第5章 Interface Specifications

5.1. Interface Layout

5.1.1. Armadillo-420 Interface Layout

Armadillo-420 Interface Layout

図5.1 Armadillo-420 Interface Layout


表5.1 Armadillo-420 Interfaces

Part NumberInterfaceShapeNotes
CON1microSD slotHinge type 
CON2LAN InterfaceRJ-45 
CON3Serial interfaceD-Sub 9 pin (male) 
CON4Serial interface10 pin (2.54mm pitch)Signal lines shared with CON3
CON5USB interfaceType-A 2 port stack 
CON6USB interface4 pin (2mm pitch)Signal lines shared with lower port of CON5
CON7LAN Interface10 pin (2.54mm pitch)Some signal lines shared with CON2
CON8Ext. reset terminal2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON9Expansion Interface 128 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON10i.MX257 JTAG interface8 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON12

Power in connector

DC jack 
CON13Power in connector4 pin (2.54 mm pitch) 
CON14Expansion Interface 24 pin (2.54 mm pitch) 
LED1Link LED (green)Surface mounted LCDShown on upper part of CON2
LED2Activity LED (yellow)Surface mounted LCDShown on upper part of CON2
LED3User LED (red)φ3mm LED 
LED4User LED (green)φ3mm LED 
LED5User LED (yellow)Surface mounted LCD 
SW1User switchTact Switch h=17mm 
JP1Boot mode jumper2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
JP2User jumper2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 

5.1.2. Armadillo-440 Interface Layout

Armadillo-440 Interface Layout

図5.2 Armadillo-440 Interface Layout


表5.2 Armadillo-440 Interfaces

Part NumberInterfaceShapeNotes
CON1microSD slotHinge type 
CON2LAN InterfaceRJ-45 
CON3Serial interfaceD-Sub 9 pin (male) 
CON4Serial interface10 pin (2.54mm pitch)Signal lines shared with CON3
CON5USB interfaceType-A 2 port stack 
CON6USB interface4 pin (2mm pitch)Signal lines shared with lower port of CON5
CON7LAN Interface10 pin (2.54mm pitch)Some signal lines shared with CON2
CON8Ext. reset terminal2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON9Expansion Interface 128 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON10i.MX257 JTAG interface8 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
CON11

LCD Interface

50 pin (0.5mm pitch) 
CON12

Power in connector

DC jack 
CON13Power in connector4 pin (2.54 mm pitch) 
CON14Expansion Interface 24 pin (2.54 mm pitch) 
LED1Link LED (green)Surface mounted LCDShown on upper part of CON2
LED2Activity LED (yellow)Surface mounted LCDShown on upper part of CON2
LED3User LED (red)φ3mm LED 
LED4User LED (green)φ3mm LED 
LED5User LED (yellow)Surface mounted LCD 
SW1User switchTact Switch h=17mm 
JP1Boot mode jumper2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 
JP2User jumper2 pin (2.54mm pitch) 

5.2. Electrical Specifications

The electrical specifications of the input/output interfaces are shown in 表5.4「Input/Output Interface Electrical Specifications」. With the Software Pad Control (SW_PAD_CTL) and Drive Voltage Select Group Control (SW_PAD_CTL_GRP_DVS) registers in i.MX257 it is possible to alter the output current (Std, High, Max), slew rate (Slow, Fast), and pull-up/pull-down.

表5.3 Input/Output Interface Rated Absolute Maximum

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnits
VImaxInput voltage range–0.5OVDD+0.3V

表5.4 Input/Output Interface Electrical Specifications

SymbolParameterMinMaxUnitsConditions
VIHCMOS High-Level Input Voltage0.7 x OVDDOVDDVOVDD = +3.3V
VILCMOS Low-Level Input Voltage-0.30.3 x OVDDVOVDD = +3.3V
VOHCMOS High-Level Output VoltageOVDD-0.15 VIOH = -1mA
0.8 x OVDD VIOH = Specified Drive
VOLCMOS Low-Level Output Voltage 0.15VIOL = 1mA
 0.2 x OVDDVIOL = Specified Drive
IOH_SHigh-Level Output Current, Slow Slew Rate-2.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, Std Drive
-4.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, High Drive
-8.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, Max Drive
IOH_FHigh-Level Output Current, Fast Slew Rate-4.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, Std Drive
-6.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, High Drive
-8.0 mAVOH = 0.8 x OVDD, Max Drive
IOL_SLow-Level Output Current, Slow Slew Rate2.0 mAVOL = 0.2 x OVDD, Std Drive
4.0 mAVOL = 0.2 x OVDD, High Drive
8.0 mAVOL = 0.2 x OVDD, Max Drive
IOL_FLow-Level Output Current, Fast Slew Rate4.0 mAVOH = 0.2 x OVDD, Std Drive
6.0 mAVOH = 0.2 x OVDD, High Drive
8.0 mAVOH = 0.2 x OVDD, Max Drive
IINInput Current (no PU/PD[a]) 0.1μAVI = 0
 0.06μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V
Input Current (22kΩPU)117184μAVI = 0
0.00010.0001μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V
Input Current (47kΩPU)5488μAVI = 0
0.00010.0001μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V
Input Current (100kΩPU)2542μAVI = 0
0.00010.0001μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V
Input Current (100kΩPD)0.00010.0001μAVI = 0
2542μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V
ICCHigh-impedance Supply Current 1.2μAVI = 0
 1.2μAVI = OVDD = +3.3V

[a] PU=Pull Up, PD=Pull Down


5.3. CON1 (microSD slot)

CON1 is a microSD/microMMC slot connected to a SD/MMC controller (SDHC1) in i.MX257. microSD card power supply can be controlled[4] with the NFRE_B (GPIO3_27) pin on i.MX257.

表5.5 CON1 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1SD1_DAT2In/Out

Data bus (bit 2),

connected to SD1_DATA2 pin on i.MX257

2SD1_DAT3In/Out

Data bus (bit 3),

connected to SD1_DATA3 pin on i.MX257

3SD1_CMDIn/Out

Command / Response,

connected to SD1_CMD pin on i.MX257

4VDDPowerPower (+3.3V_CPU)[a]
5SD1_CLKOut

Clock,

connected to SD1_CLK pin on i.MX257

6VSSPowerPower (GND)
7SD1_DAT0In/Out

Data bus (bit 0),

connected to SD1_DATA0 pin on i.MX257

8SD1_DAT1In/Out

Data bus (bit 1),

connected to SD1_DATA1 pin on i.MX257

9SD1_CD*In

Card detect (low: card inserted, high: card ejected)

connected to NFRB (GPIO3_31) pin on i.MX257

[a] The combined maximum output current of CON1, CON4, CON7 and CON10 is 200mA.


CON1 is a hinge type connector. The cover on the connector must be opened in order to insert and remove the card. When opening, the cover should first be unlocked by sliding the upper part of the connector horizontally in the directory shown by the OPEN arrow.

microSD Card Insertion and Removal

図5.3 microSD Card Insertion and Removal


[警告]

CON1 is not hot-pluggable. Be sure to turn off the power supply before inserting or removing a microSD card.

[警告]

Please ensure to leave the cover on CON1 in a locked state, regardless of whether a microSD card is inserted or not. If the cover is left unlocked when a microSD is not inserted, the internal contact of the connector may come into contact with the cover and cause the board to reset.

[ティップ]

Information on tested microSD / microMMC cards is available on the Armadillo Developers Site and is updated regularly.

5.4. CON2, CON7 (LAN Interface)

CON2 and CON7 are a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN interface which can be used with Category 5 or above Ethernet cables. The interface includes AUTO-MDIX functionality allowing it to automatically detect straight or cross cable connections and swap the send and receive terminals accordingly.

表5.6 CON2 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1TX+OutDifferential twisted pair transmit (+), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 1)
2TX-OutDifferential twisted pair transmit (-), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 4)
3RX+InDifferential twisted pair receive (+), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 3)
4--75Ω terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 5), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 5)
5--75Ω terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 4), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 5)
6RX-InDifferential twisted pair receive (-), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 6)
7--75Ω terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 8), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 7)
8--75Ω terminal after connection with CON2 (pin 7), signal line shared with CON7 (pin 7)

表5.7 CON7 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1TX+Out

Differential twisted pair transmit (+),

signal line shared with CON2 (pin 1)

2ACTIVITY_LEDOut

Activity indicator

(low: data transmit/receive, high: no data)

3RX+In

Differential twisted pair receive (+),

signal line shared with CON2 (pin 3)

4TX-Out

Differential twisted pair transmit (-),

signal shared with CON2 (pin 2)

5--75Ω terminal, signal line shared with CON2 (pins 4, 5)
6RX-In

Differential twisted pair receive (-),

signal line shared with CON2 (pin 6)

7--75Ω terminal, signal line shared with CON2 (pins 7, 8)
8LINK_LED-

Link indicator

(low: link established, high: no link)

9+3.3V_CPUPowerPower (+3.3V_CPU)[a]
10GNDPowerPower (GND)

[a] The combined maximum output current of CON1, CON4, CON7 and CON10 is 200mA.


[警告]

As CON2 and CON7 share the same signal lines they cannot both be used at the same time. Please be sure to use only one of the connectors.

5.5. CON3, CON4 (Serial Interface)

CON3 and CON4 are an asynchronous serial interface connected to a UART controller in the i.MX257. Although CON3 and CON4 have differing connector types and pin layouts, they share the same serial signal lines.

  • Signal input/output levels: RS232C levels

  • Max data rate: 230.4kbps

  • Flow control: CTS, RTS, DTR, DSR, DCD, RI

  • Controller: i.MX257 internal UART controller (UART2)

  • CON3 connector type: D-Sub 9 pin

  • CON4 connector type: 10 pin (2x5, 2.54mm pitch)

It is possible to shut down the RS232C level conversion IC connected to CON3 and CON4 by controlling[5] the BOOT_MODE1 (GPIO4_31) pin on the i.MX257.

表5.8 CON3 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1DCD2In

Carrier Detect, connected to the UART1_RTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 1)

2RXD2In

Receive Data, connected to the UART2_RXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 3)

3TXD2Out

Transmit Data, connected to UART2_TXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 5)

4DTR2Out

Data Terminal Ready, connected to UART1_RXD on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 7)

5GNDPowerPower (GND)
6DSR2In

Data Set Ready, connected to UART1_TXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 2)

7RTS2Out

Request To Send, connected to UART2_CTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 4)

8CTS2In

Clear To Send, connected to UART2_RTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 6)

9RI2In

Ring Indicator, connected to UART1_CTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON4 (pin 8)


表5.9 CON4 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1DCD2In

Carrier Detect, connected to the UART1_RTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 1)

2DSR2In

Data Set Ready, connected to UART1_TXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 6)

3RXD2In

Receive Data, connected to the UART2_RXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 2)

4RTS2Out

Request To Send, connected to UART2_CTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 7)

5TXD2Out

Transmit Data, connected to UART2_TXD pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 3)

6CTS2In

Clear To Send, connected to UART2_RTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 8)

7DTR2Out

Data Terminal Ready, connected to UART1_RXD on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 4)

8RI2In

Ring Indicator, connected to UART1_CTS pin on i.MX257,

signal line shared with CON3 (pin 9)

9GNDPowerPower (GND)
10+3.3V_CPUPowerPower (+3.3V_CPU)[a]

[a] The combined maximum output current of CON1, CON4, CON7 and CON10 is 200mA.


[警告]

As CON3 and CON4 share the same signal lines they cannot both be used at the same time. Please be sure to use only one of the connectors.

5.6. CON5, CON6 (USB Interface)

CON5 is a USB interface connected to a USB controller in the i.MX257. Although the lower port of CON5 and CON6 have differing connector types and pin layouts, they share the same USB signal lines.

It is possible to select between the power in (VIN) of CON12 (or CON13) and the +5V power generated by the power management IC (PMIC) as the source of power provided to USB devices from CON5 and CON6 by controlling[6] the NFWE_B (GPIO3_26) pin on the i.MX257. When using a power input of less than 4.75V while connecting USB devices, please select the PMIC generated +5V power source. Please be aware that the total maximum current that can be supplied to the two USB channels is 300mA when using the PMIC generated +5V power source. [7]

CON5 Upper Port:

  • Data transmission modes: USB 2.0 Full Speed (12Mbps), Low Speed (1.5Mbps)

  • Controller: i.MX257 internal USB controller (HOST)

  • PHY: i.MX257 internal USB PHY (USBPHY2)

CON5 Lower Port, CON6:

  • Data transmission modes:USB 2.0 High Speed (480Mbps), Full Speed (12Mbps), Low Speed (1.5Mbps)

  • Controller: i.MX257 internal USB controller (OTG)

  • PHY: i.MX257 internal USB PHY (USBPHY1)

表5.10 CON5 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1+5V_USBPowerSelection between USB power and power in VIN (when above 4.75V) providing for a max 500mA supply
2USB1-In/Out

USB1 minus side signal, i.MX257 USBPHY1_DM pin

connection, signal line shared with CON6 (pin 2)

3USB1+In/Out

USB1 plus side signal, i.MX257 USBPHY1_DP pin

connection, signal line shared with CON6 (pin 3)

4GNDPowerPower (GND)
5+5V_USBPowerSelection between USB power and power in VIN (when above 4.75V) providing for a max 500mA supply
6USB2-In/Out

USB2 minus side signal,

i.MX257 USBPHY2_DM pin connection

7USB2+In/Out

USB2 plus side connection,

i.MX257 USBPHY2_DP pin connection

8GNDPowerPower (GND)

表5.11 CON6 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1+5V_USBPowerSelection between USB power and power in VIN (when above 4.75V) providing for a max 500mA supply
2USB1-In/Out

USB1 minus side signal, i.MX257 USBPHY1_DM pin

connection, signal line shared with CON5 (pin 2)

3USB1+In/Out

USB1 plus side signal, i.MX257 USBPHY1_DP pin

connection, signal line shared with CON5 (pin 3)

4GNDPowerPower (GND)

[警告]

As the lower port on CON5 and CON6 share the same signal lines they cannot both be used at the same time. Please be sure to use only one of the connectors.

[ティップ]

Information on tested USB devices is available on the Armadillo Developers Site and is updated regularly.

5.7. CON8 (External Reset Terminal)

CON8 is an external reset terminal. CON8 (pin 1) is connected to the reset IC incorporated on the board, and while this signal is low the board will be placed in a reset state.

表5.12 CON8 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1EXT_RESET*In

External Reset

(low[a]: reset state, high[b]: no reset)

2GNDPowerPower (GND)

[a] In order to ensure a reset takes place, hold the signal low for at least 1msec.

[b] Pin 1 on CON8 is internally pulled up to +3.3V and can accept input from other open collector or open drain signals.


EXT_RESET* Timing Chart

図5.4 EXT_RESET* Timing Chart


EXT_RESET* Circuit Make-up

図5.5 EXT_RESET* Circuit Make-up


5.8. CON9 (Expansion Interface 1)

CON9 is an expansion input/output interface. The line signals of the internal controllers in the i.MX257 can be used by configuring the i.MX257 multiplex function. For the initial state of each signal pin, please refer to 付録B Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces.

表5.13 CON9 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1EXT_IO0In/OutExpansion I/O 0, connected to VSTBY_REQ pin on i.MX257
2EXT_IO1In/OutExpansion I/O 1, connected to RTCK pin on i.MX257
3EXT_IO2In/OutExpansion I/O 2, connected to CSPI1_MOSI pin on i.MX257
4EXT_IO3In/OutExpansion I/O 3, connected to CSI_D2 pin on i.MX257
5EXT_IO4In/OutExpansion I/O 4, connected to CSPI1_MISO pin on i.MX257
6EXT_IO5In/OutExpansion I/O 5, connected to CSI_D3 pin on i.MX257
7+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
8+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
9GNDPowerPower (GND)
10GNDPowerPower (GND)
11EXT_IO6In/OutExpansion I/O 6, connected to CSPI1_SS1 pin on i.MX257
12EXT_IO7In/OutExpansion I/O 7, connected to CSI_D4 pin on i.MX257
13EXT_IO8In/OutExpansion I/O 8, connected to CSPI1_SCLK pin on i.MX257
14EXT_IO9In/OutExpansion I/O 9, connected to CSI_D5 pin on i.MX257
15EXT_IO10In/OutExpansion I/O 10, connected to CSI_D8 pin on i.MX257
16EXT_IO11In/OutExpansion I/O 11, connected to CSI_D6 pin on i.MX257
17EXT_IO12In/OutExpansion I/O 12, connected to CSI_D9 pin on i.MX257
18EXT_IO13In/OutExpansion I/O 13, connected to CSI_D7 pin on i.MX257
19GNDPowerPower (GND)
20+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
21EXT_IO14In/OutExpansion I/O 14, connected to CSI_MCLK pin on i.MX257
22EXT_IO15In/OutExpansion I/O 15, connected to CSI_VSYNC pin on i.MX257
23EXT_IO16In/OutExpansion I/O 16, connected to CSI_HSYNC pin on i.MX257
24EXT_IO17In/OutExpansion I/O 17, connected to CSI_PIXCLK pin on i.MX257
25EXT_IO18In/OutExpansion I/O 18, connected to CSPI1_SS0 pin on i.MX257
26EXT_IO19In/OutExpansion I/O 19, connected to CSPI1_RDY pin on i.MX257
27EXT_IO20In/OutExpansion I/O 20, connected to CLKO pin on i.MX257
28EXT_IO21In/OutExpansion I/O 21, connected to EXT_ARMCLK pin on i.MX257

表5.14 CON9 Signal Multiplex

Pin NumberSignal NameMultiplex Modes[a]
ALT0ALT1ALT2ALT5ALT7
1EXT_IO0   GPIO3_17 
2EXT_IO1 1-WIRE GPIO3_14 
3EXT_IO2CSPI1_MOSI UART3_RXDGPIO1_14 
4EXT_IO3CSI_D2UART5_RXDSD2_DAT4GPIO1_27CSPI3_MOSI
5EXT_IO4CSPI1_MISO UART3_TXDGPIO1_15 
6EXT_IO5CSI_D3UART5_TXDSD2_DAT5GPIO1_28CSPI3_MISO
7+3.3V_IO     
8+3.3V_IO     
9GND     
10GND     
11EXT_IO6CSPI1_SS1 UART3_RTSGPIO1_17 
12EXT_IO7CSI_D4UART5_RTSSD2_DAT6GPIO1_29CSPI3_SCLK
13EXT_IO8CSPI1_SCLK UART3_CTSGPIO1_18 
14EXT_IO9CSI_D5UART5_CTSSD2_DAT7GPIO1_30CSPI3_RDY
15EXT_IO10CSI_D8 AUD6_RXCGPIO1_7CSPI3_SS2
16EXT_IO11CSI_D6 SD2_CMDGPIO1_31CSPI3_SS0
17EXT_IO12CSI_D9 AUD6_RXFSGPIO4_21CSPI3_SS3
18EXT_IO13CSI_D7 SD2_CLKGPIO1_6CSPI3_SS1
19GND     
20+3.3V_IO     
21EXT_IO14CSI_MCLKAUD6_TXDSD2_DAT0GPIO1_8 
22EXT_IO15CSI_VSYNCAUD6_RXDSD2_DAT1GPIO1_9 
23EXT_IO16CSI_HSYNCAUD6_TXCSD2_DAT2GPIO1_10 
24EXT_IO17CSI_PIXCLKAUD6_TXFSSD2_DAT3GPIO1_11 
25EXT_IO18CSPI1_SS0 PWMO2GPIO1_16 
26EXT_IO19CSPI1_RDY  GPIO2_22 
27EXT_IO20CLKO  GPIO2_21 
28EXT_IO21   GPIO3_15 

[a] For details on the multiplex modes of the i.MX257, please refer to the "i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual" stored in the /document/datasheet directory on the included DVD.


5.9. CON10 (i.MX257 JTAG Interface)

CON10 is an interface for connecting JTAG debuggers. It is connected to the JTAG Controller in the i.MX257.

It is possible to convert this interface to the standard ARM 20 pin layout with the JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00) option. For details, please see 付録A JTAG Conversion Cable (OP-JC8P25-00).

表5.15 CON10 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1+3.3V_CPUPowerPower (+3.3V_CPU)[a]
2JTAG_TRST*InTest Reset, connected to TRSTB pin on i.MX257
3JTAG_TDIInTest Data In, connected to TDI pin on i.MX257
4JTAG_TMSInTest Mode Select, connected to TMS pin on i.MX257
5JTAG_TCKInTest Clock, connected to TCK pin on i.MX257
6JTAG_TDOOutTest Data Out, connected to TDO pin on i.MX257
7CPU_RESET*In

i.MX257 reset[b],

connected to RESET_B pin on i.MX257

8GNDPowerPower (GND)

[a] The combined maximum output current of CON1, CON4, CON7 and CON10 is 200mA.

[b] Only i.MX257 is reset with the CPU_RESET* pin. If a full board reset is required, please use the EXT_RESET* pin on CON8.


5.10. CON11 (LCD Interface)

CON11 is a LCD interface which connects to LCD modules with digital RGB inputs. It has connections to a number of functions in the i.MX257, including the LCD controller and touch screen controller. For the initial state of each signal pin, please refer to 付録B Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces.

  • Max resolution: 800x600 (18bit)

  • Supported touch screens: 4-Wire Resistive

  • Connector Type: 50 pin FFC connector (0.5mm pitch)

表5.16 CON11 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1VINPowerPower (CON12 or CON13 power in)
2VINPowerPower (CON12 or CON13 power in)
3VINPowerPower (CON12 or CON13 power in)
4+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
5+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
6GNDPowerPower (GND)
7GNDPowerPower (GND)
8LCD_LSCLKOutConnected to LSCLK pin on i.MX257
9LCD_HSYNOutConnected to HSYNC pin on i.MX257
10LCD_VSYNOutConnected to VSYNC pin on i.MX257
11LCD_OE_ACDOutConnected to OE_ACD pin on i.MX257
12PWMO1OutConnected to PWM pin on i.MX257
13LCD_LD0OutConnected to LD0 pin on i.MX257
14LCD_LD1OutConnected to LD1 pin on i.MX257
15LCD_LD2OutConnected to LD2 pin on i.MX257
16LCD_LD3OutConnected to LD3 pin on i.MX257
17LCD_LD4OutConnected to LD4 pin on i.MX257
18LCD_LD5OutConnected to LD5 pin on i.MX257
19GNDPowerPower (GND)
20LCD_LD6OutConnected to LD6 pin on i.MX257
21LCD_LD7OutConnected to LD7 pin on i.MX257
22LCD_LD8OutConnected to LD8 pin on i.MX257
23LCD_LD9OutConnected to LD9 pin on i.MX257
24LCD_LD10OutConnected to LD10 pin on i.MX257
25LCD_LD11OutConnected to LD11 pin on i.MX257
26GNDPowerPower (GND)
27LCD_LD12OutConnected to LD12 pin on i.MX257
28LCD_LD13OutConnected to LD13 pin on i.MX257
29LCD_LD14OutConnected to LD14 pin on i.MX257
30LCD_LD15OutConnected to LD15 pin on i.MX257
31LCD_LD16OutConnected to GPIO_E pin on i.MX257
32LCD_LD17OutConnected to GPIO_F pin on i.MX257
33GNDPowerPower (GND)
34TOUCH_XPIn/OutConnected to XP pin on i.MX257
35TOUCH_XNIn/OutConnected to XN pin on i.MX257
36TOUCH_YPIn/OutConnected to YP pin on i.MX257
37TOUCH_YNIn/OutConnected to YN pin on i.MX257
38GNDPowerPower (GND)
39EXT_IO24In/OutExpansion I/O 24, connected to DE_B pin on i.MX257
40EXT_IO25In/OutExpansion I/O 25, connected to KPP_ROW0 pin on i.MX257
41EXT_IO26In/OutExpansion I/O 26, connected to KPP_ROW1 pin on i.MX257
42EXT_IO27In/OutExpansion I/O 27, connected to KPP_ROW2 pin on i.MX257
43EXT_IO28In/OutExpansion I/O 28, connected to KPP_ROW3 pin on i.MX257
44EXT_IO29In/OutExpansion I/O 29, connected to KPP_COL0 pin on i.MX257
45EXT_IO30In/OutExpansion I/O 30, connected to KPP_COL1 pin on i.MX257
46EXT_IO31In/OutExpansion I/O 31, connected to KPP_COL2 pin on i.MX257
47EXT_IO32In/OutExpansion I/O 32, connected to KPP_COL3 pin on i.MX257
48EXT_IO33In/OutExpansion I/O 33, connected to GPIO_A pin on i.MX257
49EXT_IO34In/OutExpansion I/O 34, connected to GPIO_B pin on i.MX257
50GNDPowerPower (GND)

表5.17 CON11 Signal Multiplex

Pin NumberSignal NameMultiplex Modes[a]
ALT0ALT1ALT2ALT3ALT4ALT5
1VIN      
2VIN      
3VIN      
4+3.3V_IO      
5+3.3V_IO      
6GND      
7GND      
8LCD_LSCLKLSCLKSLCDC_CS    
9LCD_HSYNHSYN     
10LCD_VSYNVSYN     
11LCD_OE_ACDOE_ACDSLCDC_RS    
12PWMO1      
13LCD_LD0LD0SLCDC_D0    
14LCD_LD1LD1SLCDC_D1    
15LCD_LD2LD2SLCDC_D2    
16LCD_LD3LD3SLCDC_D3    
17LCD_LD4LD4SLCDC_D4    
18LCD_LD5LD5SLCDC_D5    
19GND      
20LCD_LD6LD6SLCDC_D6    
21LCD_LD7LD7c    
22LCD_LD8LD8SLCDC_D8    
23LCD_LD9LD9SLCDC_D9    
24LCD_LD10LD10SLCDC_D10    
25LCD_LD11LD11SLCDC_D11    
26GND      
27LCD_LD12LD12SLCDC_D12    
28LCD_LD13LD13SLCDC_D13    
29LCD_LD14LD14SLCDC_D14    
30LCD_LD15LD15SLCDC_D15    
31LCD_LD16  LD16   
32LCD_LD17  LD17   
33GND      
34TOUCH_XPXP     
35TOUCH_XNXN     
36TOUCH_YPYP     
37TOUCH_YNXN     
38GND      
39EXT_IO24     GPIO2_20
40EXT_IO25ROW0UART3_RXD   GPIO2_29
41EXT_IO26ROW1UART3_TXD   GPIO2_30
42EXT_IO27ROW2UART3_RTSAUD5_RXC  GPIO2_31
43EXT_IO28ROW3UART3_CTSAUD5_RXFS  GPIO3_0
44EXT_IO29COL0UART4_RXDAUD5_TXD  GPIO3_1
45EXT_IO30COL1UART4_TXDAUD5_RXD  GPIO3_2
46EXT_IO31COL2UART4_RTSAUD5_TXC  GPIO3_3
47EXT_IO32COL3UART4_CTSAUD5_TXFS  GPIO3_4
48EXT_IO33GPIO1_0PWMO2 ROW4I2C3_SCL 
49EXT_IO34GPIO1_1PWMO3 ROW5I2C3_SDA 
50GND      

[a] For details on the multiplex modes of the i.MX257, please refer to the "i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual" stored in the /document/datasheet directory on the included DVD.


5.11. CON12, CON13 (Power In Connector)

CON12 is a DC jack which supplies power to the board. The AC adapter jack type is EIAJ RC-5320A compliant (voltage classification 2). Jacks with the same polarity mark as 図5.6「AC Adapter Polarity Mark」 can be used.

AC Adapter Polarity Mark

図5.6 AC Adapter Polarity Mark


CON13 is a connector which supplies power to the board. Signal lines to control the power management IC (PMIC) on/off are included in this connector.

表5.18 CON13 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1GNDPowerPower (GND)
2VINPowerPower in terminal, line shared with center pin of CON12
3GNDPowerPower (GND)
4PMIC_ONOFF*In

PMIC ON/OFF control

(2sec or longer GND short to power off, GND short again to power back on)[a]

[a] PMIC_ONOFF* has a 10kΩ pull-up from power in VIN


[警告]

CON12 and CON13 accept a power in voltage range of DC3.1V to 5.25V. Do not apply a voltage higher than 5.25V as this may damage the internal devices.

[警告]

As the power lines of CON12 and CON13 are connected they cannot both be used at the same time. Please be sure to only supply power with one of the connectors.

5.12. CON14 (Expansion Interface 2)

CON14 is an expansion input/output interface. The line signals of the internal controllers in the i.MX257 can be used by configuring the i.MX257 multiplex function. For the initial state of each signal pin, please refer to 付録B Initial Configuration State of Expansion Interfaces.

表5.19 CON14 Signals

Pin NumberSignal NameI/OFunction
1+3.3V_IOPowerPower (+3.3V_IO)
2GNDPowerPower (GND)
3EXT_IO22In/OutExpansion I/O 22, connected to GPIO_C pin on i.MX257
4EXT_IO23In/OutExpansion I/O 23, connected to GPIO_D pin on i.MX257

表5.20 CON14 Signal Multiplex

Pin NumberSignal NameMultiplex Modes[a]
ALT0ALT1ALT2ALT5ALT6
1+3.3V_IO     
2GND     
3EXT_IO22GPIO1_2PWMO4I2C2_SCLCSPI1_SS2CAN2_TX
4EXT_IO23GPIO1_3 I2C2_SDA CAN2_RX

[a] For details on the multiplex modes of the i.MX257, please refer to the "i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual" stored in the /document/datasheet directory on the included DVD.


5.13. LED1, LED2 (LAN LEDs)

LED1 and LED2 are the LAN interface status LEDs. They are shown on the upper part of CON2.

表5.21 LAN LED Meanings

LEDName (color)OnOff
LED1Link LED (green)A LAN cable is connected and a 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX link has been established.A LAN cable is not connected or the LAN status of the connected device is not active.
LED2Activity LED (yellow)Data transmit/receiveNo data

5.14. LED3, LED4, LED5 (User LEDs)

LED3, LED4 and LED5 are LEDs which can be used freely by the user. They can be controlled once the i.MX257 signals to which the LEDs are connected to are set to GPIO output mode.

表5.22 User LED Functions

LEDName (color)Function
LED3User LED (red)

Connected to NFALE (GPIO3_28) pin on i.MX257

(low: off, high: on)

LED4User LED (green)

Connected to NFCLE (GPIO3_29) pin on i.MX257

(low: off, high: on)

LED5User LED (yellow)

Connected to BOOT_MODE0 (GPIO4_30) pin on i.MX257

(low: off, high: on)


[警告]

LED5 is connected to the same signal as JP1. LED5 cannot be controlled while JP1 is shorted.

5.15. SW1 (User Switch)

SW1 is a switch which can be freely used by the user. The switch status can be obtained once the i.MX257 signal it is connected to is set to GPIO input mode.

表5.23 User Switch Function

SWFunction
SW1

Connected to NFWP_B (GPIO3_30) pin on i.MX257

(low: switch pressed, high: switch not pressed)


5.16. JP1 (Boot Mode Configuration Jumper)

The JP1 jumper is used to configure the board's boot mode. The boot mode is determined at power on time according to the jumper state.

表5.24 Boot Mode Configuration Jumper Behavior

JP1Behavior
OpenOn-board flash memory boot
ShortedUART boot: UART2 (CON3 or CON4)

[警告]

JP1 is connected to the same signal as LED5. Please do not use JP1 in a shorted state after booting to on-board flash memory.

5.17. JP2 (User Jumper)

The JP2 jumper can be used freely by the user. The jumper status can be obtained once the i.MX257 signal it is connected to is set to GPIO input mode.

表5.25 User Jumper Function

JPFunction
JP2

Connected to NF_CE0 (GPIO3_22) on i.MX257

(low: shorted, high: open)


5.18. Power Circuit Make-up

The power circuit make-up of the board is shown in 図5.7「Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram」. Be sure to configure external device connections and power supply so that the current capacity limit of each device is not exceeded.

Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram

図5.7 Armadillo-400 Series Power Circuit Make-up Diagram


The power sequence of the board is shown in 図5.8「Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence」.

Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence

図5.8 Armadillo-400 Series Power Sequence


The power on timing of the +3.3V_IO and +5V lines can be determined by controlling the power management IC (PMIC) via I2C.



[4] After the NFRE_B (GPIO3_27) pin on i.MX257 is set to GPIO output mode, power supply will start on a low signal and stop on a high signal.

[5] After the BOOT_MODE1 (GPIO4_31) pin on i.MX257 is set to GPIO output mode, a low signal will activate shut-down mode and a high signal will return the IC to normal mode.

[6] The power in (VIN) source will be used when the NFWE_B (GPIO3_26) pin is low, and the power management IC generated +5V will be used when the pin is high.

[7] Please refer to 「Power Circuit Make-up」 for the power circuit make-up.