Freescale MCIMXHDMICARD I.mx53 quick start development board Datasheet

i.MX Applications Processor for Multimedia
i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board
Cost-effective, multi-purpose platform
Overview
Freescale delivers a cost-efffective, easy-touse platform designed to simplify product
evaluation and speed time to market with its
new Quick Start development boards based
on the i.MX family of multimedia applications
processors.
The first in the series, the i.MX53 Quick Start
board is a $149 open-source, multi-purpose
embedded development platform that comes
with a power-efficient ARM® CortexTM-A8
based 1 GHz processor with peripherals and
hardware accelerated graphics to support
applications like human machine interface
(HMI) as well as support for HD multimedia
functions. Complete with highly optimized
drivers and software, this board enables broadbased applications in the embedded consumer,
industrial and medical markets. Supported by a
rich ecosystem and a community of developers
at imxcommunity.org, the Quick Start
board simplifies your out-of-box experience
so you can get started quickly.
i.MX53 Quick Start
board with touchscreen LCD module
i.MX53 Quick Start board
with HDMI module
Benefits
Hardware Features
First Step Evaluation Platform
At $149, the i.MX53 Quick Start board is
priced to attract a broad base of users that
includes professional developers as well as
hobbyists. The Quick Start board is designed
as an entry level platform which allows you to
begin writing code and experimenting before
committing to additional development efforts.
Processor
• i.MX53 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 Processor
• Power management IC
• 1 GB DDR3 memory
Display
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LVDS connector
VGA connector
Parallel LCD add-on card (via expansion connector)
HDMI add-on card (via expansion connector)
Comprehensive and yet Easy to Use
Audio
With an array of peripherals and a breadth of
optimized software, the i.MX53 Quick Start
board eases system design and allows for a
full demonstration of features, such as the fully
integrated LCD controller, Ethernet controller
and multimedia functionality.
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SPDIF output via HDMI add-on card
Freescale SGTL5000 audio codec
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Expansion Connector
• Enables parallel LCD or HDMI output
• Camera CSI port signals
• I2C, SSI, SPI signals
Rich Ecosystem, Vibrant Community
Connectivity
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Debug
• JTAG connector
• DB-9 UART port
Miscellaneous
• 3” x 3” 8-layer PCB
• 3-axis Freescale accelerometer (MMA8450QT)
• 2A, 5V power supply
Build on the expertise of Freescale’s
ecosystem partners to do everything from
customizing your application’s user interface
(UI) to using low cost debuggers and
development tools optimized to work with
the Quick Start board. Join your fellow i.MX
developers online at imxcommunity.org,
an active community of open source
developers.
Software and Tools
The i.MX53 Quick Start board comes preinstalled with the Linux® OS. Android™ and
Windows® Embedded Compact 7 board
support packages (BSPs) are also available
through third parties. In addition to optimized
BSPs, Freescale also provides a large
portfolio of optimized video, speech and
audio codecs. The Quick Start development
system is also bundled with Inflexion™ UI
for i.MX processors by Mentor Embedded
at no additional charge.* This exclusive
offer enables rapid creation of visually rich,
animated UIs to help customers develop
compelling and differentiated
Android and Linux-based devices.
Full-size SD/MMC card slot
microSD card slot
7-pin SATA data connector
10/100 Base-T Ethernet port
Two High-Speed USB host ports
Micro USB device port
Ordering Information
Part Number
Description
MSRP (USD)
MCIMX53-START
i.MX53 Quick Start development board
$149
MCIMXHDMICARD
24-bit HDMI output port
$49
MCIMX28LCD
4.3” 800x480 WVGA with 4-wire touch screen
$199
A variety of cost-effective debugging tools
and complete development suites from
partners like SEGGER Microcontroller,
CodeSourcery, Macgraigor and IAR Systems
are optimized to work with the Quick Start
board. Also included is a VMware® player
image running ready-to-go Linux allowing
those with Windows PCs to bypass the typical
setup of a standard Linux-based development
system. For a complete list of our Quick
Start board ecosystem partners, please visit
freescale.com/iMXQuickStart.
i.MX53 Quick Start Development
Board Kit Contents
• i.MX53 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor
• 4 GB microSD card with Linux image
• 5V power supply with worldwide adapters
• Micro USB cable
• Quick Start Guide
• DVD with VMware player, getting started
video, demos and other documents
* Certain restrictions apply. Visit
freescale.com/iMXinflexion for details.
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Freescale and the Freescale logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.
ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. Cortex-A8 is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other product or
service names are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc.
Document Number: IMX53QKSTRTFS REV 0
For current information about Freescale
products and documentation, please visit
freescale.com/iMXQuickStart.
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