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 (4.13) and a Yocto “Rocko” build system. Windows Embedded Compact 7 / Compact 2013 and QNX 7.0 BSPs are optionally available. 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.
The TRITON-TX6S brings 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.
Download Datasheet For further downloadable documents including pinout click here.
Development kits for TRITON-TX6S are always in stock – to purchase simply follow the “Buy Online” link below.
Purpose-built Linux 4.1 BSP
Mainline Linux BSP means very low power consumption, and maximum open-source compatibility. Yocto “Rocko” build offers rapid, flexible development
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.





Resource | TRITON-TX6S | Detail |
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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 with LVDS |
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 kernel (4.13), Yocto "Rocko" build |
QNX | y | 7.0 |
Qt | y | Qt 5.x "Boot to Qt" |

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.