Multisensory Enablement Kit Based on i.MX 8QuadXPlus Applications Processors The i.MX 8QuadXPlus Multisensory Enablement Kit (MEK) is ideal for safety-certifiable and efficient performance requirements. The NXP i.MX 8QuadXPlus Multisensory Enablement TARGET APPLICATIONS Kit (MEK) provides a comprehensive platform for quick Automotiveinstrument cluster , infotainment, display audio, evaluation and development of the Arm Cortex A35 + rear seat entertainment, smart antenna, Vehicle-to-Vehicle Cortex-M4F based i.MX 8QuadXPlus, i.MX 8DualXPlus and (V2X), gateway and camera systems i.MX 8DualX applications processors as well as the NXP Industrial vehicleavionics cockpit display , in-flight PF8100 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) solution entertainment, train and heavy equipment HMI and sensors. Advanced industrial human machine interface (HMI) and The MEK offers a high-level integration to support graphics, controlPLC, I/O controller, home/building control video, image processing, audio, and voice functions. It is Roboticsdr one, mobile service robot complete with highly optimized drivers and software, the i.MX 8X enables broad-based applications for the embedded Building Contr olfire and security panel, elevator control, industrial and automotive markets. HVAC control The kit includes an LVDS to HDMI adapter for simple out-of- Healthcar epatient monitor the-box bring up. It has LPDDR4, eMMC, and QSPI memory Networkingspecialty gateway , low-end video conference options, 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, USB 3.0 connectors terminal and PCIe high-speed interfaces ideal for connected, high Mobile paymentpayment systems performance embedded applications. For audio, video, and HMI evaluations, it brings out LVDS and MIPI-DSI connectors, General-purpose HMI solutions and a headphone 3.5 mm audio jack. The i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK consists of a CPU board and an optional Base board MCIMX8-8X-BB (ordered separately). The LVDS to HDMI adapter board is included with the MCIMX8QXP-CPU. Extended Audio features are supported by an Audio card (IMX-AUD-IO) which is included with the Base Board.GRAPHICS, VIDEO, AND AUDIO i.MX 8QUADXPLUS MEK The MEK has hardware accelerated video, graphics, and audio processing capabilities. The integrated video supports encode and decode for h.264 as well as decode for h.265. The graphics engine and display processor support rich 3D and 2D user interfaces while the Tensilica HiFi 4 DSP supports audio pre- and post- processing, key word detection and speech recognition for hands-off interaction. Applications like infotainment, clusters, display audio, HMI, surveillance, and robotics can take advantage of the high level of multimedia integration. i.MX 8QUADXPLUS MEK CONTENTS HMI AND CONNECTIVITY CPU board (standalone) Today, Human Machine Interface (HMI) must respond accurately, and in miliseconds, to touch screen and gesture i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK CPU board inputs. Connectivity is a must, demanding increasingly faster Power Supply and more reliable wired and wireless capabilities associated Quick Start Guide with security to protect sensitive data and privacy. The i.MX USB 3.0 Type C to Type A i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK provides capabilities for development USB 2.0 Type A to Type Micro of these key functionalities. i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK FEATURES LVDS to HDMI Adapter Card Baseboard (ordered separately) CPU Board Part Number: MCIMX8QXP-CPU i.MX 8/8X Baseboard NXP i.MX 8QuadXPlus i.MX 8/8X Audio Board 4x Arm Cortex-A35 up to 1.2 GHz Processor 512 MB L2 cache Arm Cortex-M4 266 MHz SOFTWARE AND TOOLS Power NXP MMPF8100 PMIC Hardware design files, software tools and board support Management packages (BSPs) for Linux , Android and FreeRTOS are available 3 GB LPDDR4 memory, x32 Memory 32 GB eMMC 5.0 from NXP to use as a reference for starting designs. QNX, 64 MB Octal SPI Flash Green Hills , other commercial operating systems, and tools 2x MIPI-DSI / LVDS connectors Display/Camera are also available from NXPs ecosystem partners. Additional Connectors Camera MIPI-CSI information can be found at www.nxp.com/MCIMX8QXP-CPU. Audio Codec Audio Microphone and headphone jacks i.MX 8QuadXPlus MEK Baseboard Features 1x full-size SD/MMC card slot Part Number Connectivity Expansion Connector Connectivity 10/100/1000 Ethernet port 1x USB 3.0 Type C 1x I2C Auxiliary Connector 1x Tamper Head JTAG connector Debug 1x Parallel CSI Connector Serial to USB connector 1x UART, 2x CAN NXP 3-axis accelerometer & eCompass not populated Arduino Connector/ MCIMX8-8X-BB 1x uUSB OTG connector MikroBus Interface NXP Gyroscope 1x Audio In Connector, NXP Light Sensor Additional 1x Audio Out Connector Feature NXP Pressure Sensor 1x 10/100/1000 Ethernet connector RGB LED Muxed w/ Audio port) Power supply Linux OS Support Android There are a number of accessory boards that pair with the i.MX FreeRTOS 8QXP MEK CPU board and baseboard including support for Expansion 2 2 M.2 Connector (PCIe, USB, UART, I C and I S) cameras and displays. Visit www.nxp.com/i.MX8-ACCESSORY- Connector BOARDS to see the complete list. www.nxp.com/iMX8X and imxcommunity.org NXP and the NXP logo are trademarks of NXP B.V. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Arm, Cortex and Keil are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/ or elsewhere. Mbed is a trademark of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere. All rights reserved. 2018 NXP B.V. Document Number: IMX8QADXPLUSFS REV 0