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High-end development board based on i.MX 6Quad processor

3rd April 2014
Mick Elliott
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SILICA is expanding its ArchiTech family of development and reference boards with the introduction of a high-end system based on the Freescale Semiconductor i.MX 6Quad applications processor. The Tibidabo development platform comes with SDK, Linux Images and a Board Support Package (BSP) based on Yocto to reduce development time.

As well as its quad ARMCortexTM-A9 CPU clocked at 800 MHz, the board carries a host of features to satisfy developers targeting high-end embedded applications such as digital signage, automotive infotainment and gaming. Its payload includes 2GB DDR3 RAM, dual LVDS interfaces to directly drive large HD display panels, and a standard HDMI interface.

There are USB host and USB on-the-go interfaces, together with an mSATA interface for solid-state drives from suppliers such as Micron. Also on-board are twin Gigabit Ethernet ports, expansion ports for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, plus SD card and Mini PCIe connectors for generic expansion. Automotive systems are enabled through its ability to drive cluster, HUD, rear-seat infotainment, front and rear POD audio/visual systems. 

Tibidabo is part of SILICA’s ArchiTech Software Support strategy, which provides developers with a single software platform, Yocto based, alongside comprehensive training and FAE support. The Yocto Project provides templates, tools and methods to help create custom Linux-based systems for embedded products regardless of the hardware architecture. The initiative benefits from SILICA’s long-term relationships with leading silicon vendors and all boards and tools being developed have the suppliers’ full cooperation and support.

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