NXP i.MX 93 EVKPF09 Applications Processor QSG Evaluation Kit
Specifications
- Processor: i.MX 93 applications processor
- Features: Machine learning, vision, advanced multimedia, industrial IoT applications
- Connectivity: USB 2.0, USB C, GbE RJ45, Audio Jack
- Additional Features: MIPI DSI, MIPI CSI, LVDS/Back Light, ADC, I2C, PDM MIC, JTAG RDPM I/F, CAN Button, GPIO EXPI, MicroSD
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 connector
- 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
- 1×4 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
Getting started
Unpack the Kit
The MCIMX93-EVKPF09 is shipped with the items listed in Table 1.
Table 1 — Kit Contents
| 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.
Table 2 — Customer Supplied Accessories
| Item | Description |
| IMX-MIPI-HDMI | MIPI-DSI to HDMI adapter board |
| LVDS LCD | 12.1” TFT LCD, 1280×800 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:
Table 3 — Software and Tools
| 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 will describe 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] (Figure 1) are used for boot, See table below:BOOT Device SW1301[1-4] eMMC/uSDHC1 0000 - Connect USB Debug Cable
Connect the UART cable into the port JP1401 (Figure 1). Connect the other end of the cable to a PC acting as a host terminal. UART connections will appear on the PC, this will be used as A55 and M33 core system debugging.
Open the terminal window (i.e., Hyper Terminal or Tera Term), choose the right 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 J702 2×20 PIN header through cable. Make sure jumpers on J703 (P2-P3) and J704 (P2-P1) have been installed. - Connect
Connect the mouse to the USB2 C port connector J302 through USB C OTG cable. - Connect Power Supply
Connect the USB C PD power supply to J301, then power up the board by 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, and then you will see the Linux terminal Icon
on the top left and timer on right top corner. Congratulations, you are up and running.
Run “NXP Demo Experience” application to explore the preinstalled demos. The NXP Logo is displayed on the top left-hand corner of screen, start the demo launcher by clicking this logo. Refer to 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. If you want to try other boot devices, you need to change the boot switches to corresponding values as listed in Table 4.
Note: 1 = ON 0 = OFF
Table 4 — boot device settings
| 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
12.1” (WXGA) TFT LCD (BOE EV121WXM-N10-1850) 1280*800 RGB with Capacitive Touch Panel (CTP) |
IMX-MIPI-HDMI
MIPI DSI output to HDMI adapter board |
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| Audio Board: MX93AUD-HAT
Audio expansion board with most of audio features |
WiFi/BT M.2 Module (LBES5PL2EL)
Wi-Fi 6, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.2 BR/EDR/LE, NXP IW612 chipset |
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RPi-CAM-MIPI
IAS camera to 22 Pin / 0.5mm pitch FPC camera adapter (AR0144 sensor)
Fcc Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Attention that changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: 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. This product generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
The following information is provided per Article 10.8 of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU:
- Frequency bands in which the equipment operates.
- The maximum RF power transmitted.
| PN | RF technology | (a) Frequency ranges (EU) | (b) 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 (Simplified DoC per Article 10.9 of the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU) This apparatus, namely 8MNANOLPD4-EVK, conforms to the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full EU Declaration of Conformity for this apparatus can be found at this location: 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.
www.nxp.com/iMX93EVKPF09
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Document Number: IMX93EVKPF09QSG REV 0 Agile Number: 926-90955 REV A
FAQ
Q: Where can I find the software for the MCIMX93-EVKPF09?
A: The software can be downloaded from nxp.com/imxsw.
Q: What are the recommended accessories for running the MCIMX93-EVKPF09?
A: Accessories such as IMX-MIPI-HDMI, LVDS LCD, RPi-CAM-MIPI, and Audio HAT are recommended for optimal performance.
Documents / Resources
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