====== NXP iMX6  ======
The i.MX6 processor has a multicore platform. This platform offers single, dual- or quad-core configurations, which are all built on the ARM Cortex Architecture (see [[http://www.nxp.com/products/microcontrollers-and-processors/arm-processors/i.mx-applications-processors/i.mx-6-processors:IMX6X_SERIES|i.MX 6 Series Applications Processors]]).

===== Manuals =====
  * {{imx6sdlrm.pdf|i.MX6 Applications Processor Reference Manual}}
  * [[embedded_systems:arm_a9|ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore]]

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We use a module from Toradex, which has at its core a i.MX6 DualLite processor ([[https://www.toradex.com/computer-on-modules/colibri-arm-family/nxp-freescale-imx6|Colibri iMX6]]). The processor is a Dual Core ARM A9-core and has a maximum frequency of 1GHz. 

===== Module Manuals =====

  *{{colibri_arm_som_imx6_datasheet.pdf|Colibri i.MX6DL Module Manual}}
  *[[http://developer.toradex.com/products/colibri-imx6|Developer Documentation]]

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===== Carrier Boards =====
We use the Colibri module on the following two carrier boards:
  * [[embedded_systems:imx6:evm|Colibri Evaluation Board from Toradex]]
  * [[embedded_systems:imx6:cb|Controller Board from OST]]

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===== Drive Boards =====
The carrier boards cb11 or cb20 can be used together with a drive board. With such a configuration you can control up to 4 motors.
  * [[embedded_systems:imx6:db|Drive Board from OST]]

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===== Linux for iMX6 =====
  * [[software:linux:yocto:cb20|Linux on Toradex Colibri i.MX6]]