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Apalis iMX6

Freescale i.MX 6Quad Computer on Module - Apalis iMX6

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The Apalis iMX6 is a Toradex System on Module based on the NXP iMX6 SoC, and a member of the Apalis Family.

This page provides hardware design resources, documentation, revision history, erratas, compatibility details, and getting started guides for developers working with the Apalis iMX6 module.

Getting Started​

Recommendation for the first-time order​

Toradex recommends ordering the following additional products for your first-time order:

All products are available for online purchase through the Toradex Webshop.

Quickstart Guide​

Check out our guide for detailed instructions on how to get your board up and running with Torizon:

Having trouble?​

Please contact our technical support. Various options of technical support are mentioned below:

Product Features​

Hardware Features​

Compatible Products​

Block Diagram​

Apalis iMX6

Pinout Evaluation & Planning​

Power Consumption​

Additional Information​

Software modifications needed in order to silence the (non-fatal) errors that appear on these modules.

Product Documents​

Datasheets​

Apalis iMX6 V1.1

Design Resources​

Toradex provides two different 3D models for Apalis Systems on Module:

  • Generic 3D Mechanical Models: This model has the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current Apalis modules as well as future releases.

  • Specific 3D Mechanical Models: These models are simplified models of the respective Apalis module. They contain only the PCB and the CPU and are intended to be used for heat spreader or heat sink designs. The CPU height is a typical value. Due to production tolerances, the actual height of the assembled component can be different.

Generic 3D Mechanical Models​

The generic Apalis 3D model contains the PCB and the maximum component height on top and bottom of modules from the Apalis Module Family. This model should be used to test the mechanical fit, ensuring that the mechanical design fits all current Apalis modules as well as future releases.

Specific 3D Mechanical Models​

The Apalis iMX6 3D model is simplified and contains only the PCB and the CPU. It is intended to be used for heat spreader or heat sink designs. The CPU height is a typical value. Due to production tolerances, the actual height of the assembled component can be different. Please use the Generic 3D Mechanical Models with the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current Apalis modules as well as future releases.

Hardware Ecosystem​

Carrier Boards​

Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards​

Learn more on the Apalis Product Family Specification.

Custom Carrier Board Design​

Find free reference designs, schematics, 3D designs, and tools to build your carrier board easily in the link below:

Accessories & Add-ons​

Accessories​

Check other options and compatibility information on the add-ons product pages.

Software Ecosystem​

Toradex-Supported Linux Platforms​

The following Linux-based offerings are in-house supported - pre-built images available for quick evaluation:

Industry and Partner Software Ecosystem​

For detailed instructions about software development, including other operating systems for Toradex Computer on Modules - QNX, Android and more - check out our software ecosystem page:

Windows Embedded Compact (EOL)​

Development Resources​

Installing the Operating System​

Toradex SoMs come with Toradex Easy Installer pre-installed. Once you power-on the board, it will display a list of available images to be installed. Check out how to get started with the Toradex Easy Installer:

You might need to enter recovery mode:

You can also install the compatible pre-built images available for download:

Connecting to the Board​

During development, you will need to communicate the board with your host machine:

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:

Product Numbering Scheme

The below table describes the structure of the Product Number (PID8):

FieldDescription
PPPP4-digits number, indicating the Product Configuration (PID4) that describes the key properties of the product (e.g. Product Group, RAM capacity, etc.)
VV2-digits number, indicating the Major and Minor Version (in that order)
AA2-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 512MB

11: 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.

0028 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT (WinEC)​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwareRelated Documents

00281000

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB IT V1.0A

Initial Release

2014-04-30


Sample Product, No PCN

00281100

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1A

  • Changed 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM
  • Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode)
  • Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1)
  • RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO
  • PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet

2014-12-31


PCN Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1A 2015-01-08

00281101

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1B

  • Changed from 8GB eMMC to 4GB eMMC

2015-12-25


PCN Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1B 2017-04-19

00281102

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1C

  • Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMAG5A1JBAWR (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M-IT
  • i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode"
  • The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux" to “Toradex Easy Installer"

2017-05-30


TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN 00281102 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1C

00281103

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1D

  • Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI

Q4, 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

EOL PCN Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT

00281125

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Z

  • Additional version with limited features, sold on request only
  • Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2, 2020

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z ModulesTPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN 00281125 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Z

00281124

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Y

  • Additional version with limited features, replacing V1.1Z
  • Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage
  • Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI

Q4, 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules
PCN Apalis iMX6 Temporary versions EOL 2024-03-14

0027 Apalis iMX6Q 1GB (WinEC)​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwareRelated Documents

00271000

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.0A

Initial Release

2014-04-30


Sample Product, No PCN

00271001

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.0B

  • Removed internal strapping resistors. Module is fused for eMMC boot anyway.

2014-06-18


Sample Product, No PCN
00271100 
Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A
  • Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode)
  • Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1)
  • RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO
    PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet
  • Switched from MCIMX6Q5EYM10AC to MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD
2014-12-31
PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A 2017-05-02
00271101 
Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1B
  • Replaced eMMC 4GB Toshiba THGBMBG5D1KBAIT (EOL) with 4GB Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M-WT
  • i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode" in the new version
  • The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux" to “Toradex Easy Installer"
2017-05-30
TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1B 2021-12-13
00271102 
Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C
  • Intermediate version
  • Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00
Q4, 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

 PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C 2021-12-13
00271103 
Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI
  • Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 (this change was already implemented in the intermediate version V1.1C)
Q1, 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

EOL PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB

00271125

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Z

  • Additional version with limited features, sold on request only
  • Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2, 2020

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z ModulesTPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-12-13
PCN Apalis iMX6 Temporary versions EOL 2024-03-14

00271124

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y

  • Additional version with limited features, replacing V1.1Z
  • Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage
  • Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI

Q1, 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules
PCN Apalis iMX6 Temporary versions EOL 2024-03-14

0035 Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT (WinEC)​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwareRelated Documents

00351100

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1A

Initial Release

2016-07-20


PCN Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1A

00351101

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1B

  • Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMAG5A1JBAWR (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M-IT
  • The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux" to “Toradex Easy Installer"

2017-06-28

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

PCN 00351101 Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1B

00351102

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1C

  • Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI

Q4, 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

TPIN Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1Y 2022-04-07
EOL PCN Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT

00351124

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1Y

  • Additional version with limited features, sold on request only
  • Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI
  • Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI
  • Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q1, 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules
PCN Apalis iMX6 Temporary versions EOL 2024-03-14

0029 Apalis iMX6D 512MB (WinEC)​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwareRelated Documents

00291000

Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.0A

  • Initial Release

2014-04-30


Sample Product, No PCN

00291100

Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A

  • Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode)
  • Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1)
  • RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO
    PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet

2014-12-31


PCN Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A 2017-04-12

00291101

Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1B

  • Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMBG5D1KBAIT (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M-WT
  • i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode"
  • The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux" to “Toradex Easy Installer"

2017-06-30

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1B 2021-12-13

00291102

Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C

  • Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00

Q1 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

EOL PCN Apalis iMX6D 512MB

0082 Apalis iMX6D 512MB​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwarePCN Document

00821100

Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A

Initial Version
Module based on 00291102 without WinEC License

2024-04-01ToradexEasyInstaller_5.7.5New Product Configurations Without WinEC

0083 Apalis iMX6Q 1GB​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwarePCN Document

00831100

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A

Initial Version
Module based on 00271103 without WinEC License

2024-04-01ToradexEasyInstaller_5.7.5New Product Configurations Without WinEC

0084 Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwarePCN Document

00841100

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1A

Initial Version
Module based on 00351102 without WinEC License

2024-04-01ToradexEasyInstaller_5.7.5New Product Configurations Without WinEC

0085 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT​

Product #Product DescriptionChanges from Previous VersionRelease DatePre-Installed SoftwarePCN Document

00851100

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1A

Initial Version
Module based on 00281103 without WinEC License

2024-04-01ToradexEasyInstaller_5.7.5New Product Configurations Without WinEC

Errata/Known issues​

SoC Errata Document​

SoM Errata Document​

Hardware Issue Tracker​

Software Issue Tracker​

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