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GETTING STARTED

Unpack the Kit

This document assumes you are familiar 
with the i.MX 8M Mini EVK. If unfamiliar, 
please refer to the i.MX 8M Mini EVK 
Quick Start Guides at 

www.nxp.com/

imx8mmini

.

Download Software and Tools

Installation software and documentation 
are available at 

www.nxp.com/

imx8mminievk

. The following are available 

on the website:

Table 2 Software and Tools

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

Documentation

•  Schematics, layout and Gerber files
•  Quick Start Guide
•  Hardware Design Guide

Software 

Development

Linux BSPs, Android BSPs

Demo Images

Copy of the latest Linux and Android BSP 

images that are available to program on 

the SD Card. i.MX 8M Mini software can 

be found at 

www.nxp.com/imxsw

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Summary of Contents for i.MX 8MIC-RPI-MX8

Page 1: ...Quick Start Guide i MX 8MIC RPI MX8 Board...

Page 2: ...ly into the 40 pin expansion connector on the i MX 8M Mini and Nano EVK s The specific layout of the eight microphones allows for various microphone configurations to be evaluated and tailored to spec...

Page 3: ...xpansion Connector Connector Note Pin 1 Note Pin 1 location location Wi Fi BT Antenna Wi Fi BT Antenna Display MIPI DSI Display MIPI DSI Camera MIPI CSI Camera MIPI CSI CPU Board CPU Board BOOT Switch...

Page 4: ...microphones 8 microphones and UI LEDs and UI LEDs Board Power Board Power LED LED MIC_SEL MIC_SEL switch switch Mic Mute Mic Mute LED LED Mic geometry Mic geometry change switch change switch 4 UI pu...

Page 5: ...www nxp com GET TO KNOW THE i MX 8M 8MIC BOARD 8MIC RPI MX8 CONTINUED 5 Figure 2 Back View of the 8MIC Board Note Pin 1 Note Pin 1 location location...

Page 6: ...Quick Start Guide MICROPHONE ARRAY CONFIGURATIONS 6 1 7 8 2 2 3 4 5 6 1 4 Default Configuration 1 7 3 4 1 7 4 5 1 7 3 5 6 2 2 1 3 4 5 6 2...

Page 7: ...ware and documentation are available at www nxp com imx8mminievk The following are available on the website Table 2 Software and Tools ITEM DESCRIPTION Documentation Schematics layout and Gerber files...

Page 8: ...the i MX 8M Mini DDR4 EVK 1 Connect the Boards The 8MIC RPI MX8 connects directly to the EVK through the 40 pin accessory board connector Ensure that pin 1 of the 8MIC RPI MX8 is aligned with pin 1 on...

Page 9: ...of the Power Supply to J302 USB Type C Port2 then power up the board using switch SW101 Use only J302 for power delivery to the board 3 Record Audio At the linux command line in the shell terminal you...

Page 10: ...art Guide 10 4 Playback Audio At the linux command line in the shell terminal you can use the aplay command to playback audio First list the available playback devices aplay l SETTING UP THE SYSTEM CO...

Page 11: ...h that port the following command should be issued aplay Dplughw 1 0 sample wav 5 Storage The 8MIC board should be stored in a dust free container or ESD bag The microphones may be damaged by dust par...

Page 12: ...duct or service names are the property of their respective owners 2020 NXP B V Document Number IMX8MICQSG REV 0 SUPPORT Visit www nxp com support for a list of phone numbers within your region WARRANT...

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