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MBa6ULxL
User's Manual
MBa6ULxL UM 0101
26.10.2018

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  • Page 1 MBa6ULxL User's Manual MBa6ULxL UM 0101 26.10.2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THIS MANUAL ..................................1 Copyright and license expenses ..............................1 Registered trademarks..................................1 Disclaimer ......................................1 Imprint ........................................1 Tips on safety ......................................2 Symbols and typographic conventions............................2 Handling and ESD tips..................................2 Naming of signals....................................3...
  • Page 3 User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page ii TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued) SOFTWARE ......................................23 MECHANICS......................................24 Dimensions......................................24 Thermal management ..................................24 Assembly ......................................25 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS ....................26 EMC ........................................26 ESD ........................................
  • Page 4 User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page iii TABLE DIRECTORY Table 1: Terms and Conventions ................................2 Table 2: Overview interfaces..................................4 Table 3: Boot-Mode configuration................................7 Table 4: Boot-Mode configuration DIP switches – S13, S16......................7 Table 5: I2C4 address assignment................................8...
  • Page 5 User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page iv ILLUSTRATION DIRECTORY Illustration 1: Block diagram MBa6ULxL ................................4 Illustration 2: Block diagram TQMa6ULxL ...............................5 Illustration 3: Block diagram Boot Mode .................................6 Illustration 4: Position of Boot-Mode configuration DIP switches – S13, S16 ..................7...
  • Page 6: About This Manual

    Important Notice: Before using the Starterkit MBa6ULxL or parts of the schematics of the MBa6ULxL, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. TQ-Systems GmbH makes no other warranties including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 7: Tips On Safety

    Violation of this guideline may result in damage / destruction of the MBa6ULxL and be dangerous to your health.
  • Page 8: Naming Of Signals

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION This User's Manual describes the hardware of the MBa6ULxL, revision 02xx. The MBa6ULxL is designed as a carrier board for the LGA version of the TQMa6ULxL. The illustrations in this User's Manual also refer to the TQMa6ULxL.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Functionality Core of the MBa6ULxL is the TQMa6ULxL, which is based on an NXP i.MX6ULx CPU. In addition to the standard communication interfaces like USB, Ethernet, RS-232, etc. other signals and interfaces are routed to two 20-pin 2.54 mm headers.
  • Page 10: Electronics

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 5 ELECTRONICS System components 4.1.1 TQMa6ULxL Illustration 2: Block diagram TQMa6ULxL The TQMa6ULxL with the i.MX6ULx CPU is the central system component. It provides DDR3L SDRAM, eMMC, NOR flash and EEPROM memory.
  • Page 11: Boot-Mode Configuration

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 6 4.1.2 Boot-Mode configuration The TQMa6ULxL can boot from different media: • eMMC (on TQMa6ULxL) • QSPI NOR flash • SD card The settings of DIP switches S13 and S16 determine, which device is selected to boot from.
  • Page 12: Illustration 4: Position Of Boot-Mode Configuration Dip Switches - S13, S16

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 7 The following tables describe the DIP switch settings for each boot source. Further settings such as transfer modes and CPU clock are to be taken from the TQMa6ULxL User's Manual (7).
  • Page 13: I 2 C Address Mapping

    C touch screen controller can be addressed via I2C4 on the MBa6ULxL. Table 5 shows the addresses used on the TQMa6ULxL and the MBa6ULxL. The I2C4 bus is also routed to header X22. The following table shows the address assignment of TQMa6ULxL and MBa6ULxL.
  • Page 14: Port Replicator Pca9554Bs Signals

    Both RTCs are supplied via the LICELL. A lithium battery type CR2032 with very low self-discharge is provided on the MBa6ULxL as a backup supply for both RTCs. The increased current consumption must be considered, if the i.MX6ULx RTC is used.
  • Page 15: Reset And Power

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 10 4.1.7 Reset and Power The MBa6ULxL provides a power and a reset button. Signal RESET_OUT# resets all components on the MBa6ULxL. The following table shows the signals. Table 8: TQMa6ULxL Reset and power-on signals...
  • Page 16: Communication Interfaces

    Communication interfaces 4.2.1 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Host The MBa6ULxL provides two USB 2.0 Host (double stack USB Type-A) and USB 2.0 Host interfaces at both Mini PCIe connectors. Illustration 7: Block diagram USB Host interfaces The following tables show the pinout of the connectors used.
  • Page 17: Usb 2.0 Hi-Speed Otg

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 12 4.2.2 USB 2.0 Hi-Speed OTG Both USB-OTG interfaces of the TQMa6ULxL are provided on the MBa6ULxL. USB-OTG1 is provided at a 5-pin Micro-AB receptacle. USB-OTG2 is connected to the USB hub controller, see 4.2.1.
  • Page 18: Ethernet

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 13 4.2.3 Ethernet Both i.MX6ULx MACs are provided on the MBa6ULxL via two SMSC PHYs LAN8720Ai. The PHYs are connected via RMII. The implementation is shown in the following block diagram. Illustration 9: Block diagram Ethernet 100 BASE-T Both RJ45 jacks contain integrated magnetics and two status LEDs.
  • Page 19: Can

    Display interface The i.MX6ULx provides an Enhanced LCD Interface (eLCDIF), which is routed to X19 on the MBa6ULxL. The eLCDIF consists of 24 data and 5 control signals and supports different video formats like RGB, VSYNC, ITU-R BT.656, or 4:2:2 YCbCr.
  • Page 20: Touch Controller

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 15 The following table shows the pinout of connector X19. Table 18: Pinout LCD interface, X19 Signal TQMa6ULxL LCD channel Remark TOUCH_X– – – – TOUCH_Y– – –...
  • Page 21: Micro Sd Card Connector

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 16 4.2.8 Micro SD card connector The Micro SD card connector is connected to the USDHC1 controller on the TQMa6ULxL with a 4-bit wide data interface. 3.3 V are provided at the Micro SD card connector. All data lines provide ESD protection.
  • Page 22: Mini Pcie And Sim Card Socket

    4.2.9 Mini PCIe and SIM card socket Two Mini PCIe connectors for full-size Mini PCIe cards (50.95 × 30 mm) are provided on the MBa6ULxL. Every standard Mini PCIe card can be used . USB_H3, USB_H4, and I2C4 are routed to the connectors, see Table 21.
  • Page 23 User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 18 The following table shows the pinout of Mini PCIe connectors and SIM Card socket. Table 21: Pinout Mini PCIe – X24, X25; SIM card socket – X12...
  • Page 24: Sim Card Socket

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 19 4.2.10 SIM card socket The following table shows the pinout of the SIM card socket. Table 22: Pinout SIM card socket – X12 Signal Remark SIM_PWR –...
  • Page 25: 20-Pin Headers

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 20 4.2.11 20-pin headers The MBa6ULxL is equipped with two 20-pin headers with 2.54 mm pitch. 3.3 V, 5 V, SPI, I2C4, ADC UART 1 RS 232_1 RS232...
  • Page 26: Diagnostic- And User Interfaces

    4.3.3 Debug interfaces RS-232 / USB Debug interfaces are available as RS-232 and USB device interface on the MBa6ULxL. In both cases, the UART1 interface of the TQMa6ULxL is used. No software configuration is required. DIP switch S16-1 selects the debug interface, see Table 26.
  • Page 27: Power Supply

    Page 22 Power supply The MBa6ULxL is supplied with 6.5 to 30 V via X26 or X27. All other voltages are generated on the MBa6ULxL. Additionally, 3.3 V and 5 V are available at headers X22 and X23. The Mini PCIe connectors X24 and X25 are supplied with 1.5 V and 3.3 V.
  • Page 28: Software

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 23 SOFTWARE The following table provides an overview of the implemented software interfaces: Table 27: Software interfaces Device Function Supported Linux Resolutions: from 800 × 480 Colour depth: 24 bit, 24 bit RGB interface i.MX6UL...
  • Page 29: Mechanics

    ). The MBa6ULxL provides for 4.3 mm mounting ® holes. The Intel specifications of the NUC form factor were also taken into account. The MBa6ULxL has a maximum height of approximately 22 mm and weighs approximately 94 grams, including CR2032 battery. Illustration 18:...
  • Page 30: Assembly

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 25 Assembly Illustration 19: MBa6ULxL, revision 02xx, component placement top Illustration 20: MBa6ULxL, revision 02xx, component placement bottom...
  • Page 31: Safety Requirements And Protective Regulations

    Protection class IP00 was defined for the MBa6ULxL. There is no protection against foreign objects, touch or humidity. Reliability and service life The MBa6ULxL is maintenance-free. It is designed for a service life of 10 years and also to be insensitive to shock and vibration.
  • Page 32: Environment Protection

    By environmentally friendly processes, production equipment and products, we contribute to the protection of our environment. To be able to reuse the MBa6ULxL, it is produced in such a way, that it can be easily repaired and disassembled. The energy consumption of this subassembly is minimised by suitable measures.
  • Page 33: Appendix

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 28 APPENDIX 10.1 Acronyms and definitions The following acronyms and abbreviations are used in this document: Table 29: Acronyms Acronym Meaning Analog/Digital Converter Ball Grid Array BIOS Basic Input/Output System...
  • Page 34 User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 29 Table 29: Acronyms (continued) Acronym Meaning Output On-The-Go Power Personal Computer Printed Circuit Board PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect Express PCMCIA People Can't Memorize Computer Industry Acronyms Projected Capacitive Touch...
  • Page 35: References

    User's Manual l MBa6ULxL UM 0101 l © 2018, TQ-Systems GmbH Page 30 10.2 References Table 30: Further applicable documents Name Rev., Date Company i.MX6UltraLite Applications Processor Reference Manual, IMX6ULRM Rev. 1, 04/2016 i.MX6UltraLite Applications Processor for Industrial Products Data Sheet, IMX6ULIEC Rev.
  • Page 36 TQ-Systems GmbH Mühlstraße 2 l Gut Delling l 82229 Seefeld Info@TQ-Group TQ-Group...

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