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=Overview=
==Terms and Definitions==
*'''SoM''' – System-on-Module. 
*'''SBC''' – Single Board Computer. 
*'''Evaluation kit''' – A combination of CL-SOM-iMX8X SoM and SB-iMX8X carrier-board accompanied by a set of accessories. More information [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-system-on-module-computer/#evalkit here]. 
*'''CL-SOM-iMX8X'''– System-on-module product based on the iMX8X SoC. More information [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-system-on-module-computer/ here]. 
*'''SBC-iMX8X''' – A single board computer, which contains CL-SOM-iMX8X system-on-module and SB-iMX8X carrier-board. More information [https://www.compulab.com/products/sbcs/sbc-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-single-board-computer/ here]. 

==Reference Carrier Board==
*All additional materials for CL-SOM-iMX8X are available [https://www.compulab.com/products/computer-on-modules/cl-som-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-system-on-module-computer/#devres here]. 
*All additional materials for SBC-iMX8X are available [https://www.compulab.com/products/sbcs/sbc-imx8x-nxp-i-mx-8x-single-board-computer/#devres here]. 

==Additional resources==
[[CL-SOM-iMX8X: Evaluation Kit: Getting Started | Getting started with CL-SOM-iMX8X evaluation kit.]]

=Carrier Board=
[[Image:SB-iMX8X-top.jpg|frameless|top|600px|link=]]
[[Image:SB-iMX8X-bottom.jpg|frameless|top|600px|link=]]

=Interfaces and Functions=
==DC Power==
SBC-iMX8X main power is provided with 12V DC power supply. Adapters for European AC and US AC outlets are included. Connect the power supply to connector '''J3''' before turning on the device. 

==Serial Console==
To start using serial console connect your host PC to the micro-USB connector '''P12''' with the USB cable from the Evaluation kit. 
==USB==
SBC-iMX8X features two USB2.0 ports available via dual USB connector '''U30'''. 
==Ethernet==
SBC-iMX8X is equipped with two Ethernet ports via '''RJ45''' connectors. 
*'''P2A''' – secondary Ethernet port. 
*'''P2B''' – primary Ethernet port. 
==PCI-Express==
Mini-PCIe devices can be installed into the SBC-iMX8X mini-PCIe socket '''P11'''. Full / half size mini-PCIe modules are supported. 
Jumper '''E15''' must be installed for mini-PCIe operation.
==CAN bus==
Two independent CAN bus interfaces are available via headers '''P17''' and '''P18'''. 
To start using CAN bus the following jumpers should be installed: 
*'''P17''' - '''E11''' and '''E12''' 
*'''P18''' - '''E13''' and '''E14''' 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SB-iMX8X schematics for details. 
==RS485==
RS485 interface is available via connector '''P16'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SB-iMX8X schematics for details. 

==Wireless==
===WiFi/Bluetooth===
For '''WiFi''' operation connect the WiFI/BT antenna (included in the evaluation kit) to CL-SOM-iMX8X connector '''ANT2'''. 
For '''Bluetooth''' operation connect the WiFI/BT antenna (included in the evaluation kit) to CL-SOM-iMX8X connector '''ANT1'''. 
===Cellular===
USB modems in mini-PCIe form-factor can be plugged into mini-PCIe socket '''P11'''. For modem operation: 
*Insert the cellular modem into socket '''P11'''. 
*Insert the SIM card to socket '''P10'''. 

==Display==
===HDMI===
CL-SOM-iMX8X evaluation kit contains MIPI-to-HDMI adapter. To start using an HDMI monitor follow the next steps: 
*Install MIPI-to-HDMI adapter into socket '''P47'''. 
*Connect HDMI cable to connector '''J1'''. 

===MIPI-DSI===
SBC-iMX8X is compatible with the KD050HDFIA LCD display panel. 
To enable the display connect the data cable to connector '''P22'''. 
To enable the touch-panel connect the touch-panel cable to connector '''P46''' 

==Camera==
SBC-iMX8X is compatible with the LI-OVO5640-MIPI camera module. 
To start using the camera connect the camera module to connector '''P8'''. 

==Multi-functional signals access==
===UART===
UART interface is available via header '''P20'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SBS-MX8X schematics for details. 
===SPI===
SPI interface is available via headers '''P20''' and '''P21'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SBS-MX8X schematics for details. 
===I2C===
I2C interface is available via header '''P20'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SBS-MX8X schematics for details. 
===GPIO===
GPIO signals is available via headers '''P20''' and '''P21'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SBS-MX8X schematics for details. 

==System==
===Reset===
Pressing the reset button '''SW5''' triggers SBC-iMX8X cold reset. 
===Boot Sequence Selection===
Pressing and holding the alt-boot button '''SW6''' during power-up or cold reset forces alternative boot sequence. 
===Power ON / OFF===
Long press on the Power On button '''SW4''' shuts down the device. 
===RTC===
RTC is implemented on CL-SOM-iMX8X and receives the power from coin-cell battery '''BH1'''. 

===JTAG===
JTAG interface is available via header '''P29'''. 
Please refer to CL-SOM-iMX8X reference guide and SB-iMX8X schematics for details. 

=Jumpers Summary=
'''Jumpers:'''
*'''E1''' - alternative boot. 
*'''E2''' - EEPROM write protect. 
*'''E3''' - force debug console over RS-232. 
*'''E4''' - force UART3 to '''P12'''. 
*'''E5''' - base EEPROM write protect. 
*'''E6''' - SPI flash boot. 
*'''E8, E9''' - power. 
*'''E10''' - RTC power. 
*'''E11, E12, E13, E14''' - CAN bus VCC and GND. 
*'''E15''' - force PCIe to mPCIe. 

'''Default state:''' 
*Jumpers '''E8, E9, E10, E11, E12, E13''' and '''E14''' are populated; 
*Jumpers '''E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6''' and '''E15''' are removed.

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