Connectors, buttons and switches (SBC Lynx)

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SBC Lynx is extremely flexible in terms of hardware configurations. This document details connector's pinout of common SBC Lynx models. For more information about models not documented here, please contact Sales department.

Introduction[edit | edit source]

This document details connectors, buttons and switches that equip SBC Lynx board. Please note that not all of them are available on all models.

For some connectors, information related to the internal connections to the processor are provided. In these cases, 14x14mm-package processor's balls references are indicated.

The following table lists connectors, buttons and switches available on SBC Lynx.

Reference Function Type Part number Notes
J35 Power supply 2-pin header, male pins, Shrouded 0.200in pitch Phoenix 1757242 MSTBA 2.5/2-G-5.08 [1]
JP1 Power supply 2.1mm ID, 5.5mm OD CUI PJ-002A [1]
J42 System console TTL 3.3V UART 4-pin Header, Male 0.100in pitch
J50 System ONOFF / Power reset 4-pin Header, Male 0.100in pitch
J16 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port RJ-45 Wurth 74990112116A
J43 microSD slot push-pull slot Molex 47571-0001
J47 USB OTG USB type micro AB Hirose ZX62D-AB-5P8
J55 USB OTG USB type micro B vertical Molex 105133-0011
J48 USB host USB type A Right Angle Wurth WE-614 004 134 726
J34 MPUART0 ( RS232 / RS485 / RS422 ) DB9 90° Connector Male or Female [2], [3]
J38 MPUART0 ( RS232 / RS485 / RS422 ) 3-pins Header, Male Pins, Shrouded 0.200in pitch Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 [3]
J21 MPUART1 ( RS232 / RS485 / RS422 / CAN) DB9 90° Connector Male or Female [2], [4]
J39 MPUART1 ( RS232 / RS485 / RS422 / CAN) 3-pins Header, Male Pins, Shrouded 0.200in pitch Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 [2]
J40 CAN 3-pins Header, Male Pins, Shrouded 0.200in pitch Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 [4]
J46 DAVE DWM WiFi/Bluetooth module interface 30-pins SlimStack™ Receptacle 0.50mm pitch Molex 52991-0308
J45/J52 ONE Piece 30x2 pins, pitch 1.00mm One Piece Interface Samtec FSI-130-03-G-D-M-K-TR
J53/J54 Mezzanine Board Connectors 10-pins Header 0.100inch
S11 Reset button
S12 Boot Mode / UART Termination resistors 8-positions DIP Switches WE-416131160808
J49 JTAG 1.27mm-pitch 5x2 header

[1] These parts are mutually exclusive.

[2] Because mechanical interferences, the following combinations are allowed:

Reference Option #1 Option #2 Option #3 Option #4 Option #5
J39 populated not populated not populated not populated not populated
J21 not populated populated populated not populated not populated
J34 not populated populated not populated populated not populated

[3] These parts are mutually exclusive.

[4] These parts are mutually exclusive.

The following image shows where connectors, buttons and switches are located.


Connectors and switches layout

Connectors[edit | edit source]

Power supply connector (J35 / JP1)[edit | edit source]

J35[edit | edit source]

J35
Pin # Name Description Notes
1 GND Ground
2 VIN Positive supply voltage Range: 5 ÷ 24 V

JP1[edit | edit source]

JP1
Pin # Name Description Notes
1 VIN Positive supply voltage Range: 5 ÷ 24 V
2 GND Ground
3 GND Ground

Serial console (J42)[edit | edit source]

J42

System console is by default routed to this interface. This is typically used during the development stage.

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
1 K14 UART1_TX_DATA UART1 transmit line Output IO_3.3V -
2 K16 UART1_RX_DATA UART1 receive line Input IO_3.3V -
3 - IO_3.3V UART1 I/O voltage reference Voltage reference IO_3.3V -
4 - DGND Ground - - -

J42 connector is compatible with FTDI TTL-232RG-VIP-WE cable. To connect it, please use this wiring:

  • J42.1: yellow wire
  • J42.2: orange wire
  • J42.3: red wire
  • J42.4: black wire

Ethernet connector (J16)[edit | edit source]

J16

J16 is a standard RJ45 10/100BaseT Ethernet connector - incorporating magnetics - connected to the Ethernet controller and PHY.

J16 integrates a green status LED providing connection information:

  • LED on: link established
  • LED blinking: activity.

The following table describes the interface signals:

Pin # Name Function Notes
1 TDP TX+
2 TCT TX center tap
3 TDN TX-
4 RDP RX+
5 RCT RX center tap
6 RDN RX-
7 NC Not connected
8 CHS_GND Chassis ground See also this page

microSD slot (J43)[edit | edit source]

J43

J43 is a push-pull microSD card slot connected to uSDHC1 port of MX6UL processor.

The following table details the pinout:

Pin # Name Function Notes
1 DAT2 Data line #2
2 DAT3 Data line #3
3 CMD Command
4 VDD 3.3V
5 CLK Clock
6 Vss Ground
7 DAT0 Data line #0
8 DAT1 Data line #2 See also this page
9 SD_SHIELD Metal case See also this page
10 SD_SHIELD Metal case See also this page
11 SD_SHIELD Metal case See also this page
12 Vss Ground
13 CD Card detect Pulled-up to 3.3V

USB host port (J48)[edit | edit source]

J48

J48 is a standard USB Type A right angle connector connected to the MX6UL USB_OTG2 port signals.

The following table reports the connector's pinout:

Pin # iMX6UL ball# Pin name Function Notes
1 U12 USB_HOST_VBUS 5V up to 470mA
2 T13 USB_OTG2_DN USB2 Data - -
3 U13 USB_OTG2_DP USB2 Data + -
4 - DGND Ground -
5, 6, 7, 8 - PCB_GND_RNG Connector Shield -

USB OTG port (J47)[edit | edit source]

J47

J47 is a standard USB Type micro AB connector connected to the MX6UL USB_OTG1 port signals.

The following table reports the connector's pinout:

Pin # iMX6UL ball# Pin name Function Notes
1 T12 USB_OTG_VBUS Reference voltage from ext or 5V in HOST mode Up to 75mA (HOST)
2 T15 USB_OTG1_DN USB1 OTG Data - -
3 U15 USB_OTG1_DP USB1 OTG Data + -
4 K13 USB_OTG1_ID OTG ID -
5 - USB_GND Ground -
6, 7, 8, 9 - PCB_GND_RNG Connector Shield -

Mezzanine board connectors (J53/J54)[edit | edit source]

J53-J54
Example of mezzanine usability

J53 and J54 are 10x1-pin 2.54mm-pitch vertical headers for optional mezzanine expansion boards. These boards can be implemented to extend SBC Lynx functionalities and/or interfaces.

It is worth remembering that some of the mezzanine board connectors signals are reserved for internal use or shared with One Piece connector (J45 / J52). Please contact Sales department for more information.

The following tables report the connectors' pinout.

J53
Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
1 J16 UART2_RX_DATA UART2_RX I/O IO_3.3V [1], [2]
2 H14 UART2_nRTS UART2_RTS I/O IO_3.3V [1], [2]
3 J17 UART2_TX_DATA UART2_TX I/O IO_3.3V [1], [2]
4 J15 UART2_nCTS UART2_CTS I/O IO_3.3V [1], [2]
5 F17 UART5_TX_DATA UART5_TX / I2C2_SCL I/O IO_3.3V
6 G13 UART5_RX_DATA UART5_RX / I2C2_SDA I/O IO_3.3V
7 D14 MEZZANINE_GP0 GPIO / PWM I/O IO_3.3V [3], [4]
8 A14 MEZZANINE_GP1 GPIO I/O IO_3.3V [3], [4]
9 B16 MEZZANINE_GP2 GPIO I/O IO_3.3V [3], [4]
10 DGND Ground - -

[1] This group of signals can be configured to implement this alternative functions:

  • I2C4
  • CAN2
  • SPI3 (CS0).

[2] Not available is DWM WIFI present

[3] This signal acts as bootstrap configuration flag and may be pulled up or down with 10kOhm resistor. Do not drive these signals until CPU_PORn is deasserted. For more details please refer to this section.

[4] Not available if 24-bit LCD interface is used.

J54
Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
1 - VIN - Power - Power supply of VIN_5_24V domain
2 - PMIC_5V - Power - Power supply of AUX_5V domain
3 - 3V3_AUX - Power - Power supply of AUX_3.3V domain
4 - VDDA_ADC_3P3 - Power - Power supply of ADC_3.3V domain
[5]
5 L15 GPIO1_IO01 GPIO / ADC I/O ADC_3.3V 12-bit ADC
6 L14 GPIO1_IO02 GPIO / ADC I/O ADC_3.3V 12-bit ADC
7 L17 GPIO1_IO03 GPIO / ADC I/O ADC_3.3V 12-bit ADC
8 M16 GPIO1_IO04 GPIO / ADC I/O ADC_3.3V 12-bit ADC
9 M17 GPIO1_IO05 GPIO / ADC I/O ADC_3.3V 12-bit ADC
10 - DGND Ground - -

[5] To be used for voltage reference only.

Handling bootstrap signals[edit | edit source]

MEZZANINE_GP0, MEZZANINE_GP1 and MEZZANINE_GP2 are connected to LCD_DATA19, LCD_DATA22 and LCD_DATA23 respectively. As such, they act as bootstrap configuration signals as well. They can be used by application software freely and they can be connected to user's application circuitry. However, any electrical interference during the processor reset cycle must be avoided.

There are different solutions to comply with this requirement. The following image shows a concept solution for this problem.


Concept solution to use bootstrap signals


During the processor reset cycle, MEZZANINE_GP0, MEZZANINE_GP1 and MEZZANINE_GP2 [1] are isolated from user's application logic by a bus switch that is in high-impedence state. Bus switch's BUS_SW_OE_n signal is connected to another processor's GPIO (GPIO1_IO01 in the example). Before configuring and using MEZZANINE_GPx signals, application software needs to:

  • initialize GPIO1_IO01 as GPIO ouput
  • set GPIO1_IO01 to logic level 0 in order to enable the switch.


[1] The same considerations apply to all of LCD_DATAx signals that are routed to J45/J52 connectors.

One-piece interfaces (J45 / J52)[edit | edit source]

J45
example of possible connections on J45
J52
example of possible connections on J52


J45 and J52 are two interfaces designed to be populated with Samtec 1.00mm-pitch 30x2-pin FSI One-piece connectors. The peculiarity of this kind of connectors if the fact that they

  • allow to mate two boards by using one connector only
  • the connector is mounted on one of the two boards indifferently.

J45 and J52 that share the same pinout, however they are intended to be used for different goals. J45 - that is placed on the top side of the PCB - is generally used to mate an optional expansion board. J52 - that is placed on the bottom side of the PCB - is conceived to mate SBC Lynx to a larger carrier board. In this case SBC Lynx can be thought as as an add-on for another board and can be powered via J52 interface itself.

It is worth remembering that some of the J45/J52 signals are reserved for internal use or shared with mezzanine board connectors. Please contact DAVE Embedded Systems' Sales department to get more information.

The following tables reports the interfaces' pinout that is the same for J45 and J52:

Pin # Processor ball Name and default function Alternative functions

[1]

Type

(Assuming default function is selected)

Voltage domain Notes
1 - DGND Ground -
3 A8 LCD_CLK UART4_TX Output IO_3.3V -
5 B8 LCD_ENABLE UART4_RX Output IO_3.3V -
7 D9 LCD_HSYNC UART4_CTS_B Output IO_3.3V -
9 C9 LCD_VSYNC UART4_RTS_B Output IO_3.3V -
11 E9 LCD_RESET Output IO_3.3V -
13 - DGND Ground -
15 B9 LCD_DATA00 Output IO_3.3V [3]
17 A9 LCD_DATA01 Output IO_3.3V [3]
19 E10 LCD_DATA02 Output IO_3.3V [3]
21 D10 LCD_DATA03 Output IO_3.3V [3]
23 C10 LCD_DATA04 Output IO_3.3V [3]
25 B10 LCD_DATA05 Output IO_3.3V [3]
27 A10 LCD_DATA06 UART7_CTS_B Output IO_3.3V [3]
29 - DGND Ground -
31 D11 LCD_DATA07 UART7_RTS_B Output IO_3.3V [3]
33 B11 LCD_DATA08 FLEXCAN1_TX Output IO_3.3V [3]
35 A11 LCD_DATA09 FLEXCAN1_RX Output IO_3.3V [3]
37 E12 LCD_DATA10 FLEXCAN2_TX / SAI3_RX_SYNC Output IO_3.3V [3]
39 D12 LCD_DATA11 FLEXCAN2_RX / SAI3_RX_BCLK Output IO_3.3V [3]
41 C12 LCD_DATA12 SAI3_TX_SYNC Output IO_3.3V [3]
43 - DGND Ground -
45 T13 USB_OTG2_EXP_DN USB_OTG2_DN [2]
47 U13 USB_OTG2_EXP_DP USB_OTG2_DP [2]
49 U12 USB_OTG2_VBUS USB_OTG2_VBUS -
51 K15 UART1_CTS_B GPIO1_IO18 Input IO_3.3V -
53 - CPU_PORn Reset Input -
55 - 3V3_AUX 3V3 PMIC regulator < 1A – shared with J54.3
57 - VIN Power Supply -
59 - DGND Ground IO_3.3V -
2 B12 LCD_DATA13 SAI3_TX_BCLK / USDHC2_RESET_B Output IO_3.3V [3]
4 A12 LCD_DATA14 SAI3_RX_DATA / USDHC2_DATA4 Output IO_3.3V [3]
6 D13 LCD_DATA15 SAI3_TX_DATA / USDHC2_DATA5 Output IO_3.3V [3]
8 C13 LCD_DATA16 UART7_TX / USDHC2_DATA6 Output IO_3.3V [3]
10 B13 LCD_DATA17 UART7_RX / USDHC2_DATA7 Output IO_3.3V [3]
12 A13 LCD_DATA18 PWM5_OUT / USDHC2_CMD Output IO_3.3V [3]
14 D14 LCD_DATA19 PWM6_OUT / USDHC2_CLK Output IO_3.3V [3]
16 C14 LCD_DATA20 ECSPI1_SCLK / USDHC2_DATA0 Output IO_3.3V SPI1 is available only if NOR is not mounted, [3]
18 B14 LCD_DATA21 ECSPI1_SS0 / USDHC2_DATA1 Output IO_3.3V SPI1 is available only if NOR is not mounted, [3]
20 A14 LCD_DATA22 ECSPI1_MOSI / USDHC2_DATA2 Output IO_3.3V SPI1 is available only if NOR is not mounted, [3]
22 B16 LCD_DATA23 ECSPI1_MISO / USDHC2_DATA3 Output IO_3.3V SPI1 is available only if NOR is not mounted, [3]
24 - DGND Ground -
26 C17 ENET2_RX_DATA0 UART6_TX / I2C3_SCL Input IO_3.3V Default: internally used as USB OTG power
28 C16 ENET2_RX_DATA1 UART6_RX / I2C3_SDA Input IO_3.3V Default: internally used as USB OTG over current
30 B17 ENET2_RX_EN UART7_TX / I2C4_SCL Input IO_3.3V -
32 A15 ENET2_TX_DATA0 UART7_RX / I2C4_SDA / Output IO_3.3V -
34 A16 ENET2_TX_DATA1 UART8_TX / ECSPI4_SCLK Output IO_3.3V Default: internally used as USB HOST pwr
36 B15 ENET2_TX_EN UART8_RX / ECSPI4_MOSI Output IO_3.3V Default: internally used as USB HOST over current
38 D17 ENET2_TX_CLK UART8_CTS_B / ECSPI4_MISO / ANATOP_OTG2_ID Output IO_3.3V Default: internally used as UART8_CTS on MPUART0
40 D16 ENET2_RX_ER UART8_RTS_B / ECSPI4_SS0 Input IO_3.3V Default: internally used as UART8_RTS on MPUART0
42 - DGND Ground IO_3.3V -
44 L16 GPIO1_IO07 ENET2_MDC / ADC1_IN7 Input/Output IO_3.3V Default: Internally used as ENET1_MDC
46 K17 GPIO1_IO06 ENET2_MDIO / ADC1_IN6 Input/Output IO_3.3V Default: Internally used as ENET1_MDIO
48 M17 GPIO1_IO05 UART5_RX / ADC1_IN5 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
50 M16 GPIO1_IO04 UART5_TX / TSC(xpul) / ADC1_IN4 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
52 L17 GPIO1_IO03 TSC(xnur) / ADC1_IN3 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
54 L14 GPIO1_IO02 TSC(ypll) / ADC1_IN2 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
56 L15 GPIO1_IO01 TSC(ynlr) / ADC1_IN1 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
58 K13 GPIO1_IO00 TSC(wiper) / ADC1_IN0 Input/Output IO_3.3V Default: internally used as USB OTG ID
60 - DGND Ground -

[1] Please contact the Sales Deparment for more details.

[2] This signal can be routed here instead of connector J48. Please refer to the Sale Deparment for more details.

[3] LCD_DATAx signals act as bootstrap configuration pins as well. They can be used by application software freely and they can be connected to user's application circuitry. However, any electrical interference during the processor reset cycle must be avoided. Please see Handling bootstrap signals section for more details.

DWM WiFi/Bluetooth module connector (J46)[edit | edit source]

J46

J46 is a 30-pins SlimStack™ Receptacle 0.50mm pitch that allows to connect to DAVE Embedded Systems' DWM Wifi/BT module. The following table reports the connector's pinout:

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
1,2 - PMIC_5V 5V DWM Module Power Supply Up to 500mA shared with USB Host / OTG Mezzanine Board Connector
3,4 - 3V3_IO DWM Level Shifter Power Supply -
5, 6, 9, 10, 19 - DGND Ground -
12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 - NC - -
7 F3 WIFI_CMD USDHC2_CMD Output IO_3.3V -
8 F2 WIFI_CLK USDHC2_CLK Output IO_3.3V -
11 E4 WIFI_DATA0 USDHC2_DATA0 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
13 E3 WIFI_DATA1 USDHC2_DATA1 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
15 E2 WIFI_DATA2 USDHC2_DATA2 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
17 E1 WIFI_DATA3 USDHC2_DATA3 Input/Output IO_3.3V -
21 J16 BT_UART_RX UART2_RX_DATA Input IO_3.3V -
23 H14 BT_UART_CTS UART2_CTS_B Input IO_3.3V -
24 R9 TIWI_BT_F5 GPIO3_IO23 Input IO_3.3V -
25 J17 BT_UART_TX UART2_TX_DATA Output IO_3.3V -
26 R10 TIWI_BT_F2 GPIO3_IO24 Output IO_3.3V -
27 J15 BT_UART_RTS UART2_RTS_B Output IO_3.3V -
28 P10 TIWI_IRQ GPIO5_IO04 Input IO_3.3V -
29 N10 TIWI_BT_EN SNVS_TAMPER7 Output IO_3.3V -
30 P9 TIWI_EN GPIO5_IO03 Output IO_3.3V -

Multiprotocol UARTs and CAN interfaces[edit | edit source]

There are two UART multiprotocol ports (RS232 / RS485 / RS422) and one CAN interface available on SBC LYNX. They are described in the same section because they share some resources. Please refer to this section for more details about allowable combinations.

Multiprotocol UARTs[edit | edit source]

Multiprotocol UARTs are named as MPUART0 and MPUART1. They are associated to i.MX6UL's native UART8 and UART3 respectively. They are routed to connectors through Intersil ISL3330 transceivers (one for each port).

Generally speaking, multiprotocol UARTs

  • supports RS232, RS485 and RS422 electrical protocols independently (meaning that, for example, MPUART0 can be configured as RS485 and MPUART1 can be configured as RS485)
    • electrical protocol is selected by different mounting options
  • can be routed to different types of connector independently; supported connectors are:
    • right-angle male DB9
    • Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 (vertical)
    • Phoenix 1757255 MSTBA 2.5/3-G-5.08 (righ-angle).

This wide flexibility allows to implement many different combinations. The following table details two of them. For actual available options, please contact Sales department.

P/N and image MPUART0 MPUART1
Connector i.MX6UL's native port Pinout Electrical protocol Connector i.MX6UL's native port Pinout Electrical protocol
Reference Type Reference Type
XUBx0xxxxx
XUBx0xxxxx
J34 Right-angle male DB9 UART8 See this section. RS232 J21 Right-angle male DB9 UART3 See this section. RS485
XUBx1xxxxx
XUBx1xxxxx
J38 Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 UART8 See this section. RS485 not populated n/a n/a n/a n/a

Transceivers' connection[edit | edit source]

The following table describes the MPUART0 signals to the ISL3330 transceiver:

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
8 - MPUART0_485/232# Protocol Selection Fixed with Pull UP/DOWN resistor
9 N9 MPUART0_DEN Driver Output Enable Output IO_3.3V -
12 R6 MPUART0_RXEN Receiver Output Enable Output IO_3.3V -
13 F5 MPUART0_ON RS232 Charge Pump Enable Output IO_3.3V -
14 D16 MPUART0_nRTS UART8_RTS_B Output IO_3.3V -
15 C14 MPUART0_TX_DATA UART8_TX Output IO_3.3V -
16 D17 MPUART0_nCTS UART8_CTS_B Input IO_3.3V -
17 B14 MPUART0_RX_DATA UART8_RX Input IO_3.3V -

The following table describes the MPUART1 signals to the ISL3330 transceiver:

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
8 - MPUART1_485/232# Protocol Selection Fixed with Pull UP/DOWN resistor
9 N8 MPUART1_DEN Driver Output Enable Output IO_3.3V -
12 N11 MPUART1_RXEN Receiver Output Enable Output IO_3.3V -
13 E5 MPUART1_ON RS232 Charge Pump Enable Output IO_3.3V -
14 G14 MPUART1_nRTS UART3_RTS_B Output IO_3.3V -
15 H17 MPUART1_TX_DATA UART3_TX_DATA Output IO_3.3V -
16 H15 MPUART1_nCTS UART3_CTS_B Input IO_3.3V -
17 H16 MPUART1_RX_DATA UART3_RX_DATA Input IO_3.3V -

The following table describes the CAN to the SN65HVD23x transceiver:

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Type Voltage domain Notes
1 H15 CAN_D Transmit data input Input IO_3.3V Alternative to MPUART1_nCTS
4 G14 CAN_R Receive data output Output IO_3.3V Alternative to MPUART1_nRTS

Connector's pinout[edit | edit source]

The following sections detail connectcors' pinout for the supported configuration. In case RS422 or RS485 configurations are used, termination options are selectable by acting on S12 switches, as described in this section.

RS232 on DB9 (J34, J21)[edit | edit source]
J34
J21
MPUART0 J34
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART0_A RXD
3 MPUART0_Y TXD
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART0_Z RTS
8 MPUART0_B CTSn
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
MPUART1 J21
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART1_A RXD
3 MPUART1_Y TXD
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART1_Z RTS
8 MPUART1_B CTSn
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
RS422 on DB9 (J34, J21)[edit | edit source]
MPUART0 J34
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART0_A Inverting receiver input
3 MPUART0_Y Inverting driver output
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART0_Z Non-inverting driver output
8 MPUART0_B Non-inverting receiver input
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
MPUART1 J21
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART1_A Inverting receiver input
3 MPUART1_Y Inverting driver output
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART1_Z Non-inverting driver output
8 MPUART1_B Non-inverting receiver input
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
RS485 on DB9 (J34, J21)[edit | edit source]
MPUART0 J34
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART0_A, MPUART0_Y Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
3 MPUART0_A, MPUART0_Y Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART0_B, MPUART0_Z Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
8 MPUART0_B, MPUART0_Z Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
MPUART1 J21
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUART1_A, MPUART1_Y Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
3 MPUART1_A, MPUART1_Y Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 MPUART1_B, MPUART1_Z Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
8 MPUART1_B, MPUART1_Z Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield
RS232 on Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 (vertical; J38, J39)[edit | edit source]
J38
J39
MPUART0 J38
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART0_A RXD
2 MPUART0_Y TXD
3 DGND Ground
MPUART1 J39
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART1_A RXD
2 MPUART1_Y TXD
3 DGND Ground
RS232 on Phoenix 1757255 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 (right-angle; J38, J39)[edit | edit source]
MPUART0 J38
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART0_A RXD
2 MPUART0_Y TXD
3 DGND Ground
MPUART1 J39
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART1_A RXD
2 MPUART1_Y TXD
3 DGND Ground
RS485 on Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 (vertical; J38, J39)[edit | edit source]
MPUART0 J38
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART0_A Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
2 MPUART0_B Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
3 DGND Ground
MPUART1 J39
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART1_A Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
2 MPUART1_B Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
3 DGND Ground
RS485 on Phoenix 1757255 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08 (right-angle; J38, J39)[edit | edit source]
MPUART0 J38
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART0_A Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
2 MPUART0_B Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
3 DGND Ground
MPUART1 J39
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 MPUART1_A Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
2 MPUART1_B Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
3 DGND Ground

Additional options for RS422 and RS485 interfaces[edit | edit source]

Other options are available on request, as described in the following sections. For more information, please contact Sales department.

Fail-safe resistors[edit | edit source]

On request, it is possible to populate fail-safe resistors on RS422/RS485 differential signals. For more information, please contact Sales department.

RS485 alternative pinout for DB9 connector[edit | edit source]
J21

On request, it is possible to implement the following pinout.

MPUART0
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 MPUARTx_B, MPUARTx_Z Non-inverting receiver input, non-inverting driver output
3 not connected n/a
4 not connected n/a
5 DGND Ground
6 not connected n/a
7 not connected n/a
8 MPUARTx_A, MPUARTx_Y Inverting receiver input, inverting driver output
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield

CAN (J40 or J21)[edit | edit source]

J40
J21

CAN interface is associated to the i.MX6UL's FLEXCAN1 controller. Transceiver is Texas Instruments SN65HVD23x.

There are two mutually exclusive moounting options available for CAN bus:

  • J40 (3-pin shrouded header)
  • J21 (DB9).

If J21 is selected, MPUART1 is not available and the connector's pinout is the one detailed in the following table.

CAN interface on J21
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 not connected n/a
2 Dominant low CAN_M
3 Ground CAN_GND
4 not connected n/a
5 Shield CAN_SHIELD
6 not connected n/a
7 Dominant high CAN_P
8 not connected n/a
9 not connected n/a
SH1, SH2 PCB_GND_RNG Shield


J40 is a 0.200-inch pitch 3-pin shrouded header (Phoenix 1755749 MSTBVA2.5/3-G5.08). Please refer to the following table for the detailed pinout.

CAN interface on J40
Pin # Internal connection Signal name Notes
1 Dominant high CAN_P
2 Dominant low CAN_M
3 Ground DGND
4 PCB_GND_RNG Guard ring

CPU ONOFF / Power reset connector (J50)[edit | edit source]

J50

J50 is a 0.100in-pitch 4-pin male header that allows connection to signals needed to implement advanced power modes.

The following table reports the connector pinout:

Pin # Processor ball Name Default function Default type Voltage domain Notes
1 R8 CPU_ONOFF See this page. - SNVS
2 - SXUB_ENA Main DC/DC enable Input VIN_5_24V See this page.
3 - PMIC_PWRON See this page. - SNVS
4 - DGND Ground 0V -

For more details please refer to this page.

Buttons[edit | edit source]

Reset button (S11)[edit | edit source]

S11

When pressed, a full power-up cycle is triggered, resulting in a complete hardware reset of the system.

Switches[edit | edit source]

Boot mode (S12)[edit | edit source]

S12

Please refer to this page.

Multiprotocol UARTs settings (S12)[edit | edit source]

RS422 configuration[edit | edit source]

MPUART0
Switch # Position Setting
3 on Connect 120 Ohm termination for transmitter pair
off Disconnect any termination for transmitter pair
4 on Connect 120 Ohm termination for receiver pair
off Disconnect any termination for receiver pair
MPUART1
Switch # Position Setting
5 on Connect 120 Ohm termination for transmitter pair
off Disconnect any termination for transmitter pair
6 on Connect 120 Ohm termination for receiver pair
off Disconnect any termination for receiver pair

RS485 configuration[edit | edit source]

MPUART0
Switch # Position Setting
3 on 120R Termination for Bidirectional Differential Pair
off No Termination for Bidirectional Differential Pair
4 on N.C.
off N.C.
MPUART1
Switch # Position Setting
5 on 120R Termination for Bidirectional Differential Pair
off No Termination for Bidirectional Differential Pair
6 on N.C.
off N.C.

CAN bus settings (S12)[edit | edit source]

S12.7 switch allows to connect/disconnect 120 Ohm termination between dominant high and low signals.

CAN termination
S12.7 position Termination
on connected
off disconnected