L-827e.A3 phyCORE-i.MX 6UL/ULL Hardware Manual
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3 Introduction
The phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL belongs to Phytec’s phyCORE System on Module family. The phyCORE SOMs represent
the continuous development of the PHYTEC System on Module technology. Like its mini-, micro-, and nanoMODUL
predecessors, the phyCORE boards integrate all core elements of a microcontroller system on a subminiature board
and are designed in a manner that ensures their easy expansion and embedding in peripheral hardware
developments.
As independent research indicates that approximately 70 % of all EMI (Electro-Magnetic Interference) problems
stem from insufficient supply voltage grounding of electronic components in high-frequency environments, the
phyCORE board design features an increased pin package. The increased pin package allows dedication of
approximately 20 % of all connector pins on the phyCORE boards to Ground. This improves EMI and EMC
characteristics and makes it easier to design complex applications meeting EMI and EMC guidelines using phyCORE
boards even in high-noise environments.
phyCORE boards achieve their small size through modern SMD technology and multi-layer design. In accordance
with the complexity of the module, 0402-packaged SMD components and laser-drilled microvias are used on the
boards, providing phyCORE users with access to this cutting-edge miniaturization technology for integration into
their own design.
The phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL is a subminiature (35 mm x 35 mm) insert-ready System on Module populated with the
NXP® Semiconductor i.MX 6UL/ULL microcontroller. Its universal design enables its insertion in a wide range of
embedded applications. All controller signals and ports extend from the controller to the half-hole connector pitch
(1 mm) aligning all four sides of the board, allowing it to be soldered like a "big chip" into a target application.
Precise specifications for the controller populating the board can be found in the applicable controller reference
manual or datasheet. The descriptions in this manual are based on the NXP® Semiconductor i.MX 6UL/ULL. No
description of compatible microcontroller derivative functions is included, as such functions are not relevant for the
basic functioning of the phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL.
3.1 Features of the phyCORE-i.MX 6UL/ULL
The following list itemizes the full set of the phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL's features. However, the availability of a specific
interface depends on the i.MX 6UL/ULL/ULL derivative (MCIMX6G0 to G3 and MCIMX6Y0 to Y2) populated, and the
pin muxing configured in the BSP.
Insert-ready, sub-miniature (35 mm x 35 mm) System on Module (SOM) subassembly in low EMI design,
achieved through advanced SMD technology
Populated with the NXP® Semiconductor i.MX 6UL/ULL microcontroller (MAPBGA 289 packaging)
528MHz core clock frequency (up to 696 MHz)
Boot from different memory devices (NAND Flash (standard))
Controller signals and ports extend to half-hole connectors aligning all four sides of the board, enabling the
phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL to be soldered like a "big chip" to the target application
Single supply voltage of +3.3 V with on-board power management
All controller-required supply voltages are generated onboard
Improved interference safety achieved through multi-layer PCB technology and dedicated ground pins
128 MB (up to 2 GB
128 MB (up to 2 GB
4kB
2
C EEPROM
2x serial interfaces (TTL). One with 4 lines allowing simple hardware handshake
2x High-Speed USB OTG/host interfaces
2x 10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface. One with an Ethernet transceiver on the phyCORE
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i.MX 6UL/ULL allowing
for direct connection to an existing Ethernet network. Second one available at the phyCORE-Connector with
RMII signals at TTL
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level