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i.MX 8M Mini System-On-Module
Use the i.MX 8M Mini SOM to develop advanced HMI, video, audio and real-time applications.
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What's New
Oct 31, 2024:
Emcraft Embedded Linux now supports the STM32MP2 processor.
Jul 24, 2024:
Emcraft releases a customised Linux BSP and Yocto distribution for the STM32MP2 SoC.
SOMs
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System-On-Modules |
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Emcraft develops production-ready System-On-Modules (SOMs) using leading-edge Cortex-M microcontrollers and Cortex-A microprocessors. Our modules are the solution to your high-reliability, low-power and long product life-cycle requirements.
All our modules come with a Starter Kit as well as production-ready software developed and maintained by Emcraft's Linux
and RTOS experts.
The following System-On-Modules are available:
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uClinux BSPs
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uClinux BSPs |
Emcraft develops Linux (uClinux) BSPs (Board Support Packages) and software distribution for select third-party development and evaluation boards.
These BSPs provide an easy and cost-efficient way to evaluate uClinux on higher-end Cortex-M3/M4/M7 microcontrollers.
The following BSPs are available:
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Zephyr BSPs
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Zephyr BSPs |
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Emcraft supports Zephyr BSPs for various NXP microcontrollers. The BSPs target the NXP reference boards. Emcraft provides a sample Zephyr demo application, demonstrating use of the Zephyr BSP. The demo can be used as a starting point in custom Zephyr development. Relevant user documentation is available, explaining how to build and then run the demo on the NXP eval boards.
The Zephyr BSPs provided by Emcraft are ready to be customized and enhanced for custom hardware and/or custom software requirements. Emcraft's Software Consulting Team is available to assist with porting and enhancing Zephyr in Customer's project.
The following Zephyr BSPs are available:
IoT/Cameras
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IoT/Cameras |
In collaboration with our partners, Emcraft has developed a number of IoT / Camera solutions compatible with the Emcraft System-On-Modules (SOM) and Starter Kits. This area of the site provides a presentation of those solutions.
MIPI-CSI2 Cameras
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MIPI-CSI2 Cameras |
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In collaboration with our partners, Emcraft has developed a number of MIPI-CSI2 camera solutions. Those cameras are available for purchase directly from Emcraft.
MIPI-CSI2 OV5640
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MIPI-CSI2 OV5640 |
The Emcraft OV5640 MIPI-CSI2 camera is based on the Omnivision OV5640 chip. It provides auto focus, focal length 2.8mm, range 60cm-infinity and an 66.7 degrees field-of-view. The camera connects to a host via the MIPI-CSI2 interface.
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October 3, 2023 |
MIPI-CSI2 OV5647
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MIPI-CSI2 OV5647 |
The Emcraft OV5647 MIPI-CSI2 camera is based on the Omnivision OV5647 chip. It provides auto focus, focal length 2.8mm, range 60cm-infinity and an 66.7 degrees field-of-view. The camera connects to a host via the MIPI-CSI2 interface.
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| Using Emcraft OV5647 camera | |
October 13, 2023 |
MIPI-CSI2 IMX219
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MIPI-CSI2 IMX219 |
The Emcraft IMX219 MIPI-CSI2 camera is based on the Sony IMX219 sensor, and has the following characteristics: 8.0 Mpix, 3264x2448 max resolution, fixed focus, 85.4° FOV, 2.42mm EFL, and 2.0±5% 4P F/NO. Link to the i.MX 8M Plus is via the dual-lane MIPI-CSI2 interface.
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January 26, 2024 |
PMD ToF
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PMD ToF |
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Emcraft partners with PMD Technologies to provide various 3D Time-Of-Flight (ToF) camera solutions compatible with the Emcraft System-On-Modules (SOM) and Starter Kits.
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Accessories
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Accessories |
In collaboration with our partners, Emcraft has developed a number accessory solutions. Typically, those are compatible with the Emcraft System-On-Modules (SOM) and Starter Kits, however they may also be available from Emcraft for volume purchasing. This area of the site provides a presentation of those solutions.
Ethernet Converter
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Ethernet Media Converter |
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The RDDRONE-T1ADAPT media converter translates between automotive 2-wire Ethernet (100BASE-T1) to Fast Ethernet (100BASE-TX). The converter is automotive IEEE 100BASE-T1 compliant, with 100Mbit/s transmit and receive capability up to at least 15m of unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cable.
See the following page for further details.
Demos
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Demos |
This area of the Emcraft web site presents the platform solutions developed by Emcraft, in collaboration with our partners.
Those platform solutions make use of the Emcraft System-On-Modules (SOMs), as well as embedded computers based on those SOMs.
SLAM
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SLAM |
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Emcraft provides Navigation and SLAM solutions based on the Emcraft SOM (System-On-Modules) and embedded computers. The iRobot Create3 platform is used as an intelligent robotics vehicle controlled by the Emcraft embedded computers.
This page provides detailed materials describing those solutions.
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| Introduction to ROS2 navigation and SLAM | |
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| iRobot Create3 SLAM setup | |
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| Setup Linux host for running Rviz | |
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| PMD Flexx2 SLAM setup | |
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| Launching SLAM | |
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| Enhanced object avoidance in SLAM using PMD USB Flexx2 camera | |
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Smart Camera
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Smart Camera |
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Emcraft partners with Arcturus Networks to develop Smart Camera solutions based on the Emcraft SOM (System-On-Modules) and embedded computers. Arcturus provides a comprehensive smart camera software platform with ML/AI performance optimized for the underlying Emcraft hardware. A demo of the Brinq Smart Camera Software platform is available for the NAVQ+ hardware, it includes a web dashboard plus analytics for boundary crossing, people counting, tracking, reidentification, motionless and loitering behavior.
Additional analytics for people, vehicles, packages and inspection are available from Arcturus along with development services for specialized analytics and support.
This page provides detailed materials describing those solutions.
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| People detection and zone monitoring using the Emcraft NAVQ+ (i.MX 8M Plus) and Arcturus Brinq AI stack |  |
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August 17, 2023 |
Smart Device
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Smart Device |
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Emcraft provides IoT and Smart Device solutions based on the Emcraft SOM's (System-On-Modules) and embedded computers. This includes support for the Zigbee, Matter and Thread protocols.
This page provides detailed materials describing those solutions.
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| Connecting Aqara devices using the Matter protocol | |
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| Setting up OpenThread border router on NAVQ Plus | |
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| Connecting Eve Energy with NAVQ Plus using Matter protocol | |
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| Running Matter device on NAVQ Plus | |
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| Setting up Home Assistant with Matter plugin on NAVQ Plus | |
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Partnerships
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Partnerships |
Emcraft partners with the various semiconductor, boards and solutions vendors. Click on a logo widget below to find out how Emcraft is represented at the corresponding partner’s web site:
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Software Consulting
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Software Consulting |
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The Emcraft Consulting Services team provides software design and customization services.
Expertize Areas
Main areas covered by the Consulting Services team:
- Development and customization of U-Boot, Linux, Zephyr and FreeRTOS device drivers for various I/O interfaces.
- Portation of the Emcraft Linux / uClinux, Zephyr and FreeRTOS BSPs to custom hardware boards.
- Optimization of system boot times for specific configurations.
- Design and development of applications and GUI, including integration with underlying POSIX and I/O APIs on your custom hardware.
Introductory Consulting Package
50 hours at the reduced rate of $120 $85/hour for get-to-know-you initial smaller consulting jobs.
- Linux/U-boot/Zephyr/FreeRTOS development;
- Weekly reporting;
- Agile-managed with full accounting.
Contact us for details and to get started.
Linux GUI Demo Running on the i.MX RT1050
This video shows the Linux GUI demo running on the NXP i.MX RT1050 EVK board.
Connecting STM32F7 to Internet over GSM Modem
Read this application note to learn how to connect the STM32F7 to the Internet over GSM modem in Linux. ... Read more
Low Power Mode on STM32F7
Read this application note to learn how to switch the STM32F7 running Linux to the Linux "suspend-in-RAM" mode. When in suspend, the entire STM32F7 System-On-Module consumes as little as 2mA @ 3.3V, at the same time allowing immediate wake-up from events on various I/O interfaces. ... Read more
Transferring Files from and to STM32F7 using Bluetooth
This application note describes how to use the Linux Bluetooth stack to allow transferring files between the STM32F7 and a smartphone, notebook or PC host over Bluetooth. ... Read more
Advanced HMI, Video, Audio, Alexa AVS using the i.MX 8M
This video shows an advanced Human Machine Interface running of the Emcraft i.MX 8M System-On-Module. Video, audio, advanced animated UI and the Alexa Voice Services are demonstrated.