i.MX i.MX Applications Processors for Multimedia i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board Cost-effective, multipurpose platform Overview Freescale delivers a cost-effective, easy-to-use platform designed to simplify product evaluation and speed time to market with Quick Start development boards based on the i.MX family of multimedia applications processors. The first in the series, the i.MX53 Quick Start board is a 149 open-source, multipurpose embedded development platform. The i.MX53 comes with a power-efficient ARM Cortex -A8 core-based 1 GHz processor with peripherals and hardware accelerated graphics to support applications like human-machine interface (HMI) and support for HD multimedia functions. Also integrated in this platform is the MC34708 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) solution. Complete with highly optimized drivers and software, the i.MX53 enables broad-based applications for the embedded consumer, industrial and medical markets. Supported by a rich ecosystem and a community of developers at imxcommunity.org, the Quick Start board simplifies your out-of-box experience so you can get started quickly. i.MX53 Quick Start board with touchscreen LCD module i.MX53 Quick Start board with touch screen LCD module i.MX53 Quick Start board with HDMI moduleBenefits Hardware Features First-Step Evaluation Platform Processor Freescale i.MX53 1 GHz Cortex-A8 Processor Freescale MC34708 power management integrated circuit (PMIC) At 149, the i.MX53 Quick Start board is 1 GB DDR3 memory priced to attract a broad base of users, including professional developers and Display LVDS connector hobbyists. The Quick Start board is designed VGA connector Parallel LCD add-on card (via expansion connector) as an entry-level platform allowing you to HDMI add-on card (via expansion connector) begin writing code and experimenting before committing to additional development efforts. Audio SPDIF output via HDMI add-on card Freescale SGTL5000 audio codec Comprehensive, Yet Easy to Use Microphone jack Headphone jack With an array of peripherals and a breadth of optimized software, the i.MX53 Quick Expansion Connector Enables parallel LCD or HDMI output Start board eases system design and allows Camera CSI port signals 2 I C, SSI, SPI signals for a full demonstration of features, such as the fully integrated LCD controller, Ethernet Connectivity Full-size SD/MMC card slot controller and multimedia functionality. microSD card slot 7-pin SATA data connector Rich Ecosystem, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port Vibrant Community Two High-Speed USB host ports Micro USB device por Build on the expertise of Freescales Debug ecosystem partners to do everything JTAG connector DB-9 UART port from customizing your applications user interface to using low-cost debuggers and Miscellaneous 3 x 3 8-layer PCB development tools optimized to work with Freescale MMA8450QT 3-axis accelerometer the Quick Start board. Join your fellow i.MX 2-amp, 5 V power supply developers online at imxcommunity.org, an active community of open source developers. Ordering Information Software and Tools Part Number Description MSRP (USD) The i.MX53 Quick Start board comes pre- MCIMX53-START-R i.MX53 Quick Start development board 149 installed with the Linux OS-, Android and MCIMXHDMICARD 24-bit HDMI output port 49 Windows Embedded Compact 7 board MCIMX28LCD 4.3 800 x 480 WVGA with 4-wire touchscreen 199 support packages (BSPs) are also available MCIMX-LVDS1 10.1 1024 x 768 XGA display with capacitive multi-touch 499 through third parties. In addition to optimized BSPs, Freescale also provides a large portfolio of optimized video, speech and i.MX53 Quick Start Development audio codecs. Board Kit Contents A variety of cost-effective debugging tools and i.MX53 1 GHz Cortex-A8 processor complete development suites from partners MC34708 PMIC like SEGGER Microcontroller, Macgraigor and 4 GB microSD card with Linux image IAR Systems are optimized to work with the 5 V power supply with worldwide adapters Quick Start board. Also included is a VMware Micro USB cable player image running ready-to-go Linux, Quick Start Guide allowing those with Windows PCs to bypass DVD with VMware player, getting started the typical setup of a standard Linux-based video, demos and other documents development system. For more information, including a list of Quick Start ecosystem partners, visit freescale.com/iMXQuickStart Freescale, the Freescale logo, the Energy Efficient Solutions logo are trademarks of Freescale Semiconductor, Inc., Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ARM and Cortex are registered trademarks of ARM Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the EU and/or elsewhere. All rights reserved. 2012, 2014 Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. Document Number: IMX53RQKSTRTFS REV 3