Overview
The TX8M is a SO-DIMM Computer-on-Module from Ka-Ro electronics, part of the TX Family, based on 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). In a 26mm or 28mm SO-DIMM form factor, it pairs the Cortex-A53 cluster with a Cortex-M4 real-time core, hardware 1080p video and rich audio I/O, making it ideal for industrial multimedia, audio-rich HMI and edge computing 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 real-time core
Memory
512 MB / 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3L
4 GB eMMC
Temperature Range
Industrial Grade
-25°C to +85°C
Form Factor
26 mm SO-DIMM (MIPI)
28 mm SO-DIMM (LVDS)
DIMM200 connector
Display & Vision
MIPI-DSI 4-lane (MIPI ver.)
LVDS (LVDS ver.)
GC328 2D + GCNanoUltra 3D GPU
OS Support
Linux
Windows 10 IoT
Connectivity
Available Variants
TX8M family (i.MX 8M Mini Quad / Nano Dual) — compare order codes side-by-side:
| Part Number | TX8M-1610 | TX8M-1620 | TX8M-ND00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part Name | TX8MMQ/1600/1024S/4GF/E85 | TX8MMQ/1600/2048S/4GF/LVDS/E85 | TX8MND/1400/512S/4GF/E85 |
| Processor | NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad | NXP i.MX 8M Mini Quad | NXP i.MX 8M Nano Dual |
| SDRAM | 1 GiB | 2 GiB | 512 MiB |
| Flash | 4 GB eMMC | 4 GB eMMC | 4 GB eMMC |
| Display-IF | MIPI-DSI | LVDS | MIPI-DSI |
| Temperature | -25°C to +85°C | -25°C to +85°C | -25°C to +85°C |
Design Advantages
Pin-Compatible TXCOM Design
Standard TXCOM pinout across the TX Family enables a scalable platform strategy. Design one baseboard and migrate between processors as application requirements evolve.
Mini / Nano Choice
Same SO-DIMM module supports both i.MX 8M Mini (Quad A53) and i.MX 8M Nano (Dual A53) — pick the right balance of performance and cost for your application.
1080p Video & Audio
Hardware 1080p60 H.264/VP9/VP8 video plus rich audio I/O make the TX8M 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.
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Power Supply (VIN) | 3.3V | 5V |
| I/O Voltage | - | 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | -25°C | +85°C |
Documentation
Download the full TX8M datasheet for complete specifications, pinout details, and design guidelines.
Download Datasheet (PDF)