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Digi ConnectCard™ for i.MX28

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NXP/Freescale i.MX28 ARM9 SoM

 
  • Cost-effective design in compact form factor
  • 32-bit ARM processor at up to 454 MHz
  • Single/dual 10/100 Ethernet connectivity options
  • Pre-certified 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® 4.0
  • Support for Yocto Project Linux, Digi Embedded Linux, and Android
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The Digi ConnectCard™ for i.MX28 is a solution-on-module based on the NXP/Freescale i.MX28 processor family. It is an ideal embedded platform solution for connected applications in medical and healthcare, energy/solar, transportation and industrial/building automation.

Offering wired and wireless connectivity, the ConnectCard for i.MX28 offers easy design integration and unique peripheral/interface flexibility in an extremely compact and cost-effective form factor suitable for a wide range of different devices, including battery powered product designs.

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The ConnectCard i.MX28 module is equipped with a highly integrated 32-bit ARM core running at up to 454 MHz, on-chip power management, dual Ethernet and 802.11abgn networking options, Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, dual FlexCAN options, GPIO, ADC, UART, USB high-speed, SPI, I2C, I2S, 1-Wire, PWM, and JTAG/ETM.

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Key Industries

Intelligent Lighting ControlsOutpatient Care Devices
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Specifications Digi ConnectCard i.MX28 Digi ConnectCard Wi-i.MX28
Processor
Processor Models NXP® i.MX280, i.MX287
Speed Grade Up to 454 MHz
Core Type ARM926EJ-S
Cache Memory 16k I-Cache, 32k D-Cache
Internal RAM 128 KB SRAM
Internal ROM (OCOTP) 1,280 Bits
Memory
Flash Up to 2 GB NAND flash
RAM Up to 256 MB DDR2
Debug
JTAG Yes
ETM/ETB Yes
Power Management
Power Modes Run, Standby, Deep Sleep
Wake-up Events RTC, GPIO, CAN, USB, Ethernet
Auto Slow Yes
Li-Ion Battery Charger / Monitor Yes
Clock and Watchdog
Real-Time Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Watchdog Yes
Security
Data Co-Processor (DCP) 128-bit AES encryption
SHA-1 / SHA256 hashing
Fusebox (OCOTP) 1280 bits
High-Assurance Boot (HAB4) Yes
Secure Boot 128-bit AES decryption
Peripherals
UART Up to 4 channels with bit rates up to 3.25 Mbps (AUART)
Up to 1 channel with bit rate up to 115 kbps (DUART)
CAN Bus Up to 2 channels, CAN Bus 2.0B, bit rates up to 1 Mbps, 64 message buffers (0-8 bytes), low-power modes with wake-up
SPI Up to 2, master/slave modes
I2S Up to 1
I2C Up to 2 channels, master/slave (7-/10-bit addressing), standard (100 kbps) and fast (400 kbps) mode
SD/SDIO/MMC Up to 4 ports, 1-/4-/8-bit modes, up to 48 MHz
USB 2.0 High-Speed Up to 1 USB 2.0 High-Speed Host (with PHY); Up to 1 USB 2.0 OTG port (with PHY)
1-Wire (optional) Maxim DS2482-100+
GPIO Up to 32 (depending on module variant)
PWM Up to 4
ADC HSADC: Up to 1 channel, up to 2 Mbps sample rate, 8-/10-/12-bit resolution
LRADC: Up to 6 channels, 12-bit resolution
GPIO Up to 128 GPIOs, selectable voltage (1.8/3.3V), interrupt capable
Display
Resolution 800x480 (WVGA)
Refresh Rate Up to 60 Hz
Color Depth 8/16/24 bpp
Modes RGB/DOTCK/SYSTEM
Color Space Conversion Yes
Scaling Yes
Rotation Yes
Touch Screen
Touch Screen Controller 4-/5-wire (LRADC)
Ethernet
Physical Layer 10/100Base-T
Data Rates 10/100 Mbps, auto-sensing
Duplex Mode Full or half duplex, auto-sensing
IEEE 1588 Yes (i.MX287 only)
Power over Ethernet (802.3af)
Power over Ethernet Development board ready for 802.3af PoE application kit (sold separately)
Wi-Fi2
Standard N/A 802.11a/b/g/n
Antenna Connectors N/A 2 x U.FL
Dual Diversity N/A Yes
Frequency Bands N/A
 		 2.412 - 2.484 GHz; 4.900 - 5.850 GHz
Data Rates N/A
 		 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11a/g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
802.11n: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 135, 150 Mbps
(HT40, MCS 0-7)
Modulation N/A DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Transmit Power (±2 dBm) N/A
 		 802.11b: 10.5 dBm typical
802.11g/n: 11 dBm typical
802.11a/n: 13 dBm typical
Security N/A WEP, WPA-PSK/WPA2-Personal, WPA/WPA2 Enterprise, 802.11i
Wi-Fi Logo Certification N/A Ready
CCXv4 ASD N/A Ready
Bluetooth2
Modes N/A Bluetooth 4.0 (Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS 802.11 AMP, Bluetooth Low Energy)
Class N/A 1.5
Profiles N/A GAP, SPP, HSP, HFP, FTP, PAN, OPP, HID, A2DP, AVRCP, HDP
Coexistence N/A Yes
Power Requirements (Use-Case Estimates)
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Transmit, CPU 454 MHz, 50%, UART active 475 mA at 5V
Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz Receive,
CPU Idle (Auto Slow)		 325 mA at 5V
Wi-Fi Standby (Sleep),
CPU Standby (IRQ)		 45 mA at 5V
Wi-Fi Standby (Host off),
CPU Deep Sleep (RTC)		 1.2 mA at 5V
Module Variants1
Population Options Processor models (i.MX280, i.MX281, i.MX283, i.MX285, i.MX286, i.MX287), flash, RAM, Single 10/100 Ethernet, dual 10/100 Ethernet w/1588, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.0, 1-Wire, LCD connector, CAN bus
Mechanical
Dimensions (L x W x H) w/o JTAG/LCD connector 51 mm x 35 mm x 2.6 mm (2.01 in x 1.38 in x 0.1 in) 51 mm x 35 mm x 3 mm (2.01 in x 1.38 in x 0.12 in)
Mating Connector for Module Molex, P/N 67910-5700
Tyco, P/N 2041119-x
Retaining Clip for Module (Optional) Molex, P/N 480995701
Tyco, P/N 1717832
JTAG/LCD Connector on Module (Optional) FCI, P/N SFV31R-1STE1LF
Tyco, P/N 3-1734839-1
Environmental
Operating Temperature −40 °C up to 85 °C (−40 °F to 185 °F)
Upper temperature ceilings may require active and/or passive thermal management
such as lower clock speed, thermal pads, airflow, etc.
Storage Temperature −40 °C up to 85 °C (−40 °F to 185 °F)
Relative Humidity 5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Approvals and Certifications
Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B, EN 55022 Class B, EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, ICES-003 Class B,
VCCI Class II, AS 3548, FCC Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.247, IC (Industry Canada),
RSS-210 Issue 5 Section 6.2.2(o), EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17
Immunity EN 55024, EN 301 489-3
Safety UL/UR, or equivalent
Radio US, Canada, EU, Japan, Australia/New Zealand
Temperature IEC 60068-2-1, IEC 60068-2-2, IEC 60068-2-78
Vibration/Shock IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-64, IEC 60068-2-27
Design Test HALT
Warranty
Product Warranty 3-year


1 All options available on development module. Production modules may require custom variants. Contact your local distributor or Digi sales office for details.

2 Transmit power and channel availability depending on regulatory requirements and corresponding module variants.

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