Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC

Overview
Click here to learn more about our Universal SMARC Carrier board.
Our customers asked for a high performance, robust SOM that simplifies their BOM, has reliable connectivity, uses a standard form factor, and is globally certified. One with multiple software options, a proven security architecture, long term software support, and security fixes.
Our new Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (What is SMARC?) is powered by NXP’s innovative i.MX 8M Plus processor, NXP PMIC PCA9450, and our Sona WiFi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.3/5.4 wireless module families based on leading NXP and Infineon solutions, high performance LPDDR4 RAM, and eMMC storage. We combine this with our common SMARC carrier board; together they serve as a single board computer (SBC) that can speed your product to market. Alternately, work with us to create a custom carrier that fits your mechanical, environmental, temperature, and interface requirements.
Note: Versions of this product featuring the Sterling-LWB5+ are not recommended for new design (NRND). We recommend parts featuring our Sona IF573 (and soon featuring our Sona NX611) for new designs.
- Powerful Heterogenous Multiprocessing: Up to 1.8 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53 microprocessor and 800 MHz Cortex-M7 microcontroller allow you to run Linux and an RTOS on dedicated, hardware-firewalled subsystems.
- Dedicated Machine Learning: High-performance edge machine learning via an integrated neural processing unit, delivering up to 2.3 TOPS.
- Diversity of Interfaces: Multiple display, network, data, audio and camera interfaces.
- SMARC 2.1.1 Standard Form Factor: 82mm x 50mm SMARC edge connector form factor which includes onboard ethernet PHYs and a USB hub controller. One design supports multiple processor, memory, and wireless configurations.
- Hardware Upgrade Roadmap: Build a product design that can easily be upgraded to the latest processors and wireless options as future Ezurio SOMs based on the SMARC standard are released.
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AI-Optimized, Efficient, and Connected: i.MX 8M Plus SMARC SOM
Built to meet the needs of industrial 4.0, smart building, city, and displays, the Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC SOM is powered by NXP's i.MX 8M Plus processor to focus on machine learning and vision, advanced multimedia, and industrial automation with high reliability.
Powerful MPU/MCUs
1.8 GHz 4-core Cortex-A53 MPU
800 MHz Cortex-M7 MCU
Configurable Connected SOM
Range of Sona Wi-Fi Modules
Wi-Fi 6 / 6E, up to Bluetooth 5.4
Multiple antenna configurations
Machine Learning
High-performance edge ML
Delivering up to 2.3TOPS

4K Display & Video
Up to 1200p60 or 4Kp30 display
2 MIPI-CSI camera interfaces
Up to 3 displays

Power Efficient
NXP PMIC, power optimized LPDDR4 and eMMC memory
Low power interfaces

Endless Interfaces
Display/camera, network, audio
Extensive I/O peripheral support

Diverse Software and Board Support
Choose Yocto Linux / Buildroot Linux, Zephyr RTOS/Free RTOS
Secure Enclave + Secure Boot
Dedicated on-board security hardware, secure boot Linux
Encrypted creds
Custom Solutions
Reduce design risk and accelerate your time to market with Ezurio's custom Single Board Computers (SBC). We offer:
- A hand-in-hand partnership approach.
- Design your board your way.
- Lower production costs by choosing your required components.
- Industry leading hardware and software.

Specifications
Wi-Fi 6/6E
Bluetooth 5.3/5.4
Up to 8GB (MOQ required)
2x USB3/USB2
2x USB2
2x GbE
2x CAN/CAN FD
1x SDIO/eMMC
12C
SPI
UART
GPIO
Part Number
| Price @ 1k
| Additional Description
| Antenna Connector Type
| Memory
| Operating Temp (Max) (°C)
| Operating Temp (Min) (°C)
| Product Type
| Storage
|
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N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 2 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sterling-LWB5+ | 1x MHF4L | 2 GB | 70 °C | 0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sterling-LWB5+ | 1x MHF4L | 2 GB | 85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 2 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 2 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 2 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 2 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 2 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 4 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sterling-LWB5+ | 1x MHF4L | 4 GB | 70 °C | 0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sterling-LWB5+ | 1x MHF4L | 4 GB | 85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 4 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 4 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 4 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 4 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 4 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 8 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sterling-LWB5+ | 1x MHF4L | 8 GB | 70 °C | 0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 8 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC with Sona IF573 | 3x MHF4L | 8 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 8 GB | +70 °C | +0 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (with Sona NX611 wireless) | 1x MHF4L | 8 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (without wireless) | None | 8 GB | +85 °C | -40 °C | SOM | 16 GB | |
N/A | Kit - Universal SMARC Carrier Board. Includes antennas, power supply, DB9 cable | Carrier Board | ||||||
N/A | Universal SMARC Carrier Board | Carrier Board |
Documentation
Product Brief 1 total
Name |
Part |
Last Updated |
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Product Brief - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC | All | 03/04/2025 |
Datasheet 3 total
Name |
Part |
Last Updated |
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Datasheet - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC | All | 03/11/2025 |
Datasheet - Universal SMARC Carrier | SMARC_CAR SMARC_CAR_BRD |
12/05/2024 |
Datasheet - Universal SMARC Carrier (Product Page) | All | 08/22/2023 |
Software 6 total
Name |
Part |
Last Updated |
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Android 14 Release for Nitrogen Platforms | All | 06/19/2024 |
Boot2Qt Embedded Qt6 Mickledore Release | All | 06/19/2024 |
Buildroot 2024.02 Release for i.MX Platforms | All | 06/20/2024 |
FreeRTOS SDK v2.16.0 Release for Nitrogen Platforms | All | 08/21/2024 |
QNX SDP 7.1 BSP release for Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC | All | 06/19/2024 |
Software Wiki - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (External Link) | All | 12/04/2023 |
Documentation 5 total
Name |
Part |
Last Updated |
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Nitrogen8M PLUS EMC Pre-Scan Report | All | 05/21/2024 |
PCN 5D-2024 - SOMs and SBCs | All | 07/08/2024 |
PCN #3B-2024 - i.MX8 Platforms | All | 05/07/2024 |
User Guide - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC SOM (External Link) | All | 11/29/2023 |
Wiki - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC (External Link) | All | 12/04/2023 |
Technical Drawings 1 total
Name |
Part |
Last Updated |
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3D Model and STEP File - Nitrogen8M Plus SMARC | All | 09/10/2024 |
Resource Center
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EMEA | Website |
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EMEA | Website |
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APAC | Website |
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EMEA | Website |
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Symmetry Electronics | 1-866-506-8829 |
North America | Website |
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Telsys | +972 3 7657666 |
EMEA | Website |
WPG | +44 1628 958460 |
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