Colibri iMX7
Getting Started
Colibri iMX7 is a member of the Colibri family. You can find all technical details such as features, datasheets, software, etc. here.
Recommendation for a first-time order
For starting for the first time with your Colibri iMX7 you will need a suitable Colibri Carrier Board as well as some adapters
and cables for connecting your desired interfaces.
Toradex recommends to order the following accessories for your fist-time order:
- Colibri Evaluation Board: For an easy evaluation of Colibri interfaces.
- Carrier Board Accessory Kit: Including suitable cables, adapters and a power supply.
You can buy the Colibri iMX7 module, Colibri Evaluation Board and Carrier Board Accessory Kit from the Toradex webshop.
Getting started for the first time?
For detailed step-by-step instructions about how to start using Embedded Linux, please have a look at our step-by-step Getting-Started Guide:
Additional information
For information on how to update the module's Operating System, or change from Embedded Linux to Windows CE and vice-versa, please check the article below:
We also have quick video tutorials on our Youtube Channel:
For developing software on the platform, please browse through the list of knowledge-base articles provided in the link below:
Having trouble?
Please contact our technical support. Various option of technical support are mentioned in the article below.
Hardware
Check the hardware features on the product page in toradex.com:
Software
Get details including free downloads of images and BSPs for operating systems supported by Colibri iMX7.
In-house development and support
- Torizon OS - open source easy-to-use industrial Linux operating system (only for Colibri iMX7D 1GB)
- Yocto Project BSP layers and reference images
- Windows Embedded Compact (only for Colibri iMX7S 256MB and Colibri iMX7D 512MB)
- FreeRTOS
[1] Contact Toradex in case of interest of Windows CE for the Colibri iMX7D 1GB Version.
Supported by Partners
- Green Hills INTEGRITY
Datasheets
Module's Datasheet
Additional Resources
3D Models
Toradex provides the following 3D models for this Colibri System on Module:
- Generic Colibri 3D Mechanical Models: This model has the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current Colibri modules as well as future releases.
Generic Colibri 3D Mechanical Models
The generic Colibri 3D model contains the PCB and the maximum component height on top and bottom of modules from the Colibri Module Family. This model should be used to test the mechanical fit, ensuring that the mechanical design fits all current Colibri modules as well as future releases.
- SolidWorks CAD model 3D EASM model
- You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here
- 3D STEP model that can be opened and modified in any 3D CAD
- 3D PDF model that can be opened in Adobe Reader
Carrier Boards
Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards
From Toradex
From Partners
Custom Carrier Board Design
Find free reference designs, schematics, 3D designs and tools to build your carrier board easily in the link below.
Upverter
Upverter is an online carrier board design tool that simplifies carrier board design and software support at the BSP level. The tool is available on the Toradex developer website:
Accessories
- Capacitive Touch Display 7" Parallel
- Resistive Touch Display 7" Parallel
- Capacitive Touch Display 10.1" LVDS (via converter)
- Colibri Fastener
- Carrier Board Accessory Kit
- LM816 USB WiFi
- Analogue Camera Adapter
Revision History
Click to See the Product Numbering Scheme
Product Number (PID8) Format
The format of the 8-digits Product Number (PID8) is the following:
The below table describes the structure of the Product Number (PID8):
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| PPPP | 4-digits number, indicating the Product Configuration (PID4) that describes the key properties of the product (e.g. Product Group, RAM capacity, etc.) |
| VV | 2-digits number, indicating the Major and Minor Version (in that order) |
| AA | 2-digits number, indicating the Assembly Variant |
See the complete list of available combinations on the Revision History table of the corresponding product page.
Example
Product number (PID8): 00291100:
0029: Apalis iMX6D 512MB11: Major Version 1, Minor Version 1, Version V1.1 in short
00: Assembly Variant A
A specific product revision has a lifecycle defined by the product state. Learn more about it on the Product Change Notifications.
0032 Colibri iMX7S 256MB (WinEC)
| Product # | Product Description | Changes from Previous Version | Release Date | Pre-Installed Software | PCN Document |
| 00321100 | Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1A | Initial version for customer samples | 2016-03-01 | PCN Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1A 2016-12-19 | |
| 00321101 | Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1B | - Used latest NXP i.MX 7Solo SoC stepping (rev 1.2) | 2016-12-19 | PCN Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1B 2018-02-09 | |
| 00321102 | Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1C | - Replaced Nand Flash - Improved power consumption - Fixed VCC_BATT booting issue - Supporting UHS-I speed - Changed standard software from Embedded Linux to Toradex Easy Installer | 2018-02-09 | ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019 | PCN Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1C 2022-01-11 |
| 00321103 | Colibri iMX7S 256MB V1.1D | - Replaced SoC MCIMX7S5EVM08SC with MCIMX7S5EVM08SD | Q4 2022 | ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019 |
0033 Colibri iMX7D 512MB (WinEC)
| Product # | Product Description | Changes from Previous Version | Release Date | Pre-Installed Software | PCN Document |
| 00331100 | Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1A | Initial version for customer samples | 2016-03-01 | PCN Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1A 2016-09-21 | |
| 00331102 | Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1C | - Used latest NXP i.MX 7Dual SoC stepping (rev 1.2) | 2016-09-21 | PCN Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1C 2017-11-28 | |
| 00331103 | Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1D | - Replaced Nand Flash - Improved power consumption - Fixed VCC_BATT booting issue - Supporting UHS-I speed - Changed standard software from Embedded Linux to Toradex Easy Installer | 2017-11-28 | ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019 |
0039 Colibri iMX7D 1GB
| Product # | Product Description | Changes from Previous Version | Release Date | Pre-Installed Software | PCN Document |
| 00391100 | Colibri iMX7D 1GB V1.1A | Initial version | 2017-10-18 | ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019 | PCN Colibri iMX7D 1GB V1.1A 2021-10-06 |
| 00391101 | Colibri iMX7D 1GB V1.1B | - Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 | Q4 2021 | ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3 |
0081 Colibri iMX7D 512MB
| Product # | Product Description | Changes from Previous Version | Release Date | Pre-Installed Software | PCN Document |
| 00811100 | Colibri iMX7D 512MB V1.1A | Initial Version Module based on 00331103 without WinEC License | Q1 | ToradexEasyInstaller_5.7.5 | New Product Configurations Without WinEC |
Errata/Known issues
SoC Errata
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