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Q7-C26
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Qseven
Rel. 2.1 Compliant Module
with NXP i.MX 8 Applications Processors

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  • Page 1 Q7-C26 ® Qseven Rel. 2.1 Compliant Module with NXP i.MX 8 Applications Processors...
  • Page 2: Revision History

    SECO S.p.A. reserves the right to change precise specifications without prior notice to supply the best product possible. For further information on this module or other SECO products, but also to get the required assistance for any and possible issues, please contact us using the dedicated web form available at http://www.seco.com...
  • Page 3 Gigabit Ethernet signals ........................................30 3.2.9 USB interface signals ........................................... 31 3.2.10 Audio interface signals ......................................... 33 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous, Thermal Management and Fan control signals ............................... 40 3.2.20 Manufacturing signals .......................................... 41 Appendices ..................................... 42 Thermal Design ............................................43 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 5 • Safety • Electrostatic Discharges • RoHS compliance • Terminology and definitions • Reference specifications Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 6: Warranty

    Costs for replaced components will be calculated separately. Warning! ’ All changes or modifications to the equipment not explicitly approved by SECO S.r.l. could impair the equipment s functionality and could void the warranty Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev.
  • Page 7: Information And Assistance

    SECO Sales Representative: the Sales Rep can help to determine the exact cause of the problem and search for the best solution. • SECO Help-Desk: contact SECO Technical Assistance. A technician is at disposal to understand the exact origin of the problem and suggest the correct solution.
  • Page 8: Electrostatic Discharges

    The Q7-C26 module is designed using RoHS compliant components and is manufactured on a lead-free production line. It is therefore fully RoHS compliant. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 9: Terminology And Definitions

    MMC. They are devices that incorporate the flash memories on a single BGA chip. N.A. Not Applicable N.C. Not Connected Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 10 Transition-Minimized Differential Signalling, a method for transmitting high speed serial data, normally used on DVI and HDMI interfaces Transistor-transistor Logic Universal Serial Bus uSDHC Ultra Secure Digital Host Controller Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 11: Reference Specifications

    SM Bus http://www.smbus.org/specs TMDS http://www.siliconimage.com/technologies/tmds USB 2.0 and USB OTG http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_20_070113.zip USB 3.0 http://www.usb.org/developers/docs/usb_30_spec_070113.zip Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 12 • Introduction • Technical Specifications • Electrical Specifications • Mechanical Specifications • Block Diagram Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 13 The Q7-C26 is a Q7 Rel. 2.1 compliant module with NXP i.MX 8 Applications Processors. Featuring multicore processing (Single or Dual ARM Cortex®-A72 cores + Quad ARM Cortex®-A53 cores + Dual general purpose Cortex®-M4 processor) and 4Kp60 HEVC decoding, it is a scalable solution designed by SECO for home automation, transportation, digital signage and vending machines, and applicable to scenarios requiring advanced security, connectivity, multimedia and real-time response.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    2.76 Networking 1 x Gigabit Ethernet interface ** Measured at any point of SECO standard heatspreader for this product, during any and all times (including start-up). Actual temperature will widely depend on application, enclosure and/or environment. Upon customer to consider application-specific cooling solutions for the final system to keep the heatspreader temperature in the range indicated.
  • Page 15: Electrical Specifications

    Playing internal demo tutorial 5.95W, 1.19A 8.65W, 1.73A Internal Stress Test tool 13.8W, 2.76A 14.2W, 2.84A Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 16 _ALW: Always-on voltages, i.e. power rails that are active both in ACPI’s S0 (Working), S3 (Standby) and S5 (Soft Off) state. Examples: +5V_ALW, +3.3V_ALW. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 17: Mechanical Specifications

    MXM connector’s height, if it is needed to place components on ® the carrier board in the zone below the Qseven module. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 18: Block Diagram

    8 GPIO LVDS HDMI/DP or eDP FACTORY ALTERNATIVES +3.3V_RTC Low Power RTC +5V_RUN, +5V_ALW Power section Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 19 • Introduction • Connectors description Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 20 Card edge golden finger, pin 228 finger, pin 2 finger, pin 229 finger, pin 1 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 21: Connectors Description

    MIPI_CSI0_D2+/ MIPI_CSI0_D2-: CSI0 third input differential pair. It is managed by i.MX8 CSI0_D2 differential pair. MIPI_CSI0_RST: CSI0 External camera module reset signal output. Managed by i.MX8 MIPI_CSI0_GPIO0 pin. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 22 MIPI_CSI1_MCLK_OUT pin. It is suggested, however, to use camera modules with onboard crystal / oscillator, and avoid using this signal. Indeed, it could cause problems for EMI compliance requirements. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 23: Fan Connector

    The connector is a microSD connector, push-push type, H=1.68 mm, type JST DM3AT-SF-PEJM5 or equivalent Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 24 PWR_MGMT SATA SATA0_TX+ N.C. N.A. SATA SATA0_TX- N.C. N.A. SATA SATA_ACT# SATA SATA0_RX+ N.C. N.A. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 25 USBP4- USBP5+ USBP4+ USB_2_3_OC# USB_0_1_OC# USBP3- USBP2- USBP3+ USBP2+ USB_VBUS USB_ID USBP1- USBP0- USBP1+ USBP0+ Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 26 HDMI_CTRL_DAT HDMI HDMI/DP TMDS_LANE2- / DP_LANE0- HDMI_CTRL_CLK HDMI HDMI/DP HDMI_HPD# DP_HPD# PCI-E PCIE_CLK_REF+ PCIE_WAKE# PCI-E Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 27 MFG_NC1 MFG_NC3 N.A. N.A. N.C. N.C. N.A. N.A. N.C. N.C. N.A. N.A. N.C. N.C. N.A. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 28: Pci Express Interface Signals

    PCIE_WAKE#: Wake up Signal that is asserted from any PCI-e device available on the carrier board to Qseven® Module. It is a 3V3_ALW active-low signal with a -up resistor. Controlled by a STM32 MCU soldered onboard the Q7 module. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 29: Uart Interface Signals

    The customer acknowledges and agrees to the conditions set forth that these schematics are provided only as an example and that he will conduct an independent analysis and exercise judgment in the use of any and all material. SECO declines all and any liability for use of this or any other material in the customers’...
  • Page 30: Gigabit Ethernet Signals

    In this example, it is also present GBE_CTREF signal connected on pin #2 of the RJ-45 connector. DP83867 PHY, however, d Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 31: Usb Interface Signals

    Please notice that for correct management of Overcurrent signals, power distribution switches are needed on the carrier board. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 32 The schematics below show an example of implementation on the Carrier Board for USB2.0,USB3.0 and USB 2.0 OTG. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 33 DisplayPort Channel #0 differential data pair #2 eDP0_TX3+/ eDP0_TX3-: embedded DisplayPort Channel #0 differential data pair #3 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 34 TMDS_ALNE1+ / TMDS_LANE1-: HDMI Output Differential Pair #1 TMDS_LANE2+ / TMDS_LANE2-: HDMI Output Differential Pair #2 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 35 2N7002 IP4221CZ6-S R-1K HDMI_CTRL_DAT BLM18PG121SN1 +5V_HDMI HDMI_HPD# WHDM-19D5L1BF3U4W +5V_S SN74LVC1G14DBVR SL04 BLM18PG121SN1 R-20K CC-1uF CC-100nF Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 36 When the module is configured to have embedded Display Port Interface, this interface is not available. In the following page here is a schematic example for DP interface implementation. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 37 DP_LANE3- DAT_AUX- +3.3V_S R-0 /X 2N7002K CC-100nF DP_HPD R-0 /X IP4283CZ10 IP4283CZ10 IP4283CZ10 DP_HPD# NC7S32 Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 38 On the carrier board, these signals can be carried out directly to the SATA connector. Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 39 SUS_S3#: S3 status output, active low, +3.3V_ALW electrical voltage signal. This signal must be used, on the carrier board, to shut off the power supply to all the Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 40 THRMTRIP#: Thermal Trip Output. Active Low, +3.3V_RUN voltage electrical level. Thermal Trip indicates an overheating condition of the processor. When goes Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 41 Pin 208 (MFG_NC2) signal Pin 209 (MFG_NC1) signal Pin 210 (MFG_NC3) signal SWCLK DUART_RXD DUART_TXD SWDIO Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 42 • Thermal Design Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...
  • Page 43: Thermal Design

    This is particularly needed for industrial grade modules. SECO can provide Q7-C26 specific heatspreaders and heatsinks, but please remember that their use must be evaluated accurately inside the final system, and that they should be used only as a part of a more comprehensive ad-hoc cooling solutions.
  • Page 44 SECO S.p.A - Via A.Grandi, 20 52100 Arezzo - ITALY Ph: +39 0575 26979 - Fax: +39 0575 350210 www.seco.com Q7-C26 Q7-C26 User Manual - Rev. First Edition: 1.0 - Last Edition: 1.0 Author: A.R - Reviewed by S.R. - Copyright © 2020 SECO S.p.A...

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