i.MX Applications Processor for Multimedia i.MX535 Applications Processor Enabling 1080p HD and cost-saving integration in tablets and smart mobile devices Overview Target Applications The i.MX53 family of processors represents our next generation of advanced multimedia and power-efficient implementation of the ARM® Cortex™-A8 core. With core processing speeds up to 1.2 GHz, i.MX535 processors are optimized for both performance and power to meet the demands of high-end, advanced applications requiring mobility and a long battery life. 1080p HD video decode and HD video encode, two dedicated graphics cores, multiple display and connectivity options, and a high level of integration make these processors ideal for smart mobile devices. • Tablets • Smart mobile devices • Gaming devices and consoles • Smart monitors • Digital signage • Telehealth • Video-enabled IP phones Software Flexibility Development on the i.MX535 is made easy with a range of Freescale-provided board support packages (BSPs) optimized for multimedia performance and low-power operation. BSPs are available for the following operating systems: • Android™ • Windows® Embedded Compact 7 • Linux® Tablets and Smart Mobile Devices i.MX535 applications processors balance the performance, power consumption, connectivity and multimedia capabilities necessary to drive the latest consumer products. These processors are ideal for products that require advanced user interfaces, sophisticated video processing, multiple connectivity options and a high level of system integration. These features are the building blocks to power the next great applications at an approachable price target. Benefits • Ultra-fast processing and highperformance multimedia capabilities • Complete hardware and software package provided to enable faster time to market and lower R&D investment • Dedicated video and independent 2D/3D graphics hardware acceleration engines provides best-in-class performance for power • Increased core speed improves Web browsing experience • Up to 2 GB external memory support prepares your end device for cloud computing applications and future OSs and browsers • LP-DDR2, LV-DDR2, DDR2-800 and DDR3-800 SDRAM ready for greater design flexibility • Optimized for low-power operation to give best performance for battery life • Smartly integrated i.MX53 offers more on chip, including LVDS, USB PHYs, Ethernet and SATA, reducing the need for external components and passing on significant BOM savings Features CPU Complex • Up to 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 • 32 KB instruction and data caches • Unified 256 KB L2 cache • NEON SIMD media accelerator • Vector floating point coprocessor Multimedia • Independent OpenGL® ES 2.0 and OpenVG™ 1.1 hardware accelerators i.MX • Multi-format 1080p HD video decoder and 720p HD video encoder hardware engine • 24-bit primary display support up to WSXGA resolution • 18-bit secondary display support • Analog 720p HD component TV output • High-quality hardware video de-interlacing • Image and video resize, inversion and rotation hardware • Alpha blending and color space conversion • Video/graphics combines four planes and hardware cursor • Display quality enhancement includes color correction, gamut mapping and gamma correction External Memory Interface • Up to 2 GB LP-DDR2, LV-DDR2, DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM, 16/32-bit • SLC/MLC NAND flash, 8/16-bit Advanced Power Management • Multiple independent power domains • Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling Connectivity • High-Speed USB 2.0 OTG with PHY • High-Speed USB 2.0 host with PHY • Two additional High-Speed USB 2.0 controllers • Integrated LVDS display interface • Wide array of serial interfaces, including SDIO, SPI, I2C and UART • I2S and S/PDIF audio interfaces • 10/100 Ethernet controller • PATA • SATA controller and PHY up to 1.5 Gbps Security • Security controller, including secure RAM and security monitor • High assurance boot, JTAG controller and real-time clock • Cipher and random number generator accelerators • Run-time integrity checker • Universal unique identification • Tamper detection Package • 19 mm x 19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch TEBGA • Consumer temperature grades available Multimedia Powerhouse The multimedia performance of the i.MX53 processor is boosted by a multi-standard hardware video codec, autonomous image processing HD unit, NEON SIMD, accelerometer, vector floating point coprocessor and a programmable smart DMA controller. Powerful 3D graphics acceleration is the key to mobile game designs. i.MX535 processors provide an integrated 3D graphics processing unit that provides an incredible 33 Mtri/sec and effective 800 Mpix/sec (with overdraw). The 3D unit provides an exceptional user experience with accelerated Flash Player 10.x, gaming and advanced user interfaces. In addition, i.MX535 processors incorporate a 2D graphics processing unit to accelerate the windowing system and fonts. Smart Speed™ Technology Advanced power management features used throughout the i.MX53 processor enable a rich suite of multimedia features and peripherals while maintaining minimum system power consumption in both active and low-power modes. Smart Speed technology enables you to deliver a feature-rich product at much lower power. Increased Security As the need for advanced security for mobile and hand-held devices continues to increase, i.MX535 processors deliver hardware enabled security features that support secure e-commerce, digital rights management, information encryption, secure boot and secure software downloads. i.MX535 Block Diagram i.MX535 Block Diagram System Control ARM® Cortex™-A8 Cache System Buses Smart DMA ETM VFP Neon Timers EPIT x 2 OpenGL ES 2.0 Keypad I2C x 3 GPIO Ethernet + IEEE® 1588 HS Host + PHY Camera Interface GPU Power Mgmt. and Analog LDO Supply x2 UART x 3 CSPI HS USB OTG + PHY Multimedia PWM x 2 Fast IrDA Advanced Connectivity RAM ROM Watchdog x2 GPT Standard Connectivity Core/Internal Memory Temp. Monitor Clock Reset OpenVG 1.1 HS ULPI Host x 2 External Memory I/F VPU 32 kHz Osc Video Encode/ Decode TV Out PLL x 4 2 GB DDR2/DDR3/LV-DDR2/LP-DDR2 IPU Security eFuses RTIC Sahara v4 SCC v2 TrustZone SRTC External Storage I/F Resizing and Blending Image Enhancement SLC/MLC NAND SATA Inversion and Rotation Camera Interface NOR eMMC/SD De-Interlacing/ Combining System Debug PATA Audio Secure JTAG Display I/F ESAI SPDIF Tx/Rx Analog VGA Out SSI/I2S x 3 ASRC LVDS Parallel (from IPU) Ordering Information Part Number Description MSRP (USD) MCIMX53SMD SABRE platform for tablets $1499 MCIMX53-START i.MX53 Quick Start development board $149 MCIMXHDMICARD 24-bit HDMI output port $49 MCIMX-LVDS1 10.1” 1024 x 768 LVDS panel with capacitive touch screen $499 MCIMX28LCD 4.3” 800 x 480 WGA with four-wire touch screen $199 Get Started Today The i.MX53 Quick Start board is a $149 open source development platform that supports the features of the i.MX53 applications processor and includes support for a VGA display as well as optional add-on boards to support LVDS, LCD and HDMI displays. For more information,visit freescale.com/iMXQuickStart. The Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid Engineering (SABRE) platform for tablets based on i.MX53 is the latest in a series of premiere, market-focused reference designs engineered to introduce designers to advanced multimedia and connectivity applications on the i.MX53 applications processor. Designed with a tablet look and feel, the SABRE platform can be targeted towards any mobile device requiring low power and an amazing user experience. For more information, visit freescale.com/iMXSABRE. For current information about the i/MX53 family, visit freescale.com/iMX53 Freescale, the Freescale logo and the Energy Efficient Solutions logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. ARM is the registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM Cortex-A8 is the trademark of ARM Limited. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. 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