Product Details

Supported Devices

Power Management

PMICs

MC34708: Power Management for i.MX50/53 Processors

Audio

Audio Converters

SGTL5000: Ultra-Low-Power Audio Codec

Features

Processor subsystem

i.MX53 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A8 Processor
MC34708 PMIC
1 GB DDR3 memory

Display

LVDS connector
- 10.1" 1024x768 (XGA) with capacitive touch (MCIMX-LVDS1)
VGA connector
Parallel LCD add-on card via expansion connector
- 4.3" 800x480 (WVGA) with 4-wire resistive touch (MCIMX28LCD)
HDMI add-on card via expansion connector
- 24-bit HDMI output port also contains S/PDIF audio

Audio

S/PDIF output via HDMI add-on card
NXP^® SGTL5000 audio codec
Microphone jack
Headphone jack

Analog Sensors

NXP 3-axis Accelerometer MMA8450QT

Expansion Connector

Enables parallel LCD or HDMI output
Camera CSI port signals
I²C, SSI, SPI signals

Connectivity

Full-size SD/MMC card slot
Micro SD card slot
7-pin SATA data connector
10/100BT Ethernet port
2x high-speed USB Host port
1x Micro USB Device port

Debug

JTAG connector
DB-9 UART port

Miscellaneous

Power Supply 5 V, 2 A
- Included in the kit along with worldwide adapters
3" x 3" 8-layer PCB

OS Support

Linux
- NXP
  - 4 GB microSD card with image included in the kit
- iWave
Android^™
- Adeneo
- iWave
Windows Embedded Compact 7
- Adeneo
- iWave

Tool Support

Debug/IDE tool chains from SEGGER MCU, Macgraigor, IAR Systems, Arm, Lauterbach
VMware player to bring up the Linux^® image on a Windows^®PC

Buy Options

MCIMX-LVDS1
Accessory Board, Hardware, i.MX 6Quad/6Dual/6DualLite/6Solo, i.MX53, 10.1 XGA LVDS Display.

$499.00 USD
For a quantity of 1
- Availability: Pending stock

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MCIMX53-START
Quick Start Board, Hardware, i.MX53, No Display.

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Upon selection of a preferred distributor, you will be directed to their web site to place and service your order. Please be aware that distributors are independent businesses and set their own prices, terms and conditions of sale. NXP makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, about distributors, or the prices, terms and conditions of sale agreed upon by you and any distributor.

MCIMX53-START-R
Quick Start Board, Hardware, i.MX53, No Display with MC34708.

$299.00 USD
For a quantity of 1
- Availability: Pending stock

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MCIMXHDMICARD
Accessory Board, Hardware, i.MX 6SoloLite, i.MX53, i.MX50, 24-bit HDMI Interface Card.

$49.00 USD
For a quantity of 1

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Upon selection of a preferred distributor, you will be directed to their web site to place and service your order. Please be aware that distributors are independent businesses and set their own prices, terms and conditions of sale. NXP makes no representations or warranties, express or implied, about distributors, or the prices, terms and conditions of sale agreed upon by you and any distributor.

Design Resources

Documentation

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^{Fact Sheet}
i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board - Fact SheetFeatured

PDFRev 3Nov 18, 2014461.0 KBIMX53RQKSTRTFSEnglish
^{User Guide}
i.MX53 Quick Start GuideFeatured

PDFRev 1Aug 9, 2016951.5 KBIMX53QKSRTRQSGEnglish
^{User Guide}
i.MX53 System Development User’s GuideGetting Started

PDFRev 2Jun 21, 201516.0 MBMX53UGEnglish
^{Reference Manual}
i.MX53 Quick Start Board-R Hardware Reference Manual

PDFRev 0.51Mar 26, 20144.1 MBIMX53RQSBRM-REnglish
^{Reference Manual}
i.MX53 Quick Start Board Hardware Manual

PDFRev 0.91Mar 13, 20142.2 MBIMX53QSBRMEnglish
^{Fact Sheet}
i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board - Fact Sheet

PDFRev 0Feb 26, 2011279.1 KBIMX53QKSTRTFSEnglish
^{Supporting Information}
Linux Multimedia Codecs Documentation. Includes CODECs Release Notes and User's Guide

GZRev 2011.09.02Apr 24, 2012659.3 KBIMX53_1109_LINUX_MMDOCSEnglish
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^{Supporting Information}
Linux BSP Documentation for i.MX53. Includes Linux Hello World App Note, Read Me Doc, Release Notes, Reference Manual and User's Guide

GZRev 2011.09Feb 27, 201218.9 MBIMX53_1109_LINUXDOCS_BUNDLEEnglish
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^{Printed Circuit Boards and Schematics}
MCIMX53-START i.MX53 QS Board Schematics

ZIPRev 3May 12, 20116.6 MBIMX53_QS_BOARD_SCHEMATICS
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MCIMX53-START-R i.MX53 QS Board Schematics

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i.MX28 LCD Design Files: Hardware Schematics.

ZIPRev BMay 2, 2011126.2 KBMX28_LCD_DESIGN_FILES
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IOMUX_TOOL

ZIPRev 2.0.27Aug 22, 2011956 KBIO_MUX_TOOL
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^{Test, Debug and Analyzer Software}
DDR Stress tester kit for the i.MX51 and i.MX53

ZIPRev 1May 16, 2011139.1 KBDDR_STRESS_TESTER_FOR_MX51_MX53
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i.MX High Assurance Boot Reference Code Signing Tool

TGZRev 3.1.0Oct 15, 201815871 KBIMX_CST_TOOL
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"Linux Multimedia Codecs Documentation and Sources 11.09 for i.MX53 for the Quick Start boards.Updated with the Linux 11.09 patch release and the 2.0.5 Open Max files.

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i.MX53 Quick Start Board

Product Details

Supported Devices

Power Management

PMICs

Audio

Audio Converters

Features

Processor subsystem

Display

Audio

Analog Sensors

Expansion Connector

Connectivity

Debug

Miscellaneous

OS Support

Tool Support

Buy Options

Design Resources

Documentation

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i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board - Fact SheetFeatured

i.MX53 Quick Start GuideFeatured

i.MX53 System Development User’s GuideGetting Started

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i.MX28 LCD Design Files: Hardware Schematics.

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DDR Stress tester kit for the i.MX51 and i.MX53

i.MX High Assurance Boot Reference Code Signing Tool

"Linux Multimedia Codecs Documentation and Sources 11.09 for i.MX53 for the Quick Start boards.Updated with the Linux 11.09 patch release and the 2.0.5 Open Max files.

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