SMARC iMX8M Plus
The SMARC iMX8M Plus is a Toradex System on Module based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus SoC, and a member of the SMARC Family.
This page provides hardware design resources, documentation, revision history, erratas, compatibility details, and getting started guides for developers working with the SMARC iMX8M Plus module.
Getting Started
Recommendation for the first-time order
Toradex recommends ordering the following additional products for your first-time order:
All products are available for online purchase through the Toradex Webshop.
Quickstart Guide
Check out our guide for detailed instructions on how to get your board up and running with Torizon:
Having trouble?
Please contact our technical support. Various options of technical support are mentioned below:
Product Features
Hardware Features
Compatible Products
Block Diagram
SMARC iMX8M Plus V1.1
Pinout Evaluation & Planning
Power Consumption
Product Documents
Datasheets
SMARC iMX8M Plus V1.1
SMARC iMX8M Plus V1.0
Design Resources
Specific 3D Mechanical Models
The SMARC iMX8M Plus 3D model is simplified and contains only the PCB and the CPU. It is intended to be used for heat spreader or heat sink designs. The CPU height is a typical value. Due to production tolerances, the actual height of the assembled component can be different.
Please use the SMARC Specification with the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current SMARC modules as well as future releases.
SMARC iMX8M Plus V1.1
- SolidWorks CAD model 3D EASM model
- You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here
- 3D STEP model that can be opened and modified in any 3D CAD
- 3D PDF model that can be opened in Adobe Reader
SMARC iMX8M Plus V1.0
- SolidWorks CAD model 3D EASM model
- You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here
- 3D STEP model that can be opened and modified in any 3D CAD
- 3D PDF model that can be opened in Adobe Reader
Hardware Ecosystem
Carrier Boards
Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards
Learn more on the SMARC Product Family Specification.
Custom Carrier Board Design
Find free reference designs, schematics, 3D designs, and tools to build your carrier board easily in the link below:
Accessories & Add-ons
Software Ecosystem
Toradex-Supported Linux Platforms
The following Linux-based offerings are in-house supported - pre-built images available for quick evaluation:
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Torizon OS - open source, easy to use industrial Linux operating system
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Yocto Project Reference Images - reference images for Yocto Project, a great starting point for customized Linux images
Industry and Partner Software Ecosystem
For detailed instructions about software development, including other operating systems for Toradex Computer on Modules - QNX, Android and more - check out our software ecosystem page:
Development Resources
Installing the Operating System
Toradex SoMs come with Toradex Easy Installer pre-installed. Once you power-on the board, it will display a list of available images to be installed. Check out how to get started with the Toradex Easy Installer:
You might need to enter recovery mode:
You can also install the compatible pre-built images available for download:
Connecting to the Board
During development, you will need to communicate the board with your host machine:
Revision History
Click to See the Product Numbering Scheme
Product Number (PID8) Format
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.
Example
Product number (PID8): 00291100:
0029: Apalis iMX6D 512MB
11: 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.
0097 SMARC iMX8M Plus Quad 4GB WB IT
| Product # | Product Description | Changes from Previous Version | Release Date | Related Documents |
00971000 | SMARC iMX8M Plus Quad 4GB WB IT V1.0A | Initial Release | Q4 2024 | Initial release, no PCN document |
00971100 | SMARC iMX8M Plus Quad 4GB WB IT V1.1A |
| Q3 2025 |
Errata/Known issues
SoC Errata Document
None
SoM Errata Document
Hardware Issue Tracker
Software Issue Tracker
Additional Resources
Learn more about the Toradex SMARC Family on our Dedicated Webinar: