NXP Semiconductors NavQPlus User manual

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NavQPlus
Mobile Robotics companion computer
reference design using i.MX 8M Plus MPU
NavQPlus

ABOUT THE NavQPlus
The NavQPlus is a small purpose-built Linux computer evaluation kit (EVK)
based on the NXP i.MX 8M Plus applications processor. It is focused
on the common needs of mobile robotics systems, with a small form factor,
Dronecode-compliant JST-GH connectors, and available software stack
including Linux Desktop POC and Robot Operating System (ROS2).
It has a SOM identical to the i.MX 8M Plus EVK, with a minor exception
that the NavQPlus supports 8GB LPDDR4 while the i.MX 8M Plus
EVK SOM supports 6GB LPDDR4. The NavQPlus is an intermediate step
between the i.MX 8M Plus EVK and a fully custom board design.
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FEATURES
Compute Module
• i.MX 8M Plus applications processor
with up to five cores:
–4× Arm®Cortex®-A53
–1× Arm®Cortex®-M7
• 1x Neural Processing Unit (2.3 TOPS)
• LPDDR4 DRAM
• eMMC flash
• Power management IC
(NXP PCA9450C)
Base Board
• SD card connector
• Two USB Type-C connectors
• Two CAN-FD interfaces
• I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO
• One Gigabit Ethernet with ix
Industrial connector. Only available
on the 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G variant
–The 8MPNAVQ-8GB-XG variant
does not include the IX Industrial
gigabit ethernet Connector
• Murata LBEE5QD1ZM (Using NXP
88W8987): Shielded Ultra Small
Dual Band (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) Wi-Fi®
11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth®5.1
• Two MIPI-CSI connectors for camera
• One Micro-HDMI, One MIPI-DSI, and
Two LVDS for displays
• SE050 Secure Element with NFC
• JTAG
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i.MX 8M Plusi.MX 8M Plus
ProcessorProcessor
8GB LPDDR48GB LPDDR4
32GB eMMC32GB eMMC
2xMIPI CSI, 1x MIPI DSI2xMIPI CSI, 1x MIPI DSI
2x LVDS, 1x PCIe2x LVDS, 1x PCIe
AUX (UART/IAUX (UART/I22CC
RESETRESET
Power_OutPower_Out
HDMI outHDMI out
SDCARDSDCARD
UART4 (M Core)UART4 (M Core)
Power InPower In
SecureSecure
Element NFCElement NFC
USBUSB
Type CType C
USBUSB
Type CType C
ConsoleConsole
JTAGJTAG
UART3UART3
(USER)(USER)
SerialSerial
Gigabit IXGigabit IX
industrialindustrial
EthernetEthernet
BootBoot
SwitchSwitch
100BaseT1100BaseT1
“Two Wire”“Two Wire”
EthernetEthernet
UndersideUnderside
CAN-FD 1CAN-FD 1 CAN-FD 0CAN-FD 0
Figure 1: Top view NavQPlus
Note: 8MPNAVQ-8G-XG does not include
the Gigbit IX-industrial connector or PHY
WiFiWiFi®®//
BluetoothBluetooth®®
AntennaAntenna

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AUX (UART/IAUX (UART/I22CC
Figure 3: Bottom view — NavQPlus with case
Figure 2: Bottom view — NavQPlus bare board
USB Type CUSB Type C
(Port 1)(Port 1)
USB Type CUSB Type C
Port 2Port 2
SDSD
CardCard
HDMIHDMI
OUTOUT
2x2x
LVDSLVDS
1x1x
PCIePCIe2x MIPI-CSI2x MIPI-CSI
1x MIPI-DSI1x MIPI-DSI

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Table 1 Kit Contents
ITEM DESCRIPTION
NavQPlus Board
NavQPlus i.MX 8M Plus Companion Computer EVK, 8GB LPDDR4,
32GB eMMC
• Enclosed in 3D printed enclosure
Camera module
InnoCAM_DCM_OV5645FF camera module
• OV5645 image sensor
• 5MP resolution
• MIPI interface
Communications
cables
• FTDI USB-UART Serial console cable and adapter board/Cable
• IX industrial to RJ45 Ethernet cable (for 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G version)
• 2-Pin JST-GH Cable for 100BaseT1 ethernet
• 2x 4-Pin JST-GH with center wires twisted for CAN cables
• USBC to USB A cable
Power cables
• 5-Pin JST-GH power cable to RED SYP type cable
• RED SYP type cable to XT-60 battery connector
• 5-Pin JST-GH power cable to 5-Pin JST-GH power Cable
Software Linux®image programmed in eMMC
Documentation NavQPlus block diagram
Unpack the kit
The NavQPlus is shipped with the items listed in Table 1. Ensure the items
are available in the EVK box.
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Table 2 Kit Contents
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Documentation
• Schematics, Layout, and Gerber files
• NavQPlus User’s Guide
• Quick Start Guide
• Hardware Design Guide
Software
Development
Copy of the latest Linux and Android BSP images that are available
to program on to the eMMC or SD Card
NavQPlus software can be found at www.nxp.com/IMXLINUX
Additional
Resources
This board is used in the NXP HoverGames program. Additional
engineering notes, guides, and examples for robotics are available on
nxp.gitbook.io/navqplus
Download Software and Tools
Installation software and documentation are available at www.nxp.com/8mpnavq.
The following are available on the website:
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1Confirm Boot
Switches
The boot switches should be set to boot
from the eMMC. SW2[1-2] are used for
boot. See table.
2Connect
Power Supply
Power on the NavQPlus by plugging
in a USB-C cable to the centermost
USB-C port (USB2). To ensure enough
power is provided, a >5W supply is
recommended. The NavQPlus will boot -
the three LEDs by the USB1 port should
all be on, as well as two LEDs next to the
CAN bus connectors.
3Connect USB
Debug Cable
Adapter to the UART2 (A53 Debug/
Console) port on the NavQPlus. Connect
the other end of the cable to a PC
acting as a host terminal. One UART
connection will appear on the PC.
If the serial port is not recognized,
download and install updated drivers.
The drivers can be found at
www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Open the serial console application
(e.g. PuTTy for Windows, Minicom on
Linux), choose the COM port number
and set the baud rate to 115200.
SETTING UP THE SYSTEM
The NavQPlus is shipped with the items listed in Table 1. Ensure the items
are available in the EVK box.
MODE SW1 SW2
eMMC/SDHC3 OFF ON
MicroSD/SDHC2 ON ON

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Login
If the boot was successful, in the terminal
it will ask for the username and then
the password. The default username/
password is as follows:
Username: user
Password: user
Congratulations, you are up and running.
Now with the NavQPlus setup
complete, you can start to install other
software packages and run your own
code. For example, ROS2 (Robot
Operating System) is commonly used
as a framework for controlling robotic
systems, with plenty of compatible
packages being available.

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Please note the following FCC information.
• Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: VPYLB1ZM or Contains FCC ID: VPYLB1ZM
• FCC CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any
interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using
low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are
absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies
have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed
by additional research. LBEE5QD1ZM has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines
It is necessary to take a SAR test with your set mounting this module (except to use only Bluetooth).
Class II permissive change application is necessary using the SAR report. Please contact Murata.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment
and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s body.

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Please note the following Canadian IC information.
• Contains IC: 772C-LB1ZM
This device complies with Industry Canada’s applicable license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference; and
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
1. l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
2. l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible
d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Data transmission is always initiated by software, which is the passed down through the MAC, through the digital and analog
baseband, and finally to the RF chip. Several special packets are initiated by the MAC. These are the only ways the digital
baseband portion will turn on the RF transmitter, which it then turns off at the end of the packet. Therefore, the transmitter
will be on only while one of the aforementioned packets is being transmitted. In other words, this device automatically
discontinue transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure.
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La transmission des données est toujours initiée par le logiciel, puis les données sont transmises par l’intermédiaire du MAC,
par la bande de base numérique et analogique et, enfin, à la puce RF. Plusieurs paquets spéciaux sont initiés par le MAC.
Ce sont les seuls moyens pour qu’une partie de la bande de base numérique active l’émetteur RF, puis désactive celui-ci à la
fin du paquet. En conséquence, l’émetteur reste uniquement activé lors de la transmission d’un des paquets susmentionnés.
En d’autres termes, ce dispositif interrompt automatiquement toute transmission en cas d’absence d’information à
transmettre ou de défaillance.
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This radio transmitter (IC Number: 772C-LB1ZM) identify the device by certification number or model number if Category II)
has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are
strictly prohibited for use with this device.
: 146153 Dual Dipole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.25dBi@5GHz
: 146187 Dual Dipole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.75dBi@5GHz
: LBEE5QD1ZM-Antenna monopole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.6dBi@5GHz
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Le présent émetteur radio (IC Number: 772C-LB1ZM) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types
d’antenne énumérés ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d’antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont
le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l’exploitation de l’émetteur.
Type d’antenne
: 146153 Dual Dipole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.25dBi@5GHz
: 146187 Dual Dipole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.75dBi@5GHz
: LBEE5QD1ZM-Antenna monopole antenna Gain: [email protected] + 4.6dBi@5GHz
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with using low power wireless
devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless devices are safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low
levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health
effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health
effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that
some biological effects might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. LBEE5QD1ZM has
been tested and found to comply with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-
102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
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Les connaissances scientifiques dont nous disposons n’ont mis en évidence aucun problème de santé associé à l’usage
des appareils sans fil à faible puissance. Nous ne sommes cependant pas en mesure de prouver que ces appareils sans fil
à faible puissance sont entièrement sans danger. Les appareils sans fil à faible puissance émettent une énergie fréquence
radioélectrique (RF) très faible dans le spectre des micro-ondes lorsqu’ils sont utilisés. Alors qu’une dose élevée de RF peut
avoir des effets sur la santé (en chauffant les tissus), l’exposition à de faibles RF qui ne produisent pas de chaleur n’a pas
de mauvais effets connus sur la santé. De nombreuses études ont été menées sur les expositions aux RF faibles et n’ont
découvert aucun effet biologique. Certaines études ont suggéré qu’il pouvait y avoir certains effets biologiques, mais ces
résultats n’ont pas été confirmés par des recherches supplémentaires. LBEE5QD1ZM a été testé et jugé conforme aux limites
d’exposition aux rayonnements IC énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et respecte les règles d’exposition aux
fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC.
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It is necessary to take a SAR test with your set mounting this module.
Class 4 permissive change application is necessary using the SAR report.
Please contact Murata.
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of
the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20
cm or more away from person’s body.
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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non contrôlé et
respecte les règles d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de l’IC. Cet équipement doit être installé et
utilisé en gardant une distance de 20 cm ou plus entre le radiateur et le corps humain.
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Please note the following EU information.
The following information is provided per Article 10.8 of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU:
(a) Frequency bands in which the equipment operates.
(b) The maximum RF power transmitted.
PN: 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G
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Europe Power Level 2.4 GHz WLAN Per Antenna Port
MODE DATA RATE OUTPUT POWER IN dBm (typical)
Ch. 1-13
11a 1,2, 5.5, 11M 14
11g
6, 9, 12, 18 M 14
24, 36 M 14
48, 54 M 14
11n-20
MCS0, 1, 2 14
MCS3, 4 14
MCS5, 6, 7 14
Europe Power Level 2.4 Ghz BT/BLE Per Antenna Port
MODE MAXIMUM TUNE UP TOLERANCE (dBm)
BR 3 ± 3.0
EDR 0 ± 3.0
LE 3 ± 3.0
LE 2 Mbps 3 ± 3.0
Europe Power Level 5 Ghz WLAN Pert Antenna Port
MODE DATA RATE OUTPUT POWER IN dBm (typical)
Ch. 36-64 Ch. 100-144 CH. 149-165
11a
6, 9, 12, 18 M 15 15 7
24, 36 M 15 15 7
48, 54 M 15 15 7
11n/ac-20
MCS0, 1, 2 14 14 7
MCS3, 4 14 14 7
MCS5, 6, 7 14 14 7
11ac-20 MCS8 14 14 7
MODE DATA RATE Ch. 38-62 Ch. 102-142 CH. 151-159
11n/ac-40
MCS0, 1, 2 14 14 7
MCS3, 4 14 14 7
MCS5, 6, 7 14 14 7
11ac-40 MCS8, 9 13 13 7
MODE DATA RATE Ch. 42-58 Ch. 106-138 CH. 155
11ac-80
MCS0, 1, 2 14 14 7
MCS3, 4 13 13 7
MCS5, 6, 7 13 13 7
MCS8, 9 13 13 7
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WARRANTY
Visit www.nxp.com/warranty for
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EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(Simplified DoC per Article 10.9 of the Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU) This apparatus,
namel 8MPNAVQ-8GB-G, conforms to the Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full
EU Declaration of Conformity for this apparatus
can be found at this location:
https://www.nxp.com/part/8MPNAVQ-8GB-G
https://www.nxp.com/part/8MPNAVQ-8GB-XG
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