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- Page 1 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide iW-RainboW-G46S i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX Single Board Computer Hardware User Guide DRAFT VERSION SUBJECT TO CHANGE REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 1 of 47...
- Page 2 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Document Revision History Document Number iW-PRGJJ-UM-01-R1.3-REL0.1-Hardware Revision Date Description Jan2023 Initial Draft Release PROPRIETARY NOTICE: This document contains proprietary material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Do not read this document if you are not the intended recipient. Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited.
- Page 3 No warranty of accuracy is given concerning the contents of the information contained in this publication. To the extent permitted by law no liability (including liability to any person by reason of negligence) will be accepted by iWave Systems, its subsidiaries or employees for any direct or indirect loss or damage caused by omissions from or inaccuracies in this document.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Terminology Description ..........................10 References..............................10 Important Note............................11 ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN ..........................12 i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Block Diagram ..................... 12 i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Features ......................13 CPU ................................15 i.MX 8XLite SoC ............................15 PMIC................................16 Memory.............................. - Page 5 3.3.1 Heat Sink ............................... 42 3.3.2 RoHS Compliance ........................... 43 3.3.3 Electrostatic Discharge ........................... 43 Mechanical Characteristics ........................44 3.4.1 i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Mechanical Dimensions..................44 ORDERING INFORMATION ..........................46 REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 5 of 47...
- Page 6 Figure 22: Power Input Jack ........................... 40 Figure 23: Mechanical dimension of Heat Sink ...................... 43 Figure 24: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Top View ............... 44 Figure 25: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Side View-1 ............44 Figure 26: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Bottom View ............
- Page 7 Table 13: RTC Battery Header Pin Assignment ....................... 35 Table 14: JTAG Header Pin Assignment........................36 Table 15: i.MX 8XLite SoC IOMUX for Expansion Connector Interfaces ..............39 Table 16: Power Input Requirement ........................40 Table17: i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Power Consumption ..................41 Table 18: Environmental Specification ........................
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Page 8: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION Purpose This document is the Hardware User Guide for the Pico ITX Single Board Computer based on the NXP’s i.MX 8XLite 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 8XLite Pico ITX SBC from a Hardware Systems perspective. - Page 9 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Acronyms Abbreviations PCIe Peripheral Component Interconnect express PMIC Power management integrated circuits Random Access Memory RGMII Reduced gigabit media-independent interface RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances Real Time Clock Request to Send Serial Audio Interface...
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Page 10: Terminology Description
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Terminology Description In this document, wherever Signal Type is mentioned, below terminology is used. Table 2: Terminology Terminology Description Input Signal Output Signal Bidirectional Input/output Signal CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Signal... -
Page 11: Important Note
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Important Note In this document, wherever i.MX 8XLite SoC signal name is mentioned, it is followed as per below format for easy understanding. • If CPU pin doesn’t have multiplexing option or used for dedicated functionality then the signal name is mentioned as functionality name. -
Page 12: Architecture And Design
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide 2. ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN This section provides detailed information about i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC features and Hardware architecture with high level block diagram. i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Block Diagram i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Block Diagram i.MX 8XLite SoC... -
Page 13: I.mx 8Xlite Pico Itx Sbc Features
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Features i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports the following features. • i.MX 8XLite Applications Processor o i.MX 8XLite Dual : 2 x Cortex-A35, 1 x Cortex-M4F o i.MX 8XLite Solo... - Page 14 : 100mm X 72mm Memory Size will differ based on iWave’s SBC Product Part Number. The i.MX 8XLite SBC can support wide range input power from 7V to 24V. By default, it is designed to support 12V. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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Page 15: Cpu
8XLite Pico ITX SBC can support different i.MX 8XLite SoCs from NXP. i.MX 8XLite SoC iW-RainboW-G46S Pico ITX SBC can support i.MX 8XLite SoCs from NXP. The i.MX 8XLite Family consists of two processors: i.MX 8XLite Dual & i.MX 8XLite Solo. The Major Difference between i.MX 8XLite SoCs are: •... -
Page 16: Pmic
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide PMIC The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC uses one PF7100 PMIC (U2) for module power management. The PF7100 features five high efficiency step-down regulators and two linear regulators. It is a high-performance power management... -
Page 17: Memory
2.6.2 eMMC Flash The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports 8GB eMMC as default boot and storage device. This is directly connected to eMMC controller of the i.MX 8XLite SoC and operates at 1.8V (I/O supply) and 3.3V (NAND core supply) Voltage levels. -
Page 18: Boot Media Setting
Boot Media Setting i.MX 8XLite SoC boot process begins at Power on Reset (POR) where the hardware reset logic forces the ARM core to begin execution starting from the on-chip boot ROM. i.MX 8XLite SoC Boot ROM code uses the state of the internal register BOOT_MODE [1:0] as well as the state of various eFUSEs and/or GPIO settings to determine the boot flow behaviour of the device. -
Page 19: Network & Communication
2.8.2 USB2.0 OTG Interface The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports USB2.0 OTG interface. This USB2.0 signals is muxed between USB2.0 Micro AB connector (J14) and M.2 key B connector(J28). This port can be used as USB OTG functionality which supports USB host and USB device based on USB ID pin status. -
Page 20: Usb2.0 Header
Figure 5: USB OTG Connector 2.8.3 USB2.0 Header The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports USB2.0 Host interface through a 6pin USB Header. This USB Header(J3) is physically located at the top of the board as shown below. USB 2.0 Header... -
Page 21: Can Interface
Ground. 2.8.4 CAN Interface The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports Flexible Control Area Network (FLEXCAN) Port from i.MX 8XLite SoC which is connected to MCP2562FD-E/SN CAN Transceiver and CANL & CANH of the transceiver are connected to CAN Header (J23). -
Page 22: Table 5: Can Header Pinout
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Table 5: CAN Header Pinout Signal Type/ Pin Name Signal Name Description Termination VCC_5V VCC_5V_CAN0 O, 5V Power 5V Supply Voltage. VCC_12V CANL CAN0_L IO, DIFF CAN Low-Level Voltage I/O Power Ground. -
Page 23: Serial Interface Features
2.9.1 Debug UART Interface The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports debug interface through i.MX 8XLite SoC’s UART0 interface. This UART0 signals from the SoC is connected to Debug UART header(J13) through 1.8V to 3.3V level Translator. This Debug UART header can be used for Debug purpose, which is physically located at the top of the board as shown below. -
Page 24: Figure 9: Rs232 Header
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Number of Pins Connector Part number : 532610671 from Molex Mating Connector : 0510210600 from Molex with crimping pins RS232 (J1) Figure 9: RS232 Header Table 7: RS232 Data UART Header Pinout... -
Page 25: Audio/Video Features
2.10.1 I2S Audio Interface The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports Audio IN/OUT through SoC’s SAI1 interface which can support I2S format. This four wire I2S signals from the SoC is connected to I2S Audio Codec “SGTL5000” to support CTIA configuration Headphone Stereo output and Mono Mic input through Single 3.5mm audio Jack (J9). -
Page 26: Figure 11: Speaker Headers
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Speaker Header Left Speaker Header Right (J10) (J11) Figure 11: Speaker Headers Table 8: Speaker Header(J10) Pinout Signal Type/ Pin Name Signal Name Description Termination SPL+ SPKR_L+ O, Analog Audio Speaker Left Positive. -
Page 27: Key-B Connector
(J28) is placed at the bottom side of the board. Figure 12: M.2 Key B Connector The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports a Nano SIM connector to support the WWAN M.2 Modules. The Nano SIM connector (J27) is physically located on the bottom of the board. -
Page 28: Table 10: M.2 Connector Pinout
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Table 10: M.2 Connector Pinout Signal Type/ Pin Name Signal Name Description Termination CONFIG_3 M.2_CONFIG_3 I, 1.8V CMOS M.2 Configuration Pin 3. 10K PU VCC_3V3 O, 3.3V Power 3.3V Supply Voltage. VCC_3V3 Power Ground. - Page 29 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Signal Type/ Pin Name Signal Name Description Termination GPIO8(AUDIO3/I2S_WS)( I/O)(0/1.8V) PERN1/USB30_RX- /SSIC_RX- UIM-RESET (I) M2_UIM_RST O, SIM SIM Card Reset Signal. PERP1/USB30_RX+/SSIC_ UIM-CLK (I) M2_UIM_CLK I, SIM SIM Card Clock Signal. Power Ground.
- Page 30 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Signal Type/ Pin Name Signal Name Description Termination PERST# (O)(0/3.3V) PCIE_RST_B O, 3.3V CMOS PCIe Resets Signal. Power Ground. CLKREQ# (I/O)(0/3.3V) PCIE_CLKREQ_B IO, 3.3V CMOS M.2 Clock Request Pin REFCLKN PCIE_CPU_REFCLK10 O,PCIe PCIe Channel-A Clock Positive.
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Page 31: Figure 14: M.2 Module Insertion Guide
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Below are the steps for Inserting an M.2 Key B Module to the i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC M.2 Connector Step 1: Move the Module against housing Chamber. Step 2: Rotate the Module to 25 Degree and insert until the bottom of the module surface reaches the ramp. -
Page 32: Expansion Connector
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide 2.12 Expansion Connector The interfaces which are available at 60 Pin Expansion connector are explained in the following section. This Expansion Connector (J6) is physically located at the top of the SBC as shown below. - Page 33 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Exp. CPU Ball Name/ Signal Type/ Signal Name Description Pin No Pin Number Termination Power Ground Power Ground Power Ground Power Ground Power Ground FLEXCAN2_TX FLEXCAN2_TX/AL33 O, 1.8V CAN Transmitter FLEXCAN2_RX FLEXCAN2_RX/AL35 I,1.8V...
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Page 34: Other Features
2.13 Other Features 2.13.1 Fan Header The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports a Fan Header to connect cooling Fan if required. This Fan Header (J18) is physically located at the top of the board as shown below. Fan Conn... -
Page 35: Rtc Battery Header
2.13.2 RTC Battery Header The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports external RTC cell. The SBC supports 2pin connector for backup battery or coin cell connection. The 2pin RTC (J29) battery connector is physically located on top side of the SBC as shown below. -
Page 36: Figure 18: Jtag Header
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide JTAG Header (J31) is physically located on bottom side of the board. Number of Pins - 20 Connector Part - 62132021021 from Wruth Electronics. Figure 18: JTAG Header Table 14: JTAG Header Pin Assignment... -
Page 37: Power On/Off Switch
2.13.5 Reset Switch The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports Push button switch (SW4) to reset the i.MX 8XLite CPU. Reset signal is directly connected from Reset Push button switch. This Reset Push button switch is physically located at the bottom of the board as shown below. -
Page 38: Cpu On/Off Switch
2.13.6 CPU ON/OFF Switch The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC supports Push button switch (SW2) for ON/OFF of the i.MX 8Xlite CPU. The CPU ON/OFF signal is directly connected from ON/OFF Push button switch. This ON/OFF Push button switch is physically located at the top of the board as shown below. -
Page 39: I.mx 8Xlite Pin Multiplexing On Expansion Connector
2.14 i.MX 8XLite Pin Multiplexing on Expansion Connector The i.MX 8XLite SoC IO pins have many alternate functions and can be configured to any one of the alternate functions based on the requirement, also most of the i.MX 8XLite SoC’s IO pins can be configured as GPIO if required. The below table provides the details of i.MX 8XLite SoC pin connections to the expansion connector and with selected pin function highlighted and available alternate functions. -
Page 40: Technical Specification
VCC_12V 11.75V 12.25V ±50mV VRTC_3V0 2.8V 3.3V ±20mV ¹ The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC uses this voltage as backup power source to PMIC RTC controller when VCC is off. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 40 of 47... -
Page 41: Power Consumption
0.076/0.912 RTC power when no VCC_12V supply is provided VRTC_3V0 0.0000005/0.0000015 ¹ Power consumption measurements have been done in iWave’s i.MX 8XLite based Pico ITX SBC with iWave‘s iW- PRGWZ-SC-01-R2.0-REL1.0-Linux5.15.52 BSP. REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 41 of 47... -
Page 42: Environmentalcharacteristics
Always need to remember that more effective thermal solution will give more performance out of the CPU. Note: iWave supports Heat Sink Solution for i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC. For more information on Heat Sink& Fan Sink contact iWave support team. Do not Power On the i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC without a proper thermal solution. -
Page 43: Rohs Compliance
3.3.3 Electrostatic Discharge iWave’s i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC 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 SBC except at an electrostatic free workstation. -
Page 44: Mechanical Characteristics
3.4 Mechanical Characteristics 3.4.1 i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Mechanical Dimensions i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC PCB size is 100mm x 72mm x 1.2mm. Pico ITX SBC mechanical dimension is shown below. (All dimensions are shown in mm) Figure 24: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Top View The i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC PCB thickness is 1.2mm±0.15mm, top side maximum height component is 16.40mm... -
Page 45: Figure 26: Mechanical Dimensions Of I.mx 8Xlite Pico Itx Sbc Bottom View
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide Figure 26: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Bottom View Figure 27: Mechanical Dimensions of i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Side View-2 REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 45 of 47... -
Page 46: Ordering Information
8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide 4. ORDERING INFORMATION The below table provides the standard orderable part numbers for different i.MX 8XLite Pico ITX SBC variations. Please contact iWave for orderable part number of higher RAM memory size or Flash memory size SBC 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. - Page 47 8XLite Pico ITX SBC Hardware User Guide REL0.1 iWave Systems Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Page 47 of 47...
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