.Release Notes vALPHA2





Operating SystemLinux
BSP Release Status

Release Date

   

RepositoryPHYTEC Public Repos
BinariesBSP-Yocto-FSL-iMX7-ALPHA2.xml-b8.tar.bz2
Source Archive
Release Notes

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This is a ALPHA BSP. Please use this BSP for evaluation purposes. Future Production Quality releases will be made.

Introduction


This BSP provides a basis for development, deployment and execution of Linux based applications on the iMX7 System on Module (SOM). For detailed information on the various software components included in the release and how to use them, please refer to the quick start.

Versioning


Software




ComponentVersion
Linux Kernel4.1.15 (Based on NXP Release L4.1.15-1.2.0_ga)
Yocto2.0.1 Jethro (Based on NXP Release L4.1.15-1.2.0_ga)
QtTBD
Host OSTested on 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 LTS





Linux Device Tree Summary

Default dts targetimx7d-phyboard-zeta.dts
Default dtsi include descriptionDefault dtsi include list
SOMimx7d-phycore-som.dtsi
Carrier Boardimx7d-pba-c-09.dtsi
LCD Display Adapterimx7d-peb-av-02.dtsi
Evaluation Boardimx7d-peb-eval-02.dtsi

Alternate dts imx7d-phyboard-zeta-m4.dtb: configure u-boot to use this DTS if running Linux on the Cortex-A7 while running FreeRTOS on the Cortex-M4

Compatible Hardware

Supported Hardware Versions

Hardware DescriptionPart NumberPCB Version
phyCORE-i.MX7 SOM

PCM-061.A4

1458.2

phyBOARD-Zeta Carrier Board

PBA-C-09.A4

1459.2


Device tree changes are required to support earlier SOM and Carrier Board revisions. Visit the PHYTEC Support Portal to open a support ticket for help on how to make the device tree changes.

Compatible Expansion Boards and Accessories

Module NamePart NumberPCB VersionDescription
LCD Display Adapter with 7'' capacitive display

PEB-AV-02-TC.A0 (AV module),

AC104 (display), and WF061 (cable)

1415.1ETM0700G0DH6 LCD Display/ Capacitive touch interface
Evaluation BoardPEB-EVAL-021460.0

Connects to expansion connector and provides:

UART1, UART2, JTAG, I2C EEPROM, three user buttons, three user LEDs

BSP Download


Prebuilt images of BSP-Yocto-FSL-iMX7-ALPHA2 can be downloaded and extracted from the link below:

BSP-Yocto-FSL-iMX7-ALPHA2.xml-b8.tar.bz2

Quickstart


Quickstarts for BSP-Yocto-FSL-iMX7-ALPHA2:

BSP Yocto FSL i.MX7 ALPHA2 Quickstart

BSP Features


InterfaceDetailImplementedTestedStatus in Device treeNotes
UART




uart1YesYesEnabledDB9 connector on PEB-EVAL-02
uart2YesYesEnabledDB9 connector on PEB-EVAL-02
uart3YesNo[click for info] expansion header
uart4YesNo[click for info] 
uart5YesYesEnabledRS232 default serial console at Connector X2
uart6YesNo[click for info] expansion header
uart7YesNo[click for info] expansion header
I2C

i2c1YesYesEnabledexpansion header
i2c2YesYesEnabledAV Connector X4
i2c3YesNo[click for info] 
i2c4YesYesEnabledexpansion header
EthernetRGMII1YesYesEnabledKSZ9031RNX PHY on SOM, Connector X8
RGMII2YesYesEnabledKSZ9031RNX PHY on CarrierBoard, Connector X7
SAIsai1YesNo
Audio/Video Connector X4
sai2YesNo[click for info] expansion header
sai3YesNo[click for info] 
MMC/SDIOSD1YesYesEnabledmicroSD slot connector X11
SD2YesNo[click for info] expansion header
SD3YesYesEnabledsignals routed to eMMC.
CommunicationTiWi-BLE BluetoothNoNo

TiWi-BLE  WiFiNoNo

USBusb1YesYesEnabledUSB-A Host Connector X9
usb2YesYesEnabledUSB-AB OTG Connector X10
CANcan1YesYesEnabledHeader X1
can2YesNo[click for info] 
SPIspi1YesNo[click for info] expansion connector
spi2YesNo[click for info] expansion connector
spi3YesNo[click for info] expansion connector
spi4YesNo[click for info]
Display and TouchLCD DisplayYesYesEnabledvia expansion board PEB-AV-02
Analog LCD TouchYesYesEnabled

Capacitive ETM-FT5x06

via expansion board PEB-AV-02

HDMINoNo

via expansion board PEB-AV-01

BacklightYesYesEnabled

PWM via pwm4

via expansion board PEB-AV-02

GPIO

User Buttons and LEDs

YesYesEnabled

User LED GPIO2_10 on CarrierBoard

Three user LEDs and three buttons on PEB-EVAL-02 

Memory

 
8/16-bit NAND Flash (GPMC)YesNo
MT29F4G08 - not populated in default SOM configuration
SPI NOR FlashYesYesEnabledN25Q128A on QSPI_A
EEPROM on SOMYesYesEnabledM24C32 on i2c1
EEPROM on eval boardYesYesEnabledCAT24C32 on i2c4 PEB-EVAL-02 
eMMCYesYesEnabledMTFC4GMDEA-4M on SD3
RTCInternal i.MX7YesYesEnabledSNVS RTC
External RTCYesYesEnabledRV-4162-C7 on I2C1
Power ManagementPMICYesYesEnabledPF3000 on I2C1
JTAGJTAG


ARM JTAG 20 connector on PEB-EVAL-02
PCIemini-pcieYesNoDisabledconnector X12

[1] Interface requires additional configuration, such as pinmuxing. It may be possible to change the software configuration to utilize this interface even if it is not being set in the board's default configuration. Please see NXP's i.MX7D Technical Reference Manual for more information on the various modes each pin can be muxed to.

Fixed In This Release


New In This Release


Not Tested


Known Issues


PHYTEC Known Issues

NXP Known Issues


Technical Support


For further information or to report any problems, visit the PHYTEC Support Portal