This new development kit allows engineers to develop Laird Connectivity’s Summit system-on-module (SOM) 8M Plus, a highly integrated software and hardware solution powered by the high-performance NXP Semiconductors i.MX 8M Plus processor.
The kit supports the development of advanced wireless Internet of Things (IoT) applications, including industrial IoT devices for harsh environments, IoT vision solutions, and healthcare devices.
At the heart of the development kit is the Summit SOM 8M Plus, which combines NXP’s i.MX 8M Plus applications processor with an NXP 88W8997 wireless system-on-chip.
The Summit SOM 8M Plus includes an integrated 2.3 TOPS neural processing unit, advanced connectivity, and enhanced security, providing the hardware acceleration necessary for sophisticated machine learning applications.
The quad-core processor can run multiple instances of Linux for different purposes, including user interface and connectivity, to enable the development of highly advanced IoT solutions.
The Summit SOM 8M Plus Development Kit includes reference designs for display, camera, audio, LTE, GPS, USB 3.0 power, and more.