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8M Mini SODIMM SOM Hardware User Guide iW-RainboW-G34M i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM System On Module Hardware User Guide REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 1 of 52...
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2.8.15 Management Pins ............................35 2.8.16 Miscellaneous Signals ..........................36 2.8.17 Power and GND ............................37 i.MX 8M Mini Pin Multiplexing on SODIMM Edge ..................38 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.......................... 43 Electrical Characteristics ..........................43 REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 4 of 52...
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Guidelines to insert the SOIDMM SOM into carrier board ................50 Guidelines to remove the SOIDMM SOM into carrier board ................50 APPENDIX II ..............................51 i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Development Platform ..................51 REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 5 of 52...
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Table 6: Power Input Requirement ..........................43 Table 7: Power Sequence Timing ............................ 43 Table 8: Power Consumption ............................44 Table 9: Environmental Specification ..........................45 Table 10: Orderable Product Part Numbers ........................48 REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 6 of 52...
This document is the Hardware User Guide for the SODIMM SOM based on the NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini Application processor. This board is fully supported by iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. This Guide provides detailed information on the overall design and usage of the i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM from a Hardware Systems perspective.
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SODIMM Small outline dual in line memory module System On Module To Be Defined UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter Universal Serial Bus USB OTG USB On The Go Wi-Fi Wireless Fidelity REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 8 of 52...
Note: Signal Type does not include internal pull-ups or pull-downs implemented by the chip vendors and only includes the pull-ups or pull-downs implemented On-SODIMM SOM. References • IMX8MMIEC_Revx.x.pdf • IMX_8M_Mini_RM_Revx.x.pdf REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 9 of 52...
In this signal, BCONFIG_0 is the GPIO functionality which we are using and GPIO1_9 is the GPIO number. Note: The above naming is not applicable for other signals which are not connected to CPU. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 10 of 52...
This section provides detailed information about i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM features and Hardware architecture with high level block diagram. i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Block Diagram iW-RainboW-G34M – i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Block Diagram i.MX 8M Mini Gigabit Ethernet...
MIPI CSI x 1 Channel • MIPI DSI x 1 Channel • SAI/I2S (Audio Interface) x 1 Port • Data UART (with CTS & RTS) x 2 Port(One is optional) REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 12 of 52...
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The i.MX 8M Mini CPU can support up to 8GB RAM but considering the available LPDDR4 Chips, SOM can support up to 4GB (32Gb) RAM. Memory Size will differ based on iWave’s SOM Product Part Number. uSDHC1 is shared between Wi-Fi module and micro SD connector, by default it will be connected to Wi-Fi Module.
8M Mini CPU iW-RainboW-G34M i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM can support different i.MX 8M Mini CPUs from NXP. The i.MX 8M Mini Family consists of six processors: i.MX 8M Mini Quad, Quad Lite, Dual, Dual Lite, Solo, Solo Lite. The Major difference between i.MX 8M Mini CPUs are:...
The i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM supports 1GB RAM using 32bit LPDDR4 IC connected to DDR controller of CPU to support LPDDR4 clock up to 1.5 GHz. The LPDDR4 IC (U6) placed on Top side of the SOM. The RAM size can be expandable up to maximum of 4GB. To customize the LPDDR4 memory size, contact iWave. eMMC Flash The i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM supports 8GB eMMC as default boot device and storage device.
8M Mini SODIMM SOM Hardware User Guide Note: In default configuration USDHC1 is used for on board Wi-Fi module. Contact iWave Support team if microSD feature is required. Figure 3: Micro SD Connector QSPI Flash (Optional) The i.MX8M Mini SODIMM SOM optionally supports 2MB QSPI Flash and can be used as optional boot device This is connected to QSPI_A controller of the i.MX8M Mini processor and operates at 1.8V Voltage levels.
Fi & Bluetooth module is connected to J1 Connector. Figure 4: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Antenna Connector Connector Part Number - : RECE-20449-001E-01 from Taoglas Limited. Antenna Part Number - : FXP830.24.0100B from Taoglas Limited REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 17 of 52...
8M Mini SODIMM SOM Hardware User Guide Note: The LBEE5HY1MW module supports operating temperature -20°C to 75°C with the default module’s firmware. To set the module temperature to industrial grade in firmware, please contact iWave. SODIMM PCB Edge Connector i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Supports JEDEC Physical Standard 200pin SODIMM PCB edge connector for interfaces...
3 negative. GPHY1_DTXRXP IO, GBE Gigabit Ethernet MDI differential pair 3 positive. VDVDH_GPHY1 GPHY1_LINK_LED O, 3.3V CMOS Gigabit Ethernet link status LED. GPHY1_ACTIVITY O, 3.3V CMOS Gigabit Ethernet activity status. _LED1 REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 22 of 52...
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GPHY2_DTXRXP IO, GBE Second Gigabit Ethernet MDI differential pair 3 positive. VDVDH_GPHY2 GPHY2_LINK_LED2 O, 3.3V CMOS Ethernet Activity status LED. GPHY2_ACTIVITY_LED1 NA O, 3.3V CMOS 1000Mbps Ethernet link status LED REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 23 of 52...
SOM PCIe to Ethernet controller through resistor and default not populated PCIE_TXP PCIE_TXN_P/B20 O, PCIe / PCIe Transmit Positive. 0.1uF AC Couple Note: PCIe Transmitter Positive is optionally connected On-SOM PCIe to Ethernet controller REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 24 of 52...
SD data 0. CMOS/10K PU SD2_DATA1 SD2_DATA1/AB24 IO, 1.8/3.3V SD data 1. CMOS/10K PU SD2_DATA2 SD2_DATA2/V24 IO, 1.8/3.3V SD data 2. CMOS/10K PU SD2_DATA3 SD2_DATA3/V23 IO, 1.8/3.3V SD data 3. CMOS/10K PU REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 25 of 52...
I, 5V Power USB2 host power detection, when this port is used as a device. USB2_ID I,3.3V USB2 OTG ID. CMOS/PU 10K USB2_OTG_OC(GPIO1_15) GPIO1_IO15/AB9 I, 3.3V CMOS USB Port2 Over Current Indicator. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 26 of 52...
O, 3.3V OD/ I2C Clock for MIPI Camera. 4.7K PU I2C3_SDA I2C3_SDA/ F10 IO, 3.3V OD/ I2C Data for MIPI Camera. 4.7K PU GPIO1_5 GPIO1_IO05/AF12 O, 3.3V CMOS MIPI Camera Reset signal REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 27 of 52...
Note: This signal is used as GPIO reset for Carrier Peripherals GPIO 1_1 GPIO1_IO01/ AF14 O, 3.3V CMOS Used for Display Touch reset GPIO1_8 GPIO1_IO08/AG10 I, 3.3V CMOS Used for Display Touch Interrupt REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 28 of 52...
SAI5_TX_BCLK(SAI5_RXD2) SAI5_RXD2/AD13 O, 3.3V CMOS/ SAI5 Transmitter Bit Clock Note: SAI5_TX_BCLK is 33E Series optionally connected On-SOM Wi-fi module through resistor and default not populated. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 29 of 52...
On -SOM Bluetooth. Default NC. Note: Optionally connect to UART1_CTS_B. This pin is optionally connected to i.MX 8M Mini CPU’s UART1_CTS_B(SAI2_TXFS) through 1.8V to 3.3V voltage translator and default not populated. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 30 of 52...
For more details on ESPI3 pinouts on SODIMM PCB Edge connector, refer below table: SODIMM SODIMM Edge CPU Ball Name/ Signal Type/ Description Pin No. Signal Name Pin Number Termination ECSPI3_SS0(UART2_TXD) UART2_TXD/E15 O, 3.3V CMOS SPI3 Chip Select 0 REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 31 of 52...
SODIMM Edge Signal Type/ Description Pin No. Signal Name Pin Number Termination JTAG_TRST_B/C27 I, 3.3V CMOS/ JTAG test reset signal. 10K PU Note: By default, do not connect to JTAG_TRST_B REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 32 of 52...
The Sony/Philips Digital Interface (SPDIF) audio block is a stereo transceiver that allows the processor to receive and transmit digital audio. The SPDIF is composed of two parts: SPDIF Receiver and SPDIF Transmitter. As the SPDIF internal data width is 24-bit. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 33 of 52...
Sony/Philips Digital Interface Receive. Note: iWave has not tested SPDIF interface in the present BSP, if needed will support in future BSP versions. In the present BSP the above SPDIF signals are configured as input GPIOs (General Purpose Input/Output). Boot Setting i.MX 8M Mini CPU boot process begins at Power On Reset (POR) where the hardware reset logic forces the ARM core...
Off the device. When the i.MX 8M Mini CPU power supply is Off, a button presses greater in duration than 750ms asserts an output signal to request power from a power IC to power up the i.MX 8M Mini CPU. REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 35 of 52...
I2C4_SCL/ O, 3.3V CMOS PWM2 Output. Note: I2C4_SCL is optionally connected for PCIe1_CLKREQ_B to enable CPU internal PCIe Reference clock through a resistor, but default not populated. * Optional Feature REL1.0 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 36 of 52...
This table has been prepared by referring NXP’s i.MX 8M Mini Hardware User’s Manual. Important Note: It is strongly recommended to use the pin function same as selected in the SODIMM SOM Edge connector for iWave’s BSP reusability.
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8M Mini CPU boot media setting on SOM and so no external loads or BOOT_CFG[0:15] are pull-up/pull-down resistors to be connected to these pins which will change the boot media configurations. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 42 of 52...
NXP recommends customers to remove power (Voltage source) to all components on the board in the event of a processor reset. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 43 of 52...
0.09A/0.297W RTC power when no VIN_3V3 supply is provided VRTC_3V0 0.39µA/1.17µW ¹ Power consumption measurements have been done in iWave ’s i.MX 8M Mini CPU based SODIMM Development platform with iWave ‘s iW-PRFYZ-SC-01-R1.0-REL1.0-Linux4.14.98 BSP. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
CPU. Note: iWave supports Heat Sink Solution for i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM SOM. For more information on Heat Sink contact iWave support team. Do not Power On the SOM without a proper thermal solution.
Electrostatic Discharge iWave’s i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM is sensitive to electro static discharge and so high voltages caused by static electricity could damage some of the devices on board. It is packed with necessary protection while shipping. Do not open or use the SOM except at an electrostatic free workstation.
Please refer the below figure which gives height details of the i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM. Figure 9: Mechanical dimension of i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM- Side View REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 47 of 52...
The below table provides the standard orderable part numbers for different i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM variations. Please contact iWave for orderable part number of higher RAM memory size or Flash memory size SOM configurations. Also, if the desired part number is not listed in below table or if any custom configuration part number is required, please contact iWave.
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Important Note: Some of the above-mentioned Part Numbers are subject to MOQ purchase. Please contact iWave for further details. For SOM identification purpose, Product Part Number and SOM Unique Serial Number are pasted as Label with Barcode readable format on SOM.
When you remove the module, pull away the retention clips (A) on each side of the memory module. • The module pops up. Grasp the edge of the module (B) and gently pull the module out of the connector. Figure 11: Module Removal Procedure REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 50 of 52...
72mm size, the carrier board is highly packed with all necessary interfaces & on-board connectors to validate complete supported features. iWave Systems supports also supports SODIMM MIPI Add-On-module for i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Development Platform to validate MIPI DSI and MIPI CSI interface. For more details on i.MX 8M Mini SODIMM SOM Development Platform, visit the below web link.
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