MBa8MP-RAS314 Single Board Computer

Powerful, Versatile and Robust Pi Alternative to Blaze a Path from Prototypes to Long-Term Production.

Raspberry Pi fans have needed a path from prototype designs to production, and TQ has brought the solution. Enter the new MBa8MP-RAS314.  TQ, known for robust, long-term embedded solutions, has crafted this platform to enhance the following: Processing (NPU) for Machine Learning acceleration, Ethernet (2 ports & TSN), Flash (NOR & eMMC), LVDS for displays, Bluetooth (5.2), USB 3.0 (4x ports + device port), Security functions, OS options (Yocto Linux, Armbian and Android-upon request), Extended temp and Long life availability.

Features

  • Arm® Quad-Cortex® A53 on i.MX 8M Plus
  • LPDDR4, Quad SPI NOR, eMMC, EEPROM
  • Multi-display, HDMI, LVDS, MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI
  • Machine Learning Accelerator: 2.3 TOPS
  • WIFI, Bluetooth 5.2
  • 2x Gbit Ethernet (1x TSN)
  • 4x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.0 device
  • Micro SD card
  • Raspberry Pi HAT compatible IO connector
  • Integrated security functions
  • OS: Armbian, Yocto-Linux, Android on request
  • Low Power: Typ 3W, 12 VDC
  • Compact: 100mm x 100mm
  • Extended Temp available: -40 to 70C
  • Long-term availability: 10-15 years

Read the whitepaper for prototype transition, support resources, and more information.

Specifications

CPU
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 8 ML/AI
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 6 Video
  • i.MX 8M Plus Quad 4 Lite
Memory
  • LPDDR4-SDRAM: Up to 8GB
  • Quad SPI NOR: Up to 256 MB
  • eMMC Flash: Up to 256 GB
  • EEPROM: 0/64 kbit
Graphics
  • 1x HDMI
  • LCD Interface: 1x MIPI DSI (2 Lanes); 1x LVDS Interface (4 Lanes)
Communications Interfaces
  • Bis zu 2x PWM
  • Bis zu 28x GPIO
  • 2x Gbit-Ethernet (1x TSN)
  • 4x USB 3.0
  • 1x USB 3.0 device
Other Interfaces
  • I2C: Up to 2x I2C
  • UART: Up to 1x UART
  • SPI: Up to 1x SPI
  • Audio: 1x Audio jack for microphone and headphone
  • SD Card: 1x Micro SD-Card
General
  • Dimensions - 100mm x 100mm
  • Standard temperature range: -25°C…+70°C
  • Extended temperature: -40°C…+70°C
  • Power supply  - 12v
OS
  • Armbian, Yocto-Linux
  • Android on request

Ordering Information

MBa8MP-RAS314-AA

 

  • MBa8MP-RAS314-AA with TQMa8MPxL-Ax, Quad CortexR-A53/1.6 GHz, 2 GB LPDDR4, 16 GB eMMC Flash, 64 kB EEPROM, RTC, 4x USB 3.0 HOST, 1x USB 3.0 Device, 2x ETH 10/100/1000, 1x HDMI, 1x LVDS, 1x MIPI, CSI, 1x MIPI DSI, Audio, GPIO PIN Header, WiFi, 2x User LED, Temperature sensor, Reset-Button, Micro SD
  • Two Memory sizes (on-board modules):
    • 2 GB LPDDR4, 16 GB eMMC Flash (Module: TQMa8MPxL-AB)
    • 4 GB LPDDR4, 64 GB eMMC Flash (Module: TQMa8MPxL-AB)
Other configurations upon request

TQ Embedded is known for:

  • Precision German engineering, now with a North America presence
    • Robust industrial products with support
  • Widest portfolio of embedded processing architectures: ARM, x86, PowerPC 
  • Comprehensive in-house process and facilities for true long-life availability
  • Modules with full signal availability (ALL signals available, not just selective groups)
  • In-house full control: design, manufacturing, specialized adaptations
  • Robust baseboard options, production-ready for mounting their SOM products