iMX8M PLUS / iMx8Mquadmax

[parvathitp]

I am planning to use the Linux BSP for either the i.MX8M Plus or i.MX8 Quad Max platforms. I have a couple of questions:

-With the Linux BSP, will it support 1 Gbps Ethernet and allow video streaming to a display at 1080p, 30fps that is connected to the i.MX8 device?

-For display/GUI design, can I use NXP’s GUI Guider tool, or is there another recommended framework/tool for graphics application development on Linux BSP?

[danielchen]

Hi @parvathitp 

Both  the i.MX8M Plus or i.MX8 Quad Max platforms fully support 1Gbps Ethernet and 1080p Video streaming to Display.

i.mx8mp supports dual ethernet Gigabit controllers.  One Gigabit Ethernet controller with support for EEE, Ethernet AVB and IEEE1588,  One Gigabit Ethernet controller with support for TSN, EEE, Ethernet AVB and IEEE1588

i.MX8MQM: 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports, Dual 1Gbps ENET supporting 10/100/1000 PHY.

Streaming 1080p at 30fps to a display is well within the capabilities of both platforms  using the Linux BSP.

For display/GUI design,

GUI guider is primarily designed for MCUs and FreeRTOS,  but it can be used with Linux BSP by exporting LVGL-based GUID applications as Yocto layers.   Currently official Linus support is confirmed for i.mx03 EVK,  but with customization, it can be adapted to other i.MX platforms.

https://www.nxp.com/design/design-center/software/development-software/gui-guider:GUI-GUIDER

Regards

Daniel