TRITON-TX6S System-on-Module with i.MX6 Solo
Budget Production Quality SoM with NXP ARM Cortex-A9 processor
TRITON-TX6S is one of a family of tiny 68mm x 31mm SODIMM system-on-modules based on Freescale’s (now NXP) iMX6 processors, which are in turn part of the pin-compatible TRITON-TX module family. The TRITON-TX6S is based on NXP’s industrial version i.MX6 Solo SoC featuring a single-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor running at 800MHz, while the TRITON-TX6DL features the reduced specification i.MX6 Dual Lite processor with dual-core ARM Cortex-A9, and the TRITON-TX6Q uses the quad-core version of i.MX6.The TRITON-TX6s comes with 256MB or 512MB of RAM. Dedicated multimedia codecs handle video at up to 1080p. Dual capacitive and resistive touch screen displays are supported. In addition, the i.MX6 provides a wide range of connectivity including PCI Express as well as two high speed OTG-capable USB 2.0 ports, dual camera and dual CAN interfaces.
TRITON-TX6S comes with mainline Linux – which is Yocto Project compatible – and optional Windows Embedded Compact 7 / Compact 2013 BSPs. Our Linux BSP provides verified support for Qt Embedded v 4/5 and X11. Bootable persistent storage is provided in the form of a 128MB NAND Flash, or optionally a 4GB eMMC SSD. The i.MX6 based TRITON-TX6 modules take a single 3.0 to 5.5v supply and provide an up to 300mA 3.3V power output for use on the baseboard.
A “high-reliability industrial” spec. version of TRITON-TX6S is also available with full industrial temperature spec. (-40 to +85C) pSLC 4GB eMMC storage.
The TRITON-TX6S bring powerful touch-screen performance to the embedded user, at a budget price, in a range of applications including medical devices, digital signage, and industrial multimedia products. A comparison table of our i.MX6 modules is available here.
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Development kits for TRITON-TX6S are always in stock – to purchase simply follow the “Buy Online” link below.
Purpose-built Linux 4.4 BSP
Mainline Linux BSP means very low power consumption, and maximum open-source compatibility
Guaranteed lifetime is a key reason to choose us – some TRITON products have already been shipping for over 10 years. Each member of the TRITON-TX module family is guaranteed to be available, in small or large quantities for at least 10 years from launch. This is a minimum, with expected lifetimes of 15 years where possible. Direct Insight brought the first system-on-module to market in 1999, and has a unique track-record in maintaining partnership with our customers for the long-term, supporting you throughout the product life-cycle.
Because the TRITON-TX modules are manufactured in a high-quality small-batch production facility within the EU, there are never problems with manufacturing standards or with supply. If you order 100 modules and we don’t have them in stock, we will make them. Often, cheap modules are produced in large batches by volume-oriented contract manufacturers in the Far East, and once they are gone, they are gone.
Our BSPs for both Linux and Windows CE are complete, and are designed so that you can use them without further development or modification. One of the key advantages of the system-on-module approach is rapid time-to-market, and requires a reliable, production-ready BSP, and a ready-to-roll compatible tools setup. For Linux, we supply a pre-configured VM SDK, and for Windows CE, everything is ready to use with Microsoft’s downloadable toolkit.
Further to our 10-year longevity guarantee, additional security is provided by the pin-compatible nature of the TRITON-TX range, which means that suitable baseboard designs can take all the modules from this family, including those based on i.MX25, i.MX27, i.MX28, TI AM3354, i.MX51, i.MX53 and i.MX6, and allows older modules to be replaced by the latest designs, with new features, better price-performance, and renewed longevity.
Striving for the best technical support provision to our customers is what makes Direct Insight stand out. Using a system-on-module is all about achieving a quicker, smoother route to project completion. We have supported our customers in many hundreds of system-on-module projects over the last 15 years, and are uniquely placed to assist you.
ed feature called High Assurance Boot (HAB) which potentially allows the user to secure the device against code modification, while preserving the ability to update. This is achieved by programming public keys into the device, against which the private-key signed image and data are validated. We offer HAB programming during manufacture to enable customers to easily secure their device.| Resource | TRITON-TX6S | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Freescale i.MX6 Solo | Dual, Quad and Quad Plus available, as well as i.MX6 UltraLite |
| CPU | 1x ARM Cortex-A9 | includes Neon SIMD |
| Processor Clock Max (MHz) | 800 | |
| RAM (MB) | 256/512 | 512MB on eMMC version |
| Persistent Storage | 128MB / 4GB | optional 4GB eMMC SSD |
| Coprocessor | video, graphics | 1080p60 decode, 1080p30 decode, or dual720p, Open GL ES 2.0, Open VG 1.1 |
| Floating Point | y | ARM Cortex-A9 Neon VFP |
| UART (RS232) | 5 | 2 via pin sharing. RS-232 and RS-485 on baseboard |
| Ethernet 10/100 BaseT | 1 | |
| I2C Interface | 2 | |
| LCD Controller | 1080p | 1600 x 1200 recommended max |
| LVDS | 2 | alternate build subject to MOQ |
| Supplied LCD | 640x480 | Capacitive touch, other sizes on request |
| SSP (synchronous serial /digital audio) | 2 | on headers |
| PCIe | 1 | One lane |
| SD card/SDIO (4-bit) | 2 | SD Card receptacle on baseboard |
| 1-Wire Interface | 1 | |
| USB Host | 1 | |
| USB OTG | 1 | |
| SPI | 2 | |
| PWM Controller | 1 | |
| Keypad | 8x8 | |
| JTAG | 1 | 20-pin header on baseboard |
| Analog Audio | ** | codec on baseboard |
| Camera Interface | 2 | |
| RTC | 1 | |
| CAN | 2 | |
| Temperature Range | -40C to +85C | standard eMMC -25C only, full industrial eMMC available |
| Dimensions | 68 x 31mm | |
| Connectors | SODIMM200 | TRITON-TX range compatible pinout |
| Longevity (years) | 10 | Guaranteed life to 2026 |
| Windows Embedded Compact 7 | y | |
| Windows Embedded Compact 2013 | y | |
| Linux | y | Mainline, Yocto Project compatible |
| Qt | y | Qt 5.x "Boot to Qt" |
Mainboard-7 provides a complete development environment based on TRITON-TX6S, running mainline Linux or Windows Embedded Compact 7 / 2013 out-of-the-box. The development system consists of a baseboard which provides an unpopulated bank of 0.1″ headers for all 200 module pins (including PCIe), plus connectors for all the main module interfaces, and includes additional peripherals such as an SGTL5000 audio codec. Other connectors include USB, Ethernet, SDCard, CAN, RS-232 and RS-485. The Mainboard-7 offers an optional 640×480 capacitive touch screen, and an LVDS output to enable connection of other screen sizes. For production purposes, you will require a custom baseboard, and we are happy to offer baseboard design and manufacture as a service.TX6S/800/256R/128F/I – 256MB RAM, 128MB NAND Flash, -40C to +85C, full industrial temp. range
TX6S/800/256R/128F/L/I – 256MB RAM, 128MB NAND Flash, -40C to +85C, full industrial temp. range, LVDS
TX6S/800/512R/4GF/E – 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, -25 to +85C extended temp. range
TX6S/800/512R/4GF/I – 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC pSLC Flash, -40 to +85C full industrial temp. range
TX6S/800/512R/4GF/L/E – 512MB RAM, 4GB eMMC Flash, -25 to +85C extended temp. range, LVDS
Simply order the Mainboard-7 for TRITON-TX6S development system via our online shop, using the “Buy Online” link to the right, and it should be with you in a couple of days. We look forward to providing you with knowledgeable, professional support to create your product. If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us by calling Direct Insight on +44 1295 768800 9am to 5.30pm UK time, emailing info at directinsight.co.uk, or by using the “Contact Us” form below.