i.MX Applications Processors SABRE Platform for Automotive Infotainment Based on the i.MX 6 Series BroadR-Reach Ethernet AVB modules have the tools to test and maximize the Overview performance of the applications they It is also a modular platform, allowing Freescale delivers the ultimate in have developed. customers to integrate the platform performance and design flexibility with CPU cards into their own systems to the Smart Application Blueprint for Rapid The i.MX 6 series of automotive applications rapidly prototype solutions with a custom Engineering (SABRE) for automotive processors is ideally suited for development peripheral set. infotainment based on the i.MX 6 series of of scalable infotainment and telematics automotive applications processors. A high- applications. Processor capability ranges Flexibility performance, market-focused development from a single ARM Cortex-A9 core at system, the SABRE for automotive Explore multiple connectivity options 800 MHz up to a quad-core implementation infotainment offers a solid foundation for through support of common automotive at up to 1 GHz, with two dual-core variants next-generation automotive multimedia peripherals via dedicated headers each with varying levels of graphics platform designs. The i.MX 6 series performance. Dual and quad display Investigate advanced video and graphics represents our most scalable implementation applications are also supported by the use cases through the i.MX 6 series high- of the ARM Cortex-A9 CPU cores for platform using i.MX 6 series on-board definition video processing unit and Triple the automotive market. With pin-compatible low-voltage differential signaling (LVDS) Play graphics accelerators single-, dual- and quad-core offerings and and parallel display interfaces. High- Use proven design examples and processing speeds up to 1 GHz, as well as a performance multi-channel audio and audio software drivers to reduce development high level of automotive-specific integration, mixing applications are supported using time associated with design-in of key the SABRE for automotive infotainment the on-board ESAI (enhanced serial audio connectivity options 2 enables customers to rapidly deploy todays interface), multiple I S ports and a hardware consumer user experiences in the car. Enable rapid prototyping of human- asynchronous sample rate converter. machine interfaces (HMI) running in the Multimedia applications are also supported A range of highly flexible connectivity full system or with only the CPU card in via the i.MX 6 series 3D graphics processors options makes the SABRE for automotive standalone mode rated from 27 to 176 million triangles infotainment ideal for developing many per second with independent OpenVG Develop automotive network connectivity different types of advanced infotainment and composition processing. High-end applications using the on-board CAN, and telematics applications. The platform multimedia use cases are supported via the MLB and Ethernet AVB peripherals is designed to support many off-the-shelf i.MX 6 series video processing unit, capable peripherals for automotive systems, such as: of supporting full 1080p video encode and Performance decode with minimal CPU loading. cameras and displays The SABRE for automotive infotainment terrestrial and satellite radio tuners offers system designers access to key Personality features required for an end design, enabling W i-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS modules The SABRE for automotive infotainment rapid development of advanced in-car cellular modems series allows designers to quickly prototype applications. When combined with third- custom applications using multiple onboard party production-ready software components smartphone authentication modules interfaces, giving decision makers confidence and a system-validated operating system MOST 25/50 connectivity modules that the application can progress quickly to board support package (BSP), designers production. Programmers can develop user JTAG and UAR T interfaces interactive software and render product- Capable of running standalone on specific graphics on the MCIMXLVDS1 common 5 V power supply display modulesa high-quality touch 281 card edge MXM connector for base screen-enabled, high-resolution LCD, board connection available as an add-on module to the SABRE for automotive infotainment. Prototyping and SABRE for Automotive Infotainment development are simplified to reduce time Based on the i.MX 6 Series Base Board to market. Second LVDS LCD output SABRE Platform for Automotive Multi-channel audio codec and I/O for up Infotainment Based on the i.MX 6Quad SABRE for Automotive Infotainment to eight channel outputs, one stereo line or i.MX 6DualLite CPU Card Based on i.MX 6 Series input and two microphone inputs i.MX 6Quad processor running up to SPDIF receive interface 1 GHz or i.MX 6DualLite processor 2 I C module connector running up to 800 MHz De-serializer input for video/camera input i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6DualLite can be configured as an i.MX 6Dual and i.MX Triple video DAC with analog video inputs 6Solo processor respectively for lower for video/camera input CPU load applications USB host connector 2 GB DRAM running up to 533 MHz SiriusXM radio module connector (DDR3-1066), 64-bit bus: i.MX 6Quad Broadcast tuner module connector CPU Card GPS module connector (UAR T) 2 GB DRAM running up to 400 MHz (DDR3-800), 64-bit bus: i.MX 6DualLite MLB25/50 INIC interface CPU Card Low- and high-speed CAN interfaces 32 MB 16-bit parallel NOR flash 2 Bluetooth module connector (I S + UART) NAND flash socket SD card slot (W i-Fi modules or LVDS LCD output data cards) HDMI display jack 12 V DC power supply (powers base board and CPU card when connected) MIPI CSI connector SD card slot High-Speed USB (OTG) interface, pin configurable as OTG, host or slave 1.5 Gb/s SATA interface (i.MX 6Quad only) Ether net daughter card connector for the following support: Atheros Gigabit Ethernet PHY card (included in SABREAI kit) Broadcom BroadR-Reach Ethernet PHY or switch card (ordered separately) For current information about Freescale products and documentation, please visit freescale.com/SABREAI Freescale, the Freescale logo and the Energy Efficient Solutions logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. ARM is a registered trademark of ARM Limited. ARM Cortex-A9 is a trademark of ARM Limited. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. 2012, 2013, 2014 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Document Number: IMXSABREAI2FS Rev 0