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ConnectCore 6

ConnectCore for i.MX6

Preliminary Hardware Reference Manual

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Revision Record Revision Date (MM/DD/YY) Description 1P Preliminary draft release Copyright and Trademarks © 2014 Digi International Inc. All rights reserved. Digi, Digi International, the Digi logo, and ConnectCore 6® are trademarks or registered trademarks in the United States and other countries worldwide. All other trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents Using this Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Conventions used in this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Digi Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Document Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents Coin Cell Connector, P5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Gigabit Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Gigabit PHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Gigabit Connector, J3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents CAN2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ECSPI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 I2C3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Module Specifications . . . . . . . . .
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Table of Contents Voltage supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Agency Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Using this Guide This guide provides information about the Digi ConnectCore for i.MX6 embedded core module family. Conventions used in this guide This table describes the typographic conventions used in this guide: This convention Is used for italic type Emphasis, new terms, variables, and document titles. monospaced type Filenames, pathnames, and code examples.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual About the ConnectCore 6 The ConnectCore 6 is an ultra-compact and highly integrated system-on-module solution based on the Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9 processor family. With processor speeds up to 1.2 GHz and fully interchangeable single-/dual-/quad-core variants, the ConnectCore 6 offers a truly future-proof platform solution with scalable performance and pre-certified wireless 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, including Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual • ETM/ETB support • Support of i.MX6 typical interfaces: • 16/32-bit data/address bus • SATA II, 3.0Gbps (24-bit parallel bus, LVDS, HDMI, MIPI/DSI) • Cameras (20-bit parallel bus, MIPI/CSI) • MMC/SD/SDIO • 1x USB OTG with integrated PHY • 3x USB Host • 1x Host with integrated PHY • 2x Host with integrated HS-IC USB PHY • PCI Express Gen 2.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Block Diagram of the Freescale i.MX6 The figure below shows the block diagram of the Freescale i.MX6 application processor. Not all functions are available on all processor variants. Block diagram of the ConnectCore 6 CPU The following figure below provides a high-level block diagram of the ConnectCore for i.MX6 module. © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Block diagram of ConnectCore 6 Power Supply Architecture of the ConnectCore 6 The ConnectCore for i.MX6 provides a primary 5V power supply input. This supply is the main power domain to the on-module Dialog DA9063 power management IC (PMIC), which generates all required supply voltages for the module components as well as the carrier board.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual The table below provides the characteristics of the optional LDO outputs: LDO Output Output Default voltage accuracy voltage Turn Maximum Dropout voltage Turn on time off current (MAX) (MAX) time (MAX) Quiescent current in OFF mode (TYP) VLDO3 0.9-3.44V +/-3% 3.3V 200mA 150mV 1µA 300µs 1ms VLDO4 0.9-3.44V +/-3% 3.3V 200mA 150mV 1µA 300µs 1ms VLDO6 0.9-3.6V +/-3% 3.3V 200mA 150mV 1µA 200µs 1ms VLDO7 0.9-3.6V +/-3% 1.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual As shown in the table above, the supplies have a wide operating range. In order to provide the most cost-effective and flexible solution for a given use-case, the supplies listed in the table need to be provided by the carrier board integrating the ConnectCore for i.MX6 module. However, PMIC power domains 3.3V - and LDO3/4/6/7/8 options - are dedicated power sources for supplying i.MX6 power domains.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Bootstrap The ConnectCore 6 is configured by default to boot in “Internal boot” mode. See the following table: BOOT_MODE [1:0] Boot type 00 Boot from fuses 01 Serial Downloader 10 Internal Boot (default) 11 Reserved Note: • 10K pull-up populated on BOOT_MODE1 • 10K pull-down populated on BOOT_MODE0 By default, the boot media configured on the ConnectCore for i.MX6 module is the on-module eMMC.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Module Pinout of the ConnectCore 6 The module has a LGA pad structure based on 400 pads. See the following diagram for the general layout. ConnectCore top view module pinout © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual ConnectCore 6 Pinout Information The following table provides pinout information of the ConnectCore for i.MX6 module. Please also refer to the Freescale i.MX6 technical documentation for additional information related to the signals listed in the table.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual W23 W24 Y1 Y2 EIM_DA1 EIM_DA4 ENET_REF_CLK ENET_RXD0 Y3 ENET_MDIO Y4 GND Y5 RGMII_TD2 © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual AA8 AA9 DISP0_DAT8 DISP0_DAT4 ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: IPU1_DISP0_DATA08 IPU2_DISP0_DATA08 PWM1_OUT WDOG1_B ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: IPU1_DISP0_DATA04 IPU2_DISP0_DATA04 ECSPI3_SS1 NVCC_LCD GPIO4_IO29 NVCC_LCD GPIO4_IO25 AA10 VLDO6 VLDO6 AA11 VLDO7 VLDO7 AA12 GEN_3V3 GEN_3V3 AA13 AA14 EIM_WAIT EIM_A23 AA15 EIM_D31 AA16 GND AA17 EIM_D25 © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual AC8 AC9 DISP0_DAT0 DISP0_DAT1 ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: IPU1_DISP0_DATA00 IPU2_DISP0_DATA00 ECSPI3_SCLK ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: IPU1_DISP0_DATA01 IPU2_DISP0_DATA01 ECSPI3_MOSI NVCC_LCD GPIO4_IO21 NVCC_LCD GPIO4_IO22 AC10 MCA_VREFH - AC11 Reserved - AC12 GND - AC13 GND - AC14 PMIC_ADCIN2/ GPIO1 - AC15 AC16 AC17 AC18 EIM_CS1 EIM_A21 EIM_A17 GND © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual AD9 DISP0_DAT2 ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: IPU1_DISP0_DATA02 IPU2_DISP0_DATA02 ECSPI3_MISO NVCC_LCD GPIO4_IO23 AD10 VLDO4 - AD11 VLDO8 - AD12 PMIC_GP_FB3 - PMIC AD13 PMIC_GP_FB1/ GPIO13 - PMIC AD14 PMIC_ADCIN3/ GPIO2 - PMIC AD15 AD16 AD17 AD18 EIM_A16 EIM_A19 EIM_A24 EIM_D27 © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual AD19 AD20 EIM_D26 ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: EIM_DATA26 IPU1_DI1_PIN11 IPU1_CSI0_DATA01 IPU2_CSI1_DATA14 UART2_TX_DATA GPIO3_IO26 IPU1_SISG2 IPU1_DISP1_DATA22 EIM_D16 ALT0: ALT1: ALT2: ALT3: ALT4: ALT5: ALT6: ALT7: EIM_DATA16 ECSPI1_SCLK IPU1_DI0_PIN05 IPU2_CSI1_DATA18 HDMI_TX_DDC_SDA GPIO3_IO16 I2C2_SDA NVCC_EIM NVCC_EIM Signal Usage Limitations The following signals available on ConnectCore for i.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual About the ConnectCore 6 Adapter Board The ConnectCore 6 adapter board allows connecting the ConnectCore 6 module to the Jumpstart board for the i.MX53 (JSCCWMX53), providing connections and hardware to use most of the interfaces of the module for initial development and prototyping. The ConnectCore 6 module is soldered on the adapter board. The adapter has two 2x90 pin connectors for connecting the board to the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Features of the ConnectCore 6 Adapter Board • • • • • • • • • • • • ConnectCore 6 module Boot mode and boot source configuration switches +5V regulator Coin cell connector to supply the on module RTC Gigabit Ethernet PHY Gigabit Ethernet connector with link and speed LEDs HDMI connector LVDS1 connector MIPI Camera & MIPI Display connector PCI express mini card connector Connector for the Kinetis GPIO signals and SWD (single wire debug) interface.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Block Diagram ConnectCore 6 GPIO Assignments The table below show the default GPIO assignments done on the ConnectCore 6 module on the adapter board. Signal name GPIO Use on the adapter board NAND_D0 GPIO2_0 Audio Headphone detection NAND_D1 GPIO2_1 JSCCWMX53 Touch IRQ NAND_D2 GPIO2_2 User LED1 NAND_D3 GPIO2_3 User LED2 NAND_D4 GPIO2_4 User Key 1 NAND_D5 GPIO2_5 User Key 2 © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual The following table shows the interfaces connected to the I2C3 bus.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Boot Mode Switch, SW6 Use SW6 to configure the module boot mode: SW6 Pin 1 SW6 Pin 2 Comments OFF OFF Boot from Fuses ON OFF Serial downloader OFF ON Boot from board settings ON ON Reserved Boot Source Switch, SW5 Use SW5 to configure the source of the boot code when SW6 is configured in boot from the board settings mode.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Gigabit Ethernet PHY Address The adapter board has a Gigabit PHY for the Gigabit interface. The address of the Gigabit PHY can be configured with four configuration resistors. The Gigabit PHY address configured by default is 0x0.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Gigabit Ethernet LEDs The Gigabit Ethernet PHY has two outputs to indicate the link and activity status of the port. These outputs are connected to a green LED and to a yellow LED, integrated on the Ethernet connector. The following table shows the link/activity status indicated by the two LEDs.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual HDMI Supply for HDMI display MIPI Supply for MIPI camera and display Coin Cell Connector Coin Cell Connector, P5 The adapter board provides a 2-pin, 2.54mm pitch straight pin header for connecting an external coin cell or super capacitor to power the RTC interface when the main supply is off. If higher voltage is present on the main supply, it will be used as a power source for the RTC. The following table shows the pinout of the coin cell connector.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual The advantage of using a Primary Lithium coin cell is that the energy density usually allows years of service since the self discharge rate is low. The advantage of using a Secondary Lithium coin cell is that the self discharge rate is usually sufficient to allow a few months of support for the RTC before it will need recharging.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Gigabit PHY The adapter board has a triple-speed (10Base-T/100Base-Tx/1000Base-T) Ethernet PHY connected to the RGMII interface of the ConnectCore 6 module. Two GPIO signals of the i.MX6 CPU are used to reset the Ethernet PHY (GPIO1_25) and as interrupt input from the PHY (GPIO1_28). Gigabit Connector, J3 The adapter board provides a Gigabit RJ-45 connector with integrated 1:1 transformer and link/ activity LEDs.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual HDMI The ConnectCore 6 module provides an HDMI 1.4a compatible interface. The interface includes the HDMI controller and PHY. Video resolutions up to 1080p@120Hz HDTV are supported. All audio formats as specified by the HDMI Specification 1.4a are supported. Hot plug/unplug detection is also supported. The adapter board provides an HDMI port protection device with all ESD, overcurrent output protection and backdrive protection for an HDMI port.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual 12 HDMI_TXC- Transmission pair clock- 13 NC Consumer electronic control 14 NC Reserved 15 HDMI_SCL I2C SCL 16 HDMI_SDA I2C SDA 17 GND DDC/CEC Ground 18 +5V 5V supply (50mA max) 19 HOTPLUG_DET Hot plug detection LVDS1 LVDS Interface The adapter board provides a 30 pin, 1.25mm pitch connector (Hirose DF14-30P-1.25H) for accessing the ConnectCore 6 LVDS1 interface.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual LVDS Connector, P7 The table below shows the pinout of the LVDS1 connector, P7: Pin Signal Comments 1 +3.3V Generated on PMIC buckperi 2 +3.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual The ConnectCore for iMX6 board provides a MIPI display serial interface (MIPI_DSI) compliant with the MIPI DSI specification. A MIPI D-PHY is also included on the module, allowing direct connections between the module and a MIPI DSI compliant display. This interface supports up to 2 differential data pairs. MIPI Connector The adapter board provides a 2x15 pin, 0.5mm pitch connector (Molex 54167-0308) for the MIPI interfaces.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual PCI Express Mini Card Connector The following table shows the pinout of the PCI express mini card connector. Pin Signal 1 PCIE_WAKE_N 2 3.3V 3 - 4 GND 5 - 6 1.5V 7 - 8 - 9 GND 10 - 11 PCIE_CLK_N 12 - 13 PCIE_CLK_P 14 - 15 GND 16 - 17 - 18 GND 19 - 20 - 21 GND 22 PCIE_RESET_N 23 PCIE_RX_N 24 +3.3V 25 PCIE_RX_P 26 GND 27 GND 28 +1.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual 38 USB_DP 39 +3.3V 40 GND 41 +3.3V 42 - 43 GND 44 - 45 - 46 - 47 - 48 +1.5V 49 - 50 GND 51 - 52 +3.3V Kinetis Microcontroller Assistant, MCA The ConnectCore 6 module has a Kinetic microcontroller for wake up, power management control, and analogue and digital GPIO expander. The MCA can be programmed through the Serial Wire Debug (SWD) interface.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual 50 GND Connectors for JSCCWMX53 The adapter board has two 2x90 pin connectors, J1 and J2, for connecting the board to the Jumpstart Kit for CCW-i.MX53 board. Most of the interfaces of the ConnectCore 6 are directly connected to the JSCCWMX53. Please refer to chapter Block Diagram to see the interfaces that are directly connected between the ConnectCore 6 and the JSCCWMX53 board.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual CSI0_D17 J1-10 CSI0_D17 A7 CSI0_D18 J1-11 CSI0_D18 F6 CSI0_D19 J1-12 CSI0_D19 G6 CSI0_VSYNC J1-13 CSI0_VSYNC J5 CSI0_HSYNC J1-14 CSI0_MCLK A5 CSI0_PIXCLK J1-15 CSI0_PIXCLK G5 CSI_MCLK J1-16 GPIO_0 G2 CSI0_RESET_N J1-2 MX6_EIM_WAIT AA13 Parallel Camera 1, CSI1 The following table shows the signals mapping between the parallel camera 1 of the adapter board and the parallel camera 1 of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual LVDS0_TXD1_P J1-73 LVDS0_TXD1_P E4 LVDS0_TXD2_N J1-75 LVDS0_TXD2_N C4 LVDS0_TXD2_P J1-77 LVDS0_TXD2_P B4 LVDS0_TXD3_N J1-79 LVDS0_TXD3_N R4 LVDS0_TXD3_P J1-81 LVDS0_TXD3_P P4 JTAG The following table shows the signals mapping between the JTAG interface of the adapter board and the JTAG interface of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual EIM The ConnectCore 6 module provides an external interface module (EIM) to connect memory mapped devices. This module is highly configurable to different modes, data length, address length, etc. Most of the pins of the EIM are multiplexed with other functionalities. The following table shows the signal mapping of the EIM signals between the JSCCWMX53 and the adapter board module.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Display 0 The following table shows the signals mapping between the display 0 interface of the adapter board and the Display 0 interface of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual JSCCWMX53 Adapter board Signal name Pin Signal name Pin SATA_TX_N J2-33 SATA_TX_N D19 SATA_TX_P J2-35 SATA_TX_P E19 SATA_RX_N J2-34 SATA_RX_N G19 SATA_RX_P J2-36 SATA_RX_P H19 Touch The JSCCWMX53 has four analog signals for a resistive touch screen connection. These four analog inputs are connected to four analog input of the ConnectCore 6 module. These signals are also connected to the Kinetis MCA connector on the adapter board.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Audio The following table shows the signals mapping between the audio interface of the adapter board and the audio interface of the JSCCWMX53. JSCCWMX53 Adapter board Signal name Pin Signal name Pin AUD5_TXD J2-137 CSI0_DAT5 C7 AUD5_RXD J2-139 CSI0_DAT7 M5 AUD5_TXC J2-141 CSI0_DAT4 B7 AUD5_TXFS J2-144 CSI0_DAT6 C5 AUD_HP_DET J2-79 NANDF_D0 J24 PWM The ConnectCore 6 module has three PWM signals generated by the PMIC.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual USB Host The JSCCWMX53 has a USB Hub connected to the USB Host interface. The following table shows the signals mapping between the USB Host interface of the adapter board and the USB Host interface of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual UART1 The following table shows the signal mapping between the UART1 interface of the adapter board and the UART1 interface of the JSCCWMX53. JSCCWMX53 Adapter board Signal name Pin Signal name Pin UART1_TX J2-123 SD3_DAT7 C21 UART1_RX J2-121 SD3_DAT6 E21 UART2 The following table shows the signal mapping between the UART1 interface of the adapter board and the UART1 interface of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual ECSPI The ECSPI2 interface of the ConnectCore 6 module is connected on the adapter board to the LVDS1 connector and to the JSCCWMX53 connector. This interface is also connected on the module to the Kinetis MCA controller. Two chip select signals are used to control all these connections. The following table shows the signal mapping between the ECSPI2 interface of the adapter board and the ECSPI1 interface of the JSCCWMX53.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual The chapter I2C Address table details the interfaces where the I2C3 is connected and the different addresses of these I2C3 interfaces. © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Module Specifications Mechanical specifications There must be a recess in the host PCB to accommodate the components on the bottom side of the SOM. All dimensions are in millimeters. Refer to Digi Application Note #31-31-14-x posted on the Digi technical support website for additional information. © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Host PCB Footprint NON ROUTING AREA (3X) 50 0.89 2 1 23.20 25 R1 19 16.75 2 13.75 1 21 25 50 21 7.25 21.20 2 5 16.50 Note: Minimum thickness of the host board shall be 2mm. © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Specifications for the ConnectCore 6 Environmental Specifications Operating temperatures stated below are Tj (i.MX6 junction temperatures) and are depending on the actual processor population on the ConnectCore 6 module. Industrial Variant: -40° C to +105° C Extended Commercial Variant: -20° C to +105° C Commercial Variant: 0° C to +95° C The customer design must assure that the specified i.MX6 junction temperatures are not exceeded during operation.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Solder Paste Print The following solder paste printing parameters are recommended: • Stencil Thickness: 0.15 mm/5 mil • Stencil Diameter: One to one of Pad diameter (to +20% of pad) • Paste alignment: 20% off the pad max (offset <20% pad diameter) Stencil The recommendation is to use a laser cut and/or electro-formed stencil for placing the ConnectCore 6 module.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual PnP Reflow Placement nozzle 0>15mm vacuum Nozzle Pick Surface PnP cap center Speed Slowest speed for the machine Placement Sequence Place the SoM last Placement Alignment 50% off the pad (offset <.5* diameter) Belt speed 0.6-1.1 m/sec Refer to SMT profile recommendation in the next page Reflow Profile Using Seven Zone Oven, SAC 305Lead-Free Solder Paste (Alpha OM-340) Time Above Liquidous (TAL) is recommended to be between 56 to 63 seconds.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Network Interface WLAN Standard: • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n standards • HT20, and HT40 IEEE 802.11n Frequency Band: • 2.40-2.50 GHz (low band) • 5.18-5.825 GHz (High band) Data Rates: • • • • • • 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps 802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 35, 48, 54 Mbps 802.11n HT20 FGI: 6.5, 13, 19.5, 26, 39, 52, 58.5, 65 Mbps 802.11n HT20 HGI: 7.2, 14.4, 21.7, 29.9, 43.3, 57.8, 65, 72.2 Mbps 802.11n HT40 FGI (5GHz only): 13.5, 27, 40.5, 54, 81, 108, 121.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Modulation Mode Data Modulation Mode rate 802.11b 1 DBPSK 2 Mode Modulation Mode Data rate Modulation 802.11g 6 BPSK 6 BPSK DQPSK 9 BPSK 9 BPSK 5.5 CCK 12 QPSK 12 QPSK 11 CCK 18 QPSK 18 QSPK 24 16-QAM 24 16-QAM 35 16-QAM 35 16-QAM 48 64-QAM 48 64-QAM 54 64-QAM 54 64-QAM MCS Data rate Modulation 802.11a Data rate HT20 (2.4 GHz and 5GHz) HT40 (5GHz only) 802.11n FGI HGI FGI HGI MCS0 BPSK 6.5 7.2 13.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Please contact Digi if your end product requires a Wi-Fi Alliance Logo and/or Cisco CCX certification. Frequency Bands US, Canada • • • • 2.412 to 2.462 GHz; 11 channels 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels 5.500 to 5.700 GHz, 8 channels (excludes 5.600 to 5.650 GHz) 5.745 to 5.825 GHz; 5 channels Europe • 2.412 to 2.472 GHz; 13 channels • 5.180 to 5.320 GHz; 8 channels • 5.500 to 5.700 GHz, 8 channels (excludes 5.600 to 5.640 GHz) Australia, New Zealand • 2.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Transmit Power Network type Transmit power 802.11b 10.5 dBm 802.11g/n 11 dBm 802.11a/n 13 dBm Bluetooth • Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (BT3.0 + HS) • Bluetooth 4.0 (BT4.0) • Class 1.5 Bluetooth with integrated TX/RX switch Electrical Characteristics Voltage supplies Parameter Min Typ Max Unit 5V supply 4.2 5 5.5 V VCC_LICELL 2.0 3.0 TBD V LDO3_MCA 1.71 3.3 3.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Power Consumption The following image displays the current consumption of the ConnectCore for i.MX6 module when booting respectively through U-Boot, Linux kernel and Android user space. Power consumption of the ConnectCore 6 Agency Approval Specification ConnectCore for i.MX6 United States (FCC Part 15.247) Pending Industry Canada (IC) Pending Europe (DC) Pending Japan Pending Australia Pending © 2014 Digi International Inc.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Certifications Agency Certifications United States FCC The ConnectCore™ for i.MX6 Module complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations. Compliance with the labeling requirements, FCC notices and antenna usage guidelines is required. To fulfill FCC Certification, the OEM must comply with the following regulations: • The system integrator must ensure that the text on top side of the module is placed on the outside of the final product.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual IMPORTANT: The ConnectCore™ for i.MX6 module has been certified for remote and base radio applications. If the module will be used for portable applications, the device must undergo SAR testing. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual RF Exposure WARNING: To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance are not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Declarations of Conformity Digi has issued Declarations of Conformity for the ConnectCore™ for i.MX6 module concerning emissions, EMC and safety. Files can be obtained by contacting Digi Support. Note: Digi does not list the entire set of standards that must be met for each country. Digi customers assume full responsibility for learning and meeting the required guidelines for each country in their distribution market.
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ConnectCore for i.MX6 Hardware Reference Manual Le présent émetteur radio (IC: 1846A-CCIMX6 / IC: 1846A-CCIMX6B) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.