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Introduction

i.MX6 is a highly integrated development system based on the next generation ARM-Cortex A9 processor from Freescale.

For Video capture applications it has Multi-stream-capable HD video engine delivering 1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode and 3-D video playback in HD.

BD-SL-i.MX6 board (formerly the SABRE Lite board), is a low-cost development platform from BoundaryDevices, featuring the powerful i.MX 6Quad applications processor.

General References

i.MX6Quad Family of Applications Processors (Data Sheet, Application Notes): 

http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=i.MX6Q

Handson Workshop:iMX6 Series Basics:

http://2012ftf.ccidnet.com/pdf/0066.pdf

Freescale iMX6 Processor Technical Reference Manual :

http://cache.freescale.com/files/32bit/doc/ref_manual/IMX6DQRM.pdf?fpsp=1&WT_TYPE=Reference%20Manuals&WT_VENDOR=FREESCALE&WT_FILE_FORMAT=pdf&WT_ASSET=Documentation

i.MX6 Frequently asked questions:
http://boundarydevices.com/i-mx6-frequently-asked-questions-and-answers/

iWave's i.MX6 Development Platform:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-4dnuAN3HA

Low Cost Freescale iMX6 Quad Sabre Lite Development Board:
http://www.cnx-software.com/2012/02/24/low-cost-freescale-imx6-quad-sabre-lite-development-board/#ixzz2IpfeabsR

Zealz tv-stick based on Freescale i.MX6:
http://liliputing.com/2012/12/zealz-gk802-tv-stick-packs-quad-core-freescale-cpu-onto-a-99-pc-on-a-stick.html

i.MX6 Processor Family diagram :
http://www.freescale.com/files/graphic/block_diagram/IMX6X_FAMILY_BD2.html?keepThis=true&TB_iframe=true&height=480&width=979

Freescale i.MX6 Board hardware and software References:

Freescale i.MX6 boards. Details available on :
http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/taxonomy.jsp?code=IMX6X_SERIES
Freescale channel partner Element14 boards:
http://www.element14.com/community/community/knode/dev_platforms_kits/element14_dev_kits/sabrelite?ICID=hp_sabrebanner?CMP=SOM-FREES
Freescale Ecosystem partner - IWAVE SYSTEMS SOM boards:
http://www.iwavesystems.com/imx6-qseven-mass-production
FreeScale Sabre board avnet buying info :
http://www.em.avnet.com/en-us/design/drc/Pages/Freescale-i.MX-6-Development-Tools.aspx
FreeScale Sabre board:
http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=RDIMX6SABREBRD
FreeScale i.MX 6 Series Software and Development Tool Resources:
http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=IMX6_SW
Low cost experimenter's board:
http://boundarydevices.com/products/nitrogen6x-board-imx6-arm-cortex-a9-sbc
Freescale channel partner Element14 SABRE Lite board:
https://www.element14.com/community/community/knode/dev_platforms_kits/element14_dev_kits/sabrelite?CMP=KNC-APAC-Knode-SabreLite
System on Module for use in products:
http://www.iwavesystems.com/product/cpu-modules/i-mx6-q7-som/i-mx6-qseven-som.html
System on Module for use in products:
http://www.phytec.com/products/som/phyflex/i.mx6.html
Timesys-LinuxLink iMX6 Software suppport buying link:
https://avnetexpress.avnet.com/store/em/EMController/Software/Operating-Systems/RTOS/_/N-100821/Ne-100000?action=products&cat=1&catalogId=500201&cutTape=&inStock=&langId=-1&myCatalog=&npi=&proto=&regionalStock=&rohs=&storeId=500201&term=i.mx6x&topSellers=&categoryLink=true

i.MX6Q: i.MX6Quad Family of Application Processors -Block Diagram

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Note : Above block diagram is referred from : http://www.freescale.com/webapp/sps/site/prod_summary.jsp?code=i.MX6Q

i.MX6 Series Processor Family

iMX6 Series Processor Family has below 5 Types of Processors ( They can be differentiated mainly based on the Processor speed, Memory and a few differences in the I/O supported).

i.MX6D: i.MX 6Dual Family of Applications Processors
i.MX6DL: i.MX 6DualLite Family of Applications Processors
i.MX6Q: i.MX 6Quad Family of Applications Processors
i.MX6S: i.MX 6Solo Family of Applications Processors
i.MX6SL: i.MX 6SoloLite Family of Applications Processors


Sl No iMX6 Processor Familly Processor Speed Number of Cores Memory
Type of Memory I/O Bus Interface Display Support Product Application Area
1

i.MX6D:

i.MX6 Dual Family

1.2 GHz
Dual 1MB of L2 Cache
64-bit DDR3 or 2-ch.,
32-bit LPDDR2 support.
Integrated FlexCAN, MLB busses, PCI Express® and SATA-2
Integrated of LVDS, MIPI display port, MIPI camera port and HDMI v1.4.
i.MX 6Dual provides a scalable solution for consumer, automotive and industrial applications.
2

i.MX6DL:

i.MX6 DualLite Family

1 GHz
Dual 512 KB of L2 cache
64-bit DDR3 or 2-ch.,
32-bit LPDDR2 support.
Integrated MLB busses and PCI-e.
Integrated LVDS, MIPI display port, MIPI camera port and HDMI v1.4
i.MX 6DualLite processor ideal for consumer and industrial applications such as media or market-specific smart devices.
3

i.MX6Q:

i.MX 6Quad Family

1.2 GHz
Quad 1 MB of L2 cache
64-bit DDR3 or 2-ch.,
32-bit LPDDR2 support.
Integrated FlexCAN, MLB busses, PCI Express® and SATA-2
Integrated LVDS, MIPI display port, MIPI camera port and HDMI v1.4
Ideal platform for leading-edge consumer, automotive and industrial multimedia applications.
4

i.MX6S:

i.MX 6Solo Family

1 GHz
Single 512 KB of L2 cache
32-bit DDR3/LPDDR2 support
FlexCAN and MLB
Integrated LVDS, MIPI display, MIPI camera port, HDMI v1.4
Flexible platform for consumer, automotive and industrial applications.
5

i.MX6SL:

i.MX 6SoloLite

1 GHz
Single 256 KB of L2 cache
32-bit DDR3/LPDDR2 support.
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EPD controller and an LCD controller
Ideal for next-generation ereaders and smart devices.


GStreamer Support to i.MX6 Platform

GStreamer i.MX6 Pipelines :

https://community.freescale.com/docs/DOC-93387

GStreamer i.MX6 Decoding :

https://community.freescale.com/docs/DOC-93446

GStreamer i.MX6 Encoding:

https://community.freescale.com/docs/DOC-93447

Freescale-Useful GStreamer Commands:

https://community.freescale.com/docs/DOC-93487

Freescale GStreamer plugins:

http://boundarydevices.com/freescale-gstreamer-plugins/

BoundarydevicesTag Archives:

http://boundarydevices.com/tag/gstreamer/

Freescale Community on i.MX6 and Download links

i.MX6 Multimedia Applications Processors documents:

https://community.freescale.com/docs/DOC-93743

Freescale iMX Community:

https://community.freescale.com/community/imx

iMX6Q Manufacturing tool from Freescale :

http://people.linaro.org/~guodongxu/myupload/freescale_tools/

Linaro on Freescale i.MX6Q Sabre Lite Board

iMX6Q Sabre Lite Board Getting Started, Linaro image tools, Downloading Linaro Evaluation Builds:

https://wiki.linaro.org/Boards/MX6QSabreLite

Freescale Manufacturing Tool:

MfgTool (i.MX53) :

https://support.bluetechnix.at/wiki/MfgTool_%28i.MX53%29

Quick reference link for Sabrelite board. (Hardware Manual etc):

http://boundarydevices.com/products/sabre-lite-imx6-sbc/ (Please Click the 'Support' tab in this link).