MSC SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1

SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for NXP i.MX 8 based Modules

The SMARC 2.0 Starterkit for SMARC modules with NXP i.MX 8 Series processors is based on a Mini-ITX SMARC 2.0 carrier board MSC SM2-MB-EP1 and contains all necessary products to quickly enable the user to run and evaluate the SM2S-IMX8 / 8M / 8MINI / 8NANO / 8PLUS module range. The kit does not contain a SMARC module in order to give the user greater flexibility as to which particular module version and CPU speed variant is desired.

As part of the SMARC 2.0 Starterkit, the appropriate Heatsink/Heatspreader and a Flash SD Card with USB Reader will be supplied. A bootable Linux installation can be downloaded from the MSC Support website and stored on the SD Card. A power supply with cable kit is also included for convenience.

Direct screen output on a PC monitor is possible using the on-board HDMI output. As an option to the Starter Kit several suitable LCD kits of various resolutions and sizes are available upon request.

Highlights

SMARC 2.0 carrier board in Mini-ITX format with socket for SMARC 2.0 modules
Heatspreader suitable for all module variants of the SM2S-IMX8 / 8M / 8MINI / 8NANO / 8PLUS module families
12V power supply and cable kit included for immediate operation of the Starterkit
Bootable Linux installation on Support Website, can be stored in SD Card (supplied with Card Reader)
DP and HDMI graphics output

LVDS graphics output on standard 30-pin connector; backlight connector includes adjustable backlight voltage and dimming
Ethernet (10/100/1000 LAN) connector
SATA, 4x USB 2.0 Host, USB Host/Client, UART, SD-Card socket
Getting Started manual
Optional TFT kits available

Specs

Technology	Kit with Carrier
Formfactor	Mini-ITX
Storage Interfaces	1x SATA-II (3Gbps) connector
USB	2x USB 3.0 host port 2x USB 2.0 host port 1x USB 2.0 OTG port (MicroUSB) 1x USB 2.0 on Mini PCI Express slot
Serial Interfaces	1x RS232 (UART0) on DB9 connector with 2-wire hand shake 1x RS232 (UART1) on pin header w/o hand shake
Bus Interfaces	PCI Express lanes from module can be connect to either 1x PCI Express x4 Gen.2 slot or 1x Mini PCI Express x1 Card slot 1x CAN 2.0B on DB9 connector 1x CAN 2.0B on pin header 1x eSPI connector SPI, SMBus, I2C, and GPIO on pin header
Display Interfaces	DisplayPort connector HDMI connector 40-pin eDP connector LVDS on Jili30 connector with EEPROM for display data and backlight connector MIPI CSI-2 camera interface on 15pin FFC connector
Network Interface	10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet on RJ45 connector
Audio Interface	I2S Audio codec, routed to three audio jacks
Miscellaneous	4-pin fan connector, PWM controlled by module Socket for CR2032 type RTC battery (3V) Serial EEPROM for board data Serial EEPROM for LVDS display data SPI Boot Flash, socket Power and Reset button Confi guration switches/jumper
Feature Highlights	SMARC™ 2.0 carrier board for full and short size modules Support of listed carrier board features and interfaces depends on used module
Power Requirement	12V Power supply contained in Starterkit
Environment	Temperature Range: 0°C … +60°C operating -20°C … +85°C storage Humidity: 5 … 90% (operating, non condensing) 5 … 90% (storage, non-condensing)
Dimensions	170 x 170 mm
Certificates	UL / CE
Cooling	included
Carrier	MINI-ITX

Order Info

Order No.	Description	Reference	Status
74008	Starter Kit for MSC SM2S-IMX8 Series modules. Includes MSC SM2-MB-EP1 Baseboard, Heatspreader/Heatsink, SD Card with USB Card Reader, Power Supply and suitable cable kit. The StarterKit does not include the MSC SM2S-IMX8 / 8M / 8MINI / 8NANO / 8PLUS module. Please order your choice of module separately.	MSC SM2-SK-IMX8-EP1-KIT001	PV

PV = Preferred variant; OR = on Request (in OEM quantities only)

Accessories

10.1″ Display kit

Order No.	Description	Reference
78879	Displaykit suitable for all COM Carrier Boards and all COM Starterkits. Comprises 10.1" WVGA LCD with PCAP Touch Sensor and Touch Controller. Includes all cables required to connect to COM Carrier Boards (LVDS, B/L & Touch).	MSC DIS-AM1280800-101-KIT SETPAC

12.1″ Display kit

Order No.	Description	Reference
78880	Displaykit suitable for all COM Carrier Boards and all COM Starterkits. Comprises 12.1" WVGA LCD with PCAP Touch Sensor and Touch Controller Includes all cables required to connect to COM Carrier Boards (LVDS, B/L & Touch)	MSC DIS-AM1280800-121-KIT SETPAC

5.0″ Display kit

Order No.	Description	Reference
81871	Displaykit suitable for all COM Carrier Boards and all COM Starterkits. Comprises 5.0" WVGA LCD with PCAP Touch Sensor and Touch Controller Includes all cables required to connect to COM Carrier Boards (LVDS, B/L & Touch)	MSC DIS-AM800480-050-KIT SETPAC

7″ Display kit

Order No.	Description	Reference
78911	Displaykit suitable for all COM Carrier Boards and all COM Starterkits. Comprises 7.0" WVGA LCD with PCAP Touch Sensor and Touch Controller Includes all cables required to connect to COM Carrier Boards (LVDS, B/L & Touch)	MSC DIS-AM800480-070-KIT SETPAC