Overview
The QS8M is a QFN-style Solder-Down Computer-on-Module from Ka-Ro electronics, part of the QS Family. In a 27mm x 27mm x 2.3mm form factor with 100 pads, it pairs the NXP i.MX 8M Mini (Quad Cortex-A53 up to 1.6 GHz) or i.MX 8M Nano (Dual Cortex-A53 up to 1.4 GHz) with a Cortex-M4/M7 real-time core and 1080p video, making it ideal for industrial multimedia, machine learning inference and audio-rich applications.
Key Features
Processor
NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad up to 1.6 GHz
or i.MX 8M Nano Dual up to 1.4 GHz
+ Cortex-M4 / M7 real-time core
Memory
512 MB / 1 GB DDR3L
4 GB eMMC
Temperature Range
Industrial Grade
-25°C to +85°C
Form Factor
27 x 27 x 2.3 mm
QFN-style Solder-Down
100 pads, 1mm pitch
Display & Vision
MIPI-DSI 4-lane
GC328 2D + GCNanoUltra 3D GPU
1080p60 video de-/encode
OS Support
Linux
Windows 10 IoT
Connectivity
Available Variants
QS8M family (i.MX 8M Mini Quad / Nano Dual) — compare order codes side-by-side:
| Part Number | QS8M-MQ00 | QS8M-ND00 |
|---|---|---|
| Part Name | QS8M/MQ/1600/1024S/4GF/E85 | QS8M/ND/1400/512S/4GF/E85 |
| Processor | NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad @ 1.6 GHz | NXP i.MX 8M Nano Dual @ 1.4 GHz |
| SDRAM | 1 GiB | 512 MiB |
| Flash | 4 GB eMMC | 4 GB eMMC |
| Display-IF | MIPI-DSI | MIPI-DSI |
| Temperature | -25°C to +85°C | -25°C to +85°C |
Design Advantages
QFN-Style Solder-Down
Compact 27mm square QFN package with thermal pad. Single-sided assembly leaves the underside of the carrier board free, and visual solder joint inspection remains possible after soldering.
QS Family Pin-Compatible
Standard QS pinout across the QS Family enables a scalable platform strategy. Design one baseboard and migrate between processors as application requirements evolve.
1080p Video & Audio
Hardware 1080p60 H.264/H.265 video plus rich audio I/O make the QS8M a single-chip platform for streaming media and audio-rich industrial HMI.
Industrial Longevity
Industrial-grade components rated for -25°C to +85°C operation with long-term availability commitment, ensuring your product design remains in production for years.
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply (VIN) | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| I/O Voltage | - | 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C | +85°C |
Documentation
Download the full QS8M datasheet for complete specifications, pinout details, and design guidelines.
Download Datasheet (PDF)