Arduino Portenta X8
Industrial-grade Linux SoM with NXP i.MX 8M Mini quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz + STM32H747 dual-core Cortex-M7/M4, 2GB RAM, WiFi/BLE, NXP SE050 hardware security, Docker containers, and OTA updates for edge computing.
$202.00
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Specifications
Components
NXP i.MX 8M Mini quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz running Linux with hardware video decode and 3D GPU.
STM32H747 with Cortex-M7 at 480MHz + Cortex-M4 at 240MHz for Arduino sketch execution and real-time I/O.
NXP SE050C2 secure element for hardware key storage, crypto acceleration, X.509 certificates, and secure boot.
Bus Interfaces
GPIO Map
Overview
The Arduino Portenta X8 is Arduino's most powerful industrial module, combining a quad-core NXP i.MX 8M Mini (Cortex-A53 at 1.8GHz) running Linux with an STM32H747 dual-core real-time co-processor (Cortex-M7 at 480MHz + Cortex-M4 at 240MHz). This 9-core architecture enables running Docker containers, Python, and Node.js on Linux while simultaneously executing time-critical Arduino sketches on the STM32.
With 2GB LPDDR4 RAM, 16GB eMMC, WiFi/BLE, and the NXP SE050C2 hardware security element for key generation, crypto acceleration, and secure boot, it targets industrial edge computing where security and reliability are non-negotiable. The module supports OTA updates, container-based app deployment, and connects to Arduino Cloud for fleet management.
The Portenta X8 is designed for manufacturing edge computing, AGVs, kiosks, smart agriculture systems, and any application requiring Linux flexibility with real-time I/O control in an industrial-grade package.
Use Cases
3Industrial IoT
Build robust industrial IoT solutions using CAN bus, RS-485, Modbus, and wired Ethernet interfaces.
IoT Gateway
Acting as a local IoT gateway that aggregates data from sensors, runs MQTT broker, Node-RED, or Home Assistant, and bridges to the cloud.
Industrial Automation
Boards designed or suitable for industrial control, automation, and embedded systems in harsh environments.
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