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AXEL Lite - i.MX6

Processor: NXP/Freescale i.MX6

AXEL LITE is the new top-class Single - Dual - Quad Core ARM Cortex-A9 CPU module by DAVE Embedded Systems, based on the recent NXP/Freescale i.MX6 application processor. Thanks to AXEL LITE, customers have the chance to save time and resources by using a compact solution that permits to reach scalable performances that perfectly fits the application requirements avoiding complexities on the carrier board.

The use of this processor enables extensive system-level differentiation of new applications in many industry fields, where high-performance and extremely compact form factor (67,5 mm x 45 mm) are key factors. Smarter system designs are made possible, following the trends in functionalities and interfaces of the new, state-of-the-art embedded products. AXEL LITE offers great computational power, thanks to the rich set of peripherals, the Scalable ARM Cortex-A9 together with a large set of high-speed I/Os.

AXEL LITE enables designers to create smart products with the best quality/price ratio.

  • Unmatched performances thanks to Single/Dual/Quad Core @ 1.2 GHz
  • All memories you need on-board
  • Boot from NOR for safe applications
  • Enabling massive computing applications thanks to wide range DDR3 RAM memory up to 2GB (For 4GB support please contact sales department)
  • Reduced carrier complexity: SDIO, dual CAN, USB, Ethernet GB and native 3.3V I/O
  • Multiple video outputs available
  • H264 Video encoding and decoding
  • Multiple video inputs available

Thanks to the tight integration between the ARM Core-based processing system, designers are able to share the applications through the multicore platform and/or to divide the task on different cores in order to match with specific application requirements (thanks to AMP it is possible to create applications where RTOS and Linux work together on different cores).AXEL LITE is designed in order to keep full compatibility with the LITE Line CPU modules, for designs where quality and reliability are important factors. AXEL LITE is suitable for high volume applications where the price/quality ratio is important such as Home Automation.

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CPU
  • NXP i.MX6 S/D/Q
  • ARM Cortex A9 MPCore @ up to 1.2 GHz
Supervisor
  • On-board power supply supervision and power sequencer Watchdog and RTC
Memory
  • Up to 2GB DDR3, x64 data bus width @ 533 MHz **
  • NOR: Bootable SPI NOR 16, 32, 64 MB 
  • NAND: All sizes, on request.
   
Cache
  • L1: 32Kbyte instruction, 32Kbyte data
  • L2: Unified data/instruction, 1 MByte
Memory
  • SDRAM: Up to 8GB LPDDR4, x32 with ECC
  • NOR: SPI NOR 4 - 32 MB on request
  • eMMC or NAND SLC: All sizes, on request. Not available simultaneously
Interfaces (full-spec models)*
  • LAN: Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (PHY on board)** 
  • UART: up to 4x UART ports 4 wires ; up to 1x UART ports 8 wires
  • USB: 1x 2.0 OTG port (PHY on board) 1x 2.0 Host port (PHY on board)
  • CAN: 2x CAN (1x PHY on board) 
  • SDIO: up to 3x SDIO/MMC 
  • Expansion Bus: PCIe 2.0, 5 Gbps
  • Audio: up to 3x I²S / SSI / AC97 
  • Video Output:
    • 1x RGB Parallel port 16/24 bit
    • 1x LVDS outputs
    • 1x HDMI
    • H264 decoder engine up to 1080p60
  • Video Input:
    • 1x RGB Parallel port 8 bit
    • 1x MIPI CSI port
    • H264 encoder engine up to 1080p30
  • Debug: JTAG IEEE 1149.1 Test Access Port 
  • Other:
    • up to 3x I2C channels
    • up to 3x SPI channels
    • GPIOs with interrupt capabilities
    • 8x8 keypad
Mechanical
  • Connectors: SODIMM 204 pin
  • Size: 67.5mm x 43mm
  • Temperature : Commercial (0°C / +70°C) temperature range
Power Supply
  • Single 3.3V +/- 5%, on-board voltage regulation

 

Operating Systems

DAVE Embedded Software Kit Linux (DESK-MX6-L in short - read more info about the naming) - provides all the necessary components required to set up the developing environment to:

  • build the bootloader (U-Boot)
  • build the Linux operating system
  • build Linux applications that will run on the target
  • build the Yocto BSP

The Embedded Software kit is composed by:

  • VirtualBox virtual machine containing
    • toolchain and SDK
    • U-Boot bootloader sources
    • Linux kernel sources
    • Root file system images
  • git repositories access for registered users allowing the update of the following repo
    • u-boot
    • linux
    • Yocto BSP
  • SD card with the complete environment for
    • a complete Kit bootstrap and demonstration (with u-boot, kernel and root file systems binaries already configured)
Genereral Information
Development
Deployment
Peripherals

 

Evaluation kits

The official evaluation kit for AXEL Lite SOM. This solution includes a SOM and all necesary for the fast and easy evaluation

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