The Virtium IMX8 Mini DXM1 SOM is a low-power, AI-enabled system-on-module built for fast deployment in edge computing environments. This solution integrates an NXP i.MX8M Mini processor with a DeepX DXM1 neural accelerator, offering an optimised combination of general-purpose compute and efficient AI inference in a single module. The Virtium IMX8 Mini DXM1 SOM is specifically designed to reduce development cycles—by up to 12 months—without compromising performance or scalability.

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This SOM features a quad-core NXP processor, paired with a DeepX AI accelerator capable of delivering up to 25 TOPS at just 5W peak power. This makes the Virtium IMX8 Mini DXM1 SOM highly suitable for visual processing and inference tasks, such as computer vision in robotics, industrial automation, smart kiosks, and medical diagnostics. The accelerator allows developers to offload AI workloads from the main application processor, lowering system temperature and increasing hardware reliability in constrained environments.

To ease integration, the Virtium IMX8 Mini DXM1 SOM supports standard interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, and camera input. Memory and flash configurations can be customised to fit commercial or industrial operating conditions. OEMs can also leverage Virtium’s partnerships with wireless vendors like Murata for connectivity customisation during production.

Software support includes a Yocto Linux distribution and SDK examples for both the NXP processor and DeepX accelerator. Developers can choose from a range of precompiled models to rapidly evaluate use cases and build their own optimised solutions. This makes the Virtium IMX8 Mini DXM1 SOM a true plug-and-play development platform for edge AI engineers.

With manufacturing in both the USA and Vietnam, Virtium offers flexibility for global customers looking to avoid tariffs or scale production. This also enhances supply chain reliability—critical for enterprise deployments. Combined with Embedded Artists’ proven SOM expertise, this board is a compelling option for teams building intelligent edge products that need to ship quickly and scale confidently.