V1.1E | - The eMMC capacity has been increased from 16GB to 32GB - The eMMC part Micron MTFC16GAPALBH-IT (2D MLC) has been replaced with the Kingston EMMC32G-IX29-8AC01 (3D TLC) - Other minor fixes and improvements | Q2 2022 |
* The product versions V1.0A and V1.0B (both Early Access) of this product have not been labelled "Industrial Temperature" as they miss components in IT grade due to availability in the early phases of this product. From V1.1A, the module is classified as IT-grade.
0047 Apalis iMX8QM 4GB ITβ
Product # | Product Description | Version Notes | Release Date | Related Documents |
00471001 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.0B | - Early Access Release, based on Early Access i.MX 8QM B0 silicon, was only available in very limited quantities | Q2 2019 | Β |
00471100 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1A | - This version was never sold - Several components changes due to the new PCB design - eMMC: MTFC16GAPALBH-IT - RAM: MT53D512M32D2DS-046 IT:D - PMIC: MC34PF8100A0EP - SoC: MIMX8QM6AVUFFAB | Β | |
00471101 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1B | - Fixed issue "module not powering on after a shutdown with RTC battery connected" - Replaced Ethernet PHY KSZ9031 with KSZ9131 - Replaced USB HUB USB3503A with USB3503Ai-1-GL-TR | Q3 2020 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1B 2020-09-14 |
00471102 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1C | - The same as V1.1B except fixed HAR-4399 LVDS instability known issue (SoC screened by NXP) | Q1 2021 | PCN Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1C 2022-06-07 |
00471103 | Apalis iMX8QM 4GB IT V1.1D | - The eMMC capacity has been increased from 16GB to 32GB - The eMMC part Micron MTFC16GAPALBH-IT (2D MLC) has been replaced with the Kingston EMMC32G-IX29-8AC01 (3D TLC) - Other minor fixes and improvements | Q2 2022 |
0048 Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WBβ
Product # | Product Description | Version Notes | Release Date | Related Documents |
00481001 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.0B | - Early Access Release, based on Early Access i.MX 8QP B0 silicon Early Access Release information | Q2 2019 | PCN Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.0B 2020-08-28 |
00481100 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.1A | - This version was never sold - Several components changes due to the new PCB design - eMMC: MTFC16GAPALBH-IT - RAM: MT53E256M32D2DS-053 WT:B - PMIC: MC34PF8100A0EP - SoC: MIMX8QP5AVUFFAB | No PCN, consult the PCN from version V1.0B | |
00481101 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.1B | - Fixed issue "module not powering on after a shutdown with RTC battery connected" - Replaced Ethernet PHY KSZ9031 with KSZ9131 - Replaced USB HUB USB3503A with USB3503Ai-1-GL-TR | Q3 2020 | PCN Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB 2020-09-14 |
00481102 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.1C | - The same as V1.1B except fixed HAR-4399 LVDS instability known issue (SoC screened by NXP) | Q4 2020 | - PCN Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.1C |
00481103 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB WB V1.1D | - The eMMC capacity has been increased from 16GB to 32GB - The eMMC part Micron MTFC16GAPALBH-IT (2D MLC) has been replaced with the Kingston EMMC32G-TX29 (3D TLC) - Other minor fixes and improvements | Q2 2023 | - Flash Memory Overview on Toradex Products |
0049 Apalis iMX8QP 2GBβ
Product # | Product Description | Version Notes | Release Date | Related Documents |
00491100 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1A | - This version was never sold | Β | |
00491101 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1B | - Fixed issue "module not powering on after a shutdown with RTC battery connected" - Replaced Ethernet PHY KSZ9031 with KSZ9131 - Replaced USB HUB USB3503A with USB3503Ai-1-GL-TR | Q3 2020 | PCN Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1B 2020-09-14 |
00491102 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1C | - The same as V1.1B except fixed HAR-4399 LVDS instability known issue (SoC screened by NXP) | Q4 2020 | - PCN Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1C |
00491103 | Apalis iMX8QP 2GB V1.1D | - The eMMC capacity has been increased from 16GB to 32GB - The eMMC part Micron MTFC16GAPALBH-IT (2D MLC) has been replaced with the Kingston EMMC32G-TX29 (3D TLC) - Other minor fixes and improvements | Q2 2023 | - Flash Memory Overview on Toradex Products |
Errata/Known issuesβ
SoC Errataβ
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Errata
on the i.MX 8 Documentation on the NXP website.
SoM Errata Documentsβ
Hardware Errata/Known Issuesβ
Issue trackers are not yet available in the new developer website. See it on the archived developer website.