VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO¶
1. Introduction¶
Supporting the i.MX 8M Nano, the VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO is compatible with the VAR-SOM Pin2Pin product family, providing a maximum scalability range, from entry-level with the i.MX 6UL/6ULL/6ULZ platform, through i.MX 6 platforms, i.MX 8X and up to i.MX 8QuadMax. The SoM offers advanced features and a variety of connectivity options including advanced 3D GPU, HQ audio, integrated certified single band 802.11 b/g/n or dual-band 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, integrated CAN bus, LVDS and a variety of additional interfaces.
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO 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 |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.71) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Dunfell (kernel 5.4.142) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Mickledore (kernel 6.1.36) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Mickledore (kernel 6.1.22) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.60) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.24) | 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 14.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 6.1.55) | 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 |
| Pie 9.0.0_2.3.4 (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 |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.85) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| 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 |
FreeRTOS - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCUXpresso 2.15.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.13.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.10.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| MCUXpresso 2.12.1 | 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 2.7.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the VAR-SOM-MX8M-NANO require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the:

