Specifications

Technical and Functional Specifications

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

Supported Devices

Power Management

PMICs

MC34708 : Power Management for i.MX50/53 Processors

Audio

Audio Converters

SGTL5000 : Ultra-Low-Power Audio Codec

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$499.00

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Quick Start Board, Hardware, i.MX53, No Display

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Quick Start Board, Hardware, i.MX53, No Display with MC34708

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

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Documents and Software

Documents

Reference Manual ( 2 )

i.MX53 Quick Start Board-R Hardware Reference Manual^{(REV
0.51
)}

IMX53RQSBRM-R: The Quick Start Board is an i.MX535 platform designed to showcase many of the most commonly used features of the i.MX535 Applications Processor in a small, low cost package. The MCIMX53‐START is an entry level development board and a near perfect subset of its larger sister board, the MCIMX53SMD, which is available as a full, near‐form factor tablet.
- PDF
- 4.1 MB
- 26 Mar 2014
- IMX53RQSBRM-R
- [ English ]
i.MX53 Quick Start Board Hardware Manual^{(REV
0.91
)}

This Manual includes system setup and debugging, and provides detailed information on the overall design and usage of the i.MX53 Quick Start board from a Hardware Systems perspective.
- PDF
- 2.2 MB
- 13 Mar 2014
- IMX53QSBRM
- [ English ]

Users Guide ( 2 )

i.MX53 Quick Start Guide^{(REV
1
)}

The i.MX53 Quick Start Board introduces designers to multimedia and connectivity applications on the i.MX53 series processor based on the Arm^® Cortex^®-A8 core.
- PDF
- 951.5 kB
- 09 Aug 2016
- IMX53QKSRTRQSG
- [ English ]
i.MX53 System Development User’s Guide^{(REV
2
)}

NXP provides a number of tools that facilitate the rapid design-in of the i.MX53 Applications Processor for consumer, automotive, or industrial products. These tools include the i.MX53 software developer’s kit (SDK), the i.MX53 Quick Start Board, the SABRE platform for tablets based on the i.MX53, and the SABRE platform for automotive infotainment. These tools allow the rapid prototyping of new products prior to commitment to production-level designs. Once you have determined the precise feature
- PDF
- 16.0 MB
- 21 Jun 2015
- MX53UG
- [ English ]

Fact Sheet ( 2 )

i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board - Fact Sheet^{(REV
3
)}

The first in the series, the i.MX53 Quick Start board is a $149 open-source, multi-purpose embedded development platform. The i.MX53 comes with a power-efficient Arm ® Cortex ™ -A8 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).
- PDF
- 461.0 kB
- 18 Nov 2014
- IMX53RQKSTRTFS
- [ English ]
i.MX53 Quick Start Development Board - Fact Sheet^{(REV
0
)}

The first in the series, the i.MX53 Quick Start board is a $149 open-source, multi-purpose embedded development platform that comes with a power-efficient Arm ® Cortex ™ -A8 based 1 GHz processor with peripherals and hardware accelerated graphics to support applications like human machine interface (HMI) as well as support for HD multimedia functions.
- PDF
- 279.1 kB
- 26 Feb 2011
- IMX53QKSTRTFS
- [ English ]

Supporting Information ( 2 )

Linux Multimedia Codecs Documentation. Includes CODECs Release Notes and User's Guide^{(REV
2011.09.02
)}
- GZ
- 659.3 kB
- 24 Apr 2012
- IMX53_1109_LINUX_MMDOCS
- [ English ]
Linux BSP Documentation for i.MX53. Includes Linux Hello World App Note, Read Me Doc, Release Notes, Reference Manual and User's Guide^{(REV
2011.09
)}

Linux BSP Documentation for i.MX53. Includes Linux Hello World App Note, Read Me Doc, Release Notes, Reference Manual and User's Guide
- GZ
- 18.9 MB
- 27 Feb 2012
- IMX53_1109_LINUXDOCS_BUNDLE
- [ English ]

Design Resources

Design Tools & Files ( 3 )

Printed Circuit Boards and Schematics ( 3 )

MCIMX53-START-R i.MX53 QS Board Schematics^{(REV
B
)}

i.MX53 Quick Start board with MC34708 NXP^®.sup>® Power Management IC Design Files: Hardware Schematics, Gerbers, and BOM. Includes Schematics and Layout sources files provided for reference without any support from Freescale.
- ZIP
- 5.1 MB
- 2012-01-10 00:00:00
- IMX53_QS-R_BOARD_SCHEMATICS
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MCIMX53-START i.MX53 QS Board Schematics^{(REV
3
)}

i.MX53 Quick Start board with DA9053 Dialog Power Management IC and HDMI board Design Files: Hardware Schematics, Gerbers, and OrCAD files
- ZIP
- 6.6 MB
- 2011-05-12 00:00:00
- IMX53_QS_BOARD_SCHEMATICS
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i.MX28 LCD Design Files: Hardware Schematics. ^{(REV
B
)}
- ZIP
- 126.2 kB
- 2011-05-02 00:00:00
- MX28_LCD_DESIGN_FILES
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Software

Development Software ( 2 )

Code Generation Tools ( 1 )

i.MX High Assurance Boot Reference Code Signing Tool^{(REV
3.1.0
)}

NXP^® Code Signing Tool for the High Assurance Boot library. Provides software code signing support designed for use with i.MX processors that integrate the HAB library in the internal boot ROM
- TGZ
- 15871 KB
- 2018-10-15 00:00:00
- IMX_CST_TOOL
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Test, Debug and Analyzer Software ( 1 )

DDR Stress tester kit for the i.MX51 and i.MX53^{(REV
1
)}
- ZIP
- 139.1 kB
- 2011-05-16 00:00:00
- DDR_STRESS_TESTER_FOR_MX51_MX53
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Embedded Software ( 4 )

BSP, Drivers and Middleware ( 1 )

Embedded Linux for i.MX Applications Processors

Linux Board Support Packages (BSPs) for NXP Silicon are tested and certified ensuring a fully operational tool chain, 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.

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Code Snippets ( 1 )

IOMUX_TOOL^{(REV
2.0.27
)}

Interactive i.MX Pin Mux Tool for i.MX23, i.MX25, i.MX28, i.MX35, i.MX50, i.MX51 and i.MX53. Requires the .NET. Framework 4.0. 1. Removed NC pins from i.MX280 and i.MX283
- ZIP
- 956 KB
- 2011-08-22 00:00:00
- IO_MUX_TOOL
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Operating Systems ( 2 )

Timesys Factory

A pre-Yocto graphical embedded Linux build environment that offers optimized workflows and “cleaned,” pre-configured BSP components so you can create custom BSPs easily and quickly. Timesys Factory is available in desktop and cloud configurations.
- by Timesys
- Gold
Ubiquitous QuickBoot

Ubiquitous’ 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.
- by Ubiquitous AI Corporation
- Gold

Embedded Application Software ( 1 )

Embedded Application Software - miscellaneous ( 1 )

"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.^{(REV
2011.09.03
)}
- GZ
- 52.7 MB
- 2012-04-24 00:00:00
- IMX53_11_09_LINUX_MMCODECS
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Support Services ( 1 )

i.MX53 Software and Development Tool Resources

The Freescale SABRE platform for tablets and SABRE for automotive infotainment reference designs, plus the low cost Freescale i.MX53 Quick Start board.
- IMX53_SW
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IMX53QSB: i.MX53 Quick Start Board

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Supporting Information ( 2 )

Linux Multimedia Codecs Documentation. Includes CODECs Release Notes and User's Guide (REV 2011.09.02 )

Linux BSP Documentation for i.MX53. Includes Linux Hello World App Note, Read Me Doc, Release Notes, Reference Manual and User's Guide (REV 2011.09 )

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Printed Circuit Boards and Schematics ( 3 )

MCIMX53-START-R i.MX53 QS Board Schematics (REV B )

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i.MX28 LCD Design Files: Hardware Schematics. (REV B )

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i.MX High Assurance Boot Reference Code Signing Tool (REV 3.1.0 )

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DDR Stress tester kit for the i.MX51 and i.MX53 (REV 1 )

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IOMUX_TOOL (REV 2.0.27 )

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Embedded Application Software - miscellaneous ( 1 )

"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. (REV 2011.09.03 )

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