i.MX 93 EVKPF09 Applications Processor QSG
Quick Start Guide for the MCIMX93-EVKPF09
About the i.MX 93 EVKPF09
The i.MX 93 applications processor is the latest member of the i.MX 9 family. It excels in machine learning, vision, advanced multimedia, and industrial IoT applications. Elevating edge intelligence, i.MX 93 processors are the solid foundation for products built for smart homes, smart cities, and industrial applications.
Features
SOM Module
- i.MX 93 applications processor with:
- 2x Arm® Cortex®-A55
- 1× Arm® Cortex®-M33
- 0.5 TOPS NPU
- LPDDR4X 16-bit 2GB
- eMMC 5.1, 32GB
- Power Management IC (PMIC)
- Power Measurement ADC
Base Board
- MicroSD 3.0 card slot
- Two USB 2.0 C connectors
- One USB 2.0 C for Debug
- One USB C PD only
- M.2 Key-E for Wi-Fi/BT/802.15.4
- One MIPI-CSI connector
- One CAN port
- Four channels for ADC
- 6-axis IMU w/ I3C support
- I2C Expansion connector
- Two 1 Gbps Ethernet (Port1 supports TSN, Port2 supports ETER)
- Multiple display interface: MIPI-DSI connector, 1x4 data lane LVDS w/ Backlight
- Audio Codec Support
- PDM MIC array support
- External RTC w/ coin cell
- 2X20 Pin Expansion I/O
Get to Know the i.MX 93 EVKPF09
Top View
A top-down view of the i.MX 93 EVKPF09 board, showing various connectors and components. Key labeled elements include: M.2 slot (with '<BOT side>' annotation), JTAG connector, RDPM I/F, CAN connector, Button, WIFI/BT ANTENNA connector, MIPI DSI connector, MIPI CSI connector, LVDS / Back Light connector, ADC connector, I2C EXP connector, PDM MIC connector, GPIO EXP connector, MicroSD card slot, USB C Debug connector, two USB 2.0 C connectors (USB2.0 C x2), USB C PD connector, two GbE RJ45 connectors, and an Audio Jack.
Back View
A view of the back of the i.MX 93 EVKPF09 board, highlighting the M.2 slot (E-KEY) where a wireless module can be installed.
Key Connection Points for Setup
The board features several connectors and switches essential for setup, including:
- J704, J703, J702: For LVDS display connection.
- J1401: For USB Debug Cable connection.
- J302: For Mouse connection.
- J301: For USB C PD Power Supply connection.
- SW301: Power Switch.
Getting Started
Unpack the Kit
The MCIMX93-EVKPF09 is shipped with the items listed in Table 1.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| MCIMX93-EVKPF09 | i.MX 93 11X11 EVKPF09 board |
| Power Supply | USB C PD 45W, 5V/3A; 9V/3A; 15V/3A; 20V/2.25A supported |
| USB Type-C Cable | USB 2.0 C Male to USB 2.0 A Male |
| Software | Linux BSP image programmed in eMMC |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide |
| M.2 Module | PN: LBES5PL2EL; Wi-Fi 6 / BT 5.2 / 802.15.4 support |
Prepare Accessories
The following items in Table 2 are recommended to run the MCIMX93-EVKPF09.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| IMX-MIPI-HDMI | MIPI-DSI to HDMI adapter board |
| LVDS LCD | 12.1" TFT LCD, 1280x800 RGB |
| RPi-CAM-MIPI | IAS camera to 22 Pin / 0.5mm pitch FPC camera adapter (AR0144 sensor) |
| Audio HAT | Audio expansion board with most of audio features |
Download Software and Tools
Installation software and documentation are available at www.nxp.com/imx93. The following are available on the website:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Schematics, layout and Gerber files, Quick Start Guide, Hardware Design Guide, i.MX 93 EVKPF09 Board User Manual, Power Consumption Measurement |
| Software Development | Linux BSPs |
| Demo Images | Copy of the latest Linux® images that are available to program on to the eMMC. MCIMX93-EVKPF09 software can be found at nxp.com/imxsw. |
Setting Up the System
The following describes how to run the pre-loaded Linux image on the MCIMX93-EVKPF09 (i.MX 93).
Confirm Boot Switches
The boot switches should be set to boot from "eMMC". SW1301[1-4] are used for boot, as shown in the table below:
BOOT Device SW1301[1-4] eMMC/uSDHC1 0000 Connect USB Debug Cable
Connect the UART cable into the port JP1401. Connect the other end of the cable to a PC acting as a host terminal. UART connections will appear on the PC and will be used for A55 and M33 core system debugging. Open a terminal window (e.g., Hyper Terminal or Tera Term), choose the correct COM port number, and apply the following configuration:
- Baud rate: 115200bps
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop bits: 1
Connect LVDS Panel Display
Connect an LVDS panel with the J702 2x20 PIN header through a cable. Ensure jumpers on J703 (P2-P3) and J704 (P2-P1) have been installed.
Connect Mouse
Connect the mouse to the USB2 C port connector J302 through a USB C OTG cable.
Connect Power Supply
Connect the USB C PD power supply to J301, then power up the board by the SW301 switch.
Board Boot Up
As the board boots up, you will see 4 penguins appear in the upper left-hand corner of the monitor, followed by the Linux terminal icon on the top left and a timer on the top right corner. Congratulations, you are up and running.
Run the "NXP Demo Experience" application to explore the preinstalled demos. The NXP Logo is displayed on the top left-hand corner of the screen; start the demo launcher by clicking this logo. Refer to the user guide for details: https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/user-guide/DEXPUG.pdf.
Additional Information
Boot Switches
SW1301[1-4] is the boot configuration switch. The default boot device is eMMC/uSDHC1, as shown in Table 4. To try other boot devices, change the boot switches to the corresponding values listed in Table 4.
Note: 1 = ON, 0 = OFF
| Boot mode | Boot core | SW1301-4 | SW1301-3 | SW1301-2 | SW1301-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From internal fuses | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Serial downloader | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| USDHC1 8-bit eMMC 5.1 | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USDHC2 4-bit SD3.0 | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FlexSPI serial NOR | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FlexSPI serial NAND 2K page | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Infinite loop | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Test Mode | Cortex-A55 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| From internal fuses | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Serial downloader | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| USDHC1 8-bit eMMC 5.1 | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| USDHC2 4-bit SD3.0 | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| FlexSPI serial NOR | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| FlexSPI serial NAND 2K page | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Infinite loop | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Test mode | Cortex-M33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Do More with Accessory Boards
- LVDS LCD: DY1212W-4856, a 12.1" (WXGA) TFT LCD with 1280x800 RGB resolution and a capacitive touch panel (CTP).
- IMX-MIPI-HDMI: An adapter board providing MIPI DSI output to HDMI.
- Audio Board: MX93AUD-HAT, an audio expansion board offering extensive audio features.
- WiFi/BT M.2 Module: LBES5PL2EL, supporting Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, and Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR/LE, based on the NXP IW612 chipset.
- RPi-CAM-MIPI: An adapter board for connecting an IAS camera (AR0144 sensor) via a 22-pin, 0.5mm pitch FPC connector.
Compliance Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: it may not cause harmful interference, and it must accept any interference received. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in accordance with instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, interference is not guaranteed not to occur in a particular installation. If interference occurs, users are encouraged to try correcting it by reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting to a different circuit, or consulting a dealer or technician.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.
Information provided per Article 10.8 of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU:
| PN | RF technology | Frequency ranges (EU) | Max transmitted power |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR00409 | Bluetooth BR/EDR/LE | 2400 MHz – 2484 MHz | 2.6 dBm |
| EAR00409 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n | 2400 MHz – 2484 MHz | 2.6 dBm |
| EAR00409 | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/n/ac/ax | 5150 MHz – 5850 MHz | 3.64 dBm |
EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: This apparatus, namely 8MNANOLPD4-EVK, conforms to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full EU Declaration of Conformity can be found at: www.nxp.com/i.MX8MNANO.
Support
Visit www.nxp.com/support for a list of phone numbers within your region.
Warranty
Visit www.nxp.com/warranty for complete warranty information.
For more information, visit www.nxp.com/iMX93EVKPF09.
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Document Number: IMX93EVKPF09QSG REV 0 Agile Number: 926-90955 REV A
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