i.MX280 Processors|Low-Power

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The i.MX280 is a low-power, high-performance applications processor optimized for the general embedded industrial and consumer markets. The core of the i.MX280 is Our fast, proven, power-efficient implementation of the Arm926EJ-S™ core, with speeds of up to 454 MHz. Ideal for building applications that do not require a display such as media and smart energy gateways/managers, handheld printers and scanners or communications modules, the i.MX280 comes with a comprehensive suite of software and tools to get you started today.

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Product Details

Block Diagram

i.MX280 Applications Processor Block Diagram

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Features

NAND support – SLC/MLC and eMMC 4.4 managed
Hardware BCH (up to 20-bit correction)
200 MHz 16-bit DDR2, LV-DDR2, mDDR external memory support
Dual High-speed USB with embedded PHY
8 General purpose 12-bit ADC channels and single 2 Msps ADC channel
Temperature sensor for thermal protection
Multiple connectivity ports (UART, SSP, SDIO, SPI, I2C, I2S)
3.3V I/O, 10 year lifetime (Industrial)
Package and Temperature
- 289 BGA 14x14mm .8mm
- -20C to +70C (Consumer)
-40C to +85C (Industrial)
This product is included in NXP's product longevity program, with assured supply for a minimum of 15 years after launch

Design Resources

Design Files

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i.MX28 Processors IBIS Model Files

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i.MX28 BSDL File

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i.MX28 Reference Schematics

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Hardware

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i.MX28 Evaluation KitFeatured

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Tool and documentation for downloading i.MX28 image during manufacturing

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Command-line tool used to download a firmware image to target platform to run in RAM. Supports i.MX23/28/508 platforms.

IMX_SB_LOADER
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Source Code for the i.MX manufacturing tool used for downloading OS images to the i.MX53, i.MX51, i.MX50, i.MX28 and i.MX23.

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Windows Tool for the creation of boot SD cards for the i.MX platforms. Includes binaries and sources files.

CF_IMAGER
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Flasher PRO

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Green Hills Probe

High speed on-chip download, run control and trace.

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