ROM-5721
NXP i.MX8M Mini Cortex®-A53
SMARC 2.0/2.1 Computer-on-Module
Introduction
Advantech ROM-5721 SMARC 2.0/2.1 Computer-on-Module is powered by NXP i.MX8M Mini SOC which includes up to 4 Arm Cortex-A53 cores in combination with one Cortex-M4 real-time processor and Vivante GC320, GC NanoUltra 3D graphics engine. It provides USB2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, MIPI-CSI, PCI Express, Dual-channel LVDS shared with MIPI-DSI for embedded applications.
ROM-5721 is paired with Advantech ROM-DB5901 carrier board for faster end product peripheral integration and time-to-market. The reference schematics and layout checklists documentation for carrier board development will be provided along with the open-sourced Linux BSP, test utilities, hardware design utilities, and reference drivers.
Features
- NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor with up to 4 Arm Cortex A53 cores
- 1 x Arm Cortex-M4 cores
- Onboard LPDDR4 memory and eMMC
- 1 x 4 lane MIPI-CSI,1 x Dual channel LVDS or 1 x Display Port
- 4 x USB2.0, 1 x USB 2.0 OTG, 4 x UART, 4 x I2C, 12 x GPIO, 1 x PCIe2.0,1x Gigabit LAN
- Support OpenGL ES 2.0/1.1 by hardware accelerators
- Low power consumption design
- Support Linux and Android BSP
Specifications
| Form Factor | SMARC2.0 & SMARC2.1 compliance | |
| Processor System | CPU | NXP i.MX 8M Mini up to 4 Arm Cortex A53 cores, up to 1.8GHz |
| MCU | 1 x Arm Cortex-M4 core | |
| Memory | Technology | LPDDR4-1866 |
| Capacity | Onboard 1GB/2GB LPDDR4 | |
| Flash | 8/16 GB eMMC NAND Flash for O.S. and 8 MB QSPI NOR Flash for board information | |
| Graphics | LVDS/MIPI DSI | 1 x 4 lane MIPI-CSI,1 x Dual channel LVDS or 1 x Display Port up to 1080P |
| HDMI | – | |
| Parallel RGB | – | |
| VGA | – | |
| Graphics Engine | Vivante GC320, GC NanoUltra 3D GPU Support OpenGL ES 2.0, VG 1.1 | |
| H/W Video Codec | Decoder: H.265, H.264, VP8/9 1080p Encoder:H.264, VP8 1080p | |
| Ethernet | Chipset | 1 x NXP i.MX8M Mini GbE controller |
| Speed | 10/100/1000 Mbps | |
| RTC | RTC | Yes |
| WatchDog Timer | Yes | |
| Security | TPM 2.0 | |
| I/O | PCIe | 1 x PCIe 2.0 |
| SATA | – | |
| USB | 4 USB 2.01 USB 2.0 OTG | |
| Audio | 2 ×I²S | |
| SPDIF | – | |
| SDIO | 1 | |
| Serial Port | 2 x 4-wire UART and 2 x 2-wire UART | |
| SPI | 2 | |
| CAN | – | |
| GPIO | 12 | |
| I²C | 4 | |
| Camera Input | 1 x 4-lane MIPI CSI | |
| System Bus | – | |
| Touch | – | |
| Keypad | – | |
| Power | Power Supply Voltage | Fixed 5V DC source and allow 3.3 V ~ 5.25 V to operate directly from single level Lithium-Ion cells |
| Power Consumption | TBD | |
| Environment | Operating Temperature | 0 ~ 60 °C/ -40 ~ 85 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 5 ~ 95% relative humidity, non-condensing | |
| Mechanical | Dimensions (W x D) | 82 x 50 mm |
| Operation System | Linux & Android | |
| Certifications | CE/FCC Class B | |
Block Diagram
Ordering Information
| Part No. | CPU | Memory | Flash Memory | UART | LAN | USB 2.0 | Display | PCIe | SD | I2S | I2C | SPI | WiFi/ | Size | Power input | Operating Temperature |
| ROM-5721CQ-REA1E | i.MX8M Mini Quad | 2GB | 16GB | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 x Dual ch LVDS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | BT | 82 x 50 x 5 mm | 3 ~ 5.25V | 0 ~ 60 °C |
| ROM-5721CD-RDA1E | i.MX8M Mini Dual | 1GB | 8GB | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 x MIPI DSI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | – | 82 x 50 x 5 mm | 3 ~ 5.25V | 0 ~ 60 °C |
| ROM-5721CS-RDA1E | i.MX8M Mini Solo | 1GB | N/A | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 x MIPI DSI | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | – | 82 x 50 x 5 mm | 3 ~ 5.25V | 0 ~ 60 °C |
Development Board
| Part No. | Description |
| ROM-DB5901-SWA1 | Development Board for SMARC 2.0 Module |
Optional Accessories
| Part No. | Description |
| 1.7E+09 | Debug port cable for ROM-5721 |
| 1.7E+09 | D-SUB 9P(F)/D-SUB 9P(F) RS232/RS485 100c |
| 1970004648T001 | Heat Spreader |
| 1960063089N001 | Semi Heat Sink |
| 193B021490 | Screw for Heat Spreader and Semi Heat Sink |
| 96PSA-A36W12R1-3 | ADAPTER 100-240V 36W 12V 3A |
| 1.7E+09 | Power Cord 3P UL 10A 125V 180cm |
| 170203183C | Power Cord 3P Europe (WS-010+WS-083) 183cm |
| 170203180A | Power Cord 3P UK 2.5A/3A 250V 1.83M |
| 1.7E+09 | Power Cord 3P PSE 183cm |
| SQF-ISDM1-16G-21C | SQF SD Card I-SD UHS-I MLC 16G (0~70°C) |
| SQF-ISDM1-16G-21E | SQF I-SD UHS-I MLC 16G (-40~85°C) |
| EWM-W163M201E | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac,QCA6174A,2T2R,w/BT4.1,M.2 2230 |
| 1750008717-01 | Dipole Ant. D.B 2.4/5G WIFI 3dBi SMA/M-R BLK |
| 1750007965-01 | Antenna Cable R/P SMA (M) to MHF4, 300mm |
| EWM-C117FL06E* | LTE 4G,3G WCDMA/DC-HSPA+, 2G module, MPCI-L280H |
| 1750007990-01 | Antenna 4G/LTE full band L=11 cm 50 Ohm |
| 1.75E+09 | Antenna Cable SMA (F) to MHF 1.32 25cm |
OS Specification
| Operating System | Version Support |
| Linux | Yocto 2.5 |
| Android | Android 9.0 |
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SW Specification
| Software Application | Function Support |
| SUSI API | I2C, GPIO, SPI, WDT, RTC, Backlight Control |
| WISE-PaaS/DeviceOn | Built-in |
Dimensions
Embedded Linux Support and Design-in Services
Hardware Certified Ubuntu and Yocto with Eco Partner Services
Linux is the most popular embedded OS for transportation, outdoor services, factory automation, and mission-critical applications.
Its open-source and kernel reliability features ease security updates. and make it particularly adaptable to new Al and Edge computing technology. Advantech has cooperated with Canonical and other software partners to provide hardware-certified Ubuntu image and Yocto BSP as Linux offerings. The Advantech. Embedded Linux and Android Alliance (ELAA) delivers local software services and consultation.
Features
Certified OS and BSP | Licensed Services | Numerous AI and Edge Resources | Local Partner Alliance |
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WISE-DeviceOn
Massive loT Device Management Utility
loT deployment and management typically involve numerous disparate devices installed on multiple sites. These devices require effective monitoring, managing, and tracking. Advantech’s easy-to-use WISE-DeviceOn interface enables users to remotely monitor device health. troubleshoot problems. and send software/firmware updates over the air (OTA). In sum, DeviceOn empowers quick real-time responsiveness to emerging problems.
Features
Comprehensive Management | Remote Access | Efficient Operations |
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Product Highlights
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