Variscite VAR-SOM-MX8X is a SOM / CoM from Variscite. SoC: NXP i.MX 8X. Form factor: SODIMM 200-pin (67.6 x 37 mm).
Available configurations: 4GB memory, 64GB storage. Supported OS: Linux, Yocto, Android, and QNX.
Intended applications include industrial HMI, automotive, industrial HMI / AR assistance, and smart factory / logistics. There is 1 other product with the same NXP i.MX 8X, so you can compare by form factor and supplier.
What to check when selecting:
For projects involving functional safety, check the SoC’s capabilities and whether certification is required separately
Positive ONE provides technical support. We also handle carrier board design and contract development.
We welcome inquiries about technical specifications, pricing, lead time, and evaluation unit loans. We also handle carrier board design and contract development.
SOM implementation progresses in the order “module alone → mounted on a carrier board → enclosed”. The position of this product is shown below.
STEP 1
SOM only
System on Module
A core module that integrates the SoC, memory, and power supply. Used mounted on a carrier board.
This product is here
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STEP 2
SOM + carrier board
Carrier / SBC / Evaluation board
A working board that carries the SOM and brings out external I/O (Ethernet, USB, video, power, etc.). For evaluation and integration.
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STEP 3
SOM + carrier board + enclosure
Box PC / AI BOX / Edge server
Finished units with the board housed in an enclosure, designed for heat dissipation, dust protection, and installation. They can be installed and put into mass production as-is.
This product is STEP 1 (SOM only). It can be mounted on a carrier board for STEP 2 and housed in an enclosure for STEP 3. Positive ONE can support you end to end, including carrier board design and enclosure integration (contract development).
SILICON / SoC specifications
SoCNXP i.MX 8X
Process28nm FD-SOI
CPU4x Arm Cortex-A35 @ 1.2GHz + Cortex-M4F
GPUGC7000Lite 3D/2D
NPU / AI—
AI performance— (no NPU)
DSPTensilica HiFi 4 DSP
RAM typeLPDDR4 / DDR3L (ECC)
RAM configuration4GB
StorageeMMC, SD / eMMC 64GB
Video decode4K H.265 decode
Video encode1080p H.264
ISP—
CameraMIPI-CSI2
DisplayMIPI-DSI, LVDS
Ethernet2x Gigabit Ethernet
PCIePCIe
USBUSB 3.0
CANCAN-FD
Form factor / supply
CategorySOM / CoM
Form factorSODIMM 200-pin
Dimensions67.6 x 37 mm
Part no.PW-SOM-026
Product nameVariscite VAR-SOM-MX8X
SupplierPartner manufacturer (Variscite)
Supply typeSupplied by partner manufacturer
Characteristic tags
Low power consumptionSoC with functional safety supportLong-term availabilityAutomotive ready
We provide end-to-end support from product selection to carrier board design, Linux BSP, bring-up, and mass-production rollout. We also lend evaluation units and conduct design reviews.
Because this product supports Linux, you can directly connect the driverless USB sensors distributed by Positive ONE. Measurement, I/O, and communication can be added later and handled with the same API from prototype to mass production.
