VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS¶
1. Introduction¶
Powered by the i.MX 8M Plus, the VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS presents the first generation of System on Modules with dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) capabilities. The SoM supports advanced multimedia features along with extensive connectivity options such as H.265/H.264 Full HD video encoder/decoder, high performance 2D/3D GPU, up to 4K HDMI, dual LVDS, DSI, certified dual-band Wi-Fi, BT/BLE, 802.15.4, dual USB3, dual GbE, dual CAN-FD and PCIe.
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Back view
The VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS 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¶
Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.119)
Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.71)
Android 15.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 6.6.58)
Android 14.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 6.1.55)
Kirkstone (Qt 6.4.3, kernel 5.15.60)
Hardknott (Qt 6.2.4, kernel 5.10.72)
Yocto - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.119) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Kirkstone (kernel 5.15.71) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Scarthgap (kernel 6.6.23_2.0.0) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| 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 |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.52) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Hardknott (kernel 5.10.35) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Gatesgarth (kernel 5.10.9) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.70_2.3.2) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.70_2.3.0) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Zeus (kernel 5.4.47) | 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 14.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 6.1.55) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
| Android 13.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 5.15.71) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 12.0.0_1.0.0 (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 11.0.0_2.6.0 (kernel 5.10.72) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 11.0.0_2.2.0 (kernel 5.10.35) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 11.0.0_1.2.0 (kernel 5.4.70) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 10.0.0_2.6.0 (kernel 5.4.70) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Android 10.0.0_2.5.0 (kernel 5.4.47) | 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 5.10.52_2.1.0) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.70_2.3.2) | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| Bullseye (kernel 5.4.70_2.3.0) | 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 |
| Zeus (Qt 5.15.2, kernel 5.4.70) | 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 2.12.1 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.11.1 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.10.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
| MCUXpresso 2.9.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Legacy |
Zephyr - All Releases
| Release | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zephyr 4.0.0 | Release Notes | Developers Guide | Maintained |
3. Hardware Changelog¶
Occasionally, hardware revisions for the VAR-SOM-MX8M-PLUS require corresponding software updates.
Relevant patches and software changes for each revision are documented in the: