DART-MX8M¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting the i.MX8M Quad/QuadLite/Dual, the DART-MX8M allows designers to use a single System on Module in a broad range of applications to achieve short time-to-market for their current innovations, while still accommodating potential R&D directions and marketing opportunities. This versatile solution’s -40 to 85 °C temperature range is ideal for industrial applications, while 4K video and graphics accelerations make it equally suitable for intensive multimedia applications.
The DART-MX8M is part of the Pin2Pin Family, designed for broad scalability in a compact form factor. It features high-density connectors that provide a versatile pinout.
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2. Software Releases¶
Yocto - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Mickledore (kernel 6.1.36) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Dunfell (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.24) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Warrior (kernel 4.19.35) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Sumo (kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Sumo (kernel 4.14.78) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Morty (kernel 4.9.51) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Android - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android 13.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 5.15.74) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Android 12.0.0_2.0.0 (kernel 5.15.41) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Android 11.0.0_2.6.0 (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 11.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 5.4.47) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 10.0.0_2.3.0 (kernel 5.4.24) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 10.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 4.19.42) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Pie 9.0.0_2.0.0 (kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Debian - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bookworm (kernel 6.6.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Bookworm (kernel 6.1.36) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Boot2Qt - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boot2Qt Kirkstone (Qt 6.4.3, kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Boot2Qt Hardknott (Qt 6.2.4, kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Boot2Qt Dunfell (Qt 6.0.4, kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Boot2Qt Sumo (Qt 5.12.10, kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
FreeRTOS - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCUXpresso 2.15.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.12.1 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.10.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.13.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.11.1 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.9.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.8.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.5.1 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the DART-MX8M require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the:

