i.MX6 S/D/Q - AXEL ULTRA
Processor: NXP/Freescale i.MX6
AXEL ULTRA 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 ULTRA, 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 (85mm x 50mm) 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 ULTRA 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 (up to 5GHz).
AXEL ULTRA enables designers to create smart products suitable for harsh mechanical and thermal environments, allowing the development of high computing and reliable solutions. Thanks to the tight integration between the ARM Core-based processing system, designers are able to share the application through the multicore platform and/or to divide the task on different cores in order to match with specific application requirements (thanks to AMP is possible to create application where RTOS and Linux works together on different cores).
Main Features
- Unmatched performances thanks to Single/Dual/Quad Core @ up to 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 4GB
- Wide range PSU input from 2.8V to 4.5V
- High mechanical retention up to 100G shock thanks to 3x140pins and 4 screw holes
- Reduced carrier complexity: dual CAN, USB, Ethernet GB, PCIe, SATA and native 3.3V I/O
- Suitable for Asymmetric Multicore Processing
- A timing application thanks to on-board 5ppm RTC
Block Diagram
Hardware Documentation
Thermal & Power Management
Other Technical Information
DAVE Embedded Systems Developer's Wiki: AXEL ULTRA Main Page
Software Documentation
Other Technical Information
DAVE Embedded Systems Developer's Wiki: AXEL ULTRA Main Page
Evaluation Kit
AXEL Evaluation Kit XELK-H-S is a carrier board designed to host AXEL ULTRA SoM. It is composed by 2 different HW layers:
- DACU Host Board
- AXEL EVB Lite middle Board
See below the HW documentation related to this evaluation kit:
DACU Host Board HW documentation
AXEL EVB Lite middle board HW documentation
Regarding the SW documentation. AXEL ULTRA has a SW development kit called XELK in common with AXEL Lite. Below some useful links to documentation:
AXEL Lite SW development Kit documentation
AXEL Lite Quick Start Guide documentation
Wiki developers guide for AXEL Lite
For RFQ please contact sales@dave.eu or fill the form
The Evaluation Kit is also available for sales on Digikey and Mouser.
Case Histories
The following Case Histories can be applied to both AXEL Lite and AXEL ULTRA has general concept
CASE HISTORY: Embedded system design for LASER technology therapy
CASE HISTORY: Embedded technology in a ECG device
CASE HISTORY: Video computing integration on a medical device
CASE HISTORY: Medical Imaging in EYE diseases diagnostic
Application Notes
The following Case Histories can be applied to both AXEL Lite and AXEL ULTRA has general concept
XELK-AN-004: Getting Started With QT Creator
XELK-AN-005: Qt5 application remoted using VNC server
XELK-AN-006: Modify u-boot environment from userspace
XELK-AN-007: Migrating u-boot to SPL
XELK-AN-008: How to use systemd on an Embedded system
XELK-AN-009: Comparing JVMs (Java Virtual Machines) on i.MX6 family processors
XELK-AN-002: Using USB Ethernet adapter instead of native MAC controller
XELK-AN-003: Package Management with Yocto
XELK-AN-001: Asymmetric Multiprocessing (AMP) on Axel – Linux + FreeRTOS
Technical Notes
The following Case Histories can be applied to both AXEL Lite and AXEL ULTRA has general concept
XELK-TN-001: Using Chromium browser as an Embedded GUI
SBCX-TN-002: Running Microsoft Azure IoT Edge runtime
SBCX-TN-006: Characterizing the RAM bandwidth of Axel Lite SoM
SBCX-TN-003: Deploying modules to Azure IoT Edge-enabled SBCX with Visual Studio Code
SBCX-TN-004: Running Armbian Buster (Debian 10)
SBCX-TN-005: Using TensorFlow to implement a Deep Learning image classifier based on Azure Custom Vision-generated model
SBCX-TN-001: Android Things and SPI bus
Software Updates - LONG TERM SUPPORT:
DAVE Embedded Systems is committed to provide updated software along the life cycles of its products. This is possible maintaining products aligned with Silicon Vendor releases. Additionally to this the bug fixes are committed and published on GIT server. More information on how to have access to this are available HERE
Traceability
Bar code labels policy in DAVE Embedded Systems
QR code labels
System On Module HW and SW version mechanism for safe update on field
Certifications
DAVE Embedded Systems certifications available certifications: