VAR-SOM-MX8¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting the i.MX 8 QuadMax/QuadPlus, the VAR-SOM-MX8 is pin-compatible with the VAR-SOM-MX8X, VAR-SOM-MX6 and VAR-SOM-SOLO/DUAL. Allowing Variscite's customers to use the same system design with full scalability, from entry level – i.MX6 Solo and Dual lite, through i.MX6 Dual, Quad and QuadPlus, and right up to i.MX8 QuadMax. This highly scalable solution introduces advanced processing power, high-end graphics, UltraHD video capabilities, USB3, CAN FD and a variety of other high-speed interfaces and connectivity options.
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The VAR-SOM-MX8 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 | Legacy |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Dunfell (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| 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 13.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 5.15.74) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Android 11.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 5.4.47) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| 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 6.6.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Buster (kernel 4.14.98) | 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 5.12.9, 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 |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the VAR-SOM-MX8 require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the: