Chapter 1: ConnectCard for i.MX28 features and functionality Introduction
ConnectCard for i.MX28 Hardware Reference Manual
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Introduction
The ConnectCard™ for i.MX28 is a cost-effective, small-footprint wireless embedded module solution
that is designed for connected devices in healthcare and other markets.
The module is based on the NXP® i.MX28 processor family with a high-performance ARM 9 core,
multimedia options, and a complete set of peripherals.
Combined with a Qualcom-Atheros 802.11 and Bluetooth module featuring data rates up to 150 Mbps
the ConnectCard for i.MX28 is capable of communicating with a vast number of peripheral devices
over many different networks.
The module combines the fast integration, reliability and design flexibility of an off-the-shelf System-
on Module (SOM) with complete out-of-the-box software development support for platforms such as
Digi® Embedded Linux ®and Timesys® LinuxLink®.
Complete and cost-efficient Digi Jump Start Kits™ enable professional embedded product
development with reduced design risk and time-to-market.
i.MX28 features and functionality
The ConnectCard for i.MX28 module is based on the i.MX28 processor series from NXP. This processor
offers a high number of interfaces. Most of these interfaces are multiplexed and are not available
simultaneously. Not all features are available on all variations of the module. More in-depth
information can be found in the i.MX28 Applications Processor Reference Manual at www.nxp.com. The
i.MX28 processor uses an ARM 926 core with on-chip RISC (Reduced Instruction Set Computer).
The ConnectCard for i.MX28 module has the following i.MX28 features:
n LRADC (Low Resolution ADC)
n HSADC (High Speed ADC)
n GPIO (General Purpose Input Output)
n SD/SDIO/MMC (Secure Digital/ Secure Digital Input Output/ Multi-Media Card)
n UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
n DUART (Debug Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter)
n SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface)
n I2C (Inter-Integrated Circuit)
n CAN (Controller Area Network)
n USB OTG (Universal Serial Bus On-the-Go)
n USB Host (Universal Serial Bus)
n ENET (Ethernet)
n SAIF (Serial Audio Interface)
n PWM (Pulse Width Modulator)
n LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
n ETM (Embedded Trace Macrocell)
n JTAG (Joint Test Action Group)
n 802.11 abgn and Bluetooth
n Flash memory