Description
The AAEON PICO-IMX8PL is a compact and efficient Pico-ITX single board computer powered by the NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex-A53 processor (AM62x also available). Designed for AI, edge computing, and industrial embedded applications, it supports up to 4GB LPDDR4 memory (8GB on request) and features dual GbE, multiple USB ports, display outputs, and expansion options including M.2 and Mini Card slots. With support for the Hailo-8™ AI accelerator, it delivers powerful performance for intelligent edge solutions.
Key Features
- ARM NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core, Cortex-A53 1.6GHz
- LPDDR4, up to 4 GB (8GB by customer request)
- eMMC 5.1 x 1
- HDMI 2.0 x 1 , LVDS x 1
- GbE x 2
- USB 3.0 Gen 1 x 2 , USB 2.0 x 1
- M.2 2230 E Key x 1, Full-sized minicard x 1
- COM x 2, CAN x 2, TPM 2.0 , GPIO x 8
- Support Hailo-8™ AI Accelerator
Specification
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Category |
Details |
| Form Factor | PICO-ITX, 2.5″ SBC |
| Processor | ARM NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.6GHz (Default w/NPU, optional w/o NPU) |
| Memory | Onboard LPDDR4 up to 4GB |
| Storage | eMMC 5.1 16/32GB (Optional 64/128GB), Micro SD Card Slot x1 |
| Real Time Clock | RTC x1, with 3V CR2032H Lithium battery |
| Security | TPM 2.0 (optional) |
| Indicators | Programmable LED control x3 |
| Cellular | Full Size Mini Card x1 (USB signal) |
| Wireless LAN | M.2 2230 E-Key x1 (USB, PCIe) |
| Operating System | Debian 11 (default, GUI optional), Android 13, Yocto |
| Protocol Support | Modbus, MQTT, OPCUA |
| I/O Interfaces | |
| Serial Ports | RS-232/422/485 switchable x2, Phoenix Connector |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet x2, RJ-45 (supports IEEE 1588, TSN, integrated RGMII) |
| Audio I/O | Line In / Line Out / Mic x1 (optional) |
| USB Ports | USB 3.0 Gen1 x2 (rear I/O), USB 2.0 x1 (pin header) |
| CAN Bus | CAN-FD x2 CH, Phoenix Connector |
| Display I/O | HDMI 2.0 x1, LVDS x1 (dual channel, 18/24-bit) |
| Debug Port | Micro USB x1 |
| Expansion Slots | M.2 2230 E-Key x1, Full Size Mini Card x1, Nano SIM slot (optional) |
| Other Interfaces | GPIO x8, UART x1 (optional), SPI/I2C options based on TPM presence |
| Power Connector | 2 Pin 3.81mm Pitch Phoenix Connector |
| Power Supply | |
| Power Requirement | DC 9–36V (Optional: 12V) |
| Power Consumption | 14.8W (Full Loading) |
| MTBF | 1,699,754 Hours |
| Environmental & Mechanical | |
| Dimensions | 3.94″ x 2.84″ (100mm x 72mm) |
| Weight | 0.18 lbs (0.08 kg) |
| Operating Temp. | -40 °F ~ 176 °F (-40 °C ~ 80 °C), (Option: 0°C ~ 60°C) |
| Storage Temp. | -40 °F ~ 176 °F (-40 °C ~ 80 °C) |
| Operating Humidity | 0% ~ 90% RH, non-condensing |
| Certification | CE/FCC Class A |
Ordering Information
| PART NUMBER | PICO-IMX8PL-A10-0001 | PICO-IMX8PL-A10-0002 |
| CPU | ARM NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.6GHz Processor | ARM NXP i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.6GHz Processor |
| NPU | 2.3 TOPs | 2.3 TOPs |
| MEMORY | Onboard LPDDR4 2GB | Onboard LPDDR4 4GB |
| DISPLAY | HDMI x 1 (rear I/O), | HDMI x 1 (rear I/O), |
| LVDS x 1 | LVDS x 1 | |
| STORAGE | eMMC 16GB, MicroSD x1 | eMMC 32GB, MicroSD x1 |
| LAN | GbE x 2 | GbE x 2 |
| USB | USB 3.0 Gen1 x 2 (rear I/O), | USB 3.0 Gen1 x 2 (rear I/O), |
| USB 2.0 x 1 (pin header) | USB 2.0 x 1 (pin header) | |
| COM | RS232(4-wire)/422/485 x 2 (rear I/O) | RS232(4-wire)/422/485 x 2 (rear I/O) |
| EXPANSION SLOT | M.2 2230 E-key x 1, miniCard (Full) x 1 | M.2 2230 E-key x 1, miniCard (Full) x 1 |
| POWER | +12V (Lockable terminal block) | + 9 ~36 V (Lockable terminal block) |
| OPERATION TEMP | -40°C ~ 80°C | -40°C ~ 80°C |
| AUDIO | — | Line in / Line Out / Mic x 1 |
| OTHERS | SPI x 1, I2C x 1, | I2C x 1, GPIO x 2, |
| GPIO x 2, | TPM x 1, | |
| CAN 2.0 FD x 2 (rear I/O) | CAN 2.0 FD x 2 (rear I/O) | |
| OS | Debian 11 | Debian 11 |
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