ii Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
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ARM Solutions Portfolio 2
Freescale Embedded Solutions Chart 4
Kinetis MCUs 6
Kinetis K series MCUs 7
Kinetis L series MCUs 9
Kinetis E series MCUs 11
Kinetis V series MCUs 12
Kinetis M series MCUs 13
Kinetis W series MCUs 14
Kinetis EA series MCUs 15
MAC5xxx MCUs 16
MAC57D5xx MCUs 17
i.MX Applications
Processors 18
i.MX 6 series applications processors 20
i.MX53 applications processors 22
i.MX28 applications processors 23
i.MX and QorIQ
Processor Comparison 24
QorIQ Communications
Processors 25
QorIQ LS1 family 26
QorIQ LS2 family 29
Vybrid Controller Solutions 31
Vybrid VF3xx family 33
Vybrid VF5xx family 34
Vybrid VF6xx family 35
Design Resources 36
Freescale Enablement Solutions 37
Freescale Connect Partner
Enablement Solutions 51
Table of
Contents
2Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Our large ARM-powered portfolio includes
scalable MCU and MPU families from small
ultra-low-power Kinetis MCUs to i.MX
applications processors and Vybrid controller
solutions with advanced performance and
feature integration and QorIQ communications
processors that deliver industry-leading
power and performance. Each family has
been designed to offer a broad range of
performance, peripheral and packaging
options, providing migration paths for
end-product platform development. All
families are supported by industry-leading
enablement (software and tool) bundles
from Freescale and the extensive ARM
ecosystem. Combined, our Kinetis, i.MX,
QorIQ and Vybrid solutions offer the highest
level of integration, the most comprehensive
software and hardware enablement, and
the broadest range of performance available
within the ARM community. Whether you
are a consumer, industrial, automotive or
networking product designer, our ARM-based
product families offer a solution that meets
your requirements.
Scalable. Innovative. Leading.
Your Number One Choice for ARM Solutions
Freescale is the leader in embedded control, offering the market’s
broadest and best-enabled portfolio of solutions based on ARM®
technology. Our end-to-end portfolio of high-performance, power-efficient
MCUs and digital networking processors help realize the potential of the
Internet of Things, reflecting our unique ability to deliver scalable, systems-
focused processing and connectivity.
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Kinetis MCUs
Hardware- and software-
compatible MCU families based
on ARM Cortex-M0+ and Cortex-M4
cores with exceptional low-power
performance, scalability and
feature integration.
MAC5xxx MCUs
MAC5xxxx automotive MCUs
integrate ARM Cortex-A and
Cortex-M cores that deliver the right
balance of real-time processing and
application performance.
i.MX Applications
Processors
Ultra-versatile solutions for multimedia
and display applications with multi-
core scalability and market-leading
power, performance and integration.
QorIQ Communications
Processors
Next-generation QorIQ processors
are based on Layerscape
Architecture—the industry’s
first software-aware, core-
agnostic architecture that delivers
unprecedented efficiency and scale
for the smarter, more capable
networks of tomorrow—end to end.
Vybrid Controller
Solutions
Real-time, highly integrated solutions
with dual-display capability to enable
your system to control, interface,
connect, secure and scale.
4Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
i.MX 6Solo
Up to 1 GHz
Two Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx4, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, SATA
Two Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx2, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, E-Ink EPDC
One Core, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx2, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, E-Ink EPDC
One Core, 2D Graphics, LCDx2, LP-DDR2/DDR3,
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, E-Ink EPDC
Note: Secure boot, PMU, audio, dual USB w/HS PHY and LCD available on all Cortex-A9-based i.MX applications processors
Four Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx4, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE® 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, SATA
One Core, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, DDR3,
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, SATA, CAN
One Core, 2D Graphics, DDR2, Ethernet, E Ink EPD
Analog Measurement Engine, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption,
USB OTG (FS), Segment LCD, 128–512 KB Flash
Kinetis K7x
120–150 MHz
Mixed Signal, FPU, 32 KB–1 MB Flash
USB OTG (FS/HS), FPU, 32 KB–1 MB Flash
Kinetis K3x
72–100 MHz
Kinetis K4x
72–100 MHz
Segment LCD, 64–512 KB Flash
Kinetis K2x
50–120 MHz
Kinetis K1x
50–120 MHz
Kinetis KV1x
75 MHz BLDC Motor Control, 1.2 Msps ADC, 16–32 KB Flash
USB OTG (FS), Segment LCD, 64–512 KB Flash
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption, Tamper Detect, USB OTG
(FS/HS), FPU, DRAM Controller, 256 KB–2 MB Flash
Kinetis K6x
100 –180 MHz
Kinetis K5x
72–100 MHz
Graphics LCD, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption, Tamper Detect,
USB OTG (FS/HS), FPU, DRAM Controller, 512 KB–1 MB Flash
Kinetis KV4x
150 MHz
4.1 Msps ADC, Picosecond PWM, CAN,
Digital Power Conversion and Motor Control
SVGA LCD, Camera Interface, Stereo Audio, DDR, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect,
Dual USB OTG w/HS PHY, Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual Quad-SPI, NAND Flash
Dual SVGA LCD, Camera Interface with Video ADC,
Stereo Audio, DDR, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect, Dual
USB OTG w/HS PHY, Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual
Quad-SPI, NAND Flash Controller
WQVGA LCD, Audio, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect, USB OTG w/HS PHY,
Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual Quad-SPI, NAND Flash Controller, 176LQFP
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, DDR3 Interface, 400 MHz, WVGA
LCD x 2 or XGA, USB x 2, Dual Quad SPI, MLB 50, CAN x 2
One Core, DDR2, IEEE 1588 Dual
Ethernet, CAN, L2 Switch, PMU
One Core, DDR2/SDRAM, Ethernet,
CAN, PATA, Camera, Tamper Detect
One Core, PMU, Analog Audio
One Core, 2D Graphics, DDR2, Ethernet, CAN
i.MX 6SoloLite
1 GHz
i.MX 6Dual
Up to 1.2 GHz
NetworkingIndustrialConsumerAutomotive
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, 266 MHz, WQVGA LCD x 2,
USB, Dual Quad SPI, MLB 50, CAN x 2
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, 266 MHz, WQVGA LCD,
USB, Dual Quad SPI, CAN x 2
Two Cores, ECC-Protected L1 and L2, DDR3L/4 with ECC, Virtualization, 3 Gigabit
Ethernet, 2 PCIe 2.0, 4-Lane SerDes, Security Engine, USB 2.0/3.0 with Integrated
PHYs, Plus Second USB 2.0, Ten UARTs, SATA 3.0, 24-bit LCD Controller
QorIQ LS1020/21/22A
Up to 1 GHz
ARM
Cortex-A7
Up to Eight Cores, 64-bit, Clusters of Two Cores Sharing 1 MB L2 Cache, Two 64-bit
DDR4 SDRAM with ECC and Interleaving Support up to 2.1 GT/s, Accelerated I/O
Processing, up to 40 Gb/s Complex Forwarding, 20 Gb/s SEC Crypto Acceleration
QorIQ LS2045/85A
Up to 2 GHz
ARM
Cortex-A57
ARM
Cortex-A9
ARM
Cortex-A9
ARM
Cortex-A8
ARM
Cortex-A5
and
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-A5
ARM
Cortex-A5
and
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-M0+
A R M11
A R M11 ™
ARM9™
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant Radio Transceiver,
256-512 KB Flash
Kinetis KW2x
50 MHz
USB OTG, Segment LCD, DMA, 16-bit ADC,
12-bit DAC, 128–256 KB Flash
Kinetis KL3x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL4x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL1x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL0x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL2x
48 MHz
Segment LCD, DMA, 12/16-bit ADC,
12-bit DAC, 64–256 KB Flash
USB OTG, DMA, 12/16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC,
4–32 KB Flash
DMA, 16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC, 32–256 KB Flash
DMA, 12-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC, 8–32 KB Flash
QorIQ Communications Processors Built on Layerscape Architecture
i.MX Applications Processors
Vybrid Controller Solutions
Kinetis MCUs
VF5xxR
Up to 400 MHz
VF3xxR
Up to 266 MHz
VF1x xR
Up to 266 MHz
i.MX 6Quad
Up to 1.2 GHz
VF6xx
ARM Cortex-A5 (500 MHz) + Cortex-M4 (167 MHz)
VF5xx
Up to 500 MHz
VF3xx
Up to 266 MHz
i.MX53
Up to 1 GHz
i.MX 6DualLite
Up to 1 GHz
Two Cores, NEON DSP and FPU, Up to 6,000 DMIPS, 3 Gigabit Ethernet, SATA,
USB 3.0 DDR3 and NAND Controller Interfaces, Deep Packet Inspection Engine
QorIQ LS1024A
Up to 1.2 GHz
Two Cores, Packet and QoS Coprocessors for Layer 2/3/4 Acceleration,
Ethernet, PCIe, TDM, USB 2.0 Interfaces
QorIQ LS102MA
Up to 650 MHz
Kinetis KEA
48 MHz
32-bit Automotive MCUs, Voltage range: 2.7 to 5.5 V,
Flash write voltage range: 2.7 to 5.5 V,
Temperature range (ambient): –40 °C to +125 °C
Kinetis KV3x
100–120 MHz
PMSM Motor Control, Multiple Timers, FPU,
64–512 KB Flash
Entry Level, FPU, up to 64–128 KB Flash
Kinetis K0x
100 MHz
Kinetis KM1x
50 MHz
Kinetis KW0x
48 MHz
Kinetis KM3x
50 MHz
Segment LCD, Serial Wire Debug, MCG, BME, CRC,
Vref, 64–128 KB Flash
Serial Wire Debug, MCG, BME, CRC, Vref,
64–128 KB Flash
Sub-1 GHz Radio Transceiver, 128 KB Flash
5 V, ESD/EMC, ADC, Robust Timers, High Current Outputs,
8–128 KB Flash
Kinetis KE0x
20-48 MHz
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i.MX 6Solo
Up to 1 GHz
Two Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx4, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, SATA
Two Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx2, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, E-Ink EPDC
One Core, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx2, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, E-Ink EPDC
One Core, 2D Graphics, LCDx2, LP-DDR2/DDR3,
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, E-Ink EPDC
Note: Secure boot, PMU, audio, dual USB w/HS PHY and LCD available on all Cortex-A9-based i.MX applications processors
Four Cores, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, LCDx4, HDMI,
MIPI, LP-DDR2/DDR3, LVDS, IEEE® 1588 Ethernet, PCIe, SATA
One Core, Video Encode/Decode, 2D/3D Graphics, DDR3,
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, SATA, CAN
One Core, 2D Graphics, DDR2, Ethernet, E Ink EPD
Analog Measurement Engine, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption,
USB OTG (FS), Segment LCD, 128–512 KB Flash
Kinetis K7x
120–150 MHz
Mixed Signal, FPU, 32 KB–1 MB Flash
USB OTG (FS/HS), FPU, 32 KB–1 MB Flash
Kinetis K3x
72–100 MHz
Kinetis K4x
72–100 MHz
Segment LCD, 64–512 KB Flash
Kinetis K2x
50–120 MHz
Kinetis K1x
50–120 MHz
Kinetis KV1x
75 MHz BLDC Motor Control, 1.2 Msps ADC, 16–32 KB Flash
USB OTG (FS), Segment LCD, 64–512 KB Flash
IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption, Tamper Detect, USB OTG
(FS/HS), FPU, DRAM Controller, 256 KB–2 MB Flash
Kinetis K6x
100 –180 MHz
Kinetis K5x
72–100 MHz
Graphics LCD, IEEE 1588 Ethernet, Encryption, Tamper Detect,
USB OTG (FS/HS), FPU, DRAM Controller, 512 KB–1 MB Flash
Kinetis KV4x
150 MHz
4.1 Msps ADC, Picosecond PWM, CAN,
Digital Power Conversion and Motor Control
SVGA LCD, Camera Interface, Stereo Audio, DDR, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect,
Dual USB OTG w/HS PHY, Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual Quad-SPI, NAND Flash
Dual SVGA LCD, Camera Interface with Video ADC,
Stereo Audio, DDR, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect, Dual
USB OTG w/HS PHY, Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual
Quad-SPI, NAND Flash Controller
WQVGA LCD, Audio, Secure Boot, Tamper Detect, USB OTG w/HS PHY,
Dual Ethernet, L2 Switch, Dual Quad-SPI, NAND Flash Controller, 176LQFP
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, DDR3 Interface, 400 MHz, WVGA
LCD x 2 or XGA, USB x 2, Dual Quad SPI, MLB 50, CAN x 2
One Core, DDR2, IEEE 1588 Dual
Ethernet, CAN, L2 Switch, PMU
One Core, DDR2/SDRAM, Ethernet,
CAN, PATA, Camera, Tamper Detect
One Core, PMU, Analog Audio
One Core, 2D Graphics, DDR2, Ethernet, CAN
i.MX 6SoloLite
1 GHz
i.MX 6Dual
Up to 1.2 GHz
NetworkingIndustrialConsumerAutomotive
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, 266 MHz, WQVGA LCD x 2,
USB, Dual Quad SPI, MLB 50, CAN x 2
Dual Heterogeneous Cores, 266 MHz, WQVGA LCD,
USB, Dual Quad SPI, CAN x 2
Two Cores, ECC-Protected L1 and L2, DDR3L/4 with ECC, Virtualization, 3 Gigabit
Ethernet, 2 PCIe 2.0, 4-Lane SerDes, Security Engine, USB 2.0/3.0 with Integrated
PHYs, Plus Second USB 2.0, Ten UARTs, SATA 3.0, 24-bit LCD Controller
QorIQ LS1020/21/22A
Up to 1 GHz
ARM
Cortex-A7
Up to Eight Cores, 64-bit, Clusters of Two Cores Sharing 1 MB L2 Cache, Two 64-bit
DDR4 SDRAM with ECC and Interleaving Support up to 2.1 GT/s, Accelerated I/O
Processing, up to 40 Gb/s Complex Forwarding, 20 Gb/s SEC Crypto Acceleration
QorIQ LS2045/85A
Up to 2 GHz
ARM
Cortex-A57
ARM
Cortex-A9
ARM
Cortex-A9
ARM
Cortex-A8
ARM
Cortex-A5
and
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-A5
ARM
Cortex-A5
and
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-M4
ARM
Cortex-M0+
A R M11
A R M11 ™
ARM9™
2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4 Compliant Radio Transceiver,
256-512 KB Flash
Kinetis KW2x
50 MHz
USB OTG, Segment LCD, DMA, 16-bit ADC,
12-bit DAC, 128–256 KB Flash
Kinetis KL3x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL4x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL1x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL0x
48 MHz
Kinetis KL2x
48 MHz
Segment LCD, DMA, 12/16-bit ADC,
12-bit DAC, 64–256 KB Flash
USB OTG, DMA, 12/16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC,
4–32 KB Flash
DMA, 16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC, 32–256 KB Flash
DMA, 12-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC, 8–32 KB Flash
QorIQ Communications Processors Built on Layerscape Architecture
i.MX Applications Processors
Vybrid Controller Solutions
Kinetis MCUs
VF5xxR
Up to 400 MHz
VF3xxR
Up to 266 MHz
VF1x xR
Up to 266 MHz
i.MX 6Quad
Up to 1.2 GHz
VF6xx
ARM Cortex-A5 (500 MHz) + Cortex-M4 (167 MHz)
VF5xx
Up to 500 MHz
VF3xx
Up to 266 MHz
i.MX53
Up to 1 GHz
i.MX 6DualLite
Up to 1 GHz
Two Cores, NEON DSP and FPU, Up to 6,000 DMIPS, 3 Gigabit Ethernet, SATA,
USB 3.0 DDR3 and NAND Controller Interfaces, Deep Packet Inspection Engine
QorIQ LS1024A
Up to 1.2 GHz
Two Cores, Packet and QoS Coprocessors for Layer 2/3/4 Acceleration,
Ethernet, PCIe, TDM, USB 2.0 Interfaces
QorIQ LS102MA
Up to 650 MHz
Kinetis KEA
48 MHz
32-bit Automotive MCUs, Voltage range: 2.7 to 5.5 V,
Flash write voltage range: 2.7 to 5.5 V,
Temperature range (ambient): –40 °C to +125 °C
Kinetis KV3x
100–120 MHz
PMSM Motor Control, Multiple Timers, FPU,
64–512 KB Flash
Entry Level, FPU, up to 64–128 KB Flash
Kinetis K0x
100 MHz
Kinetis KM1x
50 MHz
Kinetis KW0x
48 MHz
Kinetis KM3x
50 MHz
Segment LCD, Serial Wire Debug, MCG, BME, CRC,
Vref, 64–128 KB Flash
Serial Wire Debug, MCG, BME, CRC, Vref,
64–128 KB Flash
Sub-1 GHz Radio Transceiver, 128 KB Flash
5 V, ESD/EMC, ADC, Robust Timers, High Current Outputs,
8–128 KB Flash
Kinetis KE0x
20-48 MHz
6Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Kinetis Microcontrollers
Scalable, ultra-low-power, mixed-signal MCUs
The Kinetis portfolio consists of multiple hardware- and software- compatible MCUs
based on ARM Cortex-M0+ and Cortex-M4 cores with the choice of general
purpose or application-specific features. Each Kinetis series combines excellent
low-power performance with feature, memory and package scalability. All Kinetis
MCUs are supported by a comprehensive Freescale and third-party hardware and
software enablement system that reduces development costs and time to market.
Performance and
Integration
Cortex-M4-based MCUs
K
SERIES
Ultra-Low Power
Cortex-M0+-based MCUs
L
SERIES
5 V/Robust
Cortex-M0+-based
MCUs
E
SERIES
Automotive
Cortex-M0+-based
MCUs
EA
SERIES
Miniature chip-scale
packages
World’s smallest
ARM-based MCU
MINI
MCUs
Motor Control and
Power Conversion
Cortex-M0+/M4-based MCUs
V
SERIES
Metrology
Cortex-M0+-based
MCUs
M
SERIES
Wireless Connectivity
Cortex-M0+/M4-based
MCUs
W
SERIES
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Kinetis MCUs
Kinetis K Series MCUs
The 32-bit Kinetis K series MCUs are based
on the high performance ARM Cortex-M4
core. The Kseries includes hundreds of
products, spanning from 32 KB of flash up to
2 MB, along with a broad range of peripheral
combinations for measurement and control,
connectivity and security. Design teams
looking for an MCU to provide the right ratio
of price, performance and features are sure
to find what they’re looking for within this
broad family.
K2: The Next Generation
of Kinetis Solutions
The next generation of Kinetis solutions builds
on the portfolio’s strong history of scalability
and innovation paired with an even more
expansive enablement toolset.
K2—the next generation of Kinetis solutions
brings you a comprehensive set of software
and development tools with next-generation
devices offering optimized performance and
power efficiency with industry-leading low
dynamic power consumption and best-in-
class flexible low-power modes.
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Kseries.
Kinetis K Series MCUs
Memory
• Up to 2 MB of flash memory
• Up to 256 KB SRAM
• Single cycle access to flash
• Optional EEPROM
• MPU and flash swap controller to enable robust firmware updates
• CRC module
• DRAM and NAND flash I/F
Power
Efficiency
• Cortex-M4 core with FPU, MAC and SIMD
• 1.71–3.6 V voltage supply with full access to analog and memory across full range
• Powerful DMA and X-bar switch enabling parallel processing
• Less than 150 µA/MHz in run modes, fast wake-up times, lowest power mode
down to 150 nA and 10 modes of operation to balance performance and power
Rich Mixed
Signal
• Up to 4x configurable 16-bit ADCs supporting on-chip PGAs
• High-speed analog comparators with integrated 6-bit DAC
• Up to 2x 12-bit DAC
• FlexTimers for ICAP, OCOMP and PWM
Connectivity
• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet MAC with stacks supporting IPv6
• Multiple USB options, including full- and high-speed USB 2.0 On-the-Go,
device charge detect capability, and crystal-less USB functionality
• Up to 2x FlexCAN, 2.0B compliant
• Up to 6 UART, support available for smart card plus Manchester encoding
• Up to 3 SPI with chip selects
• Up to 2 I2S or serial audio I/F
• Up to 3 I2C with support for up to 1 Mbit/s operation
• SDIO I/F
Security
• Hardware encryption accelerator
• Random number generator
• Anti-tamper circuitry to monitor and help prevent application tampering and
protect your IP
HMI
• Graphics controller supporting SVGA resolution
• Parallel bus for camera I/F
• Capacitive touch-sensing module
Kinetis K Series MCUs
Built on the ARM Cortex-M4 Core
Performance and Integration
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Kinetis K Series MCUs
Common Features
System
ARM Cortex-M4 Core
Multiple Low-Power Operation Modes,
Clock Gating, 1.71–3.6 V,
5 V Tolerant I/O
DMA, Memory Protection Unit ,
Crossbar Switch
Operating Temp: –40 °C to +105 °C
Memory
90 nm TFS Flash Memory
(High Reliability, Fast Access)
FlexMemory (EEPROM)
SRAM
Internal Memory Security/Protection
Analog Peripherals
16-bit ADC
Programmable Gain Amplifiers
12-bit DAC
High-Speed Comparators
Low-Power Touch-Sensing Interface
Serial Interfaces
UART, SPI, I2C
SAI (I2S)
Timers
RTC
Motor Control Timers
Low-Power Timers
Programmable Delay Block
System Timers
Other Peripherals
CRC
eSDHC
External Bus Interface
Feature Options
CPU Internal Memory Communication HMI Security Memory/Expansion Analog
K7x Family: Graphics LCD MCUs
120 to
150 MHz
Floating-
Point Unit
512 KB to
1 MB Flash
128 KB
SRAM
USB OTG
(FS and
HS)
CAN
Ethernet
(IEEE®
15 88)
Graphics
LCD
Hardware
Encryption
Tamper
Detection
NAND Flash
Controller
DRAM
Controller —
K6x Family: Ethernet MCUs
100 to
180 MHz
Floating-
Point Unit
256 KB to
2 MB Flash
64 KB to
256 KB
SRAM
USB OTG
(FS and
HS)
CAN
Ethernet
(IEEE
1588)
—Hardware
Encryption
Tamper
Detection
NAND Flash
Controller
DRAM
Controller —
K5x Family: Measurement MCUs
72 to
100 MHz —
128 KB
to 512 KB
Flash
32 KB to
128 KB
SRAM
USB OTG
(FS) —
Ethernet
(IEEE
1588)
Segment
LCD
Hardware
Encryption ———
Measurement
Engine
K4x Family: USB & Segment LCD MCUs
72 to
100 MHz —
64 KB to
512 KB
Flash
16 KB to
128 KB
SRAM
USB OTG
(FS) CAN —Segment
LCD ———
——
K3x Family: Segment LCD MCUs
72 to
100 MHz —
64 KB to
512 KB
Flash
16 KB to
128 KB
SRAM
—CAN —Segment
LCD —— ———
—— ———
K2x Family: USB MCUs
50 to
120 MHz
Floating-
Point Unit
32 KB to
1 MB
Flash
8 KB to
256 KB
SRAM
USB OTG
(FS and
HS)
CAN ——
Hardware
Encryption
Tamper
Detection
NAND Flash
Controller
——
K1x Family: Baseline MCUs
50 to
120 MHz
Floating-
Point Unit
32 KB to
1 MB
Flash
8 KB to
128 KB
SRAM
—CAN ——
Hardware
Encryption
Tamper
Detection
NAND Flash
Controller
——
K0x Family: Entry-Level MCUs
100 MHz Floating-
Point Unit
64 KB to
128 KB
Flash
16 KB
SRAM — — — —
Note: Not all features are available on all product variants.
Freescale Development Tools for the Kinetis K Series MCUs
Development Tool
Part Number Kinetis MCU Family Support Extended Hardware Support Options
FRDM-K20D50M [1] 50 MHz MK10 and MK20
Arduino™ footprint-compatible with support for a
rich set of third-party expansion boards (“shields”)
FRDM-K22F [1,2] 100/120 MHz MK22
FRDM-K64F [1,2] 120 MHz MK24, MK63, MK64
TWR-K20D50M 50 MHz MK10 and MK20
Tower System peripheral modules can be added
for enhanced functionality, including 802.11.x,
serial connectivity, analog, sensors, graphics LCD,
audio, MFi interface (iPad®, iPhone®, iPod®), general I/O,
2.4 GHz and sub-1 GHz RF, motor control, memory, etc.
TWR-K20D72M 72 MHz MK10 and MK20
TWR-K21D50M 50 MHz MK11, MK12, MK21 and MK22
TWR-K21F120M 120 MHz MK21 and MK22
TWR-K22F120M [2] 100/120 MHz MK22
TWR-K24F120M [2] 120 MHz MK24
TWR-K40D100M 100 MHz MK30 and MK40
TWR-K53N512 MK50, MK51, MK52 and MK53
TWR-K60D100M 100 MHz MK10, MK20 and MK60
TWR-K60F120M 120/150 MHz MK10, MK20 and MK60
TWR-K64F120M [2] 120 MHz MK24, MK63, MK64
TWR-K70F120M 120/150 MHz MK61 and MK70
[1] ARM mbed™ enabled [2] Kinetis SDK enabled
Bundled kits with peripheral modules are available. For more information, visit freescale.com/Tower and freescale.com/Freedom.
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Kinetis MCUs
Kinetis L Series MCUs
Kinetis L series MCUs, based on ARM
technology, are the world’s most energy
efficient, bringing new design possibilities to
entry-level applications that have previously
been limited by 8-/16-bit MCU capabilities.
KinetisL series MCUs combine the enhanced
energy efficiency, performance and debug
features of the new 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+
core with the scalability, feature integration
and enablement of the Kinetis MCU portfolio.
Available with multiple flash memory options
and a rich selection of analog, connectivity
and HMI peripherals, Kinetis L series MCUs
are also hardware and software compatible
with KinetisK series MCUs based on the
ARM Cortex-M4 core.
Energy Efficiency
Kinetis L series MCUs supplement the
low-power ARM Cortex-M0+ core with low-
power 90 nm process technology, platform
design, operating modes and energy-saving
peripherals. Combined, they increase the
time spent in deep sleep modes, minimizing
CPU activity and extending battery life.
ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
The World’s Most Energy-
Efficient Processor
• KinetisLseriesMCUsbasedonthe
ARM Cortex-M0+ core deliver up to 2.42
CoreMark®/MHz*: 2x–40x more than 8-
and 16-bit competitors and approximately
10 percent more than the ARM Cortex-M0
• Single-cycleaccesstoI/O:Upto
50 percent faster than standard I/O for
improved reaction time to external events
• Two-stagepipeline:Reducedcycles
per instruction enables faster branch
instruction and ISR entry
• Excellentcodedensityvs.8-bitand16-bit
MCUs: Reduced flash size, system cost
and power consumption
• 56instructions:Easyprogrammingand
efficient packaging of 8-/16-/32-bit data
in memory. One hundred percent
instruction set compatible with the
ARM Cortex-M0 processor
• Linear4GBaddressspace:Nocomplex
paging, simpler software
• Microtracebuffer:Lightweighttrace
solution for fast bug identification
To learn more visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Lseries.
*NOTE: CoreMark: 1.0 : IAR Compiler 6.60,
--endian=little --cpu=Cortex-M0+ -e --fpu=None
-Ohs --use_c++_inline --no_size_constraints,
Code in internal Flash - Data in internal RAM
Kinetis Mini MCUs
Freescale is providing industry-leading
developments within chip-scale package
technology to enable smaller packages with
greater functionality than previously seen in
the market. Kinetis mini MCUs span multiple
cores and different Kinetis series and
include the ultra-thin, ‘world’s smallest ARM
Powered® MCU,’ the Kinetis KL03 CSP, at
just 1.6 mm x 2.0 mm.
To learn more visit freescale.com/
KinetisMinis.
Kinetis L Series MCUs
Built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
Ultra-Low Power
Kinetis KL03 CSP: The World’s Smallest ARM Powered MCU
Kinetis L Series MCUs: The Evolution of the Entry-Level MCU
Kinetis L Series MCUs: The Evolution of the Entry-Level MCUs
• Energy Efficiency
Class-leading
CoreMark/mW
• Scalability and
Integration
Kinetis L to K Series
(ARM Cortex-M0+ to
ARM Cortex-M4)
• Enablement
Freescale Bundle +
ARM Ecosystem
• Ultra-Low Static Current
<1 µA
• Low Cost
From <$0.50
• Ease of Use
Freescale Freedom
Development Platform,
Processor Expert and
MCU Solution Advisor
8-/16-bit MCUs
Kinetis L Series 32-bit MCUs
10 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Feature Options
Family Flash SRAM Pin
Count
Key Features
USB SLCD DMA RTC ADC DAC I2STSI Boot
ROM VREF
FLEXIO
KL46 128–256 KB 16–32 KB 64–121 OTG √√√16-bit 12-bit √ √
KL43 128 –256 KB 16–32 KB 64 Slave √√√16-bit 12-bit √ √ √ √
KL36 64–256 KB 8–32 KB 64–121 √√√16-bit 12-bit √ √
KL34 64 KB 8 KB 64–100 √√√12-bit
KL33 128 –256 KB 16–32 KB 64 √√√16-bit 12-bit √ √ √ √
KL27 128–256 KB 32 KB 32–64 Slave √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √ √ √ √
KL26 32-256 KB 4–32 KB 32–121 OTG √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √ √
KL25 32–128 KB 4–16 KB 32–80 OTG √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √
KL24 32–64 KB 4–8 KB 32–80 OTG √ √ 12-bit
KL17 128 –256 KB 32 KB 32-64 √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √ √ √ √
KL16 32–256 KB 4-32 KB 32-64 √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √ √
KL15 32–128 KB 4–16 KB 32–80 √ √ 16-bit 12-bit √
KL14 32–64 KB 4–8 KB 32–80 √ √ 12-bit
KL05 8–32 KB 1–4 KB 24–48 √ √ 12-bit 12-bit √
KL04 8–32 KB 1–4 KB 24–48 √ √ 12-bit
KL03 8–32 KB 2 KB 16–24 √12-bit √ √
KL02 8–32 KB 1–4 KB 16–32 12-bit
Common Features
System
ARM Cortex-M0+ Core, 48 MHz
Multi-Low-Power Modes and
Peripherals, Low-Power Boot,
Clock Gating
1.71–3.6 V, –40° C to +105° C [1]
Memory
90 nm TFS Flash, SRAM
Internal Memory Security/Protection
Analog Peripherals
12-/16-bit ADC, 12-bit DAC
High-Speed Comparator
Serial Interfaces
UART (including 1 LPUART)
SPI, I2C
Timers
Real-Time Clock [2]
16-bit Low-Power TPMs
(GP Timer/PWM)
Low-Power Timers
32-bit Periodic Interrupt Timer
[1] Feature not available on CSP packages
[2] For KL02, use software to support
Kinetis L Series MCUs
Freescale Development Tools for the Kinetis L Series MCUs
Development Tool
Part Number Kinetis MCU Family Support Extended Hardware Support Options
FRDM-KL02Z 48 MHz KL02Z
Arduino footprint-compatible with support for a rich set
of third-party expansion boards (“shields”)
FRDM-KL03Z [2] 48 MHz KL03Z
FRDM-KL05Z [1] 48 MHz KL04Z and KL05Z
FRDM-KL25Z [1] 48 MHz KL14Z, KL15Z, KL24Z and KL25Z
FRDM-KL26Z 48 MHz KL16Z and KL26Z
FRDM-KL43Z [2] 48 MHz KL43, KL33, KL27 and KL17
FRDM-KL46Z [1] 48 MHz KL16Z, KL26Z, KL34Z, KL36Z and KL46Z
TWR-KL25Z48M 48 MHz KL14Z, KL15Z, KL24Z and KL25Z Tower System peripheral modules can be added for enhanced
functionality, including 802.11.x, serial connectivity, analog, sensors,
graphics LCD, audio, MFi interface (iPad, iPhone, iPod), general I/O,
2.4 GHz and sub-1 GHz RF, motor control, memory, etc.
TWR-KL43Z48M [2] 48 MHz KL43, KL33, KL27 and KL17
TWR-KL46Z48M 48 MHz KL16Z, KL26Z, KL34Z, KL36Z and KL46Z
[1] ARM mbed enabled [2] Kinetis SDK enabled
Bundled kits with peripheral modules are available. For more information, visit freescale.com/Tower and freescale.com/Freedom.
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Kinetis MCUs
Feature Options
CPU Flash SRAM
Key Features
CAN Flex
Timer PWT Fast
Timer ADC
KE06
48 MHz 64–128 KB 8–16 KB √ 3 √ √ 12-bit
KE04
48 MHz 8–128 KB 1–16 KB Up to 3 √ √ 12-bit
KE02
20 MHz/
40 MHz 16–64 KB 2–4 KB 312-bit
Common Features
System
ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
Multiple Power Modes,
Clock Gating
2.7–5.5 V, –40° C to +105° C
Clock Management
External OSC,
4–20 MHz, 32 KHz
Internal OSC, 32 KHz, 1 KHz
Analog Peripherals
12-bit ADC
Analog Comparators
Serial Interfaces
SCI
SPI, I2C
Timers
Real-Time Clock
16-bit Flex Timers
32-bit Periodic Interrupt Timer
Kinetis E Series MCUs
Kinetis E series MCUs are designed for
high-electrical noise environments and
high-reliability applications that require 5V
operation and robust EMC performance.
Kinetis E series MCUs include powerful
analog, timing and control peripherals with
a broad range of flash memory and package
options. Parts within the Kinetis E series
share common peripherals and packages,
allowing developers to migrate easily within
an MCU family or between MCU families to
take advantage of more memory or feature
integration. This scalability allows developers
to standardize on the Kinetis E series MCUs
for their end-product platforms, maximizing
hardware and software reuse and reducing
time to market.
Features
• 32-bitARMCortex-M0+core
• Scalablememoryfootprintsfrom8KB
flash/1 KB SRAM to 128 KB flash/16 KB
SRAM
• Precisionmixed-signalcapabilitywith
on-chip analog comparator and 12-bit ADC
• Powerfultimersforabroadrangeof
applications, including motor control
• Serialcommunicationinterfacessuchas
UART, SPI, I²C, etc.
• Highsecurityandsafetywithinternal
watchdog and programmable CRC module
• Singlepowersupply(2.7–5.5V)with
full functional flash program/erase/
read operations
• Ambientoperationtemperaturerange:
–40 °C to +105 °C
• Robust5VMCUwith8-bitS08compatibility
Overview
Kinetis KE0x MCUs are the entry point into
the E series and are pin-compatible with
other E devices, as well as with the 8-bit
S08P family. This family includes a powerful
array of analog, communication, timing
and control peripherals with varying flash
memory size and pin count. Additionally,
the series offers highly robust, cost-effective
and energy-efficient MCUs that provide the
appropriate entry-level solution. Ultimately,
this product group is the next-generation
MCU solution, offering enhanced ESD/EMC
performance for cost-sensitive, high-reliability
device applications used in high electrical
noise environments.
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Eseries.
Kinetis E Series MCUs
Built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
5 V and Robust
Freescale Development Tools for the Kinetis E Series MCUs
Development Tool
Part Number
Kinetis MCU
Family Support Extended Hardware Support Options
FRDM-KE02Z 20 MHz KE02Z
Arduino footprint-compatible with
support for a rich set of third-party
expansion boards (“shields”)
FRDM-KE02Z40M 40 MHz KE02
FRDM-KE04Z 48 MHz KE04
FRDM-KE06Z 48 MHz KE06 and
KE04
For more information, visit freescale.com/Freedom.
12 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Kinetis V Series MCUs are based upon the
ARM Cortex-M0+ and M4 cores and are
designed for BLDC, PMSM and ACIM motor
control, as well as digital power conversion
applications. The Kinetis KV1x MCU family is
the entry point and features a 75 MHz ARM
Cortex-M0+ core with a hardware square root
and divide block giving it a 27% increase in
performance vs. comparable 32-bit MCUs in
sensorless PMSM control.
With an ARM Cortex-M4 core, floating point
unit and clock frequencies of up to 150
MHz, the Kinetis KV3x and Kinetis KV4x
MCU families extend the V series to higher
dynamic control systems including those
with multiple motors. Kinetis V series MCU
features include dual 16-bit analog-to-digital
converters (ADCs) sampling at up to 1.2
mega samples per second (MS/s) in 12-bit
mode, multiple motor control timers and
16-512 KB of flash memory. The Kinetis KV4x
MCU family includes advanced analog and
timing peripherals from Freescale’s digital
signal controller (DSC) portfolio to address
the requirements of digital power conversion
applications. All families are supported by
a full enablement suite from Freescale and
third-party resources, including reference
designs, software libraries and motor
configuration tools.
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Vseries.
Kinetis V Series MCUs
Built on ARM Cortex-M0+/M4 Cores
Motor Control and Power Conversion
Kinetis V Series MCUs
Standard Feature Optional Feature
Cyclic
Redundancy
Check (CRC)
Flash Access
Controller
Voltage
Reference
Timers
System Memories
Communication Interfaces HMI
Clocks
4/16-Ch. DMA
Bit Manipulation
Unique ID
Inter-Peripheral
Crossbar
Low-Leakage
Wake-Up Unit
Internal and
External
Watchdogs
Phase-Locked
Loop
Frequency-
Locked Loop
Low/High-
Frequency
Oscillators
Internal
Reference
Clocks
FlexTimers
Periodic
Interrupt
Timers
Security
and Integrity
Analog
Core
Interrupt
Controller FPU
HW Divide &
Sq. Root MTB
Debug Interfaces DSP
ARM® Cortex®-M4 (100-150 MHz)
ARM Cortex-M0+ (75 MHz)
2x 16-bit ADC
2x HS 12-bit ADC
Up to 4 ACMP
Up to 2
12-bit DAC
12-Ch. eFlexPWM
Programmable
Delay Block
Quad Encoder
Program Flash
(16 KB to 512 KB)
Boot Flash
Serial
Programming
Interface (EZ Port)
32-byte Register
File
SRAM
8 to 96 KB
FlexBus
External
Bus Interface
GPIOUp to 2 I2C
Up to 4 UARTs
Up to 2 DSPI
Up to 2 CAN
Kinetis V Series MCU Family Block Diagram
Freescale Development Tools for the Kinetis V Series MCUs
Development Tool
Part Number Kinetis MCU
Family Support Extended Hardware Support Options
TWR-KV10Z32 MKV10 Tower System peripheral modules can be
added for enhanced functionality, including
802.11.x, serial connectivity, analog, sensors,
graphics LCD, audio, MFi interface (iPad,
iPhone, iPod), general I/O, 2.4 GHz and sub-1
GHz RF, motor control, memory, etc.
TWR-KV31F120M MKV3x
TWR-KV46F150M MKV4x
Bundled Tower System kits with peripheral boards are available.
For more information, visit freescale.com/Tower.
Kinetis V Series MCU Selector Guide
Family Core/
Frequency Flash
Range ADC FlexTimers/
eFlexPWM DAC ACMP
KV1x Cortex-M0+
75 MHz 16–32 KB 2x 16-bit
1.2 MSps
Up to 10-ch.
FlexTimers 1x 12-bit
2x ACMP
with
6-bit DAC
KV3x Cortex-M4
100/120 MHz
64–512
KB
2x 16-bit
1.2 MSps
Up to 20-ch.
FlexTimers
Up to 2x
12-bit
2x ACMP
with
6-bit DAC
KV4x Cortex-M4
150 MHz
64–256
KB
2x 12-bit
4.1
MSps/1.9
MSps
Up to 2x 8-ch.
+ 1x 2-ch.
FlexTimers/
12-ch eFlexPWM +
Nano-Edge
1x 12-bit
4x ACMP
with
6-bit DAC
13freescale.com/ARM
Kinetis MCUs
Kinetis M series MCUs are based on the
32-bit ARM Cortex-M0+ core and provide a
low-cost, highly integrated solution for one-,
two- and three-phase electricity meters
that require powerful 32-bit processing
capability, precision analog, security and
HMI functionality.
Each MCU includes a powerful analog front
end that is configurable for different regions
and enables power calculations with 0.1%
measurement accuracy and satisfies all
ESD requirements. A high-accuracy real-
time clock delivers less than 5 ppm drift
over temperature. Metrology firmware for
calculating active, reactive and apparent
power using a variety of algorithms is
provided free of charge by Freescale.
Pre-certified reference designs for Europe,
China, India, the U.S. and Japan are available
for customer evaluation. The KinetisM series
is supported by the Tower System hardware
development platform.
Features
• High-performanceultra-low-powerARM
Cortex-M0+ core
• 24-bitsigma-deltaADCandPGA
achieving 92 dB SNR
• High-accuracyRTCwith+5PPM
overtemperature
• Richsetofsecurity:MPU,activetamper,
RNGA, CRC for WELMEC-compliant meters
• Pre-certifiedmetrologysoftware
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Mseries.
Kinetis M Series MCUs
Built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
Metrology
Kinetis M Series Metering MCUs Block Diagram
16/32 Cyclic
Redundancy
Check
Random
Number
Generator
3x Tamper
Detection
from Battery
MPU/AIPS
Timers
System Memory
Communication Interfaces Clocks
Phase-Locked
Loop
Frequency-
Locked Loop
Low/High-
Frequency
Oscillators
Internal
Reference
Clocks
Security Display
Core
Interrupt
Controller
Debug
Interfaces
ARM® Cortex®-M0+
50 MHz
Measurement Front End
Up to 288 LCD
Segment Driver
2x Periodic
Interrupt Timers
4x Quad Timer
1x Low-Power
Timer
IRTC on vBatt
with T° Comp
64–128 KB Flash
4x UART with Flow Control
2x ISO7816
1x with HSCMP for IR
Up to 64 GPIO
2x SPI 2x I2C
Optional
4x DMA
Low-Leakage
Wake-Up Unit
XBAR
Watchdog
16 KB RAM 12-ch., 16-bit
SAR ADC
2x HSCMP
2–4x 24-bit
Sigma-Delta
ADC
1–2x PGA
Phase Shifter
1.2 V VRef
Up to
8 Backplane
Kinetis M Series MCU Family Block Diagram
Freescale Development Tools for the Kinetis M Series MCUs
Development Tool
Part Number Kinetis MCU
Family Support Extended Hardware Support Options
TWR-KM34Z50M
50 MHz
KM14Z, KM33Z,
and KM34Z
Tower System peripheral modules can be
added for enhanced functionality, including
802.11.x, serial connectivity, analog, sensors,
graphics LCD, audio, MFi interface (iPad,
iPhone, iPod), general I/O, 2.4 GHz and sub-1
GHz RF, motor control, memory, etc.
Bundled Tower System kits with peripheral boards are available.
For more information, visit freescale.com/Tower.
Kinetis M Series MCU Selector Guide
Part Number Meter Type Package Sigma
Delta ADCs
Segment
LCD
Memory
Flash RAM
MKM14Z64CHH5 1-/2-/3- Phase LGA 44 4no 64 KB 16 KB
MKM14Z128CHH5 1-/2-/3- Phase LGA 44 4no 128 KB 16 KB
MKM33Z64CLH5 Single Phase LQFP 64 38 x 20 64 KB 16 KB
MKM33Z128CLH5 Single Phase LQFP 64 38 x 20 128 KB 16 KB
MKM33Z64CLL5 Single Phase LQFP 100 38 x 36 64 KB 16 KB
MKM33Z128CLL5 Single Phase LQFP 100 38 x 36 128 KB 16 KB
MKM34Z128CLL5 1-/2-/3- Phase LQFP 100 48 x 36 128 KB 16 KB
14 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Kinetis W series MCUs integrate class-leading
sub-1 GHz and 2.4GHz RF transceivers
with ARM Cortex cores, providing robust
feature sets for reliable, secure and low-
power embedded wireless solutions. Kinetis
W series MCUs are optimized for wireless,
providing the right mix of performance,
integration, connectivity and security. The
enablement packages include Freescale’s
Tower System development platforms and
MQX™ RTOS support, as well as support
from IAR Systems and other partners.
Whether you need sub-1 GHz or 2.4GHz
wireless, simple point-to-point or full mesh
networking, the Kinetis W series has the
solution to fit your needs.
The Kinetis KW0x Family
of Sub-1GHz MCUs
Overview
The Kinetis KW01 smart radio is an ARM
Cortex-M0+-based solution designed for
wireless connectivity applications. The KW01
MCU embeds a rich set of peripherals such
as a high-performance bidirectional sub-1
GHz radio, capable of operating over a wide
frequency range in the license-free industrial,
scientific and medical (ISM) frequency bands.
The KW01 smart radio supports OOK,
FSK, GFSK and MSK signal modulation to
transmit and receive information from 1.2
to 600 Kb/s for addressing the different
types of communications required in the
industrial market. An embedded front-end
radio integrates high-performance, low-noise
amplifiers and power amplifiers to reach a
sensitivity of –120 dBm at 1.2 Kb/s and an
output power adjustable from –18 to +17dBm.
The KW01 smart radio has 128 KB of on-chip,
non-volatile flash memory and 16 KB of RAM
for running various types of communication
protocols, from proprietary protocols (simple
media access controller (SMAC) to globally
standardized protocols (IEEE 802.15.4).
The Freescale platform approach includes
hardware, software, tools and reference
designs to help simplify development.
Kinetis KW2x Family
of 2.4GHz RF MCUs
Overview
The Kinetis KW2x MCU integrates a class-
leading 2.4 GHz RF transceiver, ARM
Cortex-M4 core and a robust feature set
for a reliable, secure and low-power IEEE
802.15.4 wireless solution. These wireless
MCUs offer up to 512 KB of flash, 64 KB
of RAM and up to 64 KB of FlexMemory.
Dual PAN support allows the system to
simultaneously participate in two ZigBee®
networks, eliminating the need for multiple
radios. Software protocol stacks, tools, and
IDEs are compatible with Kinetis MCUs. Also
available are Tower System development
platforms for rapid creation of embedded
connectivity solutions.
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/Wseries.
Kinetis W Series MCUs
Built on ARM Cortex-M0+/M4 Cores
Connectivity
Kinetis KW2x Wireless MCU Block Diagram
Kinetis KW0x Wireless MCU Block Diagram
Kinetis KW01 Wireless MCU
Timers
System Memory
Interfaces Clocks
Phase-Locked
Loop
Frequency-
Locked Loop
Frequency
Oscillators
Internal
Reference Clocks
Analog
Core
Debug
Interfaces
ARM® Cortex®-M0+
48 MHz
Sub-1 GHz Radio Transceiver
Packet Engine
(AES)
32 MHz
Oscillator RF Boost
66 Byte FIFO
RF I/O
6-bit DAC
Periodic
Interrupt
Timers
2x 10-ch. Timer
Xtrinsic
Touch-Sensing
GPIOs
2x UART
I2C
DMA
Low-Leakage
Wake-Up Unit
Low-Power
Timer
16 KB RAM
128 KB Flash
Analog
Comparator
16-bit ADC
Interrupt
Controller
Kinetis KW20 Wireless MCU
Cyclic
Redundancy
Check (CRC)
Cryptography
Authentication
Unit
Random
Number
Generator
Tamper Detect
Timers
System Memories
Communication Interfaces Clocks
Internal and
External
Watchdogs
Phase-Locked
Loop
Frequency-
Locked Loop
Low/High-
Frequency
Oscillators
Internal
Reference
Clocks
Security
and Integrity Analog
Core
Interrupt
Controller
Debug
Interfaces DSP
ARM® Cortex®-M4
50 MHz
RF Transceiver
Packet
Processor
32 MHz OSC 128 Byte
RAM Buffers
Differential
Input/Output
Dual PAN Antenna
Diversity
IEEE® 802.15.4 2006
2.4 GHz
16-bit
ADC
CMP with
6-bit DAC Periodic
Interrupt
Timers
Independent
Real-Time
Clock (RTC)
FlexTimer
Programmable
Delay Block
Low-Power
Timer
Program Flash
(Up to 512 KB)
FlexMemory
32 KB
4 KB EE
SRAM
(Up to 64 KB)
UART
(ISO 7816)
SPI
USB On-The-Go
(FS)
USB Voltage
Regulator
USB Device
Charger Detect
(DCD)
I2C
DMA
Low-Leakage
Wake-Up Unit
Freescale Technology Optional
15freescale.com/ARM
Kinetis MCUs
Kinetis EA series MCUs for automotive provide
cost-effective ARM-based solutions for a wide
range of automotive applications and are pin-
compatible across the Kinetis EA series and
with future Kinetis automotive families.
This series includes a set of analog,
communication, timing and control peripherals
with varying flash memory size and pin count.
These scalable devices are highly robust, and
offer an enhanced ESD/EMC performance
solution for cost-sensitive automotive
applications. This series is supported by
development tools, software and hardware
references to help you quickly start designing.
Features
Operating Characteristics
• Voltagerange:2.7to5.5V
• Flashwritevoltagerange:2.7to5.5V
• Temperaturerange(ambient):–40°Cto
+125 °C
Performance
• Upto48MHzARMCortex-M0+core
• Single-cycle32-bitx32-bitmultiplier
• Single-cycleI/Oaccessport
Memories and Memory Interfaces
• Upto128KBflash
• Upto256BEEPROM
• Upto16KBRAM
Clocks
• Oscillator(OSC)—loop-controlledPierce
oscillator, crystal or ceramic resonator
range of 31.25 kHz to 39.0625 kHz or 4
MHz to 24 MHz
• Internalclocksource(ICS)—internalFLL
with internal or external reference, precision
trimming of internal reference allowing 1%
deviation across temperature range of –30
°C to 85 °C and 1.5% deviation across
temperature range of –40 °C to 125 °C, up
to 48 MHz
• Internal1kHzlow-poweroscillator(LPO)
System Peripherals
• Powermanagementmodule(PMC)with
three power modes: run, wait, stop
• Low-voltagedetection(LVD)withresetor
interrupt, selectable trip points
• Watchdogwithindependentclock
source (WDOG)
• Programmablecyclicredundancycheck
module (CRC)
• Serialwiredebuginterface(SWD)
• Bitmanipulationengine(BME)
Security and Integrity Modules
• 80-bituniqueidentification(ID)number
per chip
Human-machine interface (HMI)
• Upto71general-purposeinput/output
(GPIO)
• Uptotwo32-bitkeyboardinterrupt
modules (KBI)
• Externalinterrupt(IRQ)
Analog Modules
• One12bitwithupto16channelSARADC
with internal band gap reference channel,
operation in stop mode, optional hardware
trigger (ADC)
• Twoanalogcomparatorscontaininga
6-bit DAC and programmable reference
input (ACMP)
Timers
• One6-channelFlexTimer/PWM(FTM)
• Uptotwo2-channelFlexTimer/PWM(FTM)
• One2-channelperiodicinterrupttimer(PIT)
• Onereal-timeclock(RTC)
• Uptoone16-bitpulsewidthtimer
Evaluation and Development Tools
• TRK-KEA8,TRK-KEA64andTRK-KEA128
are fully featured with LIN and CAN
interface (TRK-KEA128), access to all pins
of the MCU, four high-efficiency LEDs,
two push buttons and OpenSDA interface
Reference Designs:
• KEA128BLDCRD: 3-phase sensorless
BLDC motor control
• KEA128LEDLIGHTRD: Lighting Control
Module Reference Design
• KEA128AUTONETRD: KEAZ128 MCU
implemented as a central gateway with
energy saving capabilities
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/Kinetis/EAseries.
Kinetis EA Series MCUs
Built on the ARM Cortex-M0+ Core
Automotive
Kinetis EA Series MCUs Block Diagram
Kinetis EA Series MCUs Block Diagram
Applications:
• Automotive general purpose
Operating Characteristics
• Voltage range: 2.7 to 5.5 V
• Temperature range (ambient): –40 to 125 °C
Key Features:
• ARM® Cortex®-M0+ core
• Up to 128 K embedded flash
• Up to 16 K RAM
• External OSC and internal ICS for clock
• System functions: LVD, WDG, CRC, SWD,
BITBAND, BME, LP modes
• Communication interfaces: SPI, SCI, IIC, CAN
• Multiple timers: FTM, PWM, PIT, PWT, RTC
12-bit ADC and ACMP
Packages:
• 16 TSSOP, 24 QFN, 32 LQFP, 64 LQFP, 80 LQFP
• Pin compatible within KEA family
System
Communications I/O System
PMC
2.7–5.5 V
Debug
SWD
Debugger
RAM
Up to 16 KB
Flash Up To
128 KB
Peripheral
Bridge
(1) Support bit operation in RAM
ARM® Cortex®-M0+
48 MHz Core Freq
Ext Osc
(1–20 M, 32 K)
Int R/C OSC
(~32 KHz 2%)
Int LP Osc
(1 KHz)
FLL Clk Mult
BME(1)
Open-Drain
I/O, KBI,
GPIO
Up to
1 PWT
1
PIT
Up to
2 SPI
Up to
2 I2C
Up to
3 SCI
(LIN)
Up to
2 KBI
RTC
6+2+2-ch.
16-bit Flex
Timer
Up to 12-ch.,
12-bit ADC
w/8 FIFO
Up to
2 Analog
Comparators
Up to
1 MSCAN
LVD
POR
1xWDT
1-Cycle GPIO
1-CY MUL
NVIC
Peripheral Bus
16 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Freescale aims to make automotive development easier with the introduction
of the MAC5xxxx 32-bit ARM-based family of MCUs. Leveraging the Kinetis
and i.MX portfolios, our MAC5xxxx automotive MCUs integrate Cortex-A and
Cortex-M cores to deliver the right balance of real-time processing and application
performance. This family of MCUs includes a broad set of documentation,
hardware and software tools, as well as application notes to help speed
development and reduce design costs.
MAC5xxxx
Automotive MCUs
32-bit MCUs built on ARM Cortex cores
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MAC5xxx MCUs
Overview
The MAC57D5xx family is the next-
generation platform of instrument cluster
devices specifically targeted to the cluster
market using single and dual high-resolution
displays. Leveraging a highly successful
MPC56xxS product family, Freescale
is introducing a multi-core architecture
powered by ARM Cortex-M (for real-time
applications) and ARM Cortex-A processors
(for applications and HMI), coupled with 2D
graphics accelerators, a head-up display
(HUD) warping engine, dual TFT display
drive, integrated stepper motor drivers and
a powerful I/O processor that will offer
leading-edge performance and scalability for
cost-effective applications.
This family supports up to two WVGA
resolution displays, including one with in-line
HUD hardware warping. Graphics content
is generated using a powerful Vivante 2D
graphics processing unit (GPU) supporting
OpenVG1.1, and the 2D animation and
composition engine (2D-ACE), which
significantly reduces memory footprint for
content creation. Embedded memories
include up to 4 MB flash, 1 MB SRAM with
ECC and up to 1.3 MB of graphics SRAM
without ECC. Memory expansion is available
through DDR2 and SDR DRAM interfaces
while two flexible QuadSPI modules provide
SDR and DDR serial flash expansion. In
response to the growing desire for security
and functional safety, the MAC57D5xx family
integrates Freescale’s latest SHE-compliant
Cryptographic Services Engine (CSE2)
engine and delivers support for ISO 26262
ASIL-B functional safety compliance.
To learn more, visit
freescale.com/MAC57D5xx.
MAC57D5xx DIS MCUs
for Automotive Instrument Clusters
32-bit ARM-Based MCUs
MAC57D5xx Family Matrix
FLASH SRAM Package
Options SDR DDR2 Quad SPI GPU
MAC57D54H
4 MB
1.3 MB
(non ECC)/
2x 512 kB
(with ECC)
176 LQFP None None
1x Dual SDR/DDR
QuadSPI, 100 MHz
(200 MB/s)
GC355
(OpenVG)208 LQFP 16-bit,
160 MHz None 2x Dual SDR/DDR
QuadSPI, 100 MHz
(200 MB/s)
516 MAPBGA 16-bit,
160 MHz
16 or 32-bit,
320 MHz
MAC57D53M
3 MB
1.3 MB
(non ECC)/
2x 512 kB
(with ECC)
176 LQFP None None
2x Dual SDR/
DDR QuadSPI,
100 MHz
(200 MB/s)
GC355
(OpenVG)
208 LQFP 16-bit,
160 MHz None
516 MAPBGA 16-bit,
160 MHz
16 or 32-bit,
320 MHz
MAC57D52L
2 MB
1.3 MB
(non ECC)/
1x 512 kB
(with ECC)
176 LQFP None None
1x Dual SDR/DDR
QuadSPI, 100 MHz
(200 MB/s) GC355
(OpenVG)
208 LQFP 16-bit,
160 MHz None
2x Dual SDR/DDR
QuadSPI, 100 MHz
(200 MB/s)
*Not all feature differences shown in table above, refer to data sheet for specific feature details
MAC57D5xx Block Diagram
16ch DMA
64:16 mux
RSDS
TCON0
OpenLDI/LVDS
LDB
TCON1
64KB
TCM
(
DRAM Controller
16/32 Bit
SDR
DDR2
RSDS/RGB RGB LVDS
System Modules
Temp Sensor
4 MB FLASH
(ECC)
OTP
Flash BIU
MBIST
INT Router
Reset Ctrl
I/O Ctrl
GIC
NVIC
Clocking
4-40MHz/32kHz
X0SC
16MHz/128kHz
IRC
PLLs
RTC w/calib
Clock Monitor
Debug
Trace Buffer
TPIU
SJTAG
Power
Low Power Ctrl
LVD/HVD
1.2V Regulator
1 MB
System
SRAM (ECC)
1.3 MB
GRAM
(FlexECC)
Pixel
Converter
Port Splitter
AIPS-Lite
Boot ROM
Memory Protection
QuadSPI
RLE Decoder
QuadSPI
IOP
32K
SRAM
(ECC)
ARM
Cortex-M0+
Interrupt
Router
I2C (2)
FlexCAN (3)
DSPI (5)
UART/LIN (3)
SEMA42
CRC
STM (4CH)
PIT (8CH)
Watchdog (3)
LCD
Alarm CMP (2)
12-bit ADC (24)
Timer/PWM (8ch)
SGM (I2S)
SMD & SSD (6)
Timer/PWM (8ch)
Timer/PWM (8ch)
Timer/PWM (8ch)
16ch DMA
DAP
SECURITY
(CSE2)
16k D-Cache
16k I-Cache
FPU
ARM®
Cortex®-M4
32k D-Cache
32k I-Cache
FPU
NEON
ARM
Cortex-A5 MLB50
ENET
+ AVB
Video
Input
+
2D-ACE
OpenVG1.1
System Bus Fabric
2D-ACE
HUD
MAC57D5xx Block Diagram
18 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Multimedia Powerhouse
i.MX application processors have been
implementing leading-edge multimedia
capabilities for almost a decade by
providing direct interfaces to high-end LCDs
and cameras and integrating hardware
acceleration for a number of advanced video
codecs and graphics standards, enabling
up to full HD 1080p video playback and
an amazing user interface experience.
Combine that with on-chip features
such as the image processing unit (IPU),
camera interfaces, connectivity ports and
performance-enhancing capabilities such as
the ARM NEON™ SIMD accelerometer and
vector floating point coprocessors and i.MX
applications processors become the ideal
choice for customers seeking a balanced
multimedia solution that offers best-in-class
performance for power.
Advanced HMI
Display-centric devices across all market
segments require an increasingly advanced
and intuitive user interface in order to deliver
the richest customer experience. The i.MX
applications processor portfolio enables this
experience by integrating separate graphics
accelerators to support both 2D and 3D
graphics to create and deliver stunning, realistic
images to LCD panels ranging from QVGA
up to WUXGA resolution. By using on-chip
acceleration, customers can easily add rich
graphics, font rendering and enhanced web
browsing with the provided device drivers and
partner application software.
Energy Efficiency
i.MX applications processors deliver an
optimal balance of performance and long
battery life for rich multimedia experiences on
the go. Plugged or unplugged, applications
designed today must consider the total cost
of using energy and the impact any excess
The most versatile platform for multimedia and display applications, Freescale
ARM-based i.MX processors deliver an optimal balance of power, performance
and integration to enable next-generation smart devices. i.MX solutions include
processors based on ARM9, ARM11, Cortex-A8 and Cortex-A9 core technologies
and are powering applications across a rapidly growing number of consumer,
automotive and industrial markets. Our solutions bring interactivity to
a whole new world of products.
i.MX Applications
Processors
Scalable multi-core platform with single-, dual- and
quad-core families
Smart
Mobile Devices
Portable navigation
Portable gaming
Portable media players
Tablets
E-Readers
Wearables
Smart
Devices
Home automation
Residential gateway
Connected home audio
Digital signage
Smart monitors
Media phones
Media hubs
Appliances
Automotive
Automotive infotainment
Connectivity and telematics
Video and navigation
Information clusters
Audio
Industrial
Smart meters
Smart energy
Test and measurement equipment
Intelligent industrial control systems
Printer/scanners
Point-of-sale (POS)
Industrial HMI
Healthcare
Advanced Performance
Simplified Development
Smooth Scalability
Low Power
i.MX Processor Markets
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i.MX Applications Processors
power will have on the environment. A mix
of integrated power management, power
optimizations such as dynamic voltage
and frequency scaling, and companion
PMIC solutions from Freescale ensure that
the overall solution is optimized for energy
efficiency and simplified implementation.
Future i.MX devices may also include a
Cortex-M class processor sub-system
that, combined with the main processor,
will provide additional low-power modes to
enable new categories of energy-efficient
system awareness.
Smart Processing Solutions
for the Connected World
The i.MX applications processor portfolio
provides solutions across multiple market
segments. With long product longevity and
automotive qualification, i.MX processors are
used for infotainment, gateways, connected
radio and telematics systems.
The i.MX portfolio also has broad traction in
the embedded market by enabling multimedia
and connectivity everywhere. Example
applications include medical systems for
patient monitoring and diagnostics and
imaging, smart energy solutions to support
the global smart grid transition with smart
thermostats, appliances and home energy
management systems, industrial factory
automation for HMI and industrial control,
scanners/printers, building control, education
devices and in-flight infotainment.
Connectivity and Communication
The i.MX portfolio features a number
of options to support the continuously
connected world. These include Ethernet
with IEEE 1588 hardware time stamping for
real-time control, PCIe for connecting to
external FPGAs or Wi-Fi®-based modules, SD/
SDIO/MMC ports for external portable data
storage and connectivity to wireless modules
supporting protocols such as ZigBee, Wi-Fi
and Bluetooth®, USB modules with PHY for
field upgradability, portable data storage and
multiple serial ports to provide support for
various network interfaces such as RS-232
and RS485. Additional connectivity features
include I2S serial interfaces for connectivity
to audio peripherals, dual CAN modules to
enable industrial and automotive network
bridging and interfaces for external mass
storage, such as SATA.
Reliability, Safety and Security
The i.MX portfolio includes a variety of security
features such as high-assurance boot, run-
time integrity check, secure JTAG, secure
storage, secure real-time clock and physical
tamper detection. High-assurance boot with
authenticity checking is used to ensure the
correct software is on the correct device and
is run every time the chip is reset. When it
comes to security, a hardware encryption
unit supports several encryption and hashing
algorithms for program validation as well as
authentication and securing data for transfer
and storage. The tamper detection system
has integrated sensors for voltage, frequency,
temperature and external sensing for physical
attack detection. For fail-safe applications,
an independently clocked watchdog offers
protection against code runaway.
Support for External Memory
i.MX application processors can interface
to a variety of memories for program and
data storage. Depending on the specific
processor, external memory support for
DRAMs includes 16-bit and/or 32-bit
SDRAM, DDR1, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR3L,
mDDR, LP-DDR2 and LV-DDR2 for flexibility
in cost vs. performance and power.
For external flash support, i.MX processors
can support a variety of NAND flash
memories such as SLC, MLC or managed
NANDs, as well as NOR memories. i.MX
processors also provide error-correction
functionality to improve the reliability of
raw NAND. A parallel bus is supported for
interfacing to external memory mapped
peripherals such as FPGAs and ASICs.
Intelligent Integration
i.MX processors offer extensive peripheral
integration, including display, cameras,
connectivity, analog and security along with
standard system features such as timers,
pulse-width modulators, DMA and debug
support. Through this intelligent integration of
optimized peripherals, along with exceptional
product scalability, i.MX processors reduce
system-level discrete components, power
consumption, board size, development effort
and system cost.
20 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
The i.MX 6 series features a scalable multi-
core platform that includes single-, dual-
and quad-core families based on the ARM
Cortex-A9 architecture for next-generation
consumer, industrial and automotive
applications. By combining the power-
efficient processing capabilities of the ARM
Cortex-A9 architecture with bleeding-edge
3D and 2D graphics, as well as high-definition
video, the i.MX 6 series provides a new level
of multimedia performance to enable an
unbounded next-generation user experience.
Complementing the industry-leading
scalability of the i.MX 6 single-, dual- and
quad-core offering is Freescale’s PF series
of power management ICs. Combined with
the simplified power requirements of the
i.MX 6 platforms, the PF series is capable
of supplying all the voltage rails required by
numerous applications, significantly reducing
the bill of materials and simplifying the
system design.
Target Applications
•Homeautomation
•Residentialgateway
•Connectedhomeaudio
•E-Readers
•Wearables
•Mediatablets
•Educationtablets
•Digitalsignage
•Smartmonitors
•Thinclients
•IPTV
•IPphones
•Automotiveinfotainment
•Aeroinfotainment
•Digitalclusters
•Vehicletelematics
•Portablehealthcare
•Testandmeasurementequipment
•Intelligentindustrialcontrolsystems
The market for intelligent, multimedia-
centric, touch-based devices is increasing
exponentially. Tomorrow’s battery-powered
smart devices, auto infotainment and aero
infotainment systems, medical systems,
personal and enterprise-class intelligent
control and data systems and new classes
of devices never before seen need to present
data and user interface choices to the end
user primarily through rich sound, video, voice,
pictures and touch—rather than keyboards
and mice. And the need for manufacturers to
quickly provide multiple devices to fit specific
market segments or niches and provide their
customers with a broader range of choices is
increasing just as quickly.
The i.MX 6 series was designed specifically
to enable this new market by bringing
together high-performance, scalable
multimedia processing, a software-
compatible family of five processors and
pin-compatible processor solutions with
integrated power management so that a
manufacturer can deploy a full portfolio of
products with a single hardware design.
Scalable Multi-core Solutions
The i.MX 6 series reaches a new level of
power versus performance by providing a
scalable family of single-, dual- and quad-
core processor families based on the ARM
Cortex-A9 architecture. Single- and dual-core
designs provide cost-effective performance
scalability while the flagship i.MX 6Quad
processor provides more performance
at lower power for the most demanding
applications with constrained power
budgets. The pin*- and software-compatible
i.MX 6 series allows designers to create
a broad portfolio of products based on a
i.MX6SoloLite i.MX 6Solo
i.MX6DualLite i.MX6Dual
i.MX6Quad
• Single ARM
Cortex-A9
up to 1 GHz
• 256 KB L2 cache,
ARM NEON™,
VFPvd16
ARM TrustZone®
• 2D graphics
• 32-bit DDR3
and LPDDR2
at 400 MHz
• Integrated
EPD controller
• Single ARM
Cortex-A9
up to 1.0 GHz
• 512 KB L2 cache,
ARM NEON,
VFPvd16
ARM TrustZone
• 3D graphics
with one shader
• 2D graphics
• 32-bit DDR3
and LPDDR2
at 400 MHz
• Integrated
EPD controller
• HDMIv1.4
controller plus
PHY
• LVDS controller
plus PHY
• PCIe controller
plus PHY
• MLB and
FlexCAN
controllers
• Dual ARM
Cortex-A9
up to 1.0 GHz
• 512 KB L2 cache,
ARM NEON,
VFPvd16
ARM TrustZone
• 3D graphics
with one shader
• 2D graphics
• 64-bit DDR3
and 2-channel
32-bit LPDDR2
at 400 MHz
• Integrated
EPD controller
• HDMIv1.4
controller plus
PHY
• LVDS controller
plus PHY
• PCIe controller
plus PHY
• MLB and
FlexCAN
controllers
• Dual ARM
Cortex-A9
up to 1.2 GHz
• 1 MB L2 cache,
ARM NEON,
VFPvd16
ARM TrustZone
• 3D graphics
with four shaders
• Two 2D graphics
engines
• 64-bit DDR3
and 2-channel
32-bit LPDDR2
at 533 MHz
• Integrated
SATA-II
• HDMIv1.4
controller plus
PHY
• LVDS controller
plus PHY
• PCIe controller
plus PHY
• MLB and FlexCAN
controllers
• Quad ARM
Cortex-A9
up to 1.2 GHz
• 1 MB L2 cache,
ARM NEON,
VFPvd16
ARM TrustZone
• 3D graphics
with four shaders
• Two 2D graphics
engines
• 64-bit DDR3
and 2-channel
32-bit LPDDR2
at 533 MHz
• Integrated SATA-II
• HDMIv1.4
controller plus
PHY
• LVDS controller
plus PHY
• PCIe controller
plus PHY
• MLB and FlexCAN
controllers
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i.MX 6 Series at a Glance
i.MX 6 Series Application Processors
Scalable multi-core platform with single-, dual- and quad-core families
*i.MX 6SoloLite not pin compatible
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i.MX Applications Processors
common platform while providing compelling
performance advantages for systems with
constrained power budgets.
Five Scalable Families
The i.MX 6Quad family encompasses a
quad-core platform running up to 1.2 GHz
with 1MB of L2 cache and 64-bit DDR3/
LV-DDR3 or 2-ch., 32-bit LPDDR2 support.
Integrated FlexCAN, MLB busses, PCIe and
SATA-2 provide broad connectivity options,
while integration of LVDS, MIPI display port,
MIPI camera port and HDMI v1.4 makes it an
ideal platform for consumer, automotive and
industrial multimedia applications.
The i.MX 6Dual family provides dual cores
running up to 1.2 GHz with 1 MB of L2
cache, and 64-bit DDR3 or 2-ch., 32-bit
LPDDR2 support. Leveraging the same
integration of the i.MX 6Quad family, the
i.MX 6Dual provides a scalable solution
for consumer, automotive and industrial
applications.
The i.MX 6DualLite family introduces dual
cores running up to 1 GHz with 512 KB of
L2 cache, and 64-bit DDR3 or 2-ch., 32-bit
LPDDR2 support. With integrated FlexCAN
and MLB busses, PCI Express®, LVDS, and
support for MIPI cameras and displays, as
well as HDMI v1.4, the device is a great fit
for consumer, automotive and industrial
multimedia-centric applications.
The i.MX 6Solo family provides a single core
running up to 1 GHz with 512 KB of L2 cache
and 32-bit DDR3/LPDDR2 support. Integrated
LVDS, MIPI display, MIPI camera port, HDMI
v1.4, FlexCAN and MLB enables the i.MX
6Solo to be a flexible platform for consumer,
automotive and industrial applications.
The i.MX 6SoloLite family introduces a single
core running up to 1 GHz with 256 KB of
L2 cache and 32-bit DDR3/LPDDR2 support.
Targeted integration of an electronic paper
display (EPD) controller makes it an ideal
solution for next-generation e-readers and
other emerging consumer and embedded
devices using EPD technology.
Unbound User Experience
Next-generation graphics and high-definition
video are central to the i.MX 6 series.
The i.MX 6 series supports up to 1080p60
video playback, enabling exceptionally
high-quality video with long battery life for
devices playing high-definition content.
The 3D graphics engine in the top-of-the-
line i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6Dual processors
are capable of providing up to 200 Mt/s and
enables ultra-vivid, realistic graphics critical
for gaming, applications that combine the
power of the main cores with the until-now-
untapped potential of the 3D engine to
perform computational tasks. The combined
multimedia processing power of the i.MX 6
series enables a new generation of smart
devices, digital displays, industrial
instrumentation panels and auto and aero
infotainment with compelling features such
as augmented reality applications, content
creation capabilities and multichannel HD
video processing for a new level of user
experience.
Features
•Scalablesingle-,dual-andquad-core
offerings based on ARM Cortex-A9 up
to 1.2 GHz, with ARMv7™, ARM NEON,
VFPv3 and ARM TrustZone® support
•32KBinstructionanddataL1caches
and 256 KB to 1 MB of L2 cache
•Multi-stream-capableHDvideoengine
delivering 1080p60 decode, 1080p30
encode and 3D video playback in HD in
high-performance families
•Superior3Dgraphicsperformancewith
up to quad shaders performing 200 MT/s
•Separate2Dand/orVertexacceleration
engines for an optimal user interface
experience
• Stereoscopicimagesensorsupportfor
3D imaging
• Integratedmarket-specificI/Os,whichmay
include HDMI v1.4 with integrated PHY,
SD3.0, multiple USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit
Ethernet, SATA-II with integrated PHY, PCI
Express with integrated PHY, MIPI CSI,
MIPI DSI, MIPI HSI, MLB and FlexCAN for
automotive applications
• Comprehensivesecurityfeatures
• OptionalintegrationofanEPDdisplay
controller for e-reader and similar applications
Software and Tools
•i.MX6seriesFreescalesupported
SABRE for automotive infotainment
SABRE platform for smart devices
SABRE board for smart devices
i.MX 6SoloLite EVK
Google® Android™ OS
Linux® OS
•i.MX6seriespartnersupported
Microsoft® Windows® Embedded CE
Various RTOS, embedded boards,
development tools, UI tools and
software and middleware offerings
(See Partner Enablement Solutions.)
Available on certain product families
i.MX 6 Series Applications Processor Block Diagram
Secure JTAG
PLL, Osc
Clock and Reset
Smart DMA
IOMUX
Timer x3
PWM x4
Watchdog x2
MMC 4.4/
SD 3.0 x3
MMC 4.4/
SDXC
UART x5,
5 Mb/s
MIPI HSI
S/PDIF
Tx/Rx
PCIe 2.0
(1-lane)
I2C x3,
SPI x5
ESAI, I2S/SSI
x3
3.3 V GPIO
Keypad
USB2 OTG
and PHY
USB2 Host
and PHY
System Control
Connectivity
Multimedia
ARM TrustZone®
Ciphers
RNG
Security Cntrl.
Temperature
Monitor
Power
Supplies
Secure RTC
eFuses
Power Management
ROM
RAM
Internal Memory
Security
Hardware Graphics Accelerators
Vector Graphics
3D
2D
FlexCAN x2
MLB150 +
DTCP
1 Gb Ethernet
+ IEEE
®
1588
NAND Cntrl.
(BCH40)
S-ATA and
PHY 3 Gb/s
LP-DDR2,
DDR3/
LV-DDR3
x32/64,
533 MHz
USB2 HSIC
Host x2
1080p30 Enc/Dec
ASRC
Video Codecs
Audio
Imaging Processing Unit
Resizing and Blending
Inversion/Rotation
Image Enhancement
Display and Camera Interface
HDMI and PHY
MIPI DSI
MIPI CSI2
EPDC
20-bit CSI
ARM® Cortex®–A9 core
32 KB I Cache
Per Core
ARM NEON™ Per Core
32 KB D Cache
Per Core
PTM Per Core
CPU Platform
256 KB–1 MB L2-cache
24-bit RGB, LVDS (x2)
i.MX 6 Series Applications Processors Block Diagram
22 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
The i.MX53 family of processors represents
our advanced multimedia and power-efficient
implementation of the ARM Cortex-A8 core
with core processing speeds up to 1.2 GHz.
It is optimized for both performance and
power to meet the demands of high-end,
advanced applications. Ideal for a broad range
of applications in the consumer, automotive,
medical and industrial markets, the i.MX53
includes an integrated display controller,
full HD capability, enhanced graphics and
connectivity features. The i.MX53 family also
boasts a companion power management IC
(PMIC)—MC34708—designed exclusively for
i.MX processors.
Target Applications
• Smartmobiledevices
• Autoinfotainment
• Factory/homeautomation
• Point-of-saleterminals
• Barcodescanners
Consumer Applications
The i.MX535 supports 1080p multi-standard
video playback with industry-leading low
power consumption. With up to 1.2 GHz
core speed, a faster graphics core enabling
a more responsive user experience plus a
higher level of system integration.
Automotive Applications
Our automotive i.MX53 processors provide
the advanced performance required to drive
the latest automotive systems. Sophisticated
2D and 3D graphics drive multiple connectivity
options for high level system integration.
Industrial Applications
The i.MX537, with core processing speeds
up to 800 MHz, is optimized for both
performance and power to meet the
demands of high-end advanced industrial
and medical applications.
The i.MX537 provides key environmental
differentiators for the industrial market.
These include 3.3 V I/O support, a 0.8
mm pitch package to reduce PCB and
manufacturing costs.
Software and Tools
• i.MX53SABREfortablets
• i.MX53quickstartboards
BSPs are available for the following
operating systems:
• Android
• Linux
• VariousRTOSforembeddedsolutions
Features
• Upto1.2GHzARMCortex-A8
• 32KBinstructionanddatacaches
• Unified256KBL2cache
• ARMNEONSIMDmediaaccelerator
• Vectorfloating-pointcoprocessor
• Multimedia
Independent OpenGL® ES 2.0 and
OpenVG™ 1.1 hardware accelerators
Optimized for low-power operation to
give best performance for battery life
• Externalmemoryinterface
Up to 2 GB LP-DDR2, LV-DDR2, DDR2
and DDR3 SDRAM, 16-/32-bit
SLC/MLC NAND flash, 8-/16-bit
• Connectivity
High-Speed USB 2.0 OTG with PHY
High-Speed USB 2.0 host with PHY (3)
CAN
• Security
Security controller, including secure
RAM and security monitor
High-assurance boot
Tamper resistant
Smart Speed Technology
Advanced power management features
throughout the i.MX53 processor enable
a rich suite of multimedia features and
peripherals while maintaining minimum
system power consumption in active and
low-power modes.
i.MX53 Applications Processors
Take your multimedia experience to the max
i.MX53 Family Block Diagram
i.MX536 Block Diagram
Clock Reset
Smart DMA
Temp
Monitor
System
Buses
GPT
PWM x2
Watchdog
x2
EPIT x2
LDO Supply
x2
PLL x4
32 kHz Osc
eFuses
Sahara v4
RTIC
SCC v2
SRTC
Secure JTAG ESAI
SSI/I2S x3
SPDIF Tx/Rx
ASRC
ARM® Cortex®-A8
Cache
ARM NEON™
ETM
VFP
ROM RAM
Fast IrDA
CSPI
I2C x3
UART x5
Keypad
GPIO
HS USB OTG + PHY
HS Host + PHY
HS ULPI Host x2
Ethernet + IEEE® 1588
CAN x2/MLB 50
2 GB DDR2/DDR3/LV-DDR2/LP-DDR2
Analog VGA Out
LVDS
Parallel (from IPU)
SLC/MLC NAND
NOR
PATA
eMMC/SD
SATA
System Control Core/Internal Memory
Standard Connectivity
Timers
Advanced Connectivity
Power Mgmt. and Analog
Multimedia
VPU
IPU
External Memory I/F
Security
External Storage I/F
System DebugAudio Display I/F
TV Out
Video Encode/
Decode
GPU
OpenVG™ 1.1OpenGL® ES 2.0
Resizing and
Blending
Inversion and
Rotation
De-Interlacing/
Combining
Image
Enhancement
Camera
Interface
ARM TrustZone®
Note: Features vary depending on product selected.
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i.MX Applications Processors
The i.MX28 family of applications processors
is part of our ARM9 product portfolio. The
i.MX28 family integrates display, power
management and connectivity features
unmatched in ARM9-based devices,
reducing system cost and complexity for
cost-sensitive applications. With optimized
performance and power consumption, the
i.MX28 is an ideal fit for battery-operated
or fanless equipment. Additionally, the LCD
controller with touchscreen capability makes
it possible to design creative and intuitive
user interfaces. The i.MX28 family reaches
new levels of integration in ARM9 devices
and provides the enablement needed to help
design differentiated industrial, automotive
and consumer products in less time.
Target Applications
• Smartappliances
• Human-machineinterfaceforappliances,
building control, factory automation,
printers and security panels
• Industrialcontrol
• Mediagateways/accessories
• Portablemedical
• Smartenergygateways/meters
• Automotiveaudiosystems
• Automotiveconnectivitymodules
Industrial Needs
Like the rest of the i.MX portfolio, the
i.MX28 family provides key environmental
differentiators for the industrial market.
These include 3.3V I/O support, a 0.8
mm pitch package to reduce PCB and
manufacturing costs, extended temperature
coverage for harsh environments, industrial
qualification for extended reliability, a formal
long product supply guarantee to support
product life spans and a strong ecosystem,
including module manufacturers, software
integrators and development tools.
Features
• 454MHzARM926EJ-S™-core with
16 KB/32 KB I and D cache
• PMUtopowerthedeviceanddrive
external components supports li-ion
batteries and direct connection to 5V
supplies
• DualIEEE158810/100EthernetwithRMII
support and L2 switch
• DualCANinterfaces
• NANDsupport:SLC/MLCandeMMC4.4
(managed NAND)
• HardwareBCH(upto20-bitcorrection)
• 200MHz16-bitDDR2,LV-DDR2,mDDR
external memory support
• DualHigh-SpeedUSBwithPHY
• Uptoeightgeneral-purpose12-bitADC
channels and single 2 Ms/s ADC channel
• Temperaturesensorforthermalprotection
• Multipleconnectivityports(UARTs,SSP,
SDIO, SPI, I2C and I2S)
• Productfamilysupportsvarious
feature sets
Benefits
Industrial-strength integration
• Reduces system cost and complexity and
provides greater flexibility in system design
•Industry-leading power management
eliminates external components
• High level of peripheral integration,
including display, connectivity, real-time
control, security and networking
Industrial qualification and product longevity
• Supports the full life of the product in
the field
Optimized performance and power
consumption
• Increased battery life for portable
equipment
• Improved energy efficiency for wall-
powered or fanless systems
Software and Tools
•Linux and Windows Embedded CE BSPs
•Multimedia codecs: Proven codecs enable
faster time to market
•Various RTOS, embedded boards,
development tools, UI tools and software
and middleware offerings (See Partner
Enablement Solutions.)
i.MX28 Family
Security
HAB4 OTP AES Key
128-bit AES SHA-2 Hashing
Timer x4 PWM x8
Watchdog DMA
i.MX28
ARM926EJ-S™ 454 MHz
16 KB I Cache 32 KB D Cache
Connectivity Advanced Connectivity
I
2
C x2
I
2
S x2
10/100 Ethernet
IEEE
®
1588 x2 L2 Switch
CAN x2 HS USB PHY x2
Standard System
ETM JTAG
System Debug
SPI x4
UART x6
GPIO
Analog
LDO x4
MMC+/SD x4
12-bit ADC x8
2 MSPS ADC x1
Thermal
Protection
Power
Management
DC/DC 4.2 V
Battery Charger
S/PDIF Tx
Audio
Internal
Memory
128 KB SRAM
128 KB ROM
User I/F
Touchscreen
Scaling
LCD Controller
Alpha Blending
Rotation
Color Space
Conversion
Ext Memory I/F
NAND
BCH 20-bit
DDR2
mDDR
LV-DDR2
i.MX28 Family Block Diagram
i.MX28 Applications Processors
Intelligent integration, unmatched
24 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Key
Features
i.MX Applications Processors QorIQ Communications Processors
i.MX 6Dual/6Quad i.MX 6DualLite QorIQ LS1020A QorIQ LS1021A QorIQ LS1022A
Core
Dual and Quad Core
ARM Cortex-A9
+ NEON
Up to 1.2 GHz
Dual Core
ARM Cortex-A9
+ NEON
Up to 1 GHz
Dual Core
ARM Cortex-A7
MPCore + NEON
Up to 1 GHz
Dual Core
ARM Cortex-A7
MPCore+ NEON
Up to 1 GHz
Dual Core
ARM Cortex-A7
MPCore + NEON
Up to 600 MHz
External
Memory
Interface
2x (32 B) LP-DDR2,
1x (64 B) DDR3/
Up to 533 MHz
2x (32 B) LP-DDR2,
1x (64 B) DDR3
Up to 400 MHz
1x (16/32 B + ECC)
DDR3L/4
Up to 1.6 GT/s
1x (16/32 B + ECC)
DDR3L/4
Up to 1.6 GT/s
1x (8/16 B) DDR3L
Up to 1.3 GT/s
Graphics/
Video/
Display
LCD: Quad Display
(Parallel x2, LVDS x2,
MIPI-DSI, HDMI v1.4)
LCD: Dual Display
(Parallel x2, LVDS x2,
MIPI-DSI, HDMI 1.4)
–
2D-ACE
LCD Controller
Up to SXGA +
2D Graphics
–
Graphics:
3D, 2D, OpenVG,
Open GL ES 3.0,
OpenCL
™
Graphics:
3D, 2D, OpenVG
OpenGL ES 2.0
Video:
1080p60 Decode,
1080p30 Encode
Video:
1080p30 Decode,
1080p30 Encode
Ethernet
MAC
1x 1 Gb IEEE 1588
Performance limited
to 480 Mbps
1x 1 Gb IEEE 1588
Performance limited
to 480 Mbps
3x 1 GbE, IEEE 1588
Up to 2x SGMII
or 3x RGMII
3x 1GbE, IEEE 1588
Up to 2x SGMII
or 3x RGMII
2x 1 GbE, IEEE 1588
2x RGMII
SATA/PCI
Express
1 SATA 2.0
1 Gen-2.0 PCIe
controller with
one lane
1 Gen-2.0 PCIe
controller with
one lane
1 SATA3
2 Gen-2.0 PCIe
controllers with
four lane 6 GHz
multi-protocol SerDes
1 SATA3
2 Gen-2.0 PCIe
controllers with
four lane 6 GHz
multi-protocol SerDes
1 Gen. 2.0 PCIe
controller with
one 5 GHz
SerDes lane
USB
USB 2.0 x4
1xHS OTG + PHY
1xHS Host + PHY
2x Host USB HSIC
USB 2.0 x4
1xHS OTG + PHY
1xHS Host + PHY
2x Host USB HSIC
1x USB 3.0 with PHY
1x USB 2.0 ULPI
1x USB 3.0 with PHY
1x USB 2.0 ULPI 1x USB 2.0 ULPI
Non-
Multimedia
Accelerators
– –
QUICC Engine for
RS485 protocol offload
incl. TDM/HDLC
QUICC Engine for
RS485 protocol offload
incl. TDM/HDLC
–
Security/
Secure
Boot/ Trust
Architecture
Secure Boot, Encryption/Decryption RSA, AES,
ARM TrustZone, PCI v3 ready
Security Engine with IPSec acceleration
Secure Boot, Trust Architecture,
ARM TrustZone, Tamper Detection
The leader in communications processors continues to accelerate the network’s IQ
– now with products built on the industry’s first networking system architecture that
supports Power Architecture® cores or ARM cores. In addition, i.MX applications
processors, the most versatile platform for multimedia and display applications,
offer scalability from ARM9 to Cortex-A9 cores with market-leading power,
performance and integration. The QorIQ and i.MX product families have a right-sized
ARM-based solution for you – from high-performance, “packet-centric” networking
applications to efficient and scalable “pixel-centric” controllers.
i.MX and QorIQ
Processor Comparison
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Layerscape Architecture
Layerscape is the underlying network system
architecture of the QorIQ LS series processors.
The architecture enables next-generation
networks with up to 100 Gb/s performance
and enhanced packet-processing capabilities.
Design effort is simplified with a standard,
open programming model and a software-
aware architecture framework that enables
customers to fully exploit the underlying
hardware for maximum optimization, with the
capability to easily adapt to network changes
for real-time “soft” control over the network.
A uniform hardware and software model
provides the compatibility and scalability
required for customers designing end-to-end
networking equipment from home- to carrier-
class products. The unique, core-agnostic
architecture incorporates the optimum core
for the given application—ARM or Power
Architecture cores.
CodeWarrior Development Studio
for QorIQ LS series
CodeWarrior Development Studio for QorIQ
LS series featuring ARMv7 is a development
software tool created by Freescale and is
based on award-winning CodeWarrior IDE
technology. This software is one of the first
software tools both used and developed
in lockstep with the QorIQ LS series of
communications processors.
LS Tower Suite Level: This suite was
created to give you an economic, yet
complete full-featured development tool
for when a QorIQ LS part is part of an
assembled Tower System. The tools in
this suite have no limitations other than
they will only work with the Tower System
module or kit.
Developer Suite Level: This suite is for
customers who develop with multi-core
processors built on ARM and Power
Architecture technologies including QorIQ LS
series devices and QorIQ Qonverge SoCs as
well as DSPs based on StarCore technology.
It is for designers with full system responsibility
but no need for the extra costs of the specialist
and architect features.
Specialists Suite Level: This suite is designed
so you can do more than just compile and
debug. Tools in this suite are useful for
customers creating products for every market.
Get all the software included in the Developer
Suite plus additional board-analysis tools.
Architect Suite Level: This suite is for
personnel who have a need to dig deep into
the networking aspects of a development
project. You will get all the software in the
Specialist Suite plus software tools designed
to give networking experts the extra capability
to find out how their system is really working.
For more information please visit
freescale.com/CWARM7.
The QorIQ communications processor portfolio is unmatched in depth and breadth.
With the addition of the next-generation QorIQ LS1 and LS2 product families built on
Layerscape architecture, the portfolio extends performance from the smallest form
factor, power-constrained networking applications to software-defined networking
applications requiring an advanced datapath and network peripheral interfaces. These
families offer optimized performance and power efficiency, plus pin compatibility,
enabling customers to simply and smoothly migrate applications between these next-
generation QorIQ devices. Additionally, QorIQ LS series processors deliver a unique
combination of our unmatched networking expertise with ARM’s extensive ecosystem.
QorIQ Communications
Processors
Industry’s broadest portfolio, delivering unprecedented
efficiency and scale for smarter, more capable networks
App Notes
Network
Objects
Linux®/RTOS
Ref SW
IPC
Opt Drivers
Middleware
Base SW Dev Kit
Foundational Libraries
General Purpose Processing
Accelerated Packet Processing
Wire-Rate I/O
Tools
Firewall
Srvc Lib
IPsec QoS
NVGREVxLAN
sFlowEth-OAM
PDCP
Packet Debug
Perf Tools Build AIOP Analysis
1 G/10 G
Ethernet USB 2/3 RapidIO®
QoSL2 Switch Virtualization
Scheduler
Packet ProcessorPacket Buffer
Load Balance MGMTPME
DCE
SEC
PCIe® 2/3SATA II/III
Industrial Packet Buffer40 G/100 G
SimApp Debug
DTLS MACSEC
Netflow
Coherent Interconnect
Caches Memory Cont. Power Mngmnt
SMP/AMP
Core(s)
DSP(s)
Layerscape Architecture Elements
Layerscape Architecture Elements
26 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Incorporating dual ARM Cortex-A7 cores
running up to 1GHz, the QorIQ LS1020A,
LS1021A and LS1022A processors deliver
extensive integration and power efficiency
for fanless, small form factor networked
applications. This family of processors is
engineered to deliver pre-silicon CoreMark
performance of over 5,000, as well as
virtualization support, advanced security
features and the broadest array of high-
speed interconnects and optimized peripheral
features ever offered in a sub-3 W processor.
LS1021A Target Applications
•EnterpriseAProutersfor802.11ac/n
•Multi-protocolIoTgateways
•Industrialandfactoryautomation
•Mobilewirelessrouters
•Printing
•Buildingautomation
•Smartenergy
LS1020A and LS1022A
Target Applications
•EnterpriseAProutersfor802.11ac/n
•I/Olinecards
•Controllers
•Securityappliances
•IoTgateways
•Buildingautomation
•Smartenergy
Core Complex
These processors integrate dual ARM
Cortex-A7 cores running up to 1GHz (600
MHz on the QorIQ LS1022A) with ECC-
protected L1 and L2 caches, and share
virtualization support and pin and software
compatibility. Both ARM Cortex-A7 cores
feature 32 KB of L1 instruction and data
cache, share up to 512 KB of coherent L2
cache and feature the NEON SimD module
and dual precision floating-point unit (FPU).
The DDR memory controller supports 8-,
16- or 32-bit type 3L and 4 memory devices
at up to 1600 MHz (QorIQ LS1022A limited to
DDR3L at up to 1033 MHz).
QorIQ LS1 Family
LS1020A, LS1021A and LS1022A Processors
QorIQ LS1020A, LS1021A and LS1022A Family Features
Dual ARM Cortex-A7 cores with
frequencies up to 1 GHz
Extreme power efficiency, delivering pre-silicon
performance at over 5,000 CoreMarks. Typical Total
System Power of 3 W for improved performance without
increased power utilization
ECC-protected L1 and L2 cache
memories
Only processor family in its class with ECC-protected
caches and coherent 512 KB L2, adding performance
and meeting networking requirements for high reliability
Support for hardware-based virtualization Enables partitioning of CPU resources on low-power
parts for increased system productivity
Integrated security engine, supporting
Secure Boot and Trust Architecture
Based on the QorIQ SEC 5.5 hardware accelerated security
engine, to provide in depth defense for customer applications
Rich connectivity and peripheral features
including PCI Express Gen2, USB 3.0,
SATA3, IFC, QuadSPI, CAN
High versatility that enables support for 802.11ac
modules and high bandwidth connectivity for ASICs,
4G/LTE, SATA, low-cost NAND/NOR flash
LCD controller (DCU5) Touchscreen support adds integrated HMI features for
enhanced ease of use and BOM savings. Similar IP as
Freescale Vybrid controller solutions and i.MX applications
processors to allow for simple software migration.
QUICC Engine technology Proven support for required industrial, building and
factory protocols such as PROFIBUS, HDLC, TDM
DDR3L/4 memory First in its class to offer support for DDR4 memory,
ensuring continued performance efficiency
QorIQ LS1021A Processor Block Diagram
Cache Coherent Interconnect (CCI 400)
DDR3L/4
Memory
Controller
uQE
(HDLC,
TDM,
PB)
Security
(XoR,
CRC)
128 KB
SRAM
512 KB Coherent L2 Cache
32 KB
D Cache
32 KB
I Cache
32 KB
D Cache
32 KB
I Cache
ARM®
Cortex®-A7
Core
System Interfaces
System Control
IFC Flash
QuadSPI Flash
1x SD/MMC
2x DUART, 6x LP UART
Internal Boot ROM
Security Monitor
Security Fuses
Power Management
DMA
3x I2C, 2x SPI, GPIO
4x CAN, FlexTimer, PWM
1x USB 3.0 w/PHY
ARM
NEONTM
FPU
ARM
Cortex-A7
Core
USB 2.0
LCD Controller
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 2.0
4-Lane 6 GHz SerDes
SATA 3.0
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect
Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
Audio Subsystem:
4x I2S, ASRC, SPDIF
ARM
NEON
FPU
QorIQ LS1021A Processor Block Diagram
QorIQ LS102MA Communications Processor Block Diagram
Flash Controller
TDM
2x UART
1x I2C
1x SPI, GPIO, JTAG
1x USB 2.0 + PHY
32-bit DDR2
Memory Controller
AMBA AHB Crossbar
Application
and Control
Processor
128 KB
SRAM
2-Lane 2.5 GHz SerDes
CE
ARM® 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
Media
Stream
Processor
ARM 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
GbE
GbE
PCIe®
PCIe
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
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QorIQ Communications Processors
System Interfaces
and Networking
QorIQ LS1021A processors feature a four-
lane, 6 GHz multi-protocol SerDes that
provides support for high-speed interfaces,
including up to three Gigabit Ethernet
ports with IEEE1588 support, dual DMA-
controlled PCI Express generation 2.0
ports and a single SATA 3.0 port. The
QorIQLS1021A processors also feature
dual USB controllers—one supporting
SuperSpeed USB 3.0 with integrated PHY,
the other supporting USB 2.0 functions.
Additional interfaces include QuadSPI, IFC
and support for SD/MMC. For network audio
applications, the QorIQ LS1021A processors
include support for both ASRC and SPDF.
For industrial and power-constrained
applications, the processors provide four
CAN ports and up to 10 UARTS to support
industrial protocols. In addition, Serial I/O
includes three I2C and two SPI interfaces.
Complete Enablement
For customer evaluation, the QorIQ LS1
family is supported by the TWR-LS1021A
development module for rapid prototyping
for industrial control and IoT applications.
Based on the modular Freescale Tower
System, the TWR-LS1021A enables
compatibility and interoperability with the
growing list of Tower System peripheral
modules, providing an easily accessible and
interchangeable suite of capabilities and
features to support rapid prototyping as well
as software development programs.
In addition to high efficiency, integration
and reliability delivered by the LS1021A
processor, the TWR-LS1021A platform
provides a comprehensive level of security
which includes support for secure boot,
Trust Architecture and tamper detection,
in both standby and active power modes.
Together, these features safeguard the
device from the point of manufacture to the
point of deployment.
The TWR-LS1021A kit includes a Linux
3.12 SDK with optimized drivers and a free
90-day evaluation license for CodeWarrior
development tools for ARM.
Learn more at freescale.com/Tower.
TWR-LS1021A: Tower System Processor Module
Note: Can be used standalone or as part of an
assembled Tower System development platform
28 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
The QorIQ LS1024A and LS102MA system-
on-chip (SoC) communications processors
deliver vastly increased processing power
and VoIP density, wire speed handling of
small packets, DRM-compliant security
and enterprise-grade VPN and SSL
throughput. Specifically optimized for low-
end applications that require enterprise-class
performance in a cost-effective envelope,
these processors allow considerable system
cost savings due to the integration of new
features that are emerging in the CPE market.
In addition to providing high throughput
IPsec and SSL CPU offload, the QorIQ
LS1024A communications processor
includes an onboard security engine with
a powerful Deep Packet Inspection engine
and GZIP decompression capability. The
LS102MA device’s optimized packet and QoS
coprocessor provide needed Layer 2/3/4
acceleration with hardware assist for queuing,
classification, marking, scheduling and rate
limiting, Together, these processors target a
wide variety of applications including high-end
VoIP-enabled home gateways, IoT gateways
and network attached storage appliances.
LS1024A and LS102MA
Target Applications
•High-endVoIPandvideo-enabled
home gateways
•Small-tomid-sizedbusiness(SMB)
high-performance security appliances
•Ethernet-powered802.11nenterprise
access points
•Consumernetworkedstorageproducts
•Securepaymentterminals
•Smartenergy(LS102MA)
Core Complex
The QorIQ LS1024A and LS102MA
communications processors leverage the
energy efficiency of ARM technology and
a low-power design process to achieve
the lowest power consumption in its class
(<2 W typical at 900 MHz for LS1024A;
<1.5 W typical @ 650 MHz for LS102MA).
In order to provide performance scalability
QorIQ LS102MA Communications Processor Block Diagram
Flash Controller
TDM
2x UART
1x I2C
1x SPI, GPIO, JTAG
1x USB 2.0 + PHY
32-bit DDR2
Memory Controller
AMBA AHB Crossbar
Application
and Control
Processor
128 KB
SRAM
2-Lane 2.5 GHz SerDes
CE
ARM® 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
Media
Stream
Processor
ARM 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
GbE
GbE
PCIe®
PCIe
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
Secure Boot
TrustZone
®
Flash Controller
Power Management
2x UART
SPI/TDM, MS/ProSlic I/F
1x I
2
C, 1x I
2
S
2xSPI, GPIO, JTAG
1x USB 2.0 + PHY
1x USB 3.0 + PHY
DECT/DECT-ULE
Baseband
32-bit DDR3
Memory Controller
AMBA AXI/AHB Crossbar
64 KB
SRAM
3-Lane 5 GHz SerDes
DPIE
CE
32 KB
L1-D
32 KB
L1-I
ARM
®
Cortex
®
-A9
ARM
Cortex-A9
256 KB L2
32 KB
L1-D
32 KB
L1-I
GbE
GbE
GbE
PCIe®
PCIe
SATA 2
SATA 2
PPFE
QorIQ LS1024A Communications Processor Block Diagram
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
QorIQ LS102MA Communications Processor Block Diagram
Flash Controller
TDM
2x UART
1x I2C
1x SPI, GPIO, JTAG
1x USB 2.0 + PHY
32-bit DDR2
Memory Controller
AMBA AHB Crossbar
Application
and Control
Processor
128 KB
SRAM
2-Lane 2.5 GHz SerDes
CE
ARM® 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
Media
Stream
Processor
ARM 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
GbE
GbE
PCIe®
PCIe
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
QorIQ LS102MA Communications Processor Block Diagram
QorIQ LS1024A Communications Processor Block Diagram
QorIQ LS1 Family
LS1024A and LS102MA Processors
and maximum flexibility, the LS1024A
communications processor includes dual
ARM Cortex-A9 cores ranging from 650 MHz
to 1.2 GHz delivering up to 6000 DMIPS; the
LS102MA processor includes single and dual
ARM11 core devices from 450 MHz to 650
MHz delivering up to 1600 DMIPS.
System Interfaces and Networking
The QorIQ LS1024A communications
processor includes I/O interfaces in
conjunction with the innovative multilayer
bus architecture that allows non-blocking
concurrent transactions across all data
interfaces, thus minimizing on-chip packet
processing latency. The SATA-2 interfaces,
along with the powerful processing engine
and integrated RAID controller, provide an
ideal solution for network attached storage
application. The LS102MA processor
provides Ethernet, PCIe, TDM, USB 2.0
interfaces for a complete set of data
interfaces which deliver a system BOM cost
reduction by simplifying and thus minimizing
PC board design requirements.
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QorIQ Communications Processors
The QorIQ LS2 family of processors
delivers unprecedented performance and
integration for the smarter, more capable
networks of tomorrow. The QorIQ LS2045A
and LS2085A multi-core processors
combine four and eight ARM Cortex-A57
cores respectively with the advanced,
high-performance datapath and network
peripheral interfaces required for networking,
telecom/datacom, wireless infrastructure,
military and aerospace applications.
The next-generation datapath architecture
combined with a powerful software
toolkit provides a higher level of hardware
abstraction and makes software development
quick, easy and simple. This combination
balances ease-of-use with high performance
processing in a Linux environment that is
familiar to any software programmer. Design
effort is simplified with a standard, open
programming model and a software-aware
architecture that enables customers to fully
exploit the underlying hardware and easily
adapt to network changes for real-time ‘soft’
control over the network.
Target Applications
• SDN/OpenFlow™ switching
• NFVsolutions
• Wirelessaccess
• Enterpriserouting
• Datacenterprocessing
• Militaryandaerospace
Unparalleled Integration
QorIQ LS2 family processors integrate up
to eight 10 Gb/s and eight 1 Gb/s Ethernet
interfaces with L2 switching capability
for PCIe® controllers (supporting SR-IOV)
and next-generation SATAIII and USB3
controllers. The next-generation datapath
is complimented with high-performance
acceleration, including security and trust,
pattern matching and data compression.
QorIQ LS2 Family
LS2045A and LS2085A Processors
QorIQ LS2 Family Features
Up to 8 Cores Built on
ARM Architecture
• 8x ARM Cortex-A57 CPUs, 64-bit, 2 GHz, clusters of two
cores sharing 1 MB L2 cache
• 1 MB L3 cache and 4 MB of cache component memory
Hierarchical Interconnect Fabric • Coherency fabric supporting coherent and non-coherent
transactions with prioritization and bandwidth allocation
DDR Controllers
• Two 64-bit DDR4 SDRAM memory controllers with ECC and
interleaving support, up to 2.1 GT/s
• One secondary 32-bit DDR4 memory controller for the
accelerated packet processing layer, up to 1.6 GT/s
Accelerated Packet Processing
• Accelerated I/O processing, up to 40 Gb/s complex
forwarding
• 20 Gb/s SEC crypto acceleration
• 10 Gb/s Pattern Matching Engine
• 20 Gb/s Data Compression Engine
Express Packet I/O
• Supports 1x8, 4x4, 4x2, 4x1 PCIe Gen 3 controllers
• SR-IOV support, Root Complex
• 2x SATA 3.0, 2x USB 3.0 with PHY
Network I/O
• Wire rate I/O processor, featuring:
Eight 1/10 GbE + eight 1 G
L2 switching on the Ethernet interface
XAUI/XFI/KR and SGMII
MACSec on up to four 1/10 GbE
Virtualization • Support for HW virtualization and partitioning enforcement
QorIQ LS2085A Processor Block Diagram
QorIQ LS2085A Processor Block Diagram
Secure Boot
TrustZone®
Flash Controller
Power Management
Queue
Mgr.
Buffer
Advanced
I/O Processor
(AIOP)
Buffer
Mgr.
SecurityDCE
PME
SDXC/eMMC
2x DUART
4x I2C
SPI, GPIO, JTAG
2x USB 3.0 + PHY
SMMU SMMU SMMU
32-bit DDR4
Memory
Controller
64-bit DDR4
Memory Controller
64-bit DDR4
Memory Controller
Coherency Fabric
Accelerators and Memory Control
Networking Elements
Core Complex (CPU, L2 and Frontside CoreNet Platform Cache)
Basic Peripherals and Interconnect
ARM
®
Cortex
®
-A57
1 MB Banked L2
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
ARM Cortex
-A57
ARM
®
Cortex
®
-A57
1 MB Banked L2
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
ARM Cortex
-A57
ARM
®
Cortex
®
-A57
1 MB Banked L2
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
ARM Cortex
-A57
ARM Cortex
-A57
1 MB Banked L2
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
32 KB
L1-D
48 KB
L1-I
ARM Cortex
-A57
1 MB
Platform Cache
8-Lane 10 GHz SerDes 8-Lane 10 GHz SerDes
SATA
3.0
SATA
3.0
Buffering
L2 Switch
WRIOP
8x1/10 + 8x1
PCIe PCIePCIe®
SRIOV
RC
PCIe
QorIQ LS102MA Communications Processor Block Diagram
Flash Controller
TDM
2x UART
1x I2C
1x SPI, GPIO, JTAG
1x USB 2.0 + PHY
32-bit DDR2
Memory Controller
AMBA AHB Crossbar
Application
and Control
Processor
128 KB
SRAM
2-Lane 2.5 GHz SerDes
CE
ARM® 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
Media
Stream
Processor
ARM 1136
32 KB
TCM
64 KB
L1-I
64 KB
L1-D
GbE
GbE
PCIe®
PCIe
Core Complex Basic Peripherals and Interconnect Accelerators and Memory Control Networking Elements
30 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
Networking Performance
QorIQ LS2 processors provide 40 Gb/s of
advanced packet processing performance
for Complex IP forwarding (four lookups +
one AACL per packet). The next-generation
datapath also provides necessary and proven
acceleration such as crypto acceleration,
Pattern Match/RegEx and Data Compression
Engine. A new feature of the QorIQ LS
series processors based on the Layerscape
architecture technology is a full-feature L2
switch that works across all eight 10 Gb/s
Ethernet interfaces and the eight additional
1 Gb/s Ethernet interfaces for a combined
switching rate of 88 Gb/s L2 switching. A
dedicated memory controller for the datapath
assures that ample DDR bandwidth is
available for the lookup acceleration and
packet processing needs.
Complete Enablement,
Rich Ecosystem
The QorIQ LS2 family includes a
comprehensive ecosystem to assure that
ease-of-use is first priority. The complete
offering includes:
• APIsthatarecompliantwithindustry-
standard consortiums
• Managementsoftwarethattakescare
of setup, initialization and tear down of
interfaces, accelerators and networking
functions
• Functionaldatapathlibrariesthatare
performance optimized
• FreescaleVortiQasoftwareapplications
that are bundled for quick networking
application deployment
• Tools(e.g.,accelerators,debug)tomake
sure you spend your time creating value
added software
• PowerfulcombinationofFreescaleand
ARM ecosystems for best-in-class support
• Open-sourcesoftware,availableupstream
for all customers to leverage
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/QorIQ.
QorIQ LS2 Family Features
Up to 8 Cores Built on
ARM Architecture
• 8xARMCortex-A57CPUs,64-bit,2GHz,clustersoftwocoressharing
1 MB L2 cache
• 1MBL3cacheand4MBofcachecomponentmemory
Hierarchical Interconnect
Fabric
• Coherencyfabricsupportingcoherentandnon-coherenttransactions
with prioritization and bandwidth allocation
DDR Controllers
• Two64-bitDDR4SDRAMmemorycontrollerswithECCandinterleaving
support, up to 2.1 GT/s
• Onesecondary32-bitDDR4memorycontrollerfortheacceleratedpacket
processing layer, up to 1.6 GT/s
Accelerated Packet
Processing
• AcceleratedI/Oprocessing,upto40Gb/scomplexforwarding
• 20Gb/sSECcryptoacceleration
• 10Gb/sPatternMatchingEngine
• 20Gb/sDataCompressionEngine
Express Packet I/O
• Supports1x8,4x4,4x2,4x1PCIeGen3controllers
• SR-IOVsupport,RootComplex
• 2xSATA3.0,2xUSB3.0withPHY
Network I/O
• WirerateI/Oprocessor,featuring:
Eight 1/10 GbE + eight 1 G
L2 switching on the Ethernet interface
XAUI/XFI/KR and SGMII
MACSec on up to four 1/10 GbE
Virtualization • SupportforHWvirtualizationandpartitioningenforcement
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A traditional systems-level solution for such
divergent needs would combine different
pieces of silicon, such as an applications MPU
and a real-time MCU, on a board. It would also
require developing software and a protocol to
enable simultaneous communication between
real-time control and rich HMI. Application
developers face the tremendous challenge
of seamlessly integrating these diverse
technologies in a single system.
Our Vybrid portfolio brings to market a
unique, low-power system solution that
provides customers a way to combine
rich applications requiring high-resolution
graphical displays and connectivity with
real-time determinism. The Vybrid portfolio
enables customers to create systems that
concurrently run a high-level operating
system such as Linux and a real-time
operating system such as MQX on the same
device. This, along with a communication
API between the rich domain, the real-time
domain and a tool chain that eases debug
of such systems, dramatically shortens
customer time to revenue. The families in the
Vybrid portfolio span entry-level products for
customers who want to upgrade from the
Kinetis MCU to devices with large on-chip
SRAM up to highly integrated, dual-core
solutions intended to serve industrial markets.
The increasing complexity and demands of embedded systems create greater
need for sophisticated human-machine interfaces (HMI) and multiple connectivity
options with safe, secure and predictable operation. To concurrently provide rich
HMI and real-time control means bringing together two very different system
paradigms. For example, HMI computation focuses on efficiently processing
pixels and displaying them on a screen, while guaranteed determinism requires
highly predictable response times for tasks.
Vybrid Controller
Solutions
A multi-core platform for industrial applications
Vybrid Families
DDR
Camera Interface
Video ADC
USB Host w/PHY
USB OTG w/PHY
Segment LCD
TFT LCD
Ethernet
Controller
L2 Switch
Security (HAB,
Tamper, Det.)
External Bus
Y
Y
VF3xx Family
ARM Cortex-A5 up to 266 MHz
176-pin LQFP
VF5xx Family
ARM Cortex-A5 up to 500 MHz
364-pin MAPBGA
VF6xx Family
[Heterogenous Dual Core]
ARM Cortex-A5 up to 500 MHz
ARM Cortex-M4 up to 167 MHz
364-pin MAPBGA
Y
Common Platform, Analog and Digital
CRC and TZ Address
Space Controllers 12-bit ADC
I2C 12-bit DAC
Programmable
Delay Block Secure JTAG
Flash Controller Secure Fuses
UARTs Timers
Low-Voltage,
Low-Power Multiple
Operating Modes,
Clock Gating
(1.73–3.6 V)
Secure RAM
eSDHC
DMA
ESAI SRAM
Tools
Packaged IDE
Packaged OS
and Multicore
Communication API
Application Software
Industrial Protocols
Peripheral Drivers
Third-Party
Ecosystem Support
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Vybrid Controller Solutions
Core Architecture
Vybrid devices have a dual-core architecture
that combines the Cortex-A5 application
processor and the Cortex-M4 for real-time
control. The Vybrid portfolio is designed to
be a transitional product from Kinetis MCUs
featuring the Cortex-M4 core and the i.MX 6
series featuring the Cortex-A9 core, while also
providing scalable devices that can address
the needs of a market that demands critical
safety and security, connectivity and rich HMI
in the same piece of silicon. The Vybrid road
map is built with this scalability and code
compatibility in mind so that the performance
of the device road map grows with the
customer’s needs long into the future.
One of the key benefits of combining the
Cortex-A5 core with the Cortex-M4 core
is the partitioning of tasks based on their
characteristics. For example, for tasks that
need predictable interrupt management—a
typical need for real-time applications—the
Vybrid platform has the Cortex-M4 core
with a Nested Vector Interrupt Controller
(NVIC). This allows graphical applications
and connectivity stacks to be run on the
Cortex-A5 applications processor.
Software can be segmented so that tasks
that need predictable latencies can be run on
the Cortex-M4 core and computer-intensive
processes run on the Cortex-A5 core.
Cortex-A5 Core
The Cortex-A5 processor is a high-
performance, low-power core with an L1 and
L2 cache subsystem that provides full virtual
memory capabilities, a double-precision
floating-point unit (FPU) and the ARM NEON
media processing engine. It is intended as an
upgrade for the ARM9 and ARM11 cores and
is architecturally compatible with Cortex-A9.
The Cortex-A5 also has ARM TrustZone
technology for creating secure applications.
Cortex-M4 Core
The Cortex-M4 core retains all the
advantages of the Cortex-M3 core with an
NVIC, which gives the deterministic interrupt
handling capability demanded by real-time
applications along with tightly coupled
memory (TCM). Determinism is a factor
of NVIC plus TCM. The Cortex-M4 adds
digital signal processing (DSP) capability
in the form of DSP and SIMD instruction
extensions, a single-cycle MAC unit and
single-precision FPU. In addition, Freescale
has added a direct memory access (DMA)
controller, crossbar switch and L1 on-chip
cache memories, maximizing processor
performance and bus bandwidth.
Reliability, Safety and Security
Vybrid devices include a variety of data
integrity and security hardware features for
safeguarding memory, communication and
system data. A cyclic redundancy check
module is available for validating memory
contents and communication data, while
a memory protection unit provides data
protection and increased software reliability.
For fail-safe applications, an independently
clocked watchdog offers protection against
runaway code. When it comes to security,
a hardware encryption unit supports several
encryption and hashing algorithms for program
validation as well as authentication and
securing data for transfer and storage. The
system security module includes a unique chip
identifier, secure key storage and a hardware
tamper detection system. The tamper
detection system has integrated sensors for
voltage, frequency, temperature and external
sensing for physical attack detection.
Optimal System Performance
Vybrid devices are ideal for modern industrial
applications that require higher integration of
communication and connectivity interfaces,
as well as HMI and UI acceleration.
Customers can easily take full advantage of
all the integrated Vybrid features to create
differentiated products by leveraging the
provided reference board support packages
(BSP) for high-level operating systems (such
as Linux) and real-time operating systems
(such as MQX) that include libraries and
media frameworks tuned to the silicon
architecture. The combination of high-
efficiency silicon design, low-leakage
process technology and software tuned for
the silicon architecture results in low power
consumption, eliminating the need for a fan
or heat sink and helping to lower overall
system BOM cost. As an example, because
the platform architecture partitions tasks
between the applications processor and the
deterministic MCU, the Cortex-M4 core helps
to improve efficiency in industrial
motor control applications that can result in a
reduced carbon footprint.
Get Started Today
The Freescale Tower System provides a
modular and expandable development
platform for evaluating and prototyping
with Vybrid controller solutions. The TWR-
VF65GS10 module is a development tool
for the Vybrid family of controllers that
operates as a standalone debug tool or
as part of an assembled Tower System
development platform. With full support from
MQX Software Solutions, Timesys Linux
BSP and the ARM DS-5 toolchain, your next
application-rich design is at your fingertips.
For more information, visit freescale.com/
TWR-VF65GS10 and freescale.com/
TWR-VF65GS10-DS5.
Tower System Development Platforms for Vybrid Controllers
Part Number Features
TWR-VF65GS10
• TWR-VF65GS10 module, USB cable, quick start guide
• Complimentary one-year, nonrenewable license to ARM
Development Studio 5 (DS-5™) starter kit for Vybrid controller Tower
System module (256 KB code size limitation)
TWR-VF65GS10-KIT
• TWR-VF65GS10 module, USB cable, quick start guide
• Complimentary one-year, nonrenewable license to ARM
Development Studio 5 (DS-5) starter kit for Vybrid controller Tower
System module (256 KB code size limitation)
• TWR-ELEV elevator modules
• TWR-SER serial module
TWR-VF65GS10-PRO
• TWR-VF65GS10 module, USB cable, quick start guide
• Complimentary one-year, nonrenewable license to ARM
Development Studio 5 (DS-5) starter kit for Vybrid controller Tower
System module (256 KB code size limitation)
• TWR-ELEV elevator modules
• TWR-SER2 enhanced serial module
• TWR-LCD-RGB graphical LCD module
TWR-VF65GS10-DS5
• Same as TWR-VF65GS10-PRO, except it includes one-year, renewable
license for ARM Development Studio 5 (DS-5) Vybrid controllers edition
(hardware platform independent, 1 MB code size limitation)
Note: These Tower System modules and kits support all Vybrid family controllers (VF3xx, VF5xx, and VF6xx)
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Vybrid Controller Solutions
Timing and Control
• ThreeFlexTimerswithatotalof12
channels. Hardware dead-time insertion
and quadrature decoding for motor control
• Four-channel32-bitperiodicinterrupt
timer provides time base for RTOS task
scheduler or trigger source for ADC
conversion and programmable delay block
HMI
• TFTLCDdisplaycapableofWQVGA
resolution
• 288segmentLCDcontroller
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/VF3xx.
Performance
• Cortex-A5corerunningat266MHz,with
double-precision floating-point, ARM NEON
media processing engine for acceleration
of media and signal processing, and ARM
TrustZone security extensions. 32 KB each
of instruction and data L1 cache and 512
KB L2 cache for optimized bus bandwidth
and on-chip SRAM execution performance.
• Upto64-channelDMAforperipheral
and memory servicing with reduced CPU
loading and faster system throughput
• Crossbarswitchenablesconcurrentmulti-
master bus accesses, increasing bus
bandwidth
The VF3xx family is the entry point into the
Vybrid portfolio and features the Cortex-A5
core. It provides an efficient solution for
an applications processor with up to 1.5
MB of on-chip SRAM and a rich suite of
communication, connectivity and human-
machine interfaces (HMI).
Target Applications
• Industrialautomation
Applications requiring simple
2D graphics (HMI)
• Industrialscannersandprinters
• Largeorhigh-qualitysmallappliances
• Portablepatientmonitors
• Simplevendingmachines
Mixed-Signal Capability
• Two12-bitADCswithconfigurable
resolution. Single or differential output
mode operation for improved noise
rejection. 500 ns conversion time
achievable with programmable delay
block triggering.
• Two12-bitDACsforanalogwaveform
generation for audio applications or
sensor manipulation
Memory
• DualquadSPIsupportingadoubledata
rate interface, an enhanced read data
buffering scheme, execute-in-place (XiP)
and support for dual-die flashes
• BootROMwithoptionalhigh-assurance
boot for secure booting capability
• 1.5MBon-chipSRAMwithECCsupport
on 512 KB
Vybrid VF3xx Family
Single-core solution with dual XiP quad SPI, dual Ethernet and L2 switch
for appliances and energy control
Vybrid VF3xx Family Block Diagram
Vybrid V300 Block Diagram
Digital Video
Camera Interface
Video
Audio
12-bit ADC x2
12-bit DAC x2
PLL
Analog
JTAG
Trace
Debug and Trace
AMBA NIC
Internal and
External Watchdog
Interrupt
Router
DMA
Up to 64-ch.
Power Management
Regulators
Memory Protection
Unit
System
ARM® Cortex®-A5
Up to 266 MHz
Core
FlexTimer (8-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
IEEE® 1588 Timers
Periodic Interrupt Timers
Low-Power Timers
DP-FPU
ARM NEON™
L1 I/D Cache
Trace/Debug
GIC
Timers
Clock
Monitors
Internal Reference
Clocks
Low-/High-Frequency
Oscillators
Clocks
Communication
Boot ROM
1.5 MB SRAM
Memory
TFT LCD
Segment LCD
Display Security (Optional)
NAND Flash
Controller
Quad
SPI x2
External Bus
Interface
Secure RTC
Secure RTIC
Cryptography Module
Tamper Detect
Secure RAM
Secure Fuses
Secure WDOG
Secure JTAG
Memory Interfaces
USB OTG + PHY
LS/FS/HS
SDHC x1
L2 Switch
IEEE 1588
10/100 Ethernet x2
125 GPIO
(with Interrupt)
ASRC
SAI x3
ESAI
UART x4 CAN x2
DSPI x3 I2C x2
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• Crossbarswitchenablesconcurrent
multi-master bus accesses, increasing
bus bandwidth
Timing and Control
• FourFlexTimerswithatotalof20channels.
Hardware dead-time insertion and
quadrature decoding for motor control.
• Four-channel32-bitperiodicinterrupt
timer provides time base for RTOS task
scheduler or trigger source for ADC
conversion and programmable delay block
HMI
• TFTLCDdisplayscapableofXGA
resolution
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/VF5xx.
• 16-bitDDRcontrollerwithPHYand
ECC support capable of DDR3/LPDDR2
800MHz data rate
Performance
• Cortex-A5corewithfrequencyupto500
MHz, with double-precision floating-point,
ARM NEON media processing engine
for acceleration of media and signal
processing, and ARM TrustZone security
extension. 32 KB each of instruction and
data L1 cache and 512 KB L2 cache for
optimized bus bandwidth and on-chip
SRAM execution performance.
• Upto64-channelDMAforperipheral
and memory servicing with reduced CPU
loading and faster system throughput
The VF5xx family features the Cortex-A5
core with speeds up to 500 MHz with
512KB L2 cache, dual USB 2.0 OTG
controllers with integrated PHY, dual 10/100
Ethernet controllers with L2 switch, up to
1.5 MB of on-chip SRAM and a rich suite of
communication, connectivity and human-
machine interfaces (HMI). The VF5xx family is
pin and software compatible with
the VF6xx family.
Target Applications
• Industrialautomation
Applications requiring simple
2D graphics (HMI)
• Industrialscannersandprinters
• IndustrialvehiclecontrolwithHMI
• Largeorhigh-qualitysmallappliances
• Metering
Data concentrator
• Portablepatientmonitors
• Simplevendingmachines
Mixed-Signal Capability
• Two12-bitADCswithconfigurable
resolution. Single or differential output
mode operation for improved noise
rejection. 500 ns conversion time
achievable with programmable delay
block triggering.
• Two12-bitDACsforanalogwaveform
generation for audio applications or
sensor manipulation
Memory
• DualquadSPIsupportingadoubledata
rate interface, an enhanced read data
buffering scheme, execute-in-place (XiP)
and support for dual-die flashes
• BootROMwithoptionalhigh-assurance
boot for secure booting capability
• Upto1.5MBon-chipSRAMwithECC
support on 512 KB
Vybrid VF5xx Family
Single-core solution with dual Ethernet and L2 switch
for automation and control
Vybrid VF5xx Family Block Diagram
Faraday F500 Block Diagram
Digital Video
Camera Interface
Video
Audio
12-bit ADC x2
12-bit DAC x2
PLL
Analog
JTAG
Trace
Debug and Trace
AMBA NIC
Internal and
External Watchdog
Interrupt
Router
DMA
Up to 64-ch.
Power Management
Regulators
Memory Protection
Unit
System
ARM® Cortex®-A5
Up to 500 MHz
Core
FlexTimer (8-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
FlexTimer (8-ch.)
IEEE® 1588 Timers
Periodic Interrupt Timers
Low-Power Timers
DP-FPU
NEON
L1 I/D Cache
L2 Cache (Optional)
Trace/Debug
GIC
Timers
Clock
Monitors
Internal Reference
Clocks
Low-/High-Frequency
Oscillators
Clocks
Communication
Boot ROM
Up to 1.5 MB SRAM
Memory
TFT LCD x2
Display Security (Optional)
NAND Flash Controller
DDR Controller
Quad SPI x2
External Bus Interface
Secure RTC
Secure RTIC
Cryptography Module
Tamper Detect
Secure JTAG
Memory Interfaces
2x USB
OTG + PHY
2x Secure Digital I/O
L2 Switch
IEEE 1588
10/100 Ethernet x2
Up to 135 GPIO
(with Interrupt)
ASRC
ESAI
SAI x4
SPDIF
UART x6 CAN x2
DSPI x4 I2C x4
Secure RAM
Secure Fuses
Secure WDOG
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Vybrid Controller Solutions
Timing and Control
• FourFlexTimerswithatotalof20channels.
Hardware dead-time insertion and
quadrature decoding for motor control.
• Four-channel32-bitperiodicinterrupt
timer provides time base for RTOS task
scheduler or trigger source for ADC
conversion and programmable delay block
HMI
• TFTLCDdisplayscapableofuptoXGA
resolution
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/VF6xx.
• 16-bitDDRcontrollerwithPHYand
ECC support capable of DDR3/LPDDR2
800MHz data rate
Performance
• Cortex-A5corewithfrequencyupto
500 MHz, with 32 KB each instruction
and data L1 cache and 512 KB L2
cache double-precision floating-point,
ARM NEON media processing engine
for acceleration of media and signal
processing, and ARM TrustZone
security extension
• Cortex-M4corerunningupto167MHz,
with 16 KB of instruction/data L1 cache plus
64 KB of tightly coupled memory, DSP
support for single cycle 32-bit MAC, single
instruction multiple data extensions and
single-precision floating-point unit
• Upto64-channelDMAforperipheral
and memory servicing with reduced CPU
loading and faster system throughput
• Crossbarswitchenablesconcurrent
multi-master bus accesses, increasing
bus bandwidth
The VF6xx is the heterogeneous dual-core
family combining the Cortex-A5 and
Cortex-M4 cores. It includes dual USB 2.0
OTG controllers with integrated PHY, dual
10/100 Ethernet controllers with L2 switch,
up to 1.5 MB of on-chip SRAM and a rich
suite of communication, connectivity and
human-machine interfaces (HMI).
Target Applications
• Motordrives
• Industrialpumpsandfans
• Powerinverters
• Mobilepatientcare
Infusion pumps and respirators
• Energygridprotection
Circuit breakers, monitors and hubs
• Infrastructurecontrol
Water treatment and gas pipelines
• Buildingcontrol
Elevator and automated doors
• Kioskswith2Ddisplays
• Servicerobots
Mixed-Signal Capability
• Two12-bitADCswithconfigurable
resolution. Single or differential output
mode operation for improved noise
rejection. 500 ns conversion time
achievable with programmable delay
block triggering.
• Two12-bitDACsforanalogwaveform
generation for audio applications or
sensor manipulation
Memory
• DualquadSPIsupportingadoubledata
rate interface, an enhanced read data
buffering scheme, execute-in-place (XiP)
and support for dual-die flashes
• BootROMwithoptionalhighassurance
boot for secure booting capability
• Upto1.5MBon-chipSRAMwithECC
support on 512 KB
Vybrid VF6xx Family
Dual heterogeneous core solution with XGA display, dual USB,
dual Ethernet and L2 switch for automation and HMI
Vybrid VF6xx Family Block Diagram
Vybrid VF6xx Block Diagram
Digital and Analog Video
Camera Interface
Video
Audio
12-bit ADC x2
12-bit DAC x2
PLL
Analog
JTAG
Trace
Debug and Trace
AMBA NIC
Internal and
External Watchdog
Interrupt Router
DMA
Up to 64-ch.
Power
Management
Regulators
Memory
Protection Unit
System
ARM Cortex®-M4
Up to 167 MHz
Core
FlexTimer (8-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
FlexTimer (2-ch.)
FlexTimer (8-ch.)
IEEE® 1588 Timers
Periodic Interrupt Timers
Low-Power Timers
SP-FPU
DSP
Trace/Debug
I/D Cache
NVIC
ARM® Cortex®-A5
Up to 500 MHz
Core
DP-FPU
NEON
L1 I/D Cache
L2 Cache (Optional)
Trace/Debug
GIC
Timers
Clock
Monitors
Internal Reference
Clocks
Low-/High-Frequency
Oscillators
Clocks
Boot ROM
Up to 1.5 SRAM
Memory
TFT LCD x2
Display Security (Optional)
NAND Flash Controller
DDR Controller
Quad SPI x2
External Bus Interface
Secure RTC
Secure RTIC
Cryptography Module
Tamper Detect
Secure JTAG
Memory Interfaces
ASRC
ESAI
SAI x4
SPDIF
Secure RAM
Secure Fuses
Secure WDOG
2x USB
OTG + PHY
2x Secure Digital I/O
L2 Switch
IEEE 1588
10/100 Ethernet x2
Up to 135 GPIO
(with Interrupt)
UART x6 CAN x2
DSPI x4 I2C x4
Communication
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Design Resources
Freescale Enablement Solutions
Tower System development platform .... 37
Freedom development platform ......... 39
MQX software solutions ............... 40
Processor Expert software .............. 44
PEG graphics software ................. 45
i.MX development tools ..................47
i.MX applications processor
software solutions ..................... 48
Kinetis development tools ............... 49
Kinetis Design Studio IDE ............... 50
Embedded Board Solutions .............. 80
Freescale Connect Partner Enablement Solutions
Premier Partner ARM ....................51
Premier Partner Adeneo Embedded .........52
Premier Partner Enea ....................53
Premier Partner Green Hills Software ........54
Premier Partner IAR Systems ..............55
Premier Partner Mentor Graphics ...........56
Premier Partner QNX Software Systems .....57
Premier Partner Wind River ................58
Ac6 ..................................59
Advantech .............................59
AllGo Embedded Systems ................59
Altia Incorporated .......................59
Analogue & Micro Ltd. ....................60
Arcturus ...............................60
Asset Intertech .........................60
Atollic .................................60
Au-Zone Technologies, Inc. ................61
BCM Advanced Research .................61
Bluetechnix ............................61
Borea .................................61
Boundary Devices .......................62
CompuLab ............................62
Cosmic ...............................62
Crank Software .........................62
Cybercom .............................63
Develco A/S ............................63
Digi International ........................63
Elektrobit ..............................63
Embedded Access, Inc. ..................64
Embedded Labworks ....................64
Embest ...............................64
Emcraft Systems ........................64
Emtrion ...............................65
Engicam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
eSOL Co., Ltd. .........................65
F&S Elektronik ..........................65
FirstView ..............................66
FreeRTOS .............................66
FriskyDSP Technology Ltd. ...............66
G5 Engineering Solutions .................66
GainSpan ..............................67
Garz & Fricke ...........................67
Gateworks Corp. .......................67
HandsOn-Training .......................67
HILF!GmbH ............................68
Infobank Corporation ....................68
iSYSTEM ..............................68
iWave Systems .........................68
Ka-Ro ................................69
Kontron ...............................69
Kozio .................................69
Lauterbach ............................69
Linear Technology .......................70
Linux4biz ..............................70
Logic PD ..............................70
M2CoreTech ...........................70
Micrium ...............................71
Microgenios ............................71
Micron Technology ......................71
MicroSys ..............................71
Motomic Software .......................72
MSC Technologies GmbH ................72
NetModule .............................72
Nexcom ...............................72
NovTech ...............................73
Open Synergy ..........................73
O.S. Systems ...........................73
P&E Microcomputer Systems ..............73
Pelagicore .............................74
PHYTEC ..............................74
Prevas Technologies .....................74
ProMik ................................74
RealVNC ..............................75
rt-labs ................................75
Rightware .............................75
San Juan Software ......................75
SECO .................................76
SEGGER ..............................76
Silex Technology ........................76
Sohwa & Sophia Technologies .............76
Symphony Teleca Corporation .............77
SYSGO ...............................77
TechNexion ............................77
Timesys ...............................77
Toradex ...............................78
TQ-Components ........................78
Ubiquitous Corporation ...................78
Variscite ...............................78
Vector Informatik ........................79
(Guangzhou) ZLG MCU Technology Co, Ltd. ..79
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
The Freescale Tower System is a modular
development platform for 8-, 16- and 32-bit
MCUs and MPUs that enables advanced
development through rapid prototyping.
Featuring multiple development boards
or modules, the Tower System provides
designers with building blocks for entry-level
to advanced development.
Modular and Expandable
• Controllermodulesprovideeasy-to-use,
reconfigurable hardware
• Interchangeableperipheralmodules
(including communications, memory and
graphical LCD) make customization easy
• Open-sourcehardwareandstandardized
specifications promote the development of
additional modules for added functionality
and customization
Speeds Development Time
• Opensourcehardwareandsoftwareallows
quick development with proven designs
• Integrateddebugginginterfaceallowsfor
easy programming and run control via
standard USB cable
Cost Effective
• Interchangeableperipheralmodulescan
be reused with all Tower System controller
modules, eliminating the need to purchase
redundant hardware for future designs
• EnablingtechnologieslikeLCD,Wi-Fi,motor
control, serial and memory interfacing are
offered off-the-shelf at a low cost to provide
a customized enablement solution
Take Your Design to the
Next Level
For a complete list of development kits and
modules offered as part of the Freescale Tower
System, please visit freescale.com/Tower.
Freescale Enablement Solutions
Software and development solutions
Freescale Tower System
Controller/Processor
Module (MCU/MPU)
•TowerMCU/MPU
board
•Worksstand-
alone or in
Tower System
•Featuresintegrated
debugging
interface for easy
programming
and run control
via standard
USB cable
Secondary
Elevator
•Additionaland
secondary serial
and expansion
bus signals
•Standardizedsignal
assignments
•Mountingholes
and expansion
connectors for side-
mounting peripheral
Primary Elevator
•Commonserialand
expansion bus signals
•Two2x80
connectors on back
side for easy signal
access and side-
mounting board
(LCD module)
•Powerregulation
circuitry
•Standardizedsignal
assignments
•Mountingholes
Size
•Fullyassembled
Tower System is
approx. 3.5" H x
3.5" W x 3.5" D
Board Connectors
•Fourcard-edge
connectors
•UsesPCIExpress
connectors
(x16, 90 mm/
3.5" long, 164 pins)
Peripheral Module
•Addsfeaturesand
functionality
to your designs
•Interchangeablewith
other peripheral modules
and compatible with
all controller/processor
modules
•Examplesincludeserial
interface, memory, Wi-Fi,
graphical LCD, motor
control, audio, Xtrinsic-
sensing and high-precision
analog modules
Tower Plug-In (TWRPI)
•Designedtoattachto
modules that have a
TWRPI socket(s)
•Addsfeaturesand
functionality
•Swappablewithother
TWRPIs
•Examplesinclude
accelerometers, key
pads, touchpads,
sliders and rotary
touchpads
The Freescale Tower System development platform
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Partner Modules
Tap into a powerful ecosystem of Freescale
technology alliances for building smarter,
better connected solutions. Designed to help
you shorten your design cycle and get your
products to market faster, these technology
alliances provide you with access to rich
design tools, peripherals and world-class
support and training. To learn more, visit
freescale.com/partners.
Interested in designing your own Tower System
compatible module? Visit freescale.com/
tower/specialist to learn more.
Tower System Boards
Controller/Processor Modules (8-, 16-, 32-bit) freescale.com/TowerController
Works standalone or as part of Tower System Allows rapid prototyping
Features open source debugging interface Provides easy programming and run control via standard USB cable
Peripheral Modules freescale.com/TowerPeripheral
Can be reused with all Tower System controller modules Eliminates the need to buy/develop redundant hardware
Interchangeable peripheral modules:
Serial, memory, graphical LCD, prototyping, sensor Enables advanced development and broad functionality
Tower Plug-Ins freescale.com/TWRPI
Designed to attach to any Tower System module with a
TWRPI socket(s) Adds features and functionality with little investment
Swappable components Allows for design flexibility
Elevator Modules freescale.com/TowerELEV
Two 2 x 80 connectors Provides easy signal access and side-mounting board (i.e., LCD module)
Power regulation circuitry Provides power to all boards
Standardized signal assignments Allows for customized peripheral module development
Four card-edge connectors available Allows easy expansion using PCI Express connectors (x16, 90 mm/3.5" long, 164 pins)
Tower Geeks Online Community
TowerGeeks.org is an online design
engineer community that allows members to
interact, develop designs and share ideas.
Offering a direct path to explore and interact
with other engineers designing with the
Tower System, TowerGeeks.org is a great
way to discuss your projects, post videos
of your progress, ask questions through the
forum and upload software. With updates
through Twitter and Facebook, it’s easy to
get involved.
Follow Tower Geeks on Twitter
twitter.com/towergeeks
Visit Freescale on Facebook
facebook.com/freescale
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
Overview
The Freescale Freedom development
platform offers small, low-power, cost-
effective evaluation and development
boards for quick application prototyping
and demonstration of Kinetis MCU families.
Each board offers an easy-to-use mass-
storage device mode flash programmer,
virtual serial port and classic programming
and run-control capabilities.
It’s easy to get started. Simply choose your
preferred Freescale Freedom development
hardware, select compatible software,
connect with the community and go.
Features
• Smallsize(approximately3.25"x2"),
fits within a mint tin
• Arduinofootprint-compatiblewithsupport
for a rich set of third-party expansion
boards (“shields”)
• EasyaccesstotheMCUI/Opins
• Integratedopen-standardserialanddebug
adapter (OpenSDA) with support for
several industry-standard debug interfaces
Software Enablement
and Support
• RichARMecosystemincludesKeil,IAR,
SEGGER, CodeWarrior, mbed and more
• FreescaleMQXLiteRTOS:Verylight
MQX kernel for resource-limited MCUs
that allows applications to run with less
than 4 KB RAM
• ProcessorExpertsoftwareand
embedded components
• AnumberofFreedomdevelopment
boards are mbed-enabled through the
built-in USB flash programming interface
(OpenSDA). Simply plug it in, drop on an
“mbed interface” program binary and it’s
up and running
OpenSDA: Open-Standard Serial
and Debug Adapter
The integrated debug circuit, OpenSDA,
bridges serial and debug communications
between a USB host and an embedded
target processor. OpenSDA features a mass
storage device bootloader that provides
a quick and easy mechanism for loading
different OpenSDA applications such as flash
programmers, run-control debug interfaces,
serial-to-USB converters and more, including:
• Freescalemassstoragedeviceflash
programming interface eliminates
tool installation for quick evaluation of
demonstration applications
• P&EMultilinkinterfaceprovides
run-control debugging and compatibility
with IDE tools
• SEGGEROpenSDAfirmwaremakes
OpenSDA compatible to J-Link Lite
• mbedinterfaceapplicationprovides
connection to mbed online tools and
supports a virtual serial port, CMSIS-DAP,
and a mass-storage programming interface
• CMSIS-DAPinterface(standalone):
New ARM standard for embedded
debug interface
Get Started
Learn more at freescale.com/freedom.
Get your Freedom hardware
mbed-enabled from mbed.org.
Enable your OpenSDA as a SEGGER J-Link
Lite at segger.com/opensda.html.
For a complete list of boards offered
as part of the Freescale Freedom
development platform, please visit
freescale.com/Freedom.
mbed
Enabled
KL25Z
80 LQFP
J1 I/O
Header
J2 I/O
Header
Reset
KL25Z
USB
Capacitive
Touch Slider
J10 I/O
Header
RGB LED
J9 I/O
Header
M M A 8 4 51Q
OpenSDA
Example: FRDM-KL25Z Freedom Development Platform
Freescale Freedom Development Platform
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Overview
The increasing complexity of industrial
applications and expanding functionality
of semiconductors are driving embedded
developers toward solutions that combine
proven hardware and software platforms. To
help accelerate time to market and improve
application development success, we offer
the MQX real-time operating system (RTOS)
with TCP/IP (IPv4) and USB software stacks
and peripheral drivers to Kinetis, Vybrid,
select ColdFire, and select Power Architecture
MCUs customers at no additional charge.
The combination of Freescale MQX software
solutions with our silicon portfolio creates a
comprehensive source for hardware, software,
tools and services.
Reducing Cost, Accelerating Success
Providing complimentary Freescale MQX
software solutions with our silicon products
helps to alleviate much of the initial software
investment hurdle faced by embedded
developers. Comparable full-featured
software offerings may cost developers as
much as $95,000 (USD) in licensing fees.
Freescale MQX is deployed as production-
ready source code, including communications
software stacks and peripheral drivers, at no
additional cost. Freescale MQX is provided
with a commercial-friendly software licensing
model, enabling developers to keep their
source modifications while being able to
distribute the required binary code.
Full Featured, Proven and Scalable
The Freescale MQX RTOS offers powerful,
preemptive real-time performance with
optimized context switch and interrupt
time to enable fast, highly predictable
response times. Its small, configurable size
conserves memory space for embedded
applications and it can be configured to take
as little as 6 KB of ROM, including kernel,
interrupts, semaphores, queues and memory
manager. The Freescale MQX RTOS offers
a straightforward application programming
interface with a modular, component-based
architecture that makes it very scalable.
Components are linked in only if needed,
preventing unused functions from bloating
the memory footprint. Plug-ins, such as
security, industrial protocols and graphical
interfaces from our strong network of
partners, can also be added.
Application
Freescale MQX Software Solutions
HAL
Hardware
On Device
PC Hosted
Open Source
BDM/JTAG and
Third Party:
Emulator/Probe
Demo Code Applications
Customized
Applications
Application Tasks and
Industry-Specific Libraries
BSP/PSP
Enablement
Layer
TCP/IP
(RTCS)
File System
USB
CAN
MQX™ RTOS
Optional
Services
Core Services MQX RTOS
Discrete Driver,
Third Party
and Freescale
BDM/JTAG
Comprehensive Freescale Solution
MCU
Processor Expert
Software
Development Tool
with MQX Task-Aware
Debugging:
CodeWarrior
Development Studio
IAR Embedded
Workbench®
ARM® Keil® MDK
GCC Compiler
ARM DS-5
Development Studio
Comprehensive Freescale Solution
Task Errors
Utilities
Initialization
Core Memory
Services
Automatic Task
Creation
Lightweight
Semaphores
Task Queue
Scheduling
RR and FIFO
Scheduling
Queues
Name
Services Interrupts
Messages
Events
Semaphones
Mutexes
IPCs
Exception
Handling
Kernel
Log
Logs
I/O
Subsystems
Formatted
I/O
Timers
Watchdogs
Task
Management
Partitions
As-Needed
Core
MQX™ RTOS: Customizable Component Set
MQX RTOS: Customizable Component Set
Sockets
*SSL
SMTP*SSH
CHAP CCP LCP
Ethernet Serial HDLC
SNMP
(v1, v2)
*XML *POP3 HTTP *SNMP
(v3)
DHCP
Telnet FTP TFTP DNS SNTP
IP-E
ARP
IPCP
PPP
PAP
*Denotes Third-Party Add-on
**Denotes Freescale Add-on
Application Presentation Session TransportNetwork Data LinkPhysical
TCP UDP
MQX Real-Time TCP/IP Communication Suite ( RTCS)
NAT IPv4 & **IPv6 CIDR
IGMP **ND **MLDv1
ICMPv4 &
**ICMPv6
MQX Real-Time TCP/IP Communication Suite
Freescale MQX Software Solutions
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
Freescale MQX Real-Time TCP/IP
Communication Suite
The Freescale MQX real-time communication
suite (RTCS) is a fast, efficient and low-
footprint embedded Internet stack that
supports a rich set of standard TCP/IP
protocols. It comes complete with a number
of application layer protocols such as Telnet,
FTP, SNMP v1 and SNMP v2. A number of
optional protocols and products are also
available from Freescale or third parties. The
scalability of the Freescale MQX RTCS allows
developers to easily define the feature set
needed to accommodate a variety of ROM
and RAM memory budgets.
IPv6 Ready
Get ready for IPv6 with the IPv6 protocol
add-on for MQX RTCS. With this new
optional add-on available for purchase
from Freescale, the network stack can be
configured for IPv4 only, IPv6 only, or dual
(IPv4 + IPv6) operation. With dual IPv4 +
IPv6 operation, embedded products will be
ready for the worldwide transition to the next
generation of the Internet (IPv6), but retain
support for the Internet of today (IPv4).
Features and Benefits
Freescale MQX RTOS
Small code density
• Contextswitchandlow-levelinterruptroutineshand-optimizedinassembly
• Canbeconfiguredtoamemoryfootprintof8KBROMand2.5KRAMonARM
Cortex-M4, including kernel, task applications, LW semaphore, interrupt stack,
queues and memory manager
Component-based
architecture
• 25components—eightcore,17optional
• Componentsarelinkedinonlyifneeded,preventingunusedfunctionsfrom
bloating the memory footprint
Full and lite services • Furthercontrolofsize,RAM/ROMutilizationandperformanceoptions
Real-time, priority-
based preemptive
multithreading
• Threadsexecuteinorderofpriority
• Allowshigh-prioritythreadstomeettheirdeadlinesconsistently,nomatterhow
many other threads are competing for CPU time
Optimized for Freescale • Optimizedassemblycodetoacceleratekeyreal-timeportionsoftheRTOSsuch
as context switching
Faster development
• Allowsforfasterdevelopmenttimebyrelievingengineersfromcreatinganefficient
scheduling system and interrupt handling
• UseofmultiplecommunicationprotocolssuchasUSBorTCP/IP
Code reuse • ProvidesaframeworkwithasimpleAPItobuildandorganizethefeaturesacross
our broad portfolio of embedded processors
Intuitive API • WritingcodeforMQXisstraightforwardwithacompleteAPIandavailable
reference documentation
Fast boot sequence • Ensurestheapplicationisrunningfastafterthehardwarehasbeenreset
Simple message passing
between processors
• Messagescanbeeitherfromasystem/privatepoolandsentwitheitheranurgent
status or a user-defined priority and can be broadcast or task specific
• Formaximumflexibility,areceivingtaskcanbeoperatingoneitherthesameCPU
as the sending task or on a different CPU within the same system
Freescale MQX RTCS
Designed for embedded
applications
• Specificallydesignedforembeddedsystems
• Providesfullycompliantfeaturesetofnetworkingstacksandconfigurableenough
to fit into the small memory confines of an embedded devices
• TightlyintegratedwithFreescaleMQXRTOSdevicedriversforEthernetandother
access layers
Small configurable
memory footprint
• ImplementedasaClibrary
• Allowsonlythefeaturesandprotocolsusedbytheapplicationtobeincludedin
the image
• Canbeconfiguredtotakeaslittleas30KBofROM
RTCS protocol support
• Providedwithalargenumberofstandardprotocols
• OneproductallowsrealTCP/IPapplicationswithouttheneedtoacquire
other application-level protocols
IPv6 Ready
• Optionaladd-onforIPv6protocolsupport
• CanoperateasaDualIPv4+IPv6networkstack,orIPv4only,orIPv6only
• IPv6supportcanbeaddedwithaslittleas21KBofadditionalROMcode
Advanced networking
protocols for RTCS
• RTCScanbeextendedtosupportadditionalindustry-standardprotocols,
including security, advanced routing/network access, embedded Web server/
email support and network management protocols
Very scalable • CustomizablesuitecanmeetawiderangeofapplicationRAMandROM
requirements by selectively choosing only the necessary protocols for your design
Full featured • Greatflexibilityinthewayyouprovideconnectivitytoyourdevice,rangingfrom
simple application such as Ethernet-Serial to complex gateway systems
Support for standard
protocols and sockets
• RTCSnotonlyprovidesapplicationlayerprotocolsbutisacompleteOSImodel
solution that spans data link to application layer standard protocols
Freescale MQX File System
Designed for embedded
applications
• ProvidesfullMS-DOScompatiblefilesystemthatisconfigurabletofitintosmall
memory footprint
• BringssupportfordesktopPCfeaturessuchaslongfilenames,multipledisk
volumes and directory handling to embedded systems
Portability and modularity
• TheMFSFATfilesystemprovidesaportable,compatibleimplementationofthe
MS-DOS file system and library of file system functions
• Filesystemfunctionsareseparatedfromthedevicedriverfunctions,allowingfor
increased modularity
• Supportsdifferenttypesofstoragemedia
• TrivialfilesystemisasimplereadonlyfilesystemusedtoavoidtheneedofMFS
in HTTP
Freescale MQX USB Host/Device Stack
Designed for
embedded applications
• SpecificallydesignedforaddingUSBfunctionalitytoembeddedsystems
• ProvidesfullycompliantUSB1.1and2.0featuresetofstacksanddrivers
Small configurable
memory footprint • Designedtofitinasmall(<10KBRAM)andwithcodesizeof<32KB
Supports a variety of
class functionality
• Supportspersonalhealthcaredeviceclass(PHDC),human-interfacedevice(HID),
mass storage device (MSD), communications device class (CDC), audio class,
On-The-Go USB 2.0 standard supplement and PHDC USB.org standard classes
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MQX Lite RTOS
Freescale MQX Lite RTOS is a very light
MQX kernel for resource-limited MCUs.
Initially targeted at the Kinetis L family,
applications can run with less than 4 KB
RAM. It is a true subset of the proven and
professionally developed MQX RTOS,
allowing for easy upward code migration. It
is easily configurable within the Processor
Expert software MCU driver suite to be used
with the tool chain of your choice. In addition,
you can take advantage of all of the drivers
supported in Processor Expert software to
ease scalability from one MCU to another.
Availability
MQX Lite RTOS is available as a component
within the following Freescale software offerings:
• ProcessorExpertsoftware,MCUdriver
suite: Supports IAR, Keil and GCC
compilers/build chains
• CodeWarriorDevelopmentStudioV10.3
and later
MQX Lite RTOS Functionality
MQX RTOS: Customizable Component Set
Name Services
Queues
Interrupts
Partitions
Lightweight
Messages
I/O Subsystems
Kernel Log
Formatted I/O
Exception
Handling
Task
Management Lightweight
Events
Watchdogs
Mutexes
Semaphones
Lightweight
Timers
IPCs
Logs
CORE
Task
Errors
Utilities
Initialization
Core
Memory
Services
Automatic
Task Creation
Lightweight
Semaphores
Task Queue
Scheduling
RR and FIFO
Scheduling
AS-NEEDED
MQX Lite RTOS Features and Benefits
Easy to configure
• PackagedasaProcessorExpertcomponent
• Configurableoptions:Setnameoftaskfunction,priority,stacksize(allthesame
parameters as an MQX task)
Easy to add to existing
application
• JustdropintheMQXLiteRTOScomponent
• Getstartedinminutes
Very lightweight • Minimalapp(“Hello”task,idletask,interruptstack),lessthan4KBRAM
• Optimizedforresource-limitedMCUslikeKinetisLfamily
I/O capability provided
by Processor Expert
software
• TakeadvantageofthebroadspectrumofMCUlogicaldevicedrivers
• Accesslibraries/stackssuchastheUSBProcessorExpertcomponent
Real-time, priority-
based preemptive task
switching
• Threadsexecuteinorderofpriority
• Allowshigh-prioritythreadstomeettheirdeadlinesconsistently,nomatterhow
many other threads are competing for CPU time
Programming model
allows upward code
migration
• MQXLiteRTOSisatruesubsetofthefullMQXRTOS
• CodebuiltwithMQXLiteRTOSwilleasilymovetothefullMQXRTOS
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
Freescale MQX RTOS for
Kinetis SDK
Built on top of the software development
kit (SDK) for Kinetis MCUs, the Freescale
MQX RTOS for Kinetis SDK provides the
essential extensions of the Kinetis SDK
framework for connected and intelligent
embedded products.
Freescale MQX RTOS for Kinetis SDK
leverages the flexible and extendable
peripheral drivers found within the Kinetis
SDK. Application developers can use
standard MQX RTOS components such as
the multi-tasking scheduler, communication
stacks, and file system with Kinetis SDK
libraries and peripheral drivers.
Features
• AllthecomponentsofMQXSoftware
Solutions available pre-integrated
and tested with the Kinetis Software
Development Kit (SDK):
• MQX RTOS
• MQX Real-Time TCP/IP
Communication Suite
• MQX File System
• MQX USB Host/Device Stack
• SameAPIastraditionalMQXRTOSkernel
and services
• I/OcapabilityprovidedbyKinetisSDK
peripheral drivers
• Buildsoncommonsoftwareframework
for Kinetis MCUs to enhance flexibility
and extendibility
• Publicallyavailablebetasoftwarewith
planned updates coming in Q4 of 2014.
Learn more at freescale.com/mqx/ksdk.
MQX Support Options
MQX RTOS Support
Freescale offers a range of MQX RTOS
support options based on your design
needs. Whether you are just getting started
with MQX RTOS or are deep into your
development project, it’s easy to get the
support you need, when you need it.
Learn more at freescale.com/
MQX/support.
Professional Engineering Services
Engineering services are also available
through Freescale and include software
development services and on-site support
and training services. Engineering service
requests are individually evaluated on a first-
come-first-served and project scope basis.
To request Freescale MQX engineering
services, please contact your local Freescale
sales or FAE resources.
Learn more at freescale.com/engservices.
MQX Version Comparison
MQX RTOS 4.0 MQX Lite RTOS MQX RTOS for
Kinetis SDK
Delivery
Mechanism
Traditional installer
with full source
Processor Expert (PEx)
component
Archive file with full source
and PEx components
I/O Drivers MQX peripheral drivers;
PEx driver optional PEx drivers only Kinetis SDK drivers
Configurability
User selects needed
services from full or
lightweight versions
Reduced services available,
lightweight options only
User selects needed
services from full or
lightweight versions
Components
Kernel, TCP/IP stack,
USB stack, file system,
middleware. Includes own
peripheral drivers.
Kernel only. Peripheral drivers
provided by PEx.
Kernel, TCP/IP stack,
USB stack, file system,
middleware. Peripheral drivers
provided by Kinetis SDK.
Availability
Kinetis K Series, Vybrid,
select ColdFire, select
Power Architecture
Kinetis L Series, Kinetis K
Series, select Kinetis E Series
All Kinetis MCUs supported
by Kinetis SDK
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Processor Expert is a rapid application
design tool that combines easy-to-use
component-based application creation with
an expert knowledge system.
• CPU,on-chipperipherals,external
peripherals and software functionality are
encapsulated into embedded components.
• Eachcomponent’sfunctionalitycanbe
tailored to fit application requirements by
modifying the component’s properties,
methods and events.
• Whentheprojectisbuilt,ProcessorExpert
automatically generates highly optimized
embedded C code.
Processor Expert software is integrated in
Eclipse and can be used both with Eclipse or
with non-Eclipse users for all the supported
platforms. It nicely integrates into the Eclipse
or external IDEs and takes advantage of
the Eclipse framework and ecosystem with
version control, automatic documentation
and advanced editing functionality.
The Processor Expert Knowledge Base
incorporates all the information from the
data sheets: It knows everything about pin
muxing, clock and interrupt configuration,
hardware and peripheral capabilities, and
offers a convenient graphical user interface
to configure it. Processor Expert checks
the consistency of the MCU configuration
settings and flags errors that otherwise are
hard to find. Using Processor Expert helps
get you started with a new design in minutes,
and there is no need to read thousands of
reference manual pages first.
Processor Expert includes the Component
Development Environment (CDE). With this,
you do not have to accept generic one-
size-fits-all drivers. You can design custom
peripheral drivers ideally suited to your
needs, without having to know everything
about the hardware. A wizard guides you
through creating software components that
you can use and distribute to bring software
development and engineering to the next level.
Features Benefits
Graphical User Interface
• Allows an application to be specified by the functionality needed
• Eclipse framework with multiple detachable views, multimonitor
support and highly configurable look and feel
Embedded Components
• Components and drivers for on-chip peripherals
(BitIO, SCI, CAN, USB, Timers, LCD, etc.)
• Bare metal (no RTOS) and RTOS aware, including MQX
• Additional components can be created or downloaded and
added to the system, e.g. FreeRTOS or off-chip devices
(EEPROM, transceivers, LCD displays, etc.)
Automatic Code and
Documentation Generator
• Creates tested, optimized C code tuned to application needs
and the selected Freescale device
• Automatically generates text and open source doxygen
documentation for HTML or PDF formats
• Static code generation so generated drivers can be used
without the need for Processor Expert in projects
Built-In Knowledge Base
• No need to read the data sheet: Processor Expert knows the
pins available, which pins can be used in which mode and
what settings are possible
• Generates tested and working code sequences for the most
complicated peripheral usage: configuring the MCU clocks is
just a matter of a few clicks
• Direct access to low-level MCU registers and functionality
using highly optimized PDD macros
• Immediately flags resource conflicts and incorrect settings so
errors are caught early in the design cycle
Component Development Environment
• Allows user-specific hardware-independent embedded
components to be created
• Graphicaluserinterfacewithwizardtoassistsoftwaredriver
code and component generation
• Componentsanddrivercodesharablewithotherdevelopers
Processor Expert Software: Microcontroller Driver Suite
Processor Expert Software
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
Freescale provides graphical user interface
(GUI) solutions for embedded devices.
Freescale’s PEG Pro, PEG Plus and PEG Lite
product offering includes a GUI library for
embedded development that works elegantly
with real-time operating systems. The
graphical development solution tool allows
developers to lay out user interface screens
and controls using the PEG library and
external resources to generate C++ code.
The PEG product family is designed to meet
widely varying power, performance and
memory requirements, helping to:
•Reduceproductdevelopmentrisk
•Lowerin-housedevelopmentcosts
•Acceleratetimetomarket
PEG software accelerates GUI design for
embedded devices by allowing developers to
create prototypes on a Windows- or Linux-
based PC by providing a complete visual
layout and design tool to enable GUI design
to take place in parallel to the embedded
software/hardware development.
The PEG WindowBuilder automatically
generates C++ source code that is ready to
be compiled and linked into any application,
further accelerating the deployment of the
final product.
Freescale’s PEG graphic solutions work
hand in hand with real-time operating
systems to incorporate LCD screens and
display interfaces into future products.
The GUI development tools address a
variety of embedded systems, including
consumer electronics, industrial, medical and
communications markets.
PEG Graphics Software
PEG Lite PEG Plus PEG Pro
•Freesource-codelicenseon
Freescale silicon
•Upto16-bitcolor
•Verysmallfootprint
•Basicwidgets
•Dual-languagecapable
•Multiplewindowupdates
•Alpha-blendedimages
•Runtimeimagedecodersand
language resources
•Customwidgetintegration
•Dynamicthemes
•Multi-languagecapable
•Screentransitions
•Blendingoftransparentimages
and windows
•Trueanti-aliasing
•Gradientmanager
•Transparenttextwithdrop
shadow effects
One of the smallest footprints and most efficient code bases available
Starting at 42 KB
Typical 42–52 KB
Starting at 48 KB
Typical 48–72 KB
Starting at 64 KB
Typical 64–96 KB
The Professional Services Team provides custom consulting and software development:
driver development, UI development and graphic design.
PEG Graphics Software
GUI Interface—Three Basic
Drivers
LCD Driver
•TheLCDdriverinterfacesbetweenthePEG
Library and the LCD panel either through
an onboard or external controller.
RTOS Driver
•ThedriverinterfacesbetweenthePEG
library and the RTOS installed on the MPU.
If an RTOS has not been selected, use
the standalone driver to jump-start your
development process.
Input Drivers
•Inputsdriversavailableinmultipleforms,
including, but not limited to, a touchscreen,
keypad or from other sources within the
system, including support of Freescale
touch solutions.
PEG software also provides custom drivers
for most LCD panels and controllers, RTOS
systems, touch screens and other input
devices.
PEG’s modular form enables a rapid
development process.
•Thecorelibraryinterfacestodifferent
RTOSes, input devices and LCD controllers
by replacing the underlying drivers.
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PEG Window Builder
for Rapid Development
WindowBuilder allows a designer to layout
each of the screens for a project through a
simple-to-use interface, providing a “What You
See is What You Get (WYSIWYG)” display.
• FullWYSIWYGdevelopment
Simulation environment for PEG Lite,
PEG Plus and PEG Pro
Runs on PC/Linux/X11 to allow
proof of concept development
Enables hardware/software
development to happen in parallel
Made available for free evaluation
Benefits
• Reducedevelopmenttimeandcosts
• Rapiduserinterfacedevelopment
• Resolveproductusabilityissuesbefore
committing to a physical design
• Standardizeongraphicssoftware
solutions across products
• Differentiateyourproductwitha
sophisticated user experience
• Flexibilityinselectingtheprocessor/
graphics controller
Features
• Highlycustomizable,smallfootprintfor
cost-sensitive applications
• Multilingualsupport,includingUnicode
• Highcolor,includingtrueanti-aliaslineand
font drawing support and per-pixel alpha
blending
• Designedforcrossplatformapplication
development, highly portable across OS
and CPUs
• Screentransitioneffects:slide-in,wipe
and fade
• Touchscreensupport
• Supportformultiplegraphicslayers
• Runtime“theme”support
• Button,sliders,scrollingtext,dials,progress
bars, multiline text box and spreadsheet
• Integratedfontcreationandimage
conversion utilities
Supported Ecosystem and Partners
RTOS
• FreescaleMQX
• MentorGraphics® Nucleus®
• ExpressLogicThreadX®
• GreenHillsINTEGRITY
• KeilRTX,ARTX
• MicriumµC/OS-II
• MicroDigitalSMX®
• CanbeintegratedwithanyRTOS
Hardware
• FreescaleColdFireandKinetisMCUs,
i.MX processors and Power Architecture
processors
• AllARMcores,includingNXPand
Samsung
• Canbesupportedforanyvendorsilicon
Free Evaluation—freescale.com/peg
For other licensing options, please contact
pegsales@freescale.com or 1-810-385-2893.
Pricing subject to change. For current pricing
contact a sales representative.
Target Applications
Appliance Consumer General Purpose Medical Factory Automation
•Human-machine
interface
•Smallhome
appliances
•Largeappliances
•DigitalTVand
set-top box
applications
•Handheld
GPS units
• P r i n t e r s
•Smartphones
•Digitalcameras
•Connectedmultimedia
devices
•Automotive
infotainment
•Homesecuritysystems
•Testandmeasurement
devices
•POSkiosks
•Bloodglucose
monitors
• E l e c t r o -
cardiogram
•Ventilators
•Patientmonitors
•Defibrillators
•Industrial
automation
•Human-machine
interface
PEG Graphics Software: Runtime for flexible GUI Framework
•PortableGUIapplicationlayer
•FullaccesstoPEGsourcecode
•RTOSIntegrationDriver
•Baremetal
•MQXorotherRTOS
•Linux
•ConfigurableScreenDriver
•IntegratedLCDControllersandSmartDisplayPanels
•Rangeofcolordepthoptions
•FlexibleInputDriver
•AnalogandDigitalinterfacestoinputdevices
•Pollingormessagedrivencommunication
User GUI Application(s)
PEG Core Source Files
Screen
Driver
Input
Driver
Display
Panel
Touch
Overlay/
Input Device
RTOS
Driver
Underlying
OS
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i.MX Community
Take your designs to the next level, reduce
your design complexity and accelerate your
time to market with i.MX development boards
and solutions. Our i.MX development boards
support a broad portfolio of products, include
readily available design files and are supported
by a rich ecosystem and community of
developers at imxcommunity.org.
SABRE: Smart Application
Blueprint for Rapid Engineering
Accelerate your time to market with the
Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid
Engineering (SABRE) series of market-
focused development systems based on
the i.MX family of multimedia applications
processors. SABRE platforms deliver the
advanced technology features required for
your market’s next-generation applications,
including tablets, e-readers and automotive
infotainment systems. From hardware
accelerators and multimedia codecs to an
expansive portfolio of software development
tools including board support packages
(BSPs), SABRE platforms come highly
optimized with the best offerings from
Freescale and our technology partners so
you can maximize the performance and
power savings features of the processor in
your design.
SABRE Reference Designs
SABRE Board for Smart Devices
The SABRE board for smart devices
introduces developers to quad-core
processing and bleeding-edge multimedia
and graphics applications on the i.MX 6Quad
processor. Developers are able to work with
the majority of the i.MX 6Quad processor’s
primary features while remaining schematically
compatible with their i.MX 6Quad, i.MX 6Dual,
i.MX 6DualLite and i.MX 6Solo designs. The
SABRE board for smart devices includes
complete hardware design files, BSP for
Android, Linux and Windows Embedded (via
third party) and a bootable SD card containing
an Android BSP image. More information is
available at freescale.com/SABRESDB.
SABRE Board and Platform for Smart Devices
Based on the i.MX 6 Series—Features
• i.MX 6Quad 1 GHz CPU
• Memory
1 GB DDR3
8 GB eMMC flash
• Display options
HDMI connector
2x LVDS connectors
LCD expansion port connector (parallel, 24-bit)
• Audio features
Stereo audio codec
2x 3.5 mm audio ports (stereo headphone and microphone)
• Connectivity and storage
2x full-size SD/MMC card slots
mPCIe connector
SATA 22-pin connector
10/100/1000 Ethernet connector
USB OTG connector
1x micro USB connector
• Other
20-pin JTAG connector
Sensors: accelerometer, compass
Expansion connector: MIPI CSI, I2C, SSI, SPI
Power management IC: Freescale PF Series 101
• i.MX 6Quad 1 GHz or i.MX 6DualLite 1 GHz CPU
• Memory
1 GB DDR3
8 GB eMMC flash
4 MB SPI Nor flash
• Display options
HDMI connector
10" WXGA LVDS panel with capacitive touch
1x LVDS connector
LCD expansion port connector (parallel, 24-bit)
EPDC expansion port connector (i.MX 6DualLite)
• Audio features
Stereo audio codec
2x 3.5 mm audio ports (stereo headphone and microphone)
2x board mounted digital microphones
• Connectivity and storage
2x full-size SD/MMC card slots
mPCIe connector
SATA 22-pin connector (i.MX 6Quad)
10/100/1000 Ethernet connector
USB OTG connector
1x micro USB connector
GPS module with antenna
• Other
20-pin JTAG connector
2x 5 MP cameras
Sensors: accelerometer, compass, ambient light sensor
Expansion Connector: MIPI CSI, I2C, SSI, SPI
Power management IC: Freescale PF Series 101
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SABRE Board for Smart Devices SABRE Platform for Smart Devices
i.MX 6 Series SABRE Board vs. Platform
SABRE Platform for Smart Devices
The SABRE platform for smart devices is
based on the i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6DualLite
processor families and can be targeted
toward any device requiring an intelligent
display, connectivity, low power and amazing
user experience. It provides a foundation for
enabling new product designs in markets
such as portable computing, education,
industrial, digital displays, medical and
home automation. The SABRE platform for
smart devices includes complete hardware
design files, BSP for Android and Linux, and
a bootable SD card containing an Android
BSP image. BSP configuration options allow
for the evaluation of the pin compatible i.MX
6Dual and i.MX 6Solo processor families.
More information is available at
freescale.com/SABRESDP.
i.MX Evaluation Kits (EVKs)
Our EVKs offer developers a cost-effective
platform to develop, debug and demonstrate
their next great product without compromising
performance. EVKs support the features of
the device in a small, single-board design
with optional add-on modules to enable
developers with a complete development
platform. A range of peripheral and
connectivity options makes the EVK suitable
for developing a wide range of consumer,
industrial and automotive applications.
i.MX28 evaluation kit:
freescale.com/iMX28evk
i.MX50 evaluation kit:
freescale.com/iMX50evk
i.MX53 quick start board:
freescale.com/iMX53QSB
i.MX 6SoloLite evaluation kit:
freescale.com/6SLevk
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Microsoft
Windows Embedded Compact BSPs for
i.MX applications processors are available
through Freescale’s wide ecosystem
of partners and include offerings such
as Windows Compact 7 and Windows
Compact 2013.
For more information, visit
freescale.com/iMXWindowsEmbedded.
i.MX High-Performance
Multimedia Codecs
These high-performance multimedia codecs
enable a series of popular audio, video and
image applications using i.MX applications
processors. The multimedia codecs are
provided as a standalone software package
to support various use cases, such as audio
playback, video record and image display,
with codecs for H.264, H.263, MPEG-4,
Windows Media Video (WMV), Windows
Media Audio (WMA), Advanced Audio
Encoding (AAC) and Enhanced aacPlus.
Also available are imaging codecs such as
JPEG, GIF, PNG and BMP. The multimedia
codecs support the GStreamer multimedia
framework running on the Linux operating
system and OpenMAX™ framework for
Android.
For more information, visit
freescale.com/iMXtools.
Linux
Quickly get your Linux-based designs started
with the i.MX family of processors by using
our Linux development tools. Our goal is
to provide you with a comprehensive Linux
environment that is easy to develop your
designs and reduce your time to market.
Linux board support packages (BSPs)
are tested and certified ensuring a fully
operational toolchain, kernel and board-
specific modules that are ready to use
together within a fixed configuration for i.MX
hardware development tools. These BSPs
provide the foundation you need to begin
your project quickly.
Features
• Linuxkernelanddevicedrivers
• Applications/services
• Libraries
• GNUtools(e.g.,compilers,linkers,etc.)
• Deploymentmechanisms
For more information, visit
freescale.com/iMXLinux.
Our i.MX portfolio is provided with highly
optimized BSPs, multimedia codecs and
middleware to shorten product development
and speed time to market all while
maximizing the capabilities of the i.MX series
feature sets.
Android
Freescale supports the Android OS through
BSPs for the i.MX range of application
processors and featured tools such as
the SABRE platform for smart devices,
based on the i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6DualLite
processor families.
Using a layered approach with the right
selection of components to interface into the
Android stack results in a more complete
and ready solution. Designers can directly
develop applications on this integrated
solution or easily modify their own drivers
based on our reference code.
The i.MX family of applications processors
running Android OS is an excellent platform
for building a high-performance, low-power
and cost-effective mobile device.
Features
• IntegratedandtestedAndroidframework
with optimized codecs, graphics and a
development and debug environment
• Commoncodebaseacrossi.MXSoCs
to greatly reduce porting effort to next-
generation i.MX processors
• Sourcecodeforselecteddriversand
middleware
• Sourcecodeforunittests
• ToolchainincludedwiththeBSP
• Documentation(e.g.,referencemanual,
user guide, release notes)
For more information, visit
freescale.com/iMXAndroid.
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Freescale Enablement Solutions
Overview
The Kinetis software development kit (SDK)
is an extensive suite of robust peripheral
drivers, stacks and middleware designed
to simplify and accelerate application
development on any Kinetis MCU. The
addition of Processor Expert technology
for software and board-support configuration
provides unmatched ease of use and flexibility.
The Kinetis SDK is complimentary and
includes full source code under a permissive
open source license for all hardware
abstraction and peripheral driver software.
Features
The Kinetis SDK consists of the following
runtime software components written in C:
• ARMCMSISCoreandDSPstandard
libraries and CMSIS-compliant device
header files
• Anopensourcehardwareabstraction
layer (HAL) that provides simple, stateless
drivers with an API encapsulating the
functions of Kinetis peripherals
• Systemservicesforcentralizedresources,
including a clock manager, interrupt
manager, low-power manager and a
unified hardware timer interface
• Opensource,high-levelperipheraldrivers
• Anoperatingsystemabstraction(OSA)
layer for adapting applications for use with
a real-time operating system (RTOS) or
baremetal (no RTOS) applications. OSAs
are provided for:
Freescale MQX RTOS
FreeRTOS
Micrium® µC/OS-II®
Micrium µC/OS-III®
Bare-metal (no RTOS)
Kinetis SDK Block Diagram
Kinetis SDK Block Diagram
User Applications
Stacks and Middleware
OSA Peripheral
Drivers
Hardware
Abstraction Layer
CMSIS Core
Header Files
CMSIS
DSP
Hardware
Board Configuration
System Services
SOC Header,
IP Extension Header Files
• Stacksandmiddleware,including:
A comprehensive device and host
USB stack with comprehensive USB
class support
CMSIS DSP, a suite of common signal
processing functions
lwIP open source lightweight TCP/IP stack
FatFs, a FAT file system for small
embedded systems
Encryption software utilizing the mmCAU
hardware acceleration unit
The Kinetis SDK comes complete with
software examples demonstrating the usage
of the HAL, peripheral drivers, middleware,
and RTOSes. All examples are provided with
projects for the following toolchains:
• IAREmbeddedWorkbench®
• ARMKeil® Microcontroller
Development Kit
• KinetisDesignStudio(KDS)IDE
• GNUtoolchainforCortex-Mwith
makefile system
In addition to the software source,
Processor Expert software configuration
tool is provided as a time-saving option
for software configuration. Processor
Expert software configuration tool is
a complimentary PC-hosted software
configuration tool (Eclipse plug-in) with
complete knowledge of all Kinetis MCUs. It
provides a graphical user interface to handle
MCU-specific board configuration and driver
tuning tasks, including:
• Optionalgenerationoflow-level
device initialization code for post-reset
configuration
• PackageIOallocationandpininitialization
source code generation
• CreationandmanagementofHAL
and peripheral driver C source code
configuration structures
For more information, visit
freescale.com/KSDK.
Kinetis Software Development Kit
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Overview
The Kinetis Design Studio is a complimentary
integrated development environment for
Kinetis MCUs that enables robust editing,
compiling and debugging of your designs.
Based on free, open-source software
including Eclipse, GNU Compiler Collection
(GCC), GNU Debugger (GDB), and others,
the Kinetis Design Studio offers designers
a straightforward development tool with
no code-size limitations. Processor Expert
software saves time and effort with its
knowledge base helping start application
development with a few mouse clicks.
Features
• EclipseKepler4.3
• Hostoperatingsystems:
• Windows 7/8
• Linux (Ubuntu, Redhat, Centos)
• GDBdebuggerinterfacecanbeusedin
Eclipse or driven from Command Line
with support for the following debug
interface hardware:
• SEGGER J-Link (with SEGGER GDB
Server)
• P&E Multilink (with P&E GDB Server)
• CMSIS-DAP (with OpenOCD GDB and
OpenSDA embedded circuit)
• Supportforadditionaldownloadable
Eclipse plug-ins including RTOS-
awareness (such as MQX and FreeRTOS)
• ProcessorExpertsoftwarewithsupportfor
Kinetis SDK
• Projectwizardtocreatebaremetal,Kinetis
SDK and Processor Expert projects
• Languagessupported:
• Assembly, C and C++ (all with no code
size restrictions)
Kinetis Design Studio IDE Block Diagram
Kinetis Design Studio IDE
Kinetis Design Studio Block Diagram
Partner Plugins
Linux
Eclipse
Framework
CDT (C/C++)
GNU ARM
Eclipse
GDB
Processor
Expert
NPW
MQX KA P&E
GDB Server
Segger GDB
Server
OpenOCD
CMIS-DAP
Commercial Support/Packages
Windows 7/8
Eclipse Plugins
CL
Debug
GDB Server Connection
CL
Debug
ARM® GNU Tools newlib-nano
newlibKPSDK
CL
Debug
CL
Debug
• Librariesincluded:
• newlib 1.19 and newlib-nano 1.0
• IndustrystandardEclipseFramework
with CDT for C/C++
• KinetisSDKperipheraldriversandCMSIS
compliant startup code
• GNUARMEclipsepluginsformanaged
make projects
• ARMGNUgccbuildtools(4.8)
• SupportforMQXprojectcreationand
MQX Kernel Awareness (available as
MQX download)
• SupportsEclipsepluginseitherfromthe
Eclipse ecosystem or from partners
• Optionalcommercialsupportpackages
For more information, visit freescale.com/kds.
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Software Development Tools
Keil MCU Development Kit
The Keil MCU Development Kit (MDK-ARM)
supports all ARM Cortex-M MCUs, including
our Kinetis MCU family. It combines the
μVision™ IDE/debugger with ARM Compiler
toolchain to provide developers with an easy-
to-use, feature-rich environment.
MDK provides many unique features
designed to help you quickly develop your
project including:
• Devicedatabase
• Traceandanalysistools
• FullyfunctionalRTXreal-timeoperatingsystem
• Extensivemiddleware
Additionally, MDK-ARM consists of several
powerful components for debugging and
analysis:
• ARMcompilationtools
• Debugger
• Systemviewer
• Analysistools
• Configurablelogicanalyzer
• Performanceanalyzer
• Executionprofiler
Development Studio 5 (DS-5)
The ARM Development Studio 5 (DS-5) is a
complete suite of software development tools
for ARM processor-based cores, including
Vybrid controller solutions, i.MX applications
processor, and QorIQ LS1 processor families.
DS-5 accelerates software development by
providing an easy-to-use, integrated toolchain.
Key Features and Benefits
• Integrationwiththeindustrystandard
Eclipse IDE, which provides a large
ecosystem of third-party plug-ins
• PowerfulC/C++compilationtools
• Debuggersupportsallphasesof
development from bootloader to Linux/
RTOS kernel and applications
• System-wideperformanceandpower
analysis for Linux and Android
• Correlationofperformancebottlenecks
(e.g., cache misses, interrupts) and
software execution
• FastsimulatorforARMsoftware
development on the host computer with
typical speeds above 250 MHz
• Supportandmaintenancecontract
• FlexibleC/C++editorandprojectmanager
Hardware Development Tools
Keil ULINK and ULINKpro
All ARM Cortex-M-based devices feature ARM
CoreSight™ technology with advanced debug
and trace capabilities. With a ULINK adapter it
allows the user to control the CPU, single step
one source or assembler line, set breakpoints
while the processor is running, and read/write
memory and peripheral registers on the fly.
All ARM Cortex-M3 and Cortex-M4 devices
provide data and event trace. MDK provides
a number of ways to analyze this information
while your system is running, including a trace
window, debug viewer, exceptions window,
event counters and a logic analyzer.
All Cortex-M devices with ETM provide
instruction trace. The Keil ULINKpro is the only
trace adapter that streams instruction trace
directly to your PC. This enables debugging
of historical sequences, execution profiling
and code coverage analysis. The virtually
unlimited stream of trace information enables
MDK to provide complete code coverage of
your program. Code coverage identifies every
instruction that has been executed, ensuring
thorough testing of your application. This is an
essential requirement for complete software
verification and certification.
DSTREAM™
The ARM DSTREAM high-performance debug
and trace unit enables software debug and
optimization on any ARM processor-based
hardware target. DSTREAM enables the
connection of DS-5 debugger and third-party
debuggers to ARM processor-based devices
via JTAG or serial-wire debug. DSTREAM
uses FPGA acceleration to deliver high
download speeds and fast stepping through
code on single- and multi-processor devices.
Energy Probe
The ARM Energy Probe is an easily
deployable Streamline accessory that
collects voltage, current and power from up
to three probe points in the system to allow
software developers to optimize system
energy consumption.
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/ARM.
Partner Enablement Solutions
Design and support ecosystem for embedded solutions
ARM Ltd.
DS-5 Debugger and DSTREAM
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Runtime Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
BSP Reference Solutions
Adeneo Embedded is a leading system
integrator focused on complete embedded
systems development and provides
reference board support package solutions
for Freescale’s products including i.MX
microprocessor, Vybrid controller, Kinetis
MCUs and QorIQ LS processor families.
We specialize in and provide BSP reference
solutions on the following operating systems:
Android, embedded Linux, QNX and
Windows Embedded Compact.
Multimedia and Graphics Solutions
Our multimedia and graphical solutions are
based on Qt and Silverlight technologies.
Enabling customer to design their
applications quickly is our focus as we
optimize the Qt environment to match
customer application requirements including
low level h/w acceleration libraries. We
currently offer Qt enabled BSPs for the
i.MX6 series of microprocessors.
SSI Services
Software Solutions Integrator
Our service offering are designed to cater
to the various stages of the customer
project. We provide early design consulting
and support for customers in evaluation
phase, reference BSP maintenance and
support during prototyping, customized
BSP development and optimization for final
product implementation. Product specific
testing and market specific certification
services are also offered as customers move
to production phase.
Along with the reference BSP solutions,
we also provide complementary technology
integration services that include: Qt-enabled
BSPs, advanced Power management
solutions, Fast boot implementations,
optimization for graphics performance
(Vivante IP, etc.) and third party stack
integration for connectivity and cloud
related services.
Vertical Market Expertise
With BSPs as a fundamental starting point
we also provide services addressing several
vertical markets. Combining our expertise
with an ecosystem of industry leading
partners we bring these complementary
market specific technologies to you.
Internet of Things (IoT)
• SensorintegrationusingKinetis
(MQX/FreeRTOS)
• Supervisiondevicesdevelopmentand
integration with sensors using i.MX
(Linux, WEC, Android, QNX)
• GatewaysolutionsusingQorIQLS1
(Linux, Android)
Medical
• CompleteBSPadaptationtosuite
medical devices
• Graphics/videoimagingoptimizations
• ConnectivitysolutionswithWi-Fi/
Bluetooth/NFC
• Medicalindustrycertificationand
validation support to device makers
Industrial/Automation
• Real-timeenabledsolutions
• Industrialprotocols/stacksintegration
• Remotedevicemanagement
implementation
Automotive
• Fastbootimplementation(<600ms)
• Real-timeenabledsolutionsfor
control modules
• Specialalgorithmdevelopmentfor
safety features
• Infotainmentoptimizationsonvideo
and audio
• ModernintuitiveUIdevelopment
Handheld/Mobile
• CustomizedBSPsolutionsfordifferent
mobile devices
• Fullpowermanagementimplementation
• Connectivitysolutions(Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/NFC)
• Securityanddevicemanagement
Training Services
As a chosen training partner of Freescale,
Adeneo, has developed training sessions
jointly with Freescale on the major operating
systems. Training sessions range from one
day to one week in-depth sessions and are
available as “public” multi-customer events,
ideal for initial technology ramp-up and as
“private” on-site sessions to cover customer
specific requirements.
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/Adeneo-Embedded.
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Runtime Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
Enea is a global supplier of Linux and real-
time operating system solutions, including
middleware, tools, databases, and world
class services, with a vision to enable
communication everywhere. As a trusted
and respected player in the embedded
software ecosystem, Enea has, for more
than four decades, delivered value and
helped customers develop and maintain
ground-breaking products. Every day, more
than three billion people around the globe
rely on Enea’s technologies in a wide range
of applications in multiple verticals – from
Telecom and Automotive, to Medical and
Avionics. Enea sustains strategic partnerships
with selected key customers, and a long-term
co-operation with Freescale as a leading
hardware supplier. Consequently, Enea’s
solutions are readily available for a wide
range of Freescale products.
Enea Linux
Enea Linux is a Yocto compatible distribution
designed to support communication centric
applications with real time, virtualization
and networking demands. Enea Linux is
highly customizable: different kernel set-ups
to provide different real-time behaviors, as
well as a tailored set of packages, provides
flexibility and real value to customers.
Enea Linux includes a complete set of
exclusively open source industry standard
tools that are verified and hardened to
support all phases of software development.
ARM and Linaro Commitment
Enea’s expertise around ARM started in the
90’s, when it was already providing software
solutions for ARM based architectures.
Linaro is the place where the world's leading
technology companies define the future of
Linux on ARM. Enea’s membership in the
Linaro Networking Group (LNG) and its
support of the OpenDataPlane (ODP) initiative
reinforces Enea’s commitment to ARM and
the networking space.
Embedded and Systems
Management Middleware
Enea middleware solutions deliver the
robustness, scalability, efficiency and
portability needed to realize the potential of
next generation network applications, whether
completely embedded or in the Cloud.
Element
Enea Element provides a suite of embedded
application development services for mission
critical applications requiring event-driven
real-time response, fault tolerance, and the
highest levels of performance and scalability
as per the Service Availability Forum (SAF)
High Availability (HA) standards. Element is
also ideal for many emerging Cloud based
solutions for enterprise, especially when
telecom style HA is required.
Polyhedra
The Polyhedra family of products are
relational database systems designed
for high-performance, high-availability
embedded systems widely used in sectors
such as communications, military and
industrial automation.
For more information about Enea, please
visit freescale.com/Enea.
ENEA
Enea Linux Offering
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Runtime Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
INTEGRITY® Multivisor™
Secure Virtualization
INTEGRITY Multivisor technology is the
industry’s most secure, reliable and flexible
embedded virtualization solution. Leveraging
hardware virtualization features found on the
ARM architecture core, INTEGRITY Multivisor
virtualization guarantees the safe and secure
execution of open guest operating systems
such as Linux, Android and GENIVI® running
alongside system-critical applications and
services found in automotive, networking and
industrial applications.
INTEGRITY Real-Time
Operating System (RTOS)
The flagship of the Green Hills Software family
of operating systems, the INTEGRITY RTOS
provides an advanced partitioning architecture
for embedded systems that requires
guaranteed reliability, absolute security and
optimum deterministic real-time response.
On Freescale processors with an MMU, the
INTEGRITY RTOS guarantees applications the
necessary CPU and memory resources while
fully protecting the operating system, device
drivers and other applications from errant
and malicious code. Unlike other memory-
protected operating systems, the INTEGRITY
RTOS never sacrifices real-time performance
for security and protection.
μ-velOSity™ Real-Time Microkernel
The royalty-free μ-velOSity microkernel is the
smallest of the Green Hills Software RTOS
family. Its frugal memory footprint of 2.6KB
and simple programming interface are perfect
for lightweight applications running on
Freescale MCUs without an MMU.
Software Development Tools
MULTI® IDE, TimeMachine™ and
Optimizing Compilers
The MULTI IDE is a complete integrated
development environment for embedded
applications written in C/C++, and Embedded
C++. It includes optimizing compilers,
advanced multi-core debugger, profiler, run-
time memory checking, MISRA C quality
checker, project builder, editor, instruction set
simulator and more.
The TimeMachine debugging suite extends
the MULTI environment by leveraging trace
data from Freescale processors, enabling
embedded software developers to execute
their application in reverse and find and fix
bugs faster.
Device Lifecycle Management
and Cryptographic Toolkit
Device Lifecycle Management (DLM)
A bundled product/service that protects and
manages hardware and software IP during all
facets of the manufacturing process against
counterfeiting, cloning and other tampering.
High-Assurance Embedded
Cryptographic Toolkit
A complete set of C- language cryptographic
algorithms validated to FIPS 140-2 level 1 and
meeting the NSA Suite B Standard.
Hardware Development Tools
Green Hills Processor Probes
The Green Hills Probe is an advanced
multi-core, multi-user hardware device
that connects through the JTAG or BDM.
It enables deep visibility into the processor
during board bring-up and, when used with
the MULTI debugger, brings ultra-fast program
download and run-control for multi-core
application debugging.
Green Hills Software’s SuperTrace™ Probe adds
trace capability to the Green Hills Probe and can
capture up to 8 GB of trace data on multi-core
ARM architecture cores. With its exceptionally
large storage capability, the SuperTrace Probe
can collect billions of trace frames, radically
extending program visibility to help find more
bugs faster and with more precision.
SSI Services
Custom Engineering Services
Green Hills Software’s Custom Engineering
Services offer system architecture guidance
and software development services, such as
adding special features, customizing existing
products and inventing new technologies.
Services include custom development for
new architectures, DSP specialization, Frozen
Branch, MULTI IDE customization, advanced
debugging, third-party extension/porting,
hardware solutions, customer services and
instruction set simulators.
Supported ARM families
• i.MX,Kinetis,Vybrid
• MAC57
• QorIQLS1
• CortexA53/A57,A15,A9,A8,A5,M4,
M0+ cores
For more information, please visit
freescale.com/GreenHills.
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Software Development Tools
IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM
The complete C/C++ compiler and debugger
toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM
generates very efficient and reliable code for
ARM devices. It is complemented by a range
of in-circuit debugging and trace probes and
integrated RTOS and middleware solutions
from our partners. Multi-core debugging
functionality, automatic NEON vectorization to
support development and the runtime analysis
add-on C-RUN is available fully integrated
with the toolchain. In addition to this solid
technology, IAR Systems offers training and
extensive worldwide technical support.
Broadest Device Support
IAR Embedded Workbench is available
for nearly the entire line-up of Freescale
MCUs, including ARM Cortex-M4 and
ARM Cortex-M0+ families, Vybrid controller
solutions, i.MX processor families. It is
integrated with Freescale MQX Software
Solutions and Freescale Processor Expert.
Regardless of which Freescale device is
chosen, customers will experience the
same intuitive user interface coupled with
target-specific support for each device. IAR
Systems also supports the Freescale Tower
System development platform for Kinetis
MCUs and Vybrid controllers, as well as the
Freedom development platform.
State Machine Tools
IAR visualSTATE is a set of highly sophisticated
and easy-to-use development tools for
designing, testing and implementing embedded
applications based on state machines.
Kinetis Featured IDE
IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM was
selected by Freescale as a featured IDE for
future generations of Freescale’s Kinetis
MCUs. IAR Embedded Workbench and the
Kinetis MCU portfolio are high-performance
and feature-rich and let you create exceptional
low-power applications and reduce
development costs and time to market.
IAR Systems is offering a global competitive
upgrade campaign to qualified CodeWarrior
Developer Studio users. Get a head start with
a powerful, reliable, user-friendly, tool chain
here: iar.com/Freescale/migrate.
Runtime Analysis Tools
C-RUN is a high-performance runtime
analysis add-on product, fully integrated
with IAR Embedded Workbench for ARM
version 7.20 and forward. C-RUN performs
runtime analysis by monitoring application
execution directly within the development
environment. The tight integration with the
toolchain improves development workflow
and provides each developer with access to
runtime analysis that is easy-to-use.
Hardware Development Tools
In-Circuit Debugging Probes
I-jet™ is a high-performance debugging probe
that enables power debugging by measuring
target power consumption with a high degree
of accuracy. IAR Systems’ innovative power
debugging technology is a methodology
that provides developers with information
about how the software implementation of
an embedded system affects the system’s
power consumption and allows optimizations
for lower power consumption. This technology
can be extended with I-scope™, which adds
in-circuit current and voltage measurement
capabilities to I-jet.
The real-time, in-circuit debugging probe
JTAGjet™-Trace offers advanced trace
functionality, such as full instruction trace and
function profiling, for ARM and ARM Cortex-
based applications.
For more information about IAR Systems,
please visit freescale.com/iar.
IAR Systems
Integrated Development Environment and Optimizing C/C++ Compiler
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Runtime Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
Mentor Embedded Nucleus® RTOS,
Embedded Linux and Hypervisor
Use the Nucleus RTOS, a scalable 3 Kb
micro-kernel based RTOS deployed on
over three billion devices, to develop high
performance, reliable, graphically demanding
and connected systems that consume
minimal power. The safety certifiable Nucleus
RTOS enables you to meet the needs of
the most demanding medical, industrial and
Internet of Things devices.
Mentor Embedded Linux enables you
to address demanding requirements of
embedded systems such as booting under
one second. The instrumented kernel and
middleware are complemented with graphical
debugging and performance analysis tools to
speed system optimization.
Mentor Embedded Hypervisor is Type
1 hypervisor ideal for producing high
performance applications on multi-core
processors. Take advantage of support
for ARM TrustZone® for system security
partitioning and boot multiple operating
systems efficiently while using standards-based
inter-processor communication features.
Automotive Solutions
Mentor Graphics
Mentor Embedded
Automotive Solutions
Mentor Embedded provides advanced
embedded electronics engineering solutions
for AUTOSAR based ECUs, automotive
networks, ADAS, Infotainment and
Instrument Clusters.
The Volcano™ family of AUTOSAR products
includes system design, network design
tools, virtual validation tools, test tools, and
embedded software for automotive electronic
and software systems using multiplexed
communication networks.
Deliver differentiated automotive infotainment
(IVI) systems with the Linux based XSe
automotive hardware platforms from Mentor
Embedded. Incorporate advanced audio
noise control, surround view based ADAS
capabilities and connected applications with
software, hardware design and architecture
technology and services from Mentor.
Produce rich digital clusters and augment
analogue instruments with automotive
graphics and video solutions from Mentor.
From low-end single displays to integrated
rich graphics that composite multiple displays,
Mentor provides unique video synchronization
technology and services to deliver
differentiated user experiences in the vehicle.
Software Development Tools
Mentor Embedded Sourcery™
CodeBench
Sourcery CodeBench provides developers
with an array of C/C++ development tools to
create, debug, optimize, and analyze software
systems on ARM and Power based devices.
Take full advantage of single, multi-core and
heterogeneous devices from Freescale for
configuration, deployment and debugging
features that scale from a microcontroller to
multi-operating system based implementations.
Sourcery CodeBench includes:
• Eclipse-basedintegrateddevelopment
environment (IDE)
• Debuggingsupportandtoolsthatscale
from bare-metal to multi-OS devices
• Profilingandanalysisengineswith
advanced data visualization
• PerformanceoptimizedGNUcompiler
(GCC)
• Performanceoptimizedlibraries
• Graphicsperformanceoptimization
• Simulatorsandadditionalutilities
For more information on Mentor Graphics,
please visit freescale.com/MentorGraphics.
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Partner Enablement Solutions
QNX™ Software Systems Limited, a subsidiary
of BlackBerry® Limited, was founded in 1980
and is a leading vendor of operating systems,
development tools, and professional services
for connected embedded systems. Global
leaders depend on QNX technology for their
in-car electronics, medical devices, industrial
automation systems, network routers, and
other mission- or life-critical applications.
Runtime Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
QNX Neutrino® RTOS
The QNX Neutrino RTOS is a full-featured,
multi-core operating system with advanced
security and fault containment mechanisms
built directly into the OS and kernel. The
QNX Neutrino RTOS is complemented by a
graphics architecture that enables the creation
of next generation HMIs using open standard
technologies such as HTML5 and Qt.
The QNX Neutrino RTOS has been qualified to
various safety and security standards for use in
products with high criticality and low tolerance
for failure, and it has several certified variants:
• QNXOSforAutomotiveSafety
• QNXOSforMedical
• QNXOSforSafetyandSecurity
• QNXOSforSecurity
• QNXOSforSafety
QNX SDK for Apps and Media
The QNX SDK for Apps and Media allows
device manufacturers to build mobile-like
UIs with full multimedia capabilities. It offers
optimized browser performance, cutting-edge
HTML5 features, consumer electronics device
connectivity, and audio and video playback.
QNX CAR™ Platform
The QNX CAR Platform for Infotainment is a
unique set of pre-integrated and optimized
technologies from QNX Software Systems and
automotive ecosystem partners. It provides a
variety of options for building reliable, world-
class infotainment systems.
Software Development Tools
QNX Momentics® Tool Suite
The QNX Momentics Tool Suite is a
comprehensive, Eclipse-based integrated
development environment with innovative
tools that give developers at-a-glance views
of real-time interactions, memory profiles and
more, enabling shorter debug times and faster
time to market. Multi-core-specific tools help
developers migrate code cleanly from single-
core to multi-core systems, and help safely
optimize performance.
QNX Acoustics for Active
Noise Control
QNX Acoustics for Active Noise Control is a
software solution used to dramatically reduce
unwanted engine noise inside the cabin of a
vehicle. The high performance, flexible library
integrates with existing vehicle hardware.
QNX Acoustic for Voice
QNX Acoustics for Voice is a modular library
of field-proven echo cancellation and noise
reduction algorithms that improve the clarity
and quality of hands-free calls and the
accuracy of voice recognition, in challenging
acoustic in-car environments.
SSI Services
QNX Professional Services
QNX professional services provides cost-
effective assistance and expertise throughout
the development cycle, including flexible
support programs, professional training,
expert consulting, and custom engineering.
QNX services complement and enhance an
organization’s strengths to help meet their
time to market goals within budget and on
spec for high quality end products.
QNX Automotive Services
QNX automotive services provides quality
engineering support to help tier one system
integrators and OEMs eliminate program
delays and meet or exceed project milestones
and start of production (SOP) commitments.
QNX automotive services has dedicated
automotive engineers with first-hand
experience in hundreds of production models,
and the team uses this expertise to deliver
successful results.
For more information about QNX, please
visit freescale.com/QNX.
QNX Powers What Matters
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Run-Time Software: Application
Specific, Middleware and
Operating Systems
VxWorks and Wind River Linux
Wind River® proudly supports Freescale
i.MX and QorIQ LS processors with both its
VxWorks® real-time operating system (RTOS)
and its Linux offerings.
VxWorks is the industry’s most widely deployed
RTOS, powering over 1.5 billion devices.
Its breakthrough new release, VxWorks
7, is a modular, expandable, future-proof
platform for connected devices, engineered
to help manufacturers of embedded systems
harness the opportunities of the Internet of
Things. Industry-specific add-on profiles
enrich VxWorks 7 with relevant middleware,
transforming it into a purpose-built RTOS
platform for the industrial, medical, networking,
and consumer electronics industries.
Wind River Linux is the best-in-class
commercial embedded Linux, based on
Yocto Project 1.5 open source development
infrastructure. Wind River Linux delivers all the
advantages of open source, plus the vision,
innovation, risk mitigation, and support that
only a technology leader can provide.
Software Development Tools
Wind River Workbench and Wind
River Simics
The pressures to develop more efficiently are
real. You’re building complex products with
shrinking budgets and distributed teams,
and your competition is moving at a dizzying
pace. Wind River has designed a collection of
technologies and professional services to help
you power through critical activities in every
phase of your development lifecycle.
Wind River Workbench is an Eclipse-based
integrated development environment
that features a comprehensive suite of
configuration, analysis, and debugging tools.
Its new state-of-the-art System Analysis
package provides instant access to code
and system behavior, allowing developers
to simultaneously optimize code and detect
bugs, memory leaks, and interlocks.
Wind River Simics® is a full-system simulation
tool compatible with both VxWorks and
Wind River Linux. Simics enables continuous
system integration; faster prototyping using
virtual prototypes; and efficient what-if
architectural analysis. Simics delivers a
shared platform for software development
so multiple developers can share a complete
virtual system and its entire state, accelerating
software development and testing.
SSI Services
Wind River Professional Services
Wind River Professional Services enables
companies to reduce risk and gain a
competitive advantage. Professional Services
offers a variety of services around VxWorks
platforms, including board support package
(BSP) development and customization, boot
optimization for selected hardware, and
secure boot services, in addition to solution
assessments, consulting, and design.
Furthermore, Professional Services offers
deep embedded Linux expertise across
many processor architectures to expedite
Linux platform delivery. Our offerings span
across the entire project lifecycle, including
architecture, design, development, porting,
integration, and maintenance services; and
we leverage our state-of-the-art platform
simulation and test tools to accelerate
deliverables and provide valuable reporting
and documentation.
For more information about Wind River,
please visit freescale.com/WindRiver.
A Foundation for Your Innovation
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TRAINING SERVICES
Ac6
Ac6-training is a leading provider of training
services on embedded systems, from the
deepest hardware elements to the most
advanced software components, including
programming languages and their use for
embedded systems. Freescale processors and
MCUs are described with detailed hardware
courses on CPU cores, peripherals and
busses. Application-oriented courses with
hands-on labs help you build industrial and
embedded systems.
Ac6-training also covers low-end, bare-metal or
RTOS-enabled MCU-based deeply embedded
systems rather than high-end, Android, Linux or
Windows-based systems; in all cases Ac6 covers
both system-level or application-level subjects.
Ac6 has also developed innovative programming
tools for building, programming and managing
Linux embedded systems—the Ac6 System
Workbench for Linux—that are provided free of
charge to all Linux courses attendees.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Ac6.
AllGo Embedded Systems
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE, OPERATING SYSTEMS
AllGo Embedded Systems is a leading product
design company focused on providing
embedded multimedia solutions for automotive,
consumer and general embedded market
segments. Our solutions are used in over 50
products, deployed in more than 6 million cars
and consumer products.
AllGo licenses its multimedia / Smartphone
Connectivity software and ADAS solutions
to automotive customers worldwide as well
as provides associated services for software
development and integration.
AllGo provides turnkey product design
services and multimedia codecs for general
embedded customers.
AllGo RACE IVI software suite provides media
and smartphone connectivity solution for the
Automotive Infotainment systems.
AllGo Android Fastboot solution offers full
availability of applications of Android in seven
seconds from cold boot.
AllGoVision is an enterprise grade advanced
video analytics solution which serves both
as a server as well as an embedded based
solution and is deployed worldwide in video
surveillance markets.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/AllGo.
Advantech
Founded in 1983, Advantech delivers visionary
and trustworthy network computing solutions
that empower businesses. By embedding
its innovative mission-critical hardware,
leading telecom and networking equipment,
manufacturers are able to power the world
communications infrastructure. With an
extensive deployed base, Advantech Networks
& Telecom Group designs both standard and
custom products for ATCA, MicroTCA and
OEM-ready network appliances. In partnership
with major CPU, NPU and DSP manufacturers,
the company partners locally with customers
to evaluate project requirements, share
design knowledge and develop optimized
solutions together—all backed up by its global
deployment expertise.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Advantech.
IDH SERVICES | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
Altia Incorporated
Altia offers a concept-to-code tool suite for
embedded display development. Altia Design is
a GUI editor that provides the capability to create
custom graphical user interfaces – without hand
coding – and perfect user experience early in
development. Altia’s graphics code generator,
Altia DeepScreen, generates pure C code for
a wide array of low- to high-power Freescale
processors, including Freescale MPC5645S,
Freescale MPC5606S, i.MX 6, Vybrid and more.
Companies in the automotive, medical, home
appliance, building automation and consumer
electronics industries use Altia to get market-
winning embedded GUIs into production devices.
Altia’s Advantages
• GeneratesefficientCsourcecodetominimize
RAM and save BOM cost
• CanworkwithanyOSornoOSatall
• Reducesdevelopmenttimebyanaverage
of 50%
• Advancedfeaturesforsupportofglobal
languages
• Servicesteamavailabletodesignbestuser
interface and user experience
To learn more, visit freescale.com/altia.
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EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH/ODM SERVICES | SSI SERVICES
Analogue & Micro Ltd
Analogue & Micro are a provider of electronic
design services, COTS systems and modules,
specializing in 32-bit embedded processor
systems. Design experience for Freescale
ARM architecture based platforms includes the
QorIQ LS1 series and the i.MX processor family.
Their platforms have been proven successfully
in specialist solutions for high end industries
including military, aerospace, oil and gas,
utilities, data communications and audio/video
applications. Our platforms range from module
and bespoke single board computers, to fully
qualified products.
Services include analog and digital design,
PSUs, PCB design, VHDL and software
development, qualification, project management
and logistics. A&M has extensive software
experience in Linux, U-Boot and eCos operating
systems and BSP and tool chain development
using Yocto and Poky.
They offer rapid prototype build and manufacturing
capability in house and are ISO 9001 certified.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/AM.
HW DEV TOOLS
Asset Intertech
Asset Intertech is a leading supplier of hardware-
assisted debug tools, providing probes and trace
port analyzers with flexible debug connectivity
for Freescale devices with ARM cores. With the
daily tasks of the software developer in mind,
SourcePoint™, ASSET's flagship debugger, is rich
in firmware development attributes necessary
for SoC development and powerful enough for
applications development. Using SourcePoint,
the software developer is provided maximum
visibility into the complex hardware-software and
software-software interactions, like firmware reset
issues, OS aware thread interactions and provides
trace with post trace data mining. It includes
address translation, dynamic page translation,
multiple code formats, and a self-diagnostic test
suite. It operates in multi-processor and multi-
cluster environments and runs on either MS
Windows or Linux hosts. SourcePoint offers UEFI
and Linux OS-aware features.
The Arium LX-1000 Trace Port Analyzer (TPA)
and the Arium LC-500Se are the most popular
probe configurations. The LX-1000 is modular
and supports either parallel ETM trace or serial
trace. The LC-500Se offers reliable run control
and intuitive stepping features. It’s designed for
speed with fast file and image downloads and
quick stepping through code.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
AssetIntertech.
Arcturus
IP Voice Communication, Management,
IoT/M2M Middleware and System Solutions
Arcturus Networks, Inc., is a leading provider of
embedded solutions for communication and
industrial applications. Recognized as a pioneer,
Arcturus has contributed to the innovation of
thousands of products and helped establish
embedded Linux as a defacto global standard.
Since 2002, Arcturus has focused on developing
middleware to enable device management,
IoT/M2M, IP audio distribution and IP voice
communication, including audio intelligibility and
psychoacoustics. Arcturus middleware, reference
designs and modular hardware systems reduce
time-to-market and risk by
combining proven solutions with direct support.
Arcturus has partnered with Freescale for over
a decade, recently developing specialized
hardware designs with bundled middleware
packages targeting buildings, transportation and
healthcare markets. Arcturus is a member of the
ARM Connected Community and supports a full
range of Freescale architectures from Freescale
Kinetis and Cortex-M4 microcontrollers to i.MX
application processors–using Linux, Android,
MQX or bare-metal software.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Arcturus.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE, OPERATING SYSTEMS
Atollic
Atollic® is committed to helping engineers
create better embedded systems with C/C++
development and testing tools that provide unique
features for improving software quality. Unlike
traditional C/C++ development tools, the Atollic
TrueSTUDIO® IDE guides users through the
process of developing high-quality embedded
software. Atollic TrueSTUDIO brings the best
principles from the automotive and aerospace
industries to all embedded developers.
Atollic TrueSTUDIO is a world-class compiler
and debugger IDE with integrated features for
source code reviews, MISRA C checking, code
complexity analysis and team collaboration.
The debugger includes a crash analyzer and
RTOS kernel awareness, as well as dual-core
and multiprocessor support.
Atollic TrueVERIFIER
®
adds in-target software test
automation with auto-generated and auto-executed
unit tests, enabling better-tested products.
Atollic TrueANALYZER® adds system-level test
quality measurement, performing in-target
execution flow analysis (up to MC/DC coverage)
and providing test and quality confidence.
Atollic’s development services complement
their development and testing tools: Atollic
TrueSTUDIO, TrueVERIFIER and TrueANALYZER.
Focused on Kinetis, Vybrid and i.MX processor
families, development services deliver lower
development costs, shorter time to market, lower
risk of field upgrades and fewer field returns. Typical
services include customized software platforms,
application development, integration of middleware,
wireless connectivity, software testing, code
compliance, and metrics and source code review.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Atollic.
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Partner Enablement Solutions
Optimized embedded systems and sensor
solutions of highest quality—experts in 3D
time-of-flight sensor technology
In business since 2004, Bluetechnix is well
known for being a manufacturer of high-quality
embedded systems such as time-of-flight (ToF)-
based depth sensors, 2D smart cameras and
system on modules (SoM) for Blackfin® DSPs
and i.MX applications processors using ARM
technology. More than 20 developers continuously
expand the Bluetechnix broad product and
service portfolio. Their R&D department is tightly
connected to the Vienna University of Technology
(TU Vienna), UAS Technikum Wien and the
Austrian Academy of Science to incorporate
the latest technological advancements in their
applications. Bluetechnix provides an ISO-
accredited test center for electromagnetic
compatibility (EMC) measurements at its
development headquarters in Vienna, allowing
them to provide product certification services
in-house. State-of-the-art products, flexibility and
personal support are the cornerstones of their
long-term success.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Bluetechnix.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Bluetechnix
SW DEV TOOLS | SSI SERVICES
Au-Zone Technologies, Inc.
The Au-Zone Vision Tool Kit enables developers
with a solution to solve complex and demanding
Embedded Computer Vision and real time
Video Analytics problems they face. The
product has been optimized for the Freescale
i.MX 6 processor family which supports a
unique, feature rich library of GPU accelerated
embedded computer vision primitives.
Standard OpenCV functions are implemented
for rapid development and algorithm porting
from Matlab or PC-based implementations.
The architecture is based on a modular
GStreamer plugin Architecture with DMA based
zero copy buffers for real time video rates. By
leveraging our Embedded Computer Vision
Acceleration Library, we are able to help our
clients to achieve significant and immediate
performance improvements for complex
algorithms while reducing the CPU loading for
other applications. The SDK supports efficient
algorithm development using workstations before
targeting embedded devices.
Au-Zone supports the Toolkit with professional
services including turnkey product development.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/AuZone.
BCM Advanced Research
BCM Advanced Research is a global supplier
of embedded CPU boards and systems for the
industrial, OEM/ODM, and embedded computing
industries. They provide both standard off-the-
shelf products as well as custom ODM design
and manufacturing services for qualifying OEMs.
Of these products BCM offers ARM based CPU
boards and development kits based on the i.MX
6 series applications processor family.
Their strength lies in their strong engineering
and project management presence in the
USA complementing their core R&D and
manufacturing capabilities in Asia. Established
in 1990, BCM is one of the top embedded
motherboard and system manufacturers. Their
focus is providing value-oriented computing
platforms with extended lifecycles that appeal to
volume driven OEMs.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/BCM.
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Borea is an independent design house based in
Slovenia, Europe specializing in the development
of complex high-performance embedded
systems in the area of communications and
beyond. We are a creative and innovative team
whose dynamics allows us out of box solutions
while at the same time keeping our services
reliable and professional. Our core competence
is built around high performance embedded
computing using QorIQ communications
processors, Kinetis Microcontrollers and i.MX
application processors. Borea focuses on
special hardware and software implementations
of systems where ultimate performance
is expected. To fully unveil the maximum
potential of Freescale chips we do multi-core
programming at bare metal level.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Borea.
Borea
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EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Boundary Devices
Boundary Devices is a complete hardware
and software solutions provider specializing
in network-connected, fanless, low-power
multimedia devices. With decades of experience
designing ARM-based boards and numerous
i.MX processor designs completed based on
the i.MX51, i.MX53, and i.MX 6 processors,
Boundary Devices is uniquely positioned to
provide customers the perfect solution for i.MX
processor-based designs. In the i.MX 6 family,
Boundary Devices has released a wide variety of
products, including the BD-SL-i.MX 6 series low-
cost development platform, the Nitrogen6X single
board computer, and the Nitrogen6X-SOM.
These products were designed to allow
customers to get to market quickly and with
a reasonable price. In situations where the
standard product is not quite right, Boundary
Devices can design custom hardware platforms
with associated BSPs. The key to any embedded
project is software support, and the i.MX 6
platform from Boundary Devices supports many
different operating systems including QNX,
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Windows Embedded
Compact 7 and various flavors of Linux.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
BoundaryDevices.
SW DEV TOOLS
Cosmic
Cosmic Software is a leading producer of
software development tools and services
for the embedded systems industry. Cosmic
development tools are used in the creation
of electronic systems found in a variety of
products including: automobile transmissions,
anti-lock brakes, air bag controllers, washing
machines, pacemakers, mobile phones, fiber
optic switches, heavy construction equipment,
avionics, robotics and many more.
Established in 1983 and headquartered in
France, Cosmic Software operates subsidiaries
in the United States and Germany along with a
worldwide network of distributors to provide local
support. Cosmic Software is committed to giving
its customers the best available software tools
and support services to enable them complete
and test their projects efficiently.
Cosmic Software product portfolio includes
C-language cross-compilers, assemblers,
processor simulators, hardware debuggers, Unit
Test and MISRA syntax checker, and an easy-
to-use integrated development environment (IDE)
for Freescale Kinetis Microcontrollers.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Cosmic.
CompuLab
CompuLab, established in 1992 is a leading
manufacturer of computer boards for embedded
systems and has been manufacturing system-
on-modules of its own design since 1997.
Producing over 100,000 computer boards a
year, CompuLab system-on-modules can be
found in over 1,500 products of some of the
world’s leading companies. The CompuLab
portfolio includes the Utilite fanless computer in
a mini form factor as well as system on module
boards based on the i.MX 6 series processor
family. Compulab boards are embedded
in telecommunication systems, automotive
devices, gaming systems, medical devices,
aerospace and marine systems, and countless
other applications. All CompuLab products
are manufactured and tested in CompuLab’s
facilities in Yokneam, Israel. CompuLab products
are lead free, RoHS compliant and meet all
environmental standards. CompuLab is an
ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/CompuLab.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH/ODM SERVICES
Crank Software
Crank™ Software, Inc.,is an innovator in
embedded user interface (UI) solutions, reducing
the time, costs, and headaches that notoriously
come hand-in-hand with UI development by
letting designers and engineers work side-by-
side.Compared to traditional electronic design
automation tools, our products and services
enable R&D teams to more quickly develop rich
graphical displays for resource-constrained
embedded devices.
Crank Storyboard™ Suite bridges the gap
betweenUI design and embedded systems
to deliver competitive advantage, because
streamlining the development lifecycle enables
their customers to get products to market with
higher ROI and lower TCO, while delivering a
superior customer experience.
Storyboard makes it easy for i.MX users to build
graphical UIs and ultimately get their products to
market faster. With a shorter development time
and a more collaborative process, products get
to market first with a remarkable UI that builds
brand loyalty.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Crank.
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Cybercom
Cybercom is Freescale’s Proven partner for
Bluetooth connectivity. For 15 years, Cybercom
has been contributing in the evolution of
Bluetooth technology, developing systems and
products for automotive, medical, consumer and
industrial applications. Together, Freescale and
Cybercom are able to provide robust Bluetooth
connectivity, meeting vehicle manufacturers’
requirements on the latest Bluetooth features
and device interoperability. Cybercom blueGO
significantly reduces time to market and the need
for device interoperability testing.
Cybercom blueGO is a professionally maintained
Bluetooth software application framework,
offering tier-1 suppliers a robust, generic and
portable multi-profile and multi-connection
Bluetooth solution. The underlying stack,
integrated in the solution delivered by Cybercom,
is the market-leading Blue SDK Bluetooth stack
from its partner iAnywhere.
Cybercom is a Nordic consulting company,
designing and adding intelligence to products
and devices, assuring efficient and manageable
connectivity, providing a future connected world
with meaningful solutions.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Cybercom.
Digi provides wireless solutions for vertical M2M
applications, including purpose-built products
for medical devices and energy applications.
Its low-cost development kits make it easy to
get to market quickly. Full support is provided
for Android, Linux and Microsoft Windows
Embedded Compact. The Device Cloud™ by
Etherios, a Digi International company, provides
remote monitoring and control from anywhere in
the world, and the new Device Cloud Connector
provides built-in cloud connectivity for Freescale
MPUs and MCUs. Products include Systems-
on-Modules (SOMs) for Freescale i.MX28 and
i.MX53 applications processors with integrated
802.11a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.0.
With application and wireless design services,
Digi and Etherios are true end-to-end wireless
solutions experts.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
DigiInternational.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE AND OPERATING SYSTEMS | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
Digi International
Develco A/S
Develco provides total solutions for wireless
design including the DevCom 08 ZigBee module
based on the Kinetis microcontroller family.
In addition, Develco provides professional
design services (HW, SW, RF, product and test
equipment), production (handling of 3rd party
OEM), IP (ZigBee), modules (ZigBee), tools
(ZigBee) and products (ZigBee and Wireless
M-Bus). Develco serves most regions worldwide,
from their head office in Denmark.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Develco.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Elektrobit
EB’s automotive software business has
established itself internationally as one of the
most important suppliers of embedded software
solutions for the automotive industry. In addition
to the development of innovative products,
EB also specializes in services and consulting
supplying implementations of serial software
solutions for a broad range of infotainment,
navigation, HMI, driver assistance and AUTOSAR
systems. Based on more than a decade of
expertise in developing software for automotive
ECUs, EB offers industry-leading basic software
and corresponding configuration and analyzing
tools. As a full-service provider, EB’s global
and knowledgeable ECU service teams take
over responsibility for specific parts or even for
the whole project when introducing the latest
technologies like Ethernet, multi-core systems, or
ISO 26262-compliant functional safety products
and solutions. Thanks to the close partnership
with Freescale, EB’s ECU software runs
smoothly on several Freescale MCUs.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Elektrobit.
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Embest is a global provider of embedded
hardware and software. Formed in 2000, it’s
now part of element14 and Premier Farnell,
global electronic components distributors with
more than 70 years in the business. Embest
offers professional development tools, evaluation
boards, single-board computers (SBC) and
hardware and software development services
and applications. It also is an authorized
distributor of ARM, Parasoft®, Hewlitt Packard®
and Cadsoft™ in China. They provide embedded
development tools, single-board computers and
core modules, as well as OEM/ODM services
for embedded products. Its vision is to use its
technology and services to help customers
develop and produce embedded products faster,
more efficiently and with a high level of quality.
The company works closely with ARM and
leading ARM-based MCU and MPU suppliers
and is also an ARM-approved training center
(ARM ATC). Customers are sure to receive high
efficiency tools, mature embedded solutions,
design and production services and complete
support from Embest.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Embest.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Embest
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Embedded Access, Inc.
The developers at Embedded Access are the
world experts in the MQX RTOS Platform. They
provide a full MQX based reference design,
customized board support packages (BSPs),
boot loader, legacy code integration, full
application development, driver development
and communication protocols. For a project
quick start, a shell of your application can
be created with all components customized
to your specification ready for high level
application code.
Embedded Access can provide a customized
release of the MQX platform for just about any
Freescale 32-bit MCU or MPU including the
Freescale MQX RTOS, RTCS TCP/IP stack,
MFS file system, USB host, USB device, web
server and more. Add-on packages are available,
including GUI development, flash file system,
XML Parser & Framer, SNMPv3 and the LUA
scripting language.
Embedded Access also provides training for
MQX Platform to help you minimize costs and
development time.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
EmbeddedAccess.
Embedded Labworks is focused on helping you
develop embedded software with quality and
on-time delivery. Through consulting and training
services, we can help you in all embedded
software development stages.
Our consulting services can help you define
the technical characteristics of the product
(hardware and software), operating system
selection and development tools. Our experience
in the open source community enables us to
help our customers in selecting open source
software components.
Relying on professionals with over 15 years of
experience in the area, our trainings are very well
know in Brazil and Latin America. Our experience
in operating systems, including GNU/Linux and
Android, enables us to help and prepare our
customers to work with new technologies.
Our experience with real-time kernels, including
MQX, FreeRTOS and Micrium uC-OS/III, enables
us to train and help our customers to work with
real-time systems.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
EmbeddedLabworks.
Embedded Labworks
TRAINING
Emcraft Systems
Emcraft Systems provides system on modules
(SoMs) for the Freescale Kinetis K70/K61
and Vybrid VF6/VF5 devices. The SoMs are
specifically designed to make it easy, quick
and cost-effective for embedded system
designers to start using the Freescale devices
in their applications. Emcraft Systems’ starter
kits provide a low-cost hardware platform,
enabling development of embedded applications
using the Kinetis K70/K61 and Vybrid VF6
devices. The starter kits are based on SoMs,
include a breadboard area and come with the
schematics of the baseboard. This allows for
quick custom development and easy transition
from prototyping to building an end product.
The kits can be used either standalone or in the
Freescale Tower System.
Emcraft Systems offers hardware design,
embedded software development and
turn-key contract manufacturing services
for customers that use Emcraft SoMs.
Prenegotiated prices and close relationships
with our contract manufacturing partners allow
Emcraft to quote custom baseboard turn-key
projects. Thus, customers can leverage volume
purchasing power to save money and time.
Emcraft Systems provides embedded Linux
BSPs and cross-development environments
for the Kinetis K61/K70 and Vybrid processor
families. The cross-development environments
for both Kinetis and Vybrid include the GCC
cross-compiler and GDB debugger, as well as
a number of preconfigured, ready-to-build and
run sample projects to serve as helpful starting
points for application development.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Emcraft.
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Partner Enablement Solutions
When it comes to high-quality and reliable
high-end embedded systems design with a
long-term useful life, Emtrion is the partner
of choice. Emtrion produces hardware and
software that helps drive smart companies
forward. Its engineers, with more than 10 years
of experience, provide customers with new and
inventive embedded solutions again and again.
In keeping with its philosophy, Emtrion fosters
partner networks that help it remain one step
ahead in innovation. Its team is highly motivated
and specializes in partnering closely with
clients to complete projects. Headquartered in
Karlsruhe, Germany, Emtrion supplies companies
around the world, the majority of which operate
in the fields of automation engineering, medical
engineering, measurement and control, as well
as railway engineering.
Emtrion offers the following services: project
management/coaching, technical seminars
and workshops.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Emtrion.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
Emtrion
As a leading embedded software developer,
eSOL provides eSOL’s real-time OS-based
software platform for single-core, multi-
core, and many-core embedded processors,
automotive ECU development tools,
and engineering services to accelerate
development of applications requiring real-time
capability and reliability. eSOL’s embedded
products and services are used worldwide
in competitive vertical markets such as
automotive, consumer electronics, industrial
and medical equipment, and aerospace.
The multi-core-ready eT-Kernel Platform is built
upon eSOL’s scalable eT-Kernel real-time OS,
which is tightly integrated with the eBinder IDE
including the ARM genuine compiler and a wide
selection of middleware components. eT-Kernel
Platform helps developers quickly create flexible
development platforms for their software
product lines and enables them to improve
time to market, cost, productivity and quality.
eT-Kernel and eBinder are expected to receive
ISO 26262 automotive functional safety standard
certification in 2014.
eSOL’s products and services support the
Kinetis, Vybrid and i.MX processor families.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/eSol.
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eSOL Co., Ltd.
Engicam was established in 2009 in order to
simplify the development of innovative and
technologically advanced products. Engicam
merchandises several type of CPU modules based
on the latest generation of Freescale processors.
Engicam has a full range of system-on-modules
with the Freescale i.MX application processor
family including i.MX25, i.MX28, i.MX51, i.MX53,
i.MX 6 series as well as the Vybrid VF600
processor. Engicam is providing their solutions
for markets ranging from train, electrical car,
vending machine, kiosk, and point-of-interest.
Dedication, innovation and flexibility are some of
the key strengths Engicam offers their customers
when deliver a full turnkey solution.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Engicam.
Engicam
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH/ODM SERVICES
F&S Elektronik Systeme GmbH is a German
electronics company located in Stuttgart. The
company started in 1992 as a design office
and in 1994 introduced its first product family a
graphics display driven board. Today, F&S offers
a wide spectrum of boards for the embedded
market space including products based on the
Freescale i.MX processor and Vybrid controller
families. Their strategy is to offer complete
solutions that included both the software and
hardware components. So F&S ports the most
popular operating systems like Linux, Android
and Windows Embedded Compact on its
boards and offers additional software, hardware
and support which makes using the boards
very easy. Their goal is to offer innovative and
reliable boards and devices with an excellent
price/power ratio and with high quality support
to our customers.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/FS.
F&S Elektronik
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IDH SERVICES | SSI SERVICES
FirstView
FirstView Consultants is an Austin, Texas-
headquartered company with rapid prototyping,
system architecture and software solutions
expertise in the automotive, medical and
industrial markets. They custom tailor solutions,
such as filling in gaps all the way to developing
complete designs from idea to working solution.
They can scope and lead turn-key production
or augment a team for targeted modules. Their
capabilities within embedded systems run the
entire spectrum, from high-level planning and
system architecture to specific hardware and
software duties. Their dedicated multimedia
team can improve system performance by
analyzing and optimizing the graphics, video,
camera and image processing, and their
software team can create custom BSPs or fill
in the gap by providing the expertise to create
specific drivers.
For more information, please
visit freescale.com/FirstView.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | SSI SERVICES
FriskyDSP Technology Ltd.
FriskyDSP provides advanced embedded
software engineering services and technology
to customers around the globe. With a focus
on Freescale based platforms, the company
delivers a range of services deploying these
platforms. The company’s comprehensive
development projects start from initial customer
requirements through the delivery of verified
and optimized code, and services including
customization, integration, code porting across
platforms, support and training.
FriskyDSP’s in-depth knowledge, skill and
broad system understanding help customers
achieve optimal software design and
implementation that deliver high-performance
products to the market. This is particularly
evident in customer applications with
demanding processing requirements.
FriskyDSP partners with its customers to
help them achieve their short and long-term
development objectives. We pride ourselves in
our established and close relationships with our
customers, serving as their outsourced R&D
experts, providing high-performance solutions
that ultimately save time, costs and resources.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/FriskyDSP.
FreeRTOS
FreeRTOS is a market leading RTOS from
Real Time Engineers Ltd. that supports more
than 30 architectures and receives more than
100,000 downloads a year. It is professionally
developed, strictly quality controlled, robust,
supported and free to embed in products
without any requirement to expose proprietary
source code. FreeRTOS has become the de
facto standard RTOS for MCUs by removing
common objections to using free software, and
in so doing, providing a truly compelling free
software model.
You can take a product to market using
FreeRTOS without even talking to them, let
alone paying any fees, and thousands of
companies do just that. If, at any time, you
would like to receive additional backup, written
guarantees or indemnification, then there is a
simple low cost commercial upgrade path. Your
peace of mind comes with the knowledge that
you can opt to take the commercial route at any
time you choose.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/FreeRTOS.
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G5 Engineering Solutions
G5 Engineering Solutions, Inc., is a US
based, full-service engineering design firm
providing innovative solutions that are ready
for the production line. They are committed
to meeting complete product development
needs by delivering quality turnkey products
for commercial, industrial, medical and military
use. They specialize in embedded ARM
processor based motherboard design, low-level
firmware design, low-level Linux/Windows driver
design, high-level Android/Linux/Windows
operating system board support package (BSP)
integration and customization. The G5 product
portfolio includes a power sensitive as well as
a performance based system on module based
on the i.MX 6 series processor family. The G5
power state aware peripheral device drivers
are first in class to minimize power draw when
not in use to maximize battery runtimes in
mobile devices. G5 is also extremely competent
in designing systems to endure harsh
environments (Mil-std-810/IP-57) which also
require low EMI signatures (Mil-std-461/FCC).
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
G5engineering.
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Partner Enablement Solutions
GainSpan is an innovator and leader in
semiconductor solutions for wireless
connectivity for the rapidly emerging Internet
of Things. GainSpan solutions let customers
easily create connected products for the
Connected Home, Smart Energy, healthcare/
fitness, control/monitoring in industrial,
commercial and residential markets and high-
speed audio, video and security applications.
GainSpan’s new ultra-low-power 802.11 b/g/n
GS2000 is a highly integrated, multi-code,
System-on-Chip (SoC) containing two ARM
Cortex-M3 processors. The solution is highly
flexible: The IPv4/IPv6 networking stack and
services usually run on the GS2000 when
paired with smaller MCUs such as the Kinetis L
family; however, the stack and services can run
on MCUs/MPUs such as the i.MX family.
Together, GainSpan and Freescale are
accelerating development and adoption of a
whole new class of battery and line-powered
connected devices.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/GainSpan.
COMPANION SILICON AND MODULES
GainSpan
Gateworks is a leading supplier of powerful ARM
based network processor board level solutions
for transmitting and receiving audio, video, and
data in embedded wireless network systems.
The Freescale i.MX 6 series based family of
network processor boards are motherboards
designed specifically for embedded wireless
network applications.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Gateworks.
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Gateworks Corp.
Garz & Fricke
Garz & Fricke GmbH has been developing and
producing intelligent embedded systems since
1992. Made in Germany, its products stand for
quality and progressive technology.
With 86 engineers, computing specialists and
technicians in hardware and software, Garz
& Fricke GmbH is the perfect OEM supplier
for industrial controllers, metering and labs
electronics, intelligent displays for automotive
and naval designs, as well as vending
machine technology.
Their product portfolio contains application-
ready products such as intelligent touch panel
computers, human-machine interface and/
or control applications. Garz & Fricke provide
full service from product set-up to mass
production, including prototyping, hardware and
software development. Their own THT and SMT
production lines enable them to tune all related
processes to each other.
Garz & Fricke GmbH focuses on a compact and
complete touch panel series for integration into
professional devices or standalone panels for the
visualization and communication in industrial and
home networks.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/GarzFricke.
IDH SERVICES | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
HandsOn-Training
HandsOn-Training is a company that specializes
in providing technology courses that integrate
practical work in FPGA and ARM areas. The
tight relationship with the silicon vendors
provides the newest courses for the newest
platforms in the world, enabling engineers
to acquire know-how on the newest devices
without the need to travel abroad.
HandsOn-Training develops the course contents
directly with silicon vendors, which leads to
professional material that emphasizes and
focuses on the engineer’s daily work needs.
Our vision is to “Establish a know-how and
excellence center in the FPGA and ARM
segments.” We do not provide theoretical
courses – only practical (“Hands-On”) training,
employing the most advanced development
tools, evaluation boards, operating systems and
training material. In early 2013, we also began
delivering courses in Europe in collaboration
with our silicon partners, distributors and various
training centers.
HandsOn-Training is delivering courses based on
Freescale i.MX and Kinetis product families.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/HandsOn.
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As one of the leading training providers,
HILF!GmbH offers more than 70 different,
high-level topic centered training classes. As
a global player, these courses are offered as
on-site training as well. To date, HILF!GmbH has
successfully trained more than 25,000 customers.
With a strong background working with Motorola,
having started as an Authorized Motorola Training
Partner in 1998, they provide comprehensive
services for the complete Freescale portfolio.
These services include consulting and training, as
well as system design and software development,
successfully performed in more than over 120
projects for large customers in the automotive
industry, industrial automation, avionics and
telecommunication.
Their portfolio includes the i.MX5x family of
processors, i.MX 6 series processors and Kinetis
MCUs based on the ARM Cortex architecture.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/HILFGmbH.
GmbH
Microcomputer-Consulting
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HILF!GmbH
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iSYSTEM
iSYSTEM is a privately held company
headquartered in Germany, close to Munich.
Since its foundation in 1986, iSYSTEM is
an independent manufacturer and provider
of embedded software debugging and test
tools supporting Freescale i.MX application
processors and Kinetis Microcontrollers.
iSYSTEM’s Blue Box Technology stands for fast
and easy microcontroller access via any kind
of microcontroller debug interface. No matter
whether one is developing, debugging or testing
embedded software on a real target system,
iSYSTEM’s open and integrated Debug and Test
Software enables engineers to drive a Blue Box
and the corresponding development. iSYSTEM
is a ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
For more information visit, freescale.com/iSystem.
Infobank Corporation
Infobank is an automotive software company
based in South Korea.
We have developed Android Infotainment/
Connectivity Solution for Hyundai Motors since
2009 with Freescale. Our solution is based on
the i.MX25, i.MX53 and i.MX 6 processor family.
We have four solution integrations and one
hardware tool.
• AndroidInfotainmentSystemIntegration
for Hyundai Motors (2011~)
• CarPlaySolutionforHyundaiMotors
(Linux/Android, 2013~)
• AndroidAutoSolutionforHyundaiMotors
(Linux/Android, 2014~)
• AUTOSARMigrationService
• ECUReflashTool(i.MX25)
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Infobank.
SSI SERVICES
iWave Systems
iWave Systems is a design house specializing
in the area of embedded hardware and
software engineering services. iWave Systems
is headquartered in Bangalore, India, which is
considered to be one of the hottest technology
centers in the world. iWave offers complete
integrated solutions for product development
and systems engineering.
Managed by technology professionals, iWave
Systems is a registered private limited company
with more than two decades of experience.
iWave Systems has extensive experience in
industrial, automotive and medical domains.
iWave’s products/services range from
integrated real-time solutions and turnkey
development, embedded software (e.g., RTOS,
protocols, firmware, middleware/application,
BSP, device driver development and porting
services), board level hardware and FPGA design
and development services, ASIC modeling,
simulation and verification to DSP (audio and
video codec).
To learn more, visit freescale.com/iWave.
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Partner Enablement Solutions
Ka-Ro’s family concept of Computer-on-
Modules is unique. Ka-Ro is a full-service
provider with its own reference kits, production-
ready modules, Windows CE and Linux BSPs.
Ka-Ro’s comprehensive range of services
covers customer- and application-specific
development and component sourcing, and
extends to individual or series manufacturing
for the industrial investment product markets.
In the worldwide electronics market, Ka-Ro’s
Computer-on-Modules stand out with
their unique characteristics, thanks to their
superlatively small formats and low-power
consumption. Its in-house, high-end production
capabilities mean that Ka-Ro can offer
aggressive, customer-oriented pricing.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Karo.
Ka-Ro
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
VTOS™ DDR™ is a standalone software
application that runs from a processor’s on-chip
memory. VTOS DDR provides everything you
need to quickly configure, verify, and tune
DDR memory. This tool enables designers to
automatically tune and verify DDR memory,
and allows production test teams to test every
cell of DDR memory in seconds. Support is
available for Cortex-M4, Cortex-A8, Cortex-A9,
and Cortex-A15 processors.
VTOS is a standalone software application
that runs from a processor’s memory. VTOS
provides everything you need to interrogate
or validate all of the functional components of
your printed circuit board design. VTOS stands
for Verification and Test OS and is available for
Kinetis and i.MX processors.
Kozio has provided embedded verification IP
for over ten years, with expertise in ARM and
Power Architecture, as well as bus interfaces,
memories, and complex peripherals.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Kozio.
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Kontron
Kontron is a global leader in embedded
computing technology. With more than 40%
of its employees in research and development,
Kontron creates many of the standards that drive
the world’s embedded computing platforms.
Kontron’s product longevity, local engineering
and support, and value-added services help
create sustainable and viable embedded
solutions for OEMs and system integrators.
Kontron works closely with its customers on
their embedded application-ready platforms
and custom solutions, enabling them to focus
on their core competencies. The result is an
accelerated time to market, reduced total
cost of ownership and an improved overall
application with leading-edge, highly reliable
embedded technology. Through an extensive
portfolio, based on internationally accepted
industry standards for hardware, software and
connectivity, Kontron solutions range from
COTS standard-based products, fully-integrated
application-ready systems and platforms, as well
as extended software service.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Kontron.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
Lauterbach
Debugger, real-time trace, logic analyzer
Lauterbach provides TRACE32®, an integrated
debug environment for embedded designs. With
its modular concept, the environment supports
all ARM-based chip architectures and can be
easily migrated to other processors by simply
replacing the debug cable. Data—captured
and traced from the core and from external
signals on the PCB—provide this information,
which support and accelerate the software
development of embedded applications in
many aspects. The major task of a debugger
is root cause detection of a bug, but it also
provides Lauterbach TRACE32 with runtime
measurements, code coverage tests and
energy profiling dedicated functions to optimize
embedded systems’ safety, performance and
power efficiency. The PowerView is the GUI to
the developer, which analyzes and presents the
traced data in alphanumeric or graphical form,
even correlating it with the high-level language
(HLL) source code. Lauterbachs’ TRACE32
tools are appreciated tools and used worldwide
in the process of development, validation and
certification of embedded software.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Lauterbach.
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HW DEV TOOLS | COMPANION SILICON AND MODULES
Linear Technology
Linear Technology provides high performance
analog solutions that support and are
complimentary to system developers using
Freescale’s Kinetis, Vybrid, i.MX, and QorIQ
processors/controllers. We help optimize power
delivery and management for Freescale’s latest
products and also allow for increased robustness
of systems that require high performance
mixed signal ADCs and DACs to interface with
Freescale ARM-based devices.
Linear Technology provides a wide array of
demo boards, and proven reference designs for
Freescale processors and uControllers.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Linear.
IDH SERVICES | SSI SERVICES
Logic PD
Logic PD collaborates with clients to help them
launch products that accelerate their growth and
capture value in the Internet of Things (IoT). Logic
PD helps at any stage in the product lifecycle
by being the complete product innovation and
product realization Company for connected
devices in the world’s most demanding markets.
The Logic PD Catalyst M2M Engagement Kit
based on the Freescale Kinetis MCU family
with its “one-click” provisional patent portfolio
dramatically reduces the time and complexity
of M2M development for customers. From
system integration expertise to embedded and
connected device offerings, Logic PD helps its
clients identify opportunities, reduce risk, and
control costs to deliver innovative products to
market faster.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/LPD.
Linux4biz
Linux4biz provides R&D professional services
for Embedded Linux and Embedded
Android platforms using Freescale i.MX
application processors.
Services include:
• DevicedriverandBSPdevelopment
• BoardBring-up
• Androidlow-leveldevelopment
• AndroidFrameworkandNDKDevelopment.
• Speciallibrariesintegration
• Computer-visiondevelopment
• Turn-KeyProductdevelopmentbasedon
Android & Embedded Linux.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Linux4Biz.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE | IDH SERVICES
M2CoreTech provides the total solutions
required for various multimedia terminals
such as hardware design, board-supported
packages and software applications (e.g.,
codec and protocol).
The company's main business areas are AVN
(for automatic), digital information display (DID),
mobile TV, PND/portable multimedia player
(PMP), smart terminal (for supporting the various
functionality) and home network markets.
Customers can enjoy the following benefits:
1. Easier development of their target product
2. Obtaining the best optimized performance
3. Speeding up entry into target markets
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
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Micrium
Micrium is a global RTOS leader and a top
choice of embedded engineers building
microprocessor, microcontroller and DSP-
based devices. Our µC/OS is the number one
commercial RTOS for embedded systems,
featuring a wide array of connectivity, including
TCP/IP, USB, CAN Bus, Bluetooth, plus file
system and GUI support. Micrium is also the
leading commercial RTOS vendor for ARM, in
fact µC/OS was the first RTOS kernel ported
to ARM and has been ported to every ARM
architecture since, through ARMv8.
Micrium’s RTOS kernel and software components
are recognized for their unparalleled reliability,
performance, dependability, impeccable
source code and extensive documentation. Our
components are ideally suited to all embedded
vertical markets, with some certified to meet the
rigorous safety-critical standards demanded by
industries such as medical electronics, avionics,
and industrial products. Micrium’s commercial
RTOS family provides cost-effective performance
and time-to-market advantages, which translates
into substantial time and resource savings.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/micrium.
Micron Technology is a global leader in advanced
semiconductor systems, offering the industry’s
broadest portfolio of silicon-to-semiconductor
solutions—starting with foundational DRAM,
NAND, and NOR Flash memory, and extending
to SSDs, modules, MCPs, HMC, and other
semiconductor systems. This best-in-class
technology powers leading-edge computing,
consumer, enterprise server and storage,
networking, embedded, automotive, industrial,
and mobile products.
To meet Freescale’s system and performance
needs, Micron provides DRAM, NAND and NOR
Flash, e·MMC, embedded USBs, and SATA SSDs.
These advanced memory and storage solutions
are aligned to Freescale technologies and qualified
on Freescale reference designs with ARM cores.
This built-in compatibility reduces development
costs and shortens the time to market.
Backed by more than 35 years of technology
leadership, Micron has the expertise, product
breadth, and packaging options to enrich the
enablement and implementation of Freescale’s
embedded processing solutions. Platforms
Supported: i.MX, Kinetis, Vybrid and QorIQ.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/micron.
COMPANION SILICON AND MODULES
Micron Technology
Microgenios
Microgenios is a Brazilian company founded
more than 8 years ago, counting with a very
qualified team it has proven experience on
providing technical trainings on microcontrollers
programming to local engineers. Microgenios
is Freescale’s training partner in Brazil region
for Kinetis devices, the offered training portfolio
covers microcontrollers programming aimed to
facilitate the development of new projects and
reduce time-to-market.
Microgenios main focus is training their
customers on Freescale Kinetis with ARM
microcontrollers for both K (Cortex-M4)
and L (Cortex-M0+) families.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/microgenios.
TRAINING
MicroSys designs and develops embedded
system solutions for VMEbus, CompactPCI
and other common bus infrastructures. Since
1975, customized solutions offering longevity are
trademarks of their business as well. Successfully
deployed products span from systems-on-
modules up to fully integrated systems.
In 2000, the miriac CPU module family expanded
its product portfolio. The flexible and modular
Module-Carrier-Konzept can be used for both
evaluation purposes of processor technology
and serial production. The miriac modules utilize
32-bit processors, such as Freescale’s i.MX
applications processors and other common
embedded CPUs. With their low power
consumption and the compact dimensions of
a credit card form factor, the miriac modules
can fit into any application in automotive,
industrial automation, medical, railway, avionic,
transportation, construction or defense.
Operating systems such as VxWorks, Microware
OS-9, QNX, Linux, WinCE or Micrium microC/OS
are supported.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/MicroSys.
MicroSys
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Turn products into touchpoints
Motomic helps manufacturers leverage the Internet
of Things to understand how their customers use
their products. Once clients understand product
use, Motomic helps them turn those products into
touchpoints that engage customers.
Products are rapidly becoming connected.
With that connectedness comes the ability
to understand and interact with the customer
base. Motomic opens products to analytics
and extends customer experience design to
browsing, touchscreens and media on products,
creating entirely new touchpoints with completely
new rich customer experiences, even on tiny
MCU-class processors.
End users are delighted by context-sensitive
experiences that instruct, entertain and transact.
By fostering such opportunities, companies
can create new revenue opportunities, lower
support costs and build much tighter customer
relationships and loyalty.
Founded in 2009 and privately-held,
Motomic is located in the Silicon Valley/
San Francisco area.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
MotomicSoftware.
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Motomic Software
NetModule provides hardware and software
engineering services and embedded systems for
ARM-based CPUs (e.g., Kinetis MCUs/
i.MX applications processors). NetModule
supports MQX, Wind River VxWorks, Windows
Embedded Compact and Embedded Linux.
Apart from engineering services, NetModule
offers off-the-shelf products, including the
i.MX processor-based SBCs with the related
evaluation boards and SW drivers for IEC 62439
(PRP/HSR) for different platforms.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/NetModule.
IDH SERVICES | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
NetModule
MSC Technologies GmbH
MSC Technologies, 25 years of business
experience in embedded applications, superior
design competency, specializes in the design
and manufacturing of highly integrated
standard board level products as well as
customer specific boards and systems. All of
our products can be easily tailored to satisfy
requirements for volume OEM customers. The
MSC portfolio offering includes modules and
starter development kits based on the Freescale
i.MX family of application processors.
Fully integrated R&D and manufacturing
processes High volume OEM production
capabilities. Excellent application and technology
knowledge worldwide sales and support MSC
Embedded is committed to provide the best
possible solutions along with outstanding service
to suit unique OEM customer requirements. MSC
Technologies is an Avnet Company.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/MSC.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Nexcom
Embedded Board Solutions Nexcom offers
media appliances that interconnect to various
types of media streams creating transparent
end-to-end path for voice, video and data in
corporations and service provider environments.
Available in various functionality and sizes,
these gateways may include premier bandwidth
and codec optimization that reduce costs in
the access and core portions of the network.
Nexcom supplies a full suite of products ready to
deliver video calls, text messaging and location-
based services and many other high-demand
services over mobile, VoIP and traditional
networks. Nexcom network appliances are
suitable in SSL VPN, IDP/IPS, VoIP, IVR, Firewall,
Web Filter and IMS. Additionally, Nexcom
offers a full range of network security platforms
designed to act as a solid foundation to host
VPN as well as load balancing and in IDS/IPS.
Nexcom’s network security solutions provide
highly secure platforms to ensure protect the
operations of your business.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Nexcom.
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NovTech
NovTech was founded in 1998 to provide rapid
system solutions to OEMs. Since then, NovTech
has designed and provided more than 65 turn-
key designs ranging from 8-bit MCUs, 32-bit
MPU embedded systems and analog to ASIC
development systems and FPGA-based designs.
NovTech is experienced in high-speed, real-time,
hardware, firmware and software design as well
as PCB layout, prototyping and troubleshooting.
NovTech specializes in rapid prototyping and can
deliver systems, from concept to production-
grade prototypes, in as little as two-and-a-half
weeks. Technology specializations: embedded
computing (32-bit CPUs), microcontrollers,
system-on-chip (SoC), PC peripherals, ISA, PCI,
PC-Card, USB, IEEE 1394, communications, high-
speed real-time control, imaging and encryption.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/NovTech.
The Yocto Project expertise is one of core
competencies of O.S. Systems. The company
is committed to providing best-in-class
consultancy and services, enabling fast time-
to-market for companies and partners on the
development of their Linux-based projects.
O.S. Systems’ objective is to provide complete
satisfaction for its customers. Through
experience and expertise acquired by its
involvement in OpenEmbedded since 2008
and as one of the first companies to join the
Yocto Project development effort in 2010, your
project’s requirements will be met.
Among the portfolio of services offered by
O.S. Systems are development, customization
and maintenance of board support packages
(BSPs), Yocto Project workflow consulting and
deployment, Qt project assistance, full project
management and development, board farm
automated test, and more.
O.S. Systems is very community-aware and
is the Freescale’s Yocto Project community
BSP layer maintainer for the i.MX and QorIQ
Layerscape architecture families.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
OSSystems.
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O.S. Systems
OpenSynergy
OpenSynergy is a specialist for embedded
automotive software and the provider of
COQOS, a software framework that supports
Freescale i.MX application processors. COQOS
contains the components necessary to efficiently
create Android- and Linux-based telematics
and infotainment systems that fulfill the
requirements specific to automotive applications.
OpenSynergy adapts its solutions to meet the
specific needs of its customers by individually
assembling the modules in this flexible software
kit. The most prominent components in COQOS
are the certified hypervisor, the COQOS
AUTOSAR environment, the shared graphics
feature, the fast-booting rear-view camera,
and the cross-domain Blue SDK (formerly an
iAnywhere product). Our products enable the
development of systems that meet the most
demanding safety and security standards.
OpenSynergy technology is deployed in millions
of devices and vehicles. Around the world,
OpenSynergy provides its customers with
fast, flexible product support and qualified
engineering services.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/OpenSynergy.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE, OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE
P&E Microcomputer Systems
P&E Microcomputer Systems is an industry
trendsetter in software and hardware development
tools for Freescale microcontrollers. For Freescale
Kinetis devices, P&E offers a variety of affordable,
professional software. PROG for Cortex devices is
in-circuit flash programming software that programs
the target device in interactive or command-line
modes via a P&E hardware interface.
P&E also partners with Freescale to provide drivers,
applications and firmware updates for Freescale’s
OpenSDA debug/programming interface that helps
users affordably evaluate Kinetis devices.
P&E’s hardware tools are ideal for both product
development and small- or large-scale production
programming. The Multilink Universal and
high-speed Multilink Universal FX are all-in-one
development interfaces that support many
Freescale MCUs, including Kinetis. The Tracelink
is a high-speed interface that, when used with
Freescale CodeWarrior, can capture up to 128
MB of external trace on Kinetis and ColdFire
devices. P&E’s Cyclone MAX is a versatile, rugged
production programmer that handles small or large
production runs with ease. Control of one or more
Cyclones can be completely automated, or they
can be operated manually in standalone mode
with no PC required. The Cyclone MAX supports
several Freescale architectures, including Kinetis.
P&E hardware is supported by recent versions
of CodeWarrior (10.x), current P&E software
applications and toolchains from many Freescale
partners, including IAR Systems, Keil, Cosmic
Software, Atollic and Green Hills Software.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/PEMicro.
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Silicon manufacturers tell us about their
frustration with products based on their
hardware. Despite the latest silicon, performance
is often not realized in software. We believe
that a stunning user experience (UX) requires
more than good hardware. It requires elaborate
software architecture – from silicon to pixel.
At Pelagicore we feel great passion for design
and for using Qt to develop a stunning UX. Our
tools and products bridge the gap between
designers and developers. In automotive,
PELUX®HeadUnit enables you to design
and implement a head-unit that brings your
customers closer to your brand – rock-solid and
in-line with next generation mobile devices.
Open Source Software (OSS) such as Linux and
Qt is at the core of everything we do. Through
collaboration in communities and upstream
projects we contribute to a more robust and
secure code base. The Pelagicore initiated
Ethernet Audio Video Bridging (EAVB) project for
example provides an OSS reference stack and
enables innovative UX.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Pelagicore.
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OPERATING SYSTEMS | TRAINING
Pelagicore
Prevas provides customer near development,
utilizing highly specialized Centers of Excellence
to solve complex niche tasks including complex
carrier platforms, specialized development
within EMC, audio, life science, industrial control,
M2M connected devices, embedded OS or
test systems. A fully supported hosted project
management environment, including revision
control, issue/requirement tracking and reporting
is included with all projects—keeping the
customer in control at all times.
Embedded Linux, Android and
Windows Embedded
Prevas is an independent Embedded Linux BSP
supplier for Industrial Embedded Linux and
customizes and maintains professional BSPs for
all types of ARM solutions. For longevity, BSP
maintenance for +10 years is a natural part of our
Linux platform lifecycle.
Prevas also supplies customized Android BSPs
for industrial use, including every step from BSP
to application development.
Prevas’ expertise in Windows Embedded
ranges from boot loaders, BSPs and drivers
to OS configuration, application development
and testing. Prevas’ experts within Windows
Embedded are certified by Microsoft with access
to authorized instructors.
Electronic Subsystem IP (ESIP)
Prevas' ESIP concept is a systematic breakdown
of the carrier technologies into subsystems,
which can be integrated into custom designs,
supporting core technologies.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
PrevasTechnologies.
IDH SERVICES | RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE,
OPERATING SYSTEMS | SSI SERVICES
Prevas Technologies
PHYTEC
PHYTEC specializes in microprocessor-based
solutions for mobile and embedded systems.
For more than 25 years, it has delivered
SoM subassemblies, rapid development kits,
hardware and software design services, end-
to-end life cycle management and systems
integration expertise that have enabled
development of thousands of innovative
embedded products.
Its strategic alliance with Freescale enables
PHYTEC to provide first-to-market SoM solutions
supporting Vybrid controller solutions, i.MX 6
series processors and other processors that
serve as CPU cores for embedded product
development. End customers across a wide
spectrum of industries, including automation
and control, energy, medical and transportation,
have made use of its complete portfolio of off-
the-shelf building blocks and services to shorten
time to market, reduce development costs and
avoid substantial design risks.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/PHYTEC.
SSI SERVICES | IDH SERVICES | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
ProMik
ProMik is headquartered in Germany with local
reach in all major regions of the globe.
Sourced by strong collaboration with the
semiconductor industry, ProMik is one of the
most innovative companies that offers Flash
programming solutions for new devices well
before its market introduction. ProMik is currently
providing solutions around Freescale Kinetis MCUs.
All standardized interfaces like JTAG, SPI, BDM,
I2C as well as bus protocols like LIN, CAN,
FlexRay and BroadR-Reach are supported.
Undivided attention is given to the Flash
programming process that significantly
determines customer’s overall product quality,
short-term and long-term. Results are fully
recorded to track all steps of the programming
process applied to the device.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/ProMik.
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RealVNC
RealVNC has developed its VNC® remote
access technology to create VNC Automotive,
a solution that can automatically detect, access
and control virtually any mobile device or desktop
computer from a vehicle head unit or infotainment
system either via MirrorLink™, iPod Out or VNC
Automotive using USB, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
VNC Automotive is available as an OEM package
for developers to integrate VNC technology
within their own products.
The VNC Automotive SDK has been ported to
all Freescale automotive chipsets and MirrorLink
Certified on Freescale i.MX51 on Linux,
Windows CE, QNX and Android. The SDK also
supports other automotive operating systems
and all leading mobile devices, including
Windows Mobile, Symbian, Blackberry, iPhone
and Android.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/RealVNC.
Automotive and mobile UI creation software
Rightware is a leading provider of high-
performance, cross-platform UI technology
for automotive, mobile and other embedded
industries. Its Kanzi® UI solution is a complete
package consisting of both PC-based,
real-time UI creation software as well as a
powerful 3D engine that enables immediate
deployment of advanced UI on any devices
that support OpenGL ES.
Kanzi UI technology has been successfully
adopted by premium car manufacturers
such as Audi AG and tier-1 suppliers such
as Visteon. Its proven capability will continue
to be validated in other markets, such as
smartphones, tablets, smart TV and other
embedded devices.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Rightware.
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rt-labs
rt-labs is a software company specialized in
embedded real-time systems for EtherCAT
technology using Freescale Kinetis
Microcontrollers. We provide products and
solutions that enable our customers to reach the
market quicker and decrease the maintenance
cost over time. We help our clients develop
EtherCAT Masters and EtherCAT Slaves using
our rt-labs EtherCAT SDK.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/rtlabs.
SW DEV TOOLS | IDH SERVICES | SSI SERVICES
San Juan Software
San Juan Software has a proven track record
of custom software development for ZigBee,
RF4CE, the Internet of Things (IoT) and other
Freescale wireless sensor and control networking
such as MAC, SMAC and Synkro. Freescale
turned to San Juan Software to collaborate on
Freescale’s BeeStack ZigBee stacks.
San Juan Software offers its own proprietary
stack using Freescale components: PopNet is a
full mesh networking stack for which it is much
easier to develop applications. A full application
and the PopNet stack can fit in less than half the
space and can take less than half the time to
develop as compared with using ZigBee.
San Juan Software provides hands-on ZigBee
technical training on the Freescale platform.
We also offer custom on-site training to
development teams.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
SanJuanSoftware.
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SECO
SECO is a European designer and manufacturer
of highly integrated systems and computer
boards for embedded applications. Spanning its
30-plus years of experience, SECO has a proven
ability to adapt its know-how to new, challenging
customer needs and to provide its partners with
cutting-edge solutions.
SECO's attention is focused on developing
innovative products with high performance, low
power consumption and heat dissipation, low
cost, increased functionality offering and
a shorter time to market.
Thanks to innovative solutions, great research
and design activities and to partnerships with
major scientific universities and world-leading
companies, SECO went international, becoming
a global market leader that provides solutions to
modern challenges.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/SECO.
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Silex Technology
Silex Technology offers single- and dual-band
wireless solutions, including SDIO Modules
and SDIO Systems-in-Packages (SiPs), all
based on the proven Qualcomm® Atheros
AR6003 chip technology.
Superior Technology
The Silex SX-SDCAN, a low-power SDIO form
factor wireless radio module, was specifically
designed for the Freescale i.MX 6 series. Built
on the field-proven Qualcomm Atheros AR6003
802.11a/b/g/n radio, the SX-SDCAN is the only
Freescale-recommended wireless connectivity
solution for the i.MX 6 series.
Integrated Radio Software Support
Design engineers can easily implement Silex
Wi-Fi solutions with the Freescale i.MX 6
processor evaluation platforms, which include
the Wi-Fi driver and security supplicant software.
No engineering development is required to get
started with your wireless evaluation.
Faster Time to Market
Silex Wi-Fi solutions are designed and validated
to meet IEEE standards and have been modular
certified to save regulatory costs. Silex can help
customers streamline development processes
and beat competitors to market.
The software is available for the following RTOS:
Linux, Android, Green Hills Software INTEGRITY,
Mentor Graphics Nucleus, QNX Neutrino and
Windows Embedded Compact 7.
Silex Technology also provides engineering
services to modify their software for customer-
specific requirements. Whether it is porting
to your target hardware platform or adding a
custom feature, let them know your requirement
and they will do their best to solve your problem.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Silex.
SEGGER
SEGGER Microcontroller develops hardware
and software development tools specifically
for embedded systems that support the
Freescale i.MX application processors, Kinetis
Microcontrollers and Vybrid controller solutions.
We understand the needs and timelines of
the modern embedded developer and mold
our products around them with unparalleled
performance and reliability.
SEGGER software products include embOS
(RTOS), emWin (GUI), emFile (File System),
emUSB (USB Host and Device Stack), embOS/
IP (TCP/IP Stack), emLib (Embedded Software
Components including Encryption Algorithms)
and emLoad (Boot Loader). These are all
optimized for minimum memory usage, while
achieving maximum performance.
SEGGER makes use of its own RTOS
and middleware solutions to create highly
integrated, cost effective, development and
programming tools known as the industry
leading J-Link/J-Trace family of debug probes
and the Flasher, a family of stand alone
production flash programmers.
For more information visit,
freescale.com/SEGGER.
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Sohwa & Sophia Technologies
Sohwa & Sophia Technologies provides powerful
and reliable real-time microprocessor emulation
systems, reference platforms and other
debug tools, enabling thousands of hardware
and software engineers to complete their
development projects on time and within budget.
Sohwa & Sophia Technologies works closely
with semiconductor companies and other
technology leaders to ensure its development
and debugging solutions will overcome the most
challenging embedded designs.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/SohwaSophia.
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SW DEV TOOLS | RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE,
OPERATING SYSTEMS | SSI SERVICES | TRAINING
Symphony Teleca Corporation
Symphony Teleca Corporation, headquartered
in Palo Alto, Calif., is the world’s first services
company dedicated exclusively to helping clients
manage the global convergence of software, the
cloud and connected devices. The company
delivers innovative products combined with
contemporary product development, systems
integration, analytics and managed services to
hundreds of organizations around the world.
Symphony Teleca’s 6,100 employees support
customers from 35 offices globally, including
delivery centers in Asia, Australia, Europe and the
Americas. With over 500 man-years of experience,
Symphony Teleca is providing complete product
engineering services for Mobile and Connected
devices. We offer all the building blocks for quick
and cost-efficient product development from
concept to product launch and beyond.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
SymphonyTeleca.
As a leading embedded solution provider,
TechNexion designs and manufactures
cutting-edge computing systems. Backed by
experienced engineers and product specialists,
its expertise is focused on creating and testing
embedded systems that can be applied to
networking security, factory automation,
medical care equipment, media streaming
applications and other industrial fields.
TechNexion manufactures board level, system
level and fully integrated industrial computer
products for OEMs and end users who seek
to automate their applications quickly and
cost-effectively. They have a simple goal: to
be your industrial computer solution supplier.
TechNexion is dedicated to providing you
with a single source for your industrial PC
needs—from its chassis for harsh industrial
environments to its systems integration service,
engineering support, customizing of industrial
PCs and customer service. TechNexion
attributes its success to its business ethics,
strategy, planning and implementation, which
are considered the most important piece of
TechNexion’s unprecedented growth.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/TechNexion.
IDH SERVICES | EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
TechNexion
SYSGO
SYSGO provides OS technology, middleware, and
software services for the real-time and embedded
market. A differentiating capability of SYSGO is
the SSV (Safe and Secure Virtualization) product
PikeOS™, a paravirtualization OS which is built
upon a small, fast, safe and secure microkernel
onto Freescale i.MX application processors. It
supports the co-existence of independent OS
personalities on a single platform, including
ELinOS, SYSGO’s embedded Linux distribution.
SYSGO supports international customers
with services for embedded Linux, real-time
capabilities and certification for safety-critical
applications. Markets include Aerospace &
Defense, Industrial Automation, Automotive,
Railway, Medical, Smart Energy and Security.
Customers include Airbus, Thales, Continental,
Raytheon, Samsung, Rheinmetall, Rockwell-
Collins, B. Braun, Miele and Rohde & Schwarz.
SYSGO has facilities in Germany, France, The
Czech Republic, UK and North America, and
offers a global distribution and support network,
including Europe and the Pacific Rim.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/sysgo.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE, OPERATING SYSTEMS | SSI SERVICES
Timesys is an embedded Linux solution pioneer
committed to providing easy-to-use embedded
Linux offerings with world-class support, professional
services and training to embedded developers
using Linux as their go-to-market platform.
LinuxLink is a complete and flexible suite of tools
for embedded Linux platform and application
development teams. Available for the popular ARM-
based Freescale i.MX applications processors and
Vybrid controller solutions, LinuxLink combines
an innovative build system, software repository,
comprehensive suite of development tools for
building feature-rich applications and debugging,
and expert support to enable developers to
deliver high-quality, differentiated embedded Linux
products in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Embedded Linux and Android
Professional Services
Timesys has an international customer base and
proven record of successful Professional Services
projects and deployments in markets, including
industrial control/process automation, medical,
automotive, telecommunications, networking,
consumer electronics and military/aerospace. In
addition, Timesys has extensive experience with
Linux kernel and subsystem development, device
driver development, board bring up, industrial
buses and system optimization, including fast
boot and power management.
Embedded Linux Software and Solutions
Integrator Services
Timesys SSI Services offer product evaluation,
design and integration and include OS integration
(RTOS + Linux), HMI design, development
and optimization, third-party and open-source
software integration (e.g., Qt, GStreamer, Java™,
OpenGL, proprietary, etc.), camera integration and
Android design and development.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Timesys.
Timesys
SW DEV TOOLS | RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE,
OPERATING SYSTEMS | SSI SERVICES
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EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
Toradex
Toradex specializes in designing and delivering
ARM based computer modules for the
embedded market including modules based
on the Freescale i.MX processor and Vybrid
controller families. Their Hardware and Software
offer unmatched configurability and hence
enables quick and cost-effective concepts to
transform into successful products.
The small form factor and ultra-low power
consumption make our modules very well suited
for rugged and mobile applications, while at
the same time providing high performance
computing and graphical power.
Direct customer support provided by their
development engineers as well as a wealth
of free reference designs, software tools and
libraries massively speeds up your development
time and - at the same time - reduces your
development risk.
Furthermore Toradex frees up your resources:
by deploying our computer modules you do
not have to worry about hardware changes or
software bugs in the operating system. Their
products come with free product maintenance
for their entire life cycle.
For more information visit,
freescale.com/Toradex.
RUNTIME SOFTWARE: APPLICATION SPECIFIC, MIDDLEWARE, OPERATING SYSTEMS
Ubiquitous Corporation
Ubiquitous was established with the aim of
realizing the dream of ubiquitous networks
for connecting the various devices that we
constantly use today so seamlessly that we need
not even think about it making connections.
Compact, efficient and high-speed software is
indispensable to the creation of such ubiquitous
networks, and Ubiquitous is committed to
contributing to this endeavor through developing
the world’s most compact, efficient and high-
speed network, database software and Linux/
Android fast boot solution.
Ubiquitous Network Framework is a software
platform to develop ubiquitous network devices
with a very small amount of resources.
DeviceSQL is a next-generation data management
framework software (device data management)
product specialized for embedded systems.
QuickBoot can deliver rapid boot times to any
device - no more waiting for your device to power
up. QuickBoot utilizes advanced technology to
nearly instantaneously bring your device back to
life from a complete power down state.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Ubiquitous.
TQ-Components
The TQ-Group is leading in 16-, 32- and 64-bit
embedded systems. The TQ-Group has a
wealth of experience in design and production
of leading MCU/MPU systems specializing in
industrial applications. TQ's product offerings
supporting Freescale's ARM-based architectures
are all supported with embedded modules,
starter kits and complete systems like industrial
terminals. This wide offering helps customers
develop a variety of system solutions and
provides an excellent core for applications in
entertainment, human-machine interfaces and
industrial control.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/TQ.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS
Variscite
Variscite is a leading manufacturer of a variety
of System-On-Modules, including modules
based on the Freescale i.MX family of application
processors. Variscite’s SOMs are ideal for low
power, high performance and cost sensitive
products. Variscite’s SOMs support Android,
Windows CE and Embedded Linux and are ready
to be integrated into any embedded solution.
Variscite services span across both hardware
and software design, including custom carrier
boards and software development required by
the customer’s specific products.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/Variscite.
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HW DEV TOOLS | SW DEV TOOLS | SSI SERVICES
Vector Informatik
Vector is the leading producer of software tools
and components for networking in electronic
systems based on CAN, LIN, FlexRay,
Automotive Ethernet and a number of CAN-based
protocols. With over 25-years of experience
working with automotive OEMs and suppliers
of electronic ECUs Vector expertise continues
to enhance ECU software components, ECU
analysis and testing, ECU calibration, Diagnostics
and network architecture.
Founded in 1988, Vector Informatik is
headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Vector
also operates subsidiaries in the USA, Japan,
France, Sweden, Republic of Korea, China,
UK, Italy and Brasil.
Vector is actively involved in standardization
activities such as AUTOSAR / CANopen and fully
supports Freescale i.MX application processors
and Vybrid controller solutions.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/
VectorInformatik.
(Guangzhou) ZLG MCU Technology Co., Ltd
Guangzhou ZLG MCU Technology Co., Ltd.
elected as one of the top eight distributors in
CHINA provides MCU based embedded systems
as well as professional engineering and design
services. ZLG solutions and services can be
found in automotive electronics, industrial
application, power instruments, communication,
security systems, and consumer electronics
application markets. The company has a reliable
and wide range of customers in all of the above
markets across China.
In 2014, ZLG introduced the EasyARM-iMX283
industrial grade embedded module with support
for Windows Embedded CE and Linux OS. The
modules hardware and software sources open
a new horizon for users of the Freescale i.MX28
processor family in the Chinese market.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/ZLG.
EMBEDDED BOARD SOLUTIONS | IDH SERVICES
80 Freescale Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology
OEMs are faced with the increasing challenge
of bringing innovative products to market
quicker while balancing more complex
solution requirements and limited resources.
Additionally, technical device needs for many
markets are continually being redefined
with trends like embedding human-machine
interfaces (HMI), machine-to-machine (M2M)
technology and enabling portability and
communication, forcing OEMs to step back
and decide between “make vs. buy.”
Through a strong ecosystem of EBS-proven
partners, Freescale offers a full range of
embedded board solutions with a spectrum
of form factors, processors, features and
software enablement tools. These ready-for-
production solutions help ease the make vs.
buy decision, allowing OEMs to focus on full
system integration and software.
EBS: Your Ready-for-Production
Solution
Freescale’s EBS partners offer a range of
boards with different form factors, such as
Qseven, Arduino, COM Express®, SMARC,
VPX and EBX. These boards—many of
which feature Freescale’s Kinetis MCUs,
i.MX applications processors, QorIQ
communications processors and Vybrid
controller solutions—help OEMs kick-start their
designs, helping them speed time to market
by addressing resource constraints, hardware
complexity and new market challenges.
Our EBS partners’ solutions support
Freescale’s product longevity standards of
10 years, 15 years and beyond. They also
offer qualified consumer, industrial, medical,
aerospace and defense solutions supported
by development tools, technical expertise and
flexible manufacturing.
Embedded Board
Solutions Enablement
Freescale has long-standing relationships
within the embedded board industry. We
serve the same markets, including industrial,
aerospace and defense, medical and
consumer. However, our support for these
markets is not in silicon alone. A close
working relationship with OS and tool vendors
is essential to ensure our customers have
access to complete solutions that enable
them to achieve their time-to-market goals.
Our system integrators provide Linux-,
WinCE®-, Android OS- and QNX-matching
multimarket requirements.
As a company, Freescale continues
to demonstrate its commitment to the
embedded market through programs such
as the EBS co-selling program, focused
on innovating solutions to continue to ease
challenges facing OEMs.
More Information
The Freescale Connect Program highlights
our ecosystem partners, including Proven
Embedded Board Partners that provide a
complete spectrum of solutions and
supporting software.
To learn more, visit freescale.com/EBS.
Offering Standard to Custom Form Factors
Embedded Board Solutions (EBS)
For more information about Freescale ARM products and documentation,
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QorIQ, freescale.com/Vybrid and freescale.com/ARM
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