Freescale i.MX27 Development Kits and i.MX27 DIMM modules running Linux or Windows CE 6.0

<body> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" height="100%"> <tr valign="center"> <td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr valign="top"> <td align="left" width="60%"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" width="88%"> <tr> <td colspan="2"><h1>TX27 </h1> <h2>Freescale i.MX27 processor DIMM module </h2></td> </tr> <tr valign="top" class="headingbyline"> <td colspan="2" class="headingbyline"><ul> <li>World's smallest Freescale i.MX System on Module </li> <li>400 MHz CPU </li> <li>64 to 128 MB mobile SDRAM mobile DDR-SDRAM </li> <li>128 MB NAND Flash </li> <li>Ethernet 10/100 </li> <li>USB 2.0 host / OTG </li> <li>LCD controller to 1024 x 1024</li> <li>MPEG-4 H.263/H.264 hardware CODEC for D1 video</li> <li>Camera interface</li> <li>Connector: DIMM 200 low profile </li> <li>Operating temperature range -20°C..85°C</li> <li>Small size: 67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm</li> <li>RoHS compliant (lead free) </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p class="red">Shipping starts Q1/2008 together with the Dev Kit-5 </p> <p> </p></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2" class="headingbyline" ></td> </tr> </table></td> <td width="40%" align="right" valign="middle"><img src="../img/products/tx27_dimm_w200.jpg" width="200" height="150" border="0"></td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="8"> <tr valign="top"> <td width="70%" height="95"><h3>Overview </h3> <p> The TX27 is the first member of the new Freescale i.MX processor series from Strategic Test. TX modules are a complete computer, implemented on a board smaller than a credit card and ready to be designed into your embedded system. </p> <p>TX modules together with the <a href="i.MX27_development_kit-5.html" target="_self">Development Kit-5</a> which is supplied with Linux and Windows CE BSP's, give you the tools to achieve the fastest time-to-market for your new product designs based on the Freescale i.MX27 processor. </p> <p>Because these products are supplied by Strategic Test who have developed a reputation as one of the Worlds leading suppliers of Intel / Marvell PXA320 and PXA270 Development Kits and System-on-Modules; you can trust that the hardware and software is stable and backed up by truly responsive and competent technical support. All hardware and software development, and manufacturing is performed in house - so that you can be confident that the highest quality is achieved from start to end. </p> <h3>TX module </h3> <p>The TX27 is specifically targeted at embedded applications where size, high cpu-performance and the lowest power consumption are critical factors.</p> <p>The TX27 is based on Freescale's new i.MX27 multi-media processor and includes mobile SDRAM and Flash memory. The integrated LCD controller allows direct connection to the screen, while the internal Ethernet controller only needs the addition of magentics and a connector. The standard PCMCI interface permits simple extension and integration into a target system.</p> <p>Key features : </p> <ul> <li>i.MX27 400 MHz CPU </li> <li>64 to 128 MB mobile SDRAM mobile DDR-SDRAM </li> <li>128 MB NAND Flash </li> <li>Ethernet 10/100 MAC, only need to add magnetics/connector </li> <li>USB 2.0 host / OTG </li> <li>LCD controller to 1024 x 1024</li> <li>MPEG-4 H.263/H.264 hardware CODEC for D1 video</li> <li>Camera interface</li> <li>Connector: DIMM 200 low profile </li> <li>Operating temperature range -20°C..85°C</li> <li>Small size: 67.6 x 26 x 4.2 mm</li> <li>RoHS compliant (lead free) </li> </ul> <p>The TX27 accepts an input voltage from various sources:</p> <ul> <li>1-cell Li-Ion/Polymer (3.0V to 4.2V)</li> <li>5.0V USB supply</li> <li>AC wall adapter</li> <li>3.3V</li> </ul> <p>The on-module regulator of the TX27 delivers up to 1A current 1.8V and 3.3V power rails that can be used to power the carrier board. </p> <h3>Expansion</h3> <p>The TX27 module is supplied with a DIMM200 connector to provide the designer with access to all of the Freesclae i.MX27 processor signals for nearly unlimited expansion. </p> <h3>Ultra-Low Power Consumption</h3> <p> <span class="default">Perfect for wireless and multimedia battery-powered applications, the TX27 module is equipped with ultra-low-power components including mobile 1.8V SDRAM's and 1.8V NAND Flash. </span></p> <h2>The i.MX27 processor </h2> <p>The i.MX27 is derived from the popular Freescale i.MX21 processor and based on the ARM926EJ-S core. However, the i.MX27 has a h.264 DI hardware codec for high-resolution video processing, an 110/10 Ethernet MAC, security, plug-and-play connectivity and additional power management features. </p> <br> <p><img src="../img/products/i-mx27_block_diagram.jpg" width="400"> </p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Advantages of System-on-Module</strong></h3> <p>By using a SOM as the basis of a new product design, the company eliminates the most difficult development tasks of processor system and operating system development. This leads to fast prototyping of new product ideas and time-to-market, plus you benefit from ongoing BSP updates that are free of charge.</p> <p>The only hardware development usually needed is a simple 2 or 4-layer carrier board (similar to the carrier in the Development Kit-5), which is well within the skills of most companies. </p> <p>The <a href="i.MX27_development_kit-5.html" target="_self">Development Kit-5 </a> includes both Linux and Windows CE 6, with full driver support of all the peripherals on the carrier. </p> <h3> </h3> <p><strong>At a Glance </strong></p> <div align="left"> <table width="479" border="0" align="left" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="544" bgcolor="#639ACE"><table width="477" align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="border"> <tr> <td width="238" class="resource_heading" span>Features</td> <td width="68" class="resource_heading" span><div align="center">i.MX27</div></td> <td width="81" class="resource_heading" span><div align="center">module</div></td> <td width="88" class="resource_heading" span><div align="center">carrier board</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="2" colspan="4"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left">Processor clock (MHz) </div></td> <td><div align="center">400</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="details style2"> 4-wire UART </div></td> <td><div align="center">3</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> I2C interface </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Camera interface </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> SSI / AC97 / I2S</div></td> <td><div align="center">2</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> 16-bit Compact Flash & memory i/f </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> 4-wire SDIO </div></td> <td><div align="center">2</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Keypad 5 x 5 </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> CSPI </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> USB host 2.0 </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> USB OTG 2.0 </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Ethernet 100/10 MAC </div></td> <td><div align="center">1</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Mobile SDRAM (MB) </div></td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">64</div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> NAND Flash (MB) </div></td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">128</div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Temperature range </div></td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">-25 to +85C </div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Real Time Clock </div></td> <td class="resource_text"> </td> <td><div align="center"> y</div></td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> JTAG</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">y</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> UCB1400 Audio Codec </div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">y</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Touchscreen interface </div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">y</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> Headers for i.MX27 signals </div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">y</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td><div align="left" class="style3"> Video DAC / VGA out </div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">y</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left">RS-232</div></td> <td> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center">2</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"><div align="left" class="style3"> PDF schematics for carrier </div></td> <td class="resource_text"> </td> <td> </td> <td><div align="center"> y</div></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p align="left"> </p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3> </h3> <h3> </h3> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3>Compared to the Marvell PXA320 </h3> <p>The main differences are :</p> <table width="480" border="0"> <tr> <td> </td> <td><div align="center"><strong>Freescale i.MX27 </strong></div></td> <td><div align="center"><strong>Marvell PXA320 </strong></div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Processor speed </td> <td><div align="center">400 Mhz </div></td> <td><div align="center">800 MHz </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Max LCD resolution </td> <td><div align="center">1024 x 1024 </div></td> <td><div align="center">800 x 600 </div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>h.264 D1 codec </td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> <td><div align="center">no</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ethernet 100/10 MAC </td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> <td><div align="center">no</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>USB 2.0 host/OTG </td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> <td><div align="center">USB1.1 / USB 2.0</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Camera interface </td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> </tr> <tr> <td>NDA required for docs </td> <td><div align="center">no</div></td> <td><div align="center">yes</div></td> </tr> </table> <h3>No Non-Disclosure Agreement Required</h3> <p>In order to obtain the Marvell PXA320 design documentation it is necessary to sign Marvell's NDA. While this seems to be relatively straightforward for most companies, it is clear from the information we have received that DoD organizations may likely have their application rejected. Private companies however report no problem to have the NDA accepted.</p> <p>The PXA270 documentation does not require a NDA as it pre-dates Marvells purchase of the product line from Intel. </p> <p>Freescale do not require a NDA, and therefore are likely to be the product of choice for DoD and defence applications unless Marvell radically changes it's policy. </p> <p><span class="default"><br> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p></td> <td width="30%" nowrap height="95"><table border="0" align="right" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td bgcolor="#639ACE"><table width="160" align="right" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" class="border"> <tr> <td colspan="2" span class="resource_heading">Resources </td> </tr> <tr> <td height="2" colspan="2"></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" class="red"><div align="center">•</div></td> <td class="resource_text"><a href="../datasheets_freescale_i.mx/TX27_i.MX27_DIMM_Preliminary_Datasheet.pdf" target="_self">TX27 datasheet, pdf </a></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" class="red">•</td> <td class="resource_text"><a href="../feedback.html" target="_self">Request prices</a> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"> </td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right"> </td> <td class="resource_text"> </td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr valign="top"> <td colspan="2" class="footnote"> </td> </tr> </table></td> <tr> </table> </body>