SPEAR-MX8¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting NXP's i.MX 8QuadMax, the SPEAR-MX8 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 highly scalable SoM is an ideal solution for embedded products requiring advanced performance processing, high-end graphics, Ultra HD video capabilities and a variety of high-speed interfaces and connectivity options, such as USB3, CAN FD, and many more.
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2. Software Releases¶
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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 | Legacy |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Dunfell (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Mickledore (kernel 6.1.22) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.3) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Sumo (kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Android - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android 15.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 6.6.58) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Android 13.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 5.15.74) | 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_2.5.0 (kernel 5.4.47) | 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 6.6.119) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Buster (kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Boot2Qt - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkstone (Qt 6.4.3, kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Hardknott (Qt 6.2.4, kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Dunfell (Qt 6.0.4, kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Sumo (Qt 5.12.9, kernel 4.14.98) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
FreeRTOS - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCUXpresso 2.9.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.8.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.5.2 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |