The purpose of this document is to provide supportive information for selection of suitable LPDDR4, DDR4 and DDR3L devices that are supported by i.MX 8M family of processors to aid project feasibility assessment capabilities of customers that are evaluating the SoCs for usage in their products.  It is strongly recommended to consult with NXP and the memory vendor the final choice of the memory part number to ensure that the device meets all the compatibility, availability, longevity and pricing requirements. Please note that some of the LPDDR4 devices may not support operation at low speeds and in addition, DQ ODT may not be active, which can impact signal integrity at these speeds. If low speed operation is planned in the use case, please consult with the memory vendor the configuration aspects and possible customization of the memory device so correct functionality is ensured. In all cases, it is strongly recommended to follow the DRAM layout guidelines outlined in the NXP Hardware Developer's Guides for the specific SoCs available on NXP.com Memory devices with binary densities (e.g., 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB) are preferred because they simplify memory management by aligning with system addressing schemes and reducing software complexity. For any questions related to specific DRAM part numbers please contact the respective DRAM vendor. For any questions regarding the i.MX SoC please contact your support representative or enter a support ticket.  LPDDR4 - maximum supported densities Please note that the SoCs only support memory devices that support either the LPDDR4 mode or support both LPDDR4 and LPDDR4X modes. Memory devices that support only the LPDDR4X mode are not supported. SoC Max data bus width Maximum density Assumed memory organization Notes i.MX 8M Quad 32-bit 32Gb/4GB dual rank, dual-channel  device with 16-row addresses (R0-R15) 1, 2, 4 i.MX 8M Mini  32-bit 64Gb/8GB dual rank, dual-channel  device with 17-row addresses (R0-R16) 1, 2 i.MX 8M Nano  16-bit 32Gb/4GB dual rank, single-channel  device with 17-row addresses (R0-R16) 1, 2, 3, 12 i.MX 8M Plus  32-bit 64Gb/8GB dual rank, dual-channel  device with 17-row addresses (R0-R16)  1, 2   LPDDR4 - list of validated memories Please note that the validation process is an ongoing effort - regular updates of the table are expected. Please contact NXP if a specific vendor or configuration is required. SoC Density Memory Vendor Validated Memory Part#  Notes i.MX 8M Quad  24Gb/3GB    Micron MT53B768M32D4NQ-062 WT:B  15 32Gb/4GB Micron MT53D1024M32D4DT-046 AAT:D  14 4Gb/512MB ISSI IS43LQ16256B-062BLI  5, 14 8Gb/1GB ISSI IS43LQ32256B-062BLI  5, 14 i.MX 8M Mini 16Gb/2GB Micron MT53D512M32D2DS-053 WT:D  15 16Gb/2GB    ESMT M56Z16G32512A-SMBIG 5, 14 32Gb/4GB Micron MT53E1G32D2FW-046 WT:A  5, 14 64Gb/8GB Micron MT53E2G32D4DT-046 AIT:A  5, 14 64Gb/8GB Micron MT53E2G32D4DE-046 AUT:C 5, 14 32Gb/4GB Intelligent Memory IMBG32L4KBB 5,14 32Gb/4GB Kingston B3221PM3BDGUI -U 5 16Gb/2GB Kingston D1621PM4CDGVIW-U related PNs also covered by the test: D1621PM4CDGUI-U D1621PM4CDGUIW-U D1621PM4CDGVI-U 5 i.MX 8M Nano  16Gb / 2GB  Kingston C1612PC2WDGTKR-U  15 16Gb / 2GB  Kingston  D1611PM3BDGUI-U 5,14 32Gb / 4GB Micron MT53E2G32D4DT-046 AIT:A  5, 13, 15 16Gb / 2GB Intelligent Memory  IMAG16L4KBB 5,14 4Gb / 512MB Nanya NT6AN256M16AV-J2 5,14 4Gb / 512MB  Winbond W66CP6RBQAHJ 5,14 8Gb / 1GB ISSI IS43LQ16512A-053BLI 5,14 8Gb / 1GB  Micron MT53D512M32D2DS-053 WT:D 13, 15   i.MX 8M Plus       48Gb/6GB  Micron MT53E1536M32D4DT-046 WT:A  15 64Gb/8GB  Micron MT53E2G32D4DE-046 AUT:C  5, 14 32Gb/4GB Samsung K4FBE3D4HB-KHCL  5, 14 32Gb/4GB Kingston B3221PM3BDGVIW-U 5, 14 64Gb/8GB Kingston Q6422PM3BDGVK-U  5, 14 8Gb/1GB Winbond W66DP2RQQAHJ  5, 14 32Gb/4GB ISSI IS46LQ32K01S2A-046BLA2 5, 14 16Gb/2GB ISSI IS46LQ32512A-046BLA3 5 32Gb/4GB ISSI IS43LQ32K01S2A-046BLI 5, 14 32Gb/4GB IM IMBG32LK4BBG-046I 5, 14 32Gb/4GB Nanya NT6AN1024F32AV-J2 5, 14 32Gb/4GB Nanya NT6AT1024T32AV-J1 5   LPDDR4 - list of incompatible devices Given the limitations mentioned in this document, the following memory devices were identified as incompatible with the particular SoCs as detailed in the following table:   Memory Vendor Memory Part# Density Incompatible SoCs Incompatibility reason Samsung K4FHE3S4HA-KU(H/F)CL 24Gb/3Gb i.MX 8M Quad  The memory device requires 17th row address bit to function. Samsung K4UHE3S4AA-KU(H/F)CL K4UJE3D4AA-KU(H/F)CL 24Gb/3Gb 48Gb/6GB i.MX 8M Quad i.MX 8M Mini i.MX 8M Nano i.MX 8M Plus The memory device only supports the LPDDR4X mode. Samsung K4FCE3Q4HB-KU(H/F)CL K4UCE3Q4AB-KU(H/F)CL 64Gb/8GB i.MX 8M Quad i.MX 8M Mini i.MX 8M Nano i.MX 8M Plus A byte mode memory device. The memory device only supports the LPDDR4X mode.    DDR4 - maximum supported densities SoC Max data bus width Maximum density Assumed memory organization Notes i.MX 8M Quad  32-bit 32Gb/4GB x16, 16Gb device with 1 bank group address, 17-row addresses and 10 column addresses 1, 6 i.MX 8M Mini  32-bit 64Gb/8GB x16, 16Gb device with 1 bank group address, 17-row addresses and 10 column addresses 1, 7 i.MX 8M Nano  16-bit 64Gb/8GB x8, 16Gb device with 2 bank group addresses, 17-row addresses and 10 column addresses 1, 8 i.MX 8M Plus  32-bit 64Gb/8GB x16, 16Gb device with 1 bank group address, 17-row addresses and 10 column addresses 1, 7   DDR4 - list of validated memories Please note that the validation process is an ongoing effort - regular updates of the table are expected. Please contact NXP if a specific vendor or configuration is required.   SoC Density Memory Vendor Validated Memory Part#  Notes i.MX 8M Quad 32Gb/4GB Micron 4x MT40A512M16JY-083EAAT  15 i.MX 8M Mini  16Gb/2GB Micron 2x MT40A512M16LY-075:E  15 i.MX 8M Nano 16Gb/2GB Micron 1x MT40A1G16RC-062E:B  15 8Gb/1GB Rayson 1x RS512M16Z2DD-62DT 14 8Gb/1GB UniIC SCB12Q8G160BF-06SI 14 i.MX 8M Plus 64Gb/8GB Micron 4x MT40A1G16RC-062E:B  15 16Gb/2GB Nanya NT5AD512M16C4-JRI  14   DDR3L - maximum supported densities SoC Max data bus width Maximum density Assumed memory organization Notes i.MX 8M Quad  32-bit 32Gb/4GB x16, 8Gb device with 16-row addresses and 10 column addresses 1, 9 i.MX 8M Mini  32-bit 64Gb/8GB x8, 8Gb device with 16-row addresses and 11 column addresses 1, 10 i.MX 8M Nano  16-bit 32Gb/4GB x8, 8Gb device with 16-row addresses and 11 column addresses 1, 11 i.MX 8M Plus  i.MX 8M Plus does not support DDR3L   DDR3L - list of validated memories Please note that the validation process is an ongoing effort - regular updates of the table are expected. Please contact NXP if a specific vendor or configuration is required. SoC Density Vendor Validated Memory Part#  Notes i.MX 8M Quad  16Gb/2GB Micron 4x MT41K256M16TW-107 AAT  14 i.MX 8M Mini  16Gb/2GB Micron 4x MT41K256M16TW-107 AAT  14              i.MX 8M Nano 8Gb/1GB Micron MT41K512M16VRN-107  15   Note 1: The numbers are based purely on the IP vendor documentation for the DDR Controller and the DDR PHY, on the settings of the implementation parameters chosen for their integration into the SoC, and on the JEDEC standards JESD209-4/JESD209-4A (LPDDR4), JESD279-4/JESD279-4A (DDR4), and JESD79-3E/JESD79-3F/JESD79-3-1A (DDR3/DDR3L). Therefore, they are not backed by validation, unless said otherwise and there is no guarantee that an SoC with the specific density and/or desired internal organization is offered by the memory vendors. Should the customers choose to use the maximum density and assume it in the intended use case, they do it at their own risk. Note 2: Byte-mode LPDDR4 devices (x16 channel internally split between two dies, x8 each) of any density are not supported therefore, the numbers are applicable only to devices with x16 internal organization (referred to as "standard" in the JEDEC specification). Note 3: The memory vendors often do not offer so many variants of single-channel memory devices. As an alternative, a dual-channel device with only one channel connected may be used. For example: A dual-rank, single-channel device with 16-row address bits has a density of 16Gb. If such a device is not available at the chosen supplier, a dual-rank, dual-channel device with 16-row address bits can be used instead. This device has a density of 32 Gb however since only one channel can be connected to the SoC, only half of the density is available (16 Gb). Usage of more than one discrete memory chips to overcome market constraints is not supported since only point-to-point connections are assumed for LPDDR4. Note 4: Devices with 17-row addresses (R0-R16) are not supported by the DDR Controller Note 5: The memory part number did not undergo full JEDEC verification however, it passed all functional testing items. Note 6: The density can be achieved by connecting 2 single-rank discrete devices with one 16Gb die each. Since the SoC supports x8 devices and also has connectivity for a second rank, usage of more discrete devices is possible. However, this advantage cannot be used to get higher density since this SoC has only 32Gb/4GB of address space dedicated for the DDR. Two x16 16Gb devices giving 32Gb/4GB in total is, therefore, the optimal choice that balances the maximum density aspects, the signal integrity aspects (only two discrete devices used), and bandwidth aspects (full data bus width used). Note 7: The density can be achieved by connecting 4 single rank discrete devices with one 16Gb die each, 2 devices connected to each chip select. Since the SoC supports x8 devices, the usage of more discrete devices is possible. However, this advantage cannot be used to get higher density since this SoC has only 64Gb/8GB of address space dedicated for the DDR. Four x16 16Gb devices giving 64Gb/8GB in total is the optimal choice that balances the maximum density aspects, the signal integrity aspects (only four discrete devices used), and the bandwidth aspects (full data bus width used). Note 8: The density can be achieved by connecting 4 single rank discrete devices with one 16Gb die each, 2 devices connected to each chip select.  Note 9: The density can be achieved by connecting 4 single rank discrete devices with one 8Gb die each, 2 devices connected to each chip select, or by connecting 2 dual rank discrete devices with two 8Gb dies each. Since the SoC supports x8 devices, the usage of more discrete devices is possible. However, this advantage cannot be used to get higher density since this SoC has only 32Gb/4GB of address space dedicated for the DDR. Four x16 8Gb devices giving 32Gb/4GB in total is, therefore, the optimal choice that balances the maximum density aspects, the signal integrity aspects (four discrete devices used), and bandwidth aspects (full data bus width used). Note 10: The density can be achieved by connecting 8 single rank discrete devices with one 8Gb die each, 4 devices connected to each chip select or by connecting 4 dual rank discrete devices with two 8Gb dies each. Note that the first option significantly exceeds the number of devices used on the validation board (4 discrete devices) therefore, it is not guaranteed that the i.MX would be able to drive the signals with margin to the required voltage levels due to increased loading on the traces. A significant effort would be required in terms of PCB layout and signal integrity analysis. Practically, it is not recommended to use more than 4 discrete DDR3L devices. This corresponds to the maximum density of 32Gb/4GB in the case of the single rank devices containing one 8Gb die or 64Gb/8GB in case of the dual-rank devices, each containing two 8Gb dies. Note 11: The density can be achieved by connecting 4 single rank discrete devices with one 8Gb die each, 2 devices connected to each chip select or by connecting 2 dual rank discrete devices with two 8Gb dies each. Note 12: For single-channel (x16) memory devices, the current maximum available density in the market is 16Gb/2GB (Q1 2022). Note 13: Only one channel of the device (and hence, half of its density) was utilized due to the reduced data bus width (x16) of the SoC. Note 14: Part is active. Reviewed Jan 2026 Note 15: Part will either EoL or is not recommended for new designs by the respective vendor.   Additional Links https://community.nxp.com/t5/iMX-and-Vybrid-Support/i-MX-8-8X-8XL-maximum-supported-LPDDR4-and-DDR3L-densities/ta-p/1152715