i.MX6 Nano SOM (iMX6 SOM)

The imx6 SOM is a small footprint 44mm*26mm i.MX6 System on Module which can be used directly in an end product design. The VISE Board is a powerful, modular i.MX6 Development Platform based on the iMX6 SOM from Mistral. The i.MX6 System on Module and i.MX6 development platform are designed using a micro-BGA (0.4mm Pitch 12mm x 12mm) i.MX6Quad SoC using PoP (Package on Package) memory assembly to ensure compact package.

i.MX6 Nano SOM

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I.MX6 system on module (imx6 Nano SoM)

The imx6 SOM (i.MX6 Nano SOM or I.MX6 system on module) is a small footprint i.MX6 system on module measuring 44mm * 26 mm, which can be used directly in your end product design. The I.MX6 system on module (iMX6 SOM) and i.MX6 development platform are designed using a micro-BGA (0.4mm Pitch 12mm x 12mm) i.MX6Q SoC using PoP (Package on Package) memory assembly to ensure compact package.

The I.MX6 system on module and i.MX6 Development Platform together form an ideal to kick-start  design and development for devices requiring small foot-print and high processing power.

imx6 som, i.MX6 development board, I.MX6 system on module, i.MX6 development platformFEATURES OF IMX6 SOM:

  • CPU
    • i.MX6 Quad/Dual ARM Cortex-A9 SoC
  • Memory
    • 1GB LPDDR2 (PoP)
    • 4GB eMMC
  • Connectivity
    • On board Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and BT 4.0 Module
  • Power
    • PMIC support for power sequencing, multi-output power source to SoC
    • 3.7V DC Input
  • USB OTG interface
  • Debug options
    • UART Console
    • JTAG interface
  • Interface connectors (Board to Board)
  • Dimension: 44mm * 26mm

Interfaces on I.MX6 system on module (iMX6 SoM) Board-to-Board  Connectors

  • PCIe  2.0 x1 interface
  • Display :
    • LVDS – 3 Data Lanes + Clock
    • MIPI DSI – 2 Data Lanes + Clock
    • HDMI interface
  • Camera interface
    • MIPI CSI2 – 4 Data Lanes + Clock
    • 8-Bit parallel Camera
  • Audio :
    • I2S interface
  • USB :
    • USB Host 2.0
    • USB OTG 2.0
  • Storage :
    • SD/MMC 4-Bit
  • Network Interface :
    • RGMII
  • EIM 16-Bit interface
  • SPI interface
  • I2C interfaces
  • GPIOs and PWM signals
  • Debug Interface :
    • UART Serial
    • JTAG Interface
  • System control signal:
    • Reset, OTG Charge Detect

DELIVERABLES:

  • PoP Based i.mx6 system on module
  • Software Package
  • Online Documentation

VISE Board - i.MX6 Development Platform

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The VISE Board from Mistral is a powerful, modular i.MX6 development platform built around Freescale’s i.MX6 Quad/Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 SoC. Based on a dual board architecture consisting of the I.MX6 system on module and a Carrier Module, this i.MX6 development platform is an ideal to kick-start the design and development for devices requiring small foot-print and high processing power like wearable computers, drones, biometric devices, security and personal cameras, medical electronic devices and other smart gadgets.i.MX6 development platform, i.MX6 development board, I.MX6 system on module, i.MX6 Nano SoM, imx6 som

FEATURES:

  • Easy-to-use i.MX6 development platform to accelerate product development
  • Dual-board Architecture consisting of I.MX6 system on module and carrier board
    • iMX6 SOM: SoC (PoP), Memory, Wireless Interfaces, PMIC
    • Carrier Module: Display, Camera, Audio, USB, Sensors, GigE and other interfaces
  • Available in Quad/Dual core options
  • Micro-BGA with HDI Technology
  • Yocto Linux and Android Kitkat support
  • Available in Industrial and Commercial Grade
  • Reusable i.MX6 Nano SOM: reduces time-to-market and manufacturing complexity
  • Dimension: 120mm x 105mm
  • Interfaces
    • Display
      • LVDS and Touch Interface
      • MIPI DSI display with Touch control
      • HDMI
    • Camera
      • MIPI CSI2 Camera module connector
      • Parallel camera support for 5M pixel 8-bit camera module
    • Audio
      • Stereo Head phone on 3.5mm Audio Jack
      • Stereo Line-in on 3.5mm Audio Jack
      • Mic input on 3.5mm Audio Jack
      • Stereo Speaker output on 2.54mm Pitch Header
    • Memory
      • MicroSD connector
      • NOR Flash
    • Connectivity
      • USB2.0 Host and OTG
      • Gigabit Ethernet
      • PCIe 2.0 x1 lane
    • Debug Support
      • UART Console
      • JTAG
    • Sensors
      • 9-Axis MEMS Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
    • Additional interfaces
      • I2C, PWM, UART and GPIOs

DELIVERABLES:

  • I.MX6  Development Platform – VISE Board (Nano SOM & Carrier Module)
  • Hardware User Manual  (online)
  • Quick Start Guide (online)
  • Software User Manual (online)
  • Pre-flashed Software (Linux/Android)

Note: Recommended Power Adaptor for i.MX6 Nano SOM (P/N: SMI18-5-V-P6). It is a 5V, 3A Power adapter and can be procured from http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SMI18-5-V-P6/102-3572-ND/5415043

The Concept

The I.MX6 System on Module and VISE Board – i.MX6 development platform can be quickly taken to market by customizing the carrier board and integrating drivers and applications. Here’s an infographic that gives you a graphical snapshot of the i.MX6 development platform.

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Carrier Module

The Carrier module on the i.MX6 development platform provides Camera, Display, Audio & Video, Ethernet, Sensors and other additional interfaces to the imx6 som. The carrier module can be customized to suit your requirement.

i.MX6 development board, i.MX6 development platform, I.MX6 system on module, Nano SoM, i.mx6 somFEATURES for i.MX6 development platform:

  • Display Interfaces
    • LVDS and Touch Interface
    • MIPI DSI display with Touch control on expansion Header
    • HDMI Interface on HDMI connector
  • Camera Interface
    • MIPI CSI2 Camera module connector for interfacing camera module OV05640-MRFL-AB0T
    • Parallel camera support for 5M pixel 8-bit camera module – OV05640-MRFL-AB0T
  • Audio
    • Stereo Head phone on 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • Stereo Line-in on 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • Mic input on 3.5mm Audio Jack
    • Stereo Speaker output on 2.54mm Pitch Header
  • Memory
    • MicroSD connector for expandable memory
    • NOR Flash
  • Connectivity
    • USB2.0 Host
    • USB 2.0 OTG
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • PCIe 2.0 x1 lane
  • Debug Support
    • UART Console
    • JTAG Interface
  • Sensors
    • 9-Axis MEMS Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor
  • Additional interfaces
    • I2C, PWM, UART and GPIOs
  • Dimension: 120mm x 105mm

Software

The I.MX6 system on module and i.MX6 Development platform comes with BSP Binaries for Android Kitkat and Yocto Linux.

Linux:

  • Standard Linux kernel 3.10 supported
  • Demo Applications
  • Drivers
    • Camera
    • Audio
    • 9axis MEMS, ALS
    • WiFi & BT
    • LCD + Touch screen + HDMI
    • USB – Host, OTG
    • Gigabit Ethernet

Android:

  • KitKat 4.4.x port with HAL
    • Camera
    • Audio
    • 9axis MEMS, ALS
    • WiFi & BT
    • LCD + Touch screen + HDMI
  • Demo Applications
    • Camera Streaming at 720p, H.264
    • Audio Video Decode and Playback at 1080p, 30fps, H.264

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APPLICATIONS

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Automotive Electronics

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Medical Devices

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RESOURCES

  • Product Brief

    VISE Board - i.MX6 Development Platform

  • Product Brief

    i.MX6 Nano SOM

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