i.mx applications processors overview the i.mx53 family of processors represents freescales next generation of advanced multimedia and power-efficient implementation of the arm ? cortex?-a8 core. with core processing speeds up to 800 mhz, the i.mx537 is optimized for both performance and power to meet the demands of high-end, advanced applications. an integrated display controller, 1080p hd video decode and 720p video encode, enhanced graphics and connectivity features make the i.mx537 ideal for a wide range of applications that require rich user interfaces with high color displays, such as patient monitors and human-machine interfaces (hmi). software flexibility development on the i.mx537 is made easier with freescale board support packages optimized for multimedia and low-power operation. bsps are available for the following operating systems: ? android? ? windows ? embedded compact 7 ? linux ? industrial needs like the rest of the i.mx portfolio, the i.mx537 processor provides key environmental differentiators for the industrial market. these include 3.3-volt i/o support, an 0.8 mm pitch package to reduce pcb and manufacturing costs, extended temperature coverage for harsh environments, industrial qualification enabling enhanced graphics and connectivity for industrial and medical devices i.mx537 applications processor i.mx for extended reliability, a formal long product supply guarantee to support product life spans and a strong ecosystem, including module manufacturers, software integrators and development tools. target applications ? hmi for appliances, building control, factory/home automation, printers and security panels ? patient monitors ? point of sale terminals ? surveillance cameras ? security ? digital signage ? telehealth ? barcode scanners benefits ? ultra-fast processing and high-performance multimedia capabilities ? complete hardware and software package provided to enable faster time to market and lower r&d investment ? dedicated video and graphics hardware acceleration engines provides best-in-class performance for power ? multi-standard hd 1080p decode ? hd 720p-ready videoconferencing ? up to 2 gb external memory support prepares your end device for advanced computing applications and future oss and browsers ? lp-ddr2, lv-ddr2, ddr2 and ddr3 ready for greater design flexibility ? optimized for low-power operation to provide optimal performance for battery life ? smartly integrated i.mx53 offers more on chip, including lvds, usb phys, ethernet and sata, reducing the need for external components and passing on significant bom cost savings features cpu complex ? 800 mhz arm cortex-a8 cpu ? 32 kb instruction and data caches ? unified 256 kb l2 cache ? neon simd media accelerator ? vector floating point coprocessor multimedia ? opengl ? es 2.0 and openvg? 1.1 hardware accelerators ? multi-format hd 1080p video decoder and hd 720p video encoder hardware engine ? 24-bit primary display support up to wsxga resolution ? 18-bit secondary display support ? analog hd 720p component tv output ? high-quality hardware video de-interlacing ? image and video resize, inversion and rotation hardware ? alpha blending and color space conversion ? video/graphics combining: four planes plus hardware cursor ? display quality enhancement: color correction, gamut mapping and gamma correction external memory interface ? up to 2 gb lp-ddr2, ddr2, lv-ddr2 and ddr3 sdram, 16/32-bit ? slc/mlc nand flash, 8/16-bit advanced power management ? multiple independent power domains ? dynamic voltage and frequency scaling connectivity ? high-speed usb 2.0 otg with phy ? high-speed usb 2.0 host with phy ? two additional high-speed usb controllers ? integrated lvds display interface ? wide array of serial interfaces, including sdio, spi, i 2 c and uart
? i 2 s and s/pdif audio interfaces ? 10/100 ethernet controller with hardware capability to support ieee ? 1588 time stamping ? pata ? sata controller and phy up to 1.5 gbps ? can security ? security controller, including secure ram and security monitor ? high assurance boot, jtag controller and real-time clock ? cipher and random number generator accelerators ? run-time integrity checker ? universal unique identification ? tamper detection general ? 19 x 19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch tepbga-2 package ? industrial temperature grade offered multimedia powerhouse the multimedia performance of the i.mx53 processor is boosted by a multi-standard hardware video codec, autonomous image processing hd unit, neon simd, accelerometer, vector floating point coprocessor and a programmable smart dma (sdma) controller. powerful 3-d graphics acceleration is the key to mobile game designs. the i.mx537 processor provides an integrated 3-d graphics processing unit that provides an incredible 33 mtri/sec and effective 800 mpix/ sec (with overdraw). the 3-d unit is provides an exceptional user experience with hardware- accelerated flash player 10.x, gaming and advanced user interfaces. in addition, i.mx537 incorporates a 2-d graphics processing unit to accelerate the windowing system and fonts. smart speed ? technology advanced power management features throughout the i.mx53 processor enable a rich suite of multimedia features and peripherals while maintaining minimum system power consumption in active and low-power modes. get started today the i.mx53 quick start board is a $149 open source development platform that supports the features of the i.mx53 applications processor and includes support for a vga display as well as optional add-on boards to support lvds, lcd and hdmi displays. for more information, visit freescale.com/imxquickstart . freescale, the freescale logo and the energy efficient solutions logo are trademarks of freescale semiconductor, inc., reg. u.s. pat. & tm. off. arm is the registered trademark of arm limited. arm cortex-a8 is the trademark of arm limited. all other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. ? 2011 freescale semiconductor, inc. document number: imx537indfs rev1 for current information about freescale products and documentation, please visit freescale.com/imx53 join fellow i.mx developers at imxcommunity.org part number description msrp (usd) mcimx53-start i.mx53 quick start development board $149 mcimxhdmicard optional hdmi board $49 mcimx-lvds1 10.1" 1024 x 768 lvds panel with capacitive touch screen $499 mcimx28lcd optional 4.3 wvga tft lcd $199 MCIMX53SMD sabre for tablet $1499 ordering information i.mx53 block diagram i.mx537 block diagram clock reset smart dma t emp monitor system buses gpt pwm x 2 watchdog x 2 epit x 2 ldo supply x 2 pll x 4 32 khz osc efuses sahara v4 t rustzone r tic scc v2 sr tc secur e jt ag esai ssi/i 2 s x 3 spdif tx/rx asrc arm ? cortex?-a8 cache neon etm vfp rom ram fast irda cspi i 2 c x 3 uart x 5 keypad gpio hs usb otg + phy hs host + phy hs ulpi host x 2 ethernet + ieee ? 1588 can x2/mlb 50 camera interface 2 gb ddr2/ddr3/l v -ddr2/lp-ddr2 analog vga out l vds parallel (from ipu) slc/mlc nand nor p ata sata emmc/sd system co ntr o l core/internal memory stand a r d connecti v i t y t i mers advanced connecti v i t y p o wer m gmt. and analog m u l t i med i a vpu ipu e xter nal memo r y i/f security e xter nal sto rag e i / f s y stem debug audio dis play i/ f tv out video encode/ decode gpu openvg 1.1 opengl es 2.0 resizing and blending inversion and rotation de-interlacing/ combining image enhancement camera interface the smart application blueprint for rapid engineering (sabre) platform for tablets based on the i.mx53 is the latest in a series of high- performance, market-focused reference designs engineered to introduce designers to advanced multimedia and connectivity applications on the i.mx53 applications processor. designed with a tablet look and feel, the sabre platform can be targeted toward any ultra low-power mobile device to enable an amazing user experience. for more information, visit freescale.com/imxsabre .
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