MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS

NXP™ i.MX6 ARM® Cortex™-A9

The design of the MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS module was optimized to provide an especially economic platform for NXP’s i.MX6 and i.MX6Plus CPUs offering quad-core, dual-core and single-core ARM® Cortex™-A9 compute performance at very low power consumption and excellent graphics performance combined with a high degree of functional integration.

The MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS CPU Module provides a choice of computing performance ranging from economic single-core to high-performance quad-core power in combination with a high graphics performance and low power consumption available over a wide temperature range.

It incorporates the i.MX 6 (Solo, DualLite, Dual or Quad) or the i.MX 6DualPlus or 6QuadPlus processor with up to 1.2 GHz, up to 4GB DDR3 DRAM and up to 64GB eMMC Flash memory as well as an extensive set of interface controllers. The module provides the new Qseven Rev. 2.0 interface, allowing easy integration with Qseven baseboards.

For evaluation and design-in of the Q7-IMX6PLUS modules, MSC provides a development platform, target platform and a starter kit. The MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS module is supported by Linux.

Highlights

NXP™ i.MX 6 ARM® Cortex™-A9 Solo, DualLite, Dual, Quad, DualPlus and QuadPlus processor
MPEG-4 Video Encoding/Decoding 1080p
HDMI graphics 1920 x 1080 x 30fps
Dual-channel LVDS 1920 x 1080 x 30fps
Up to 4GB DDR3L SDRAM
Up to 64GB eMMC Flash
Gigabit Ethernet Interface

1x PCI Express x1
1x SATA-II (3Gbps, quad-/dual-core only)
1x USB Device/Host + up to 4x USB 2.0
1x MMC/SD/SDIO Interface
CAN Interface
I2S Audio Interface
MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface (optional)
Micro SD Card Socket

Specs

Technology	ARM
Formfactor	Qseven 2.0
CPU	NXP™ i.MX 6 ARM® Cortex™-A9: - i.MX 6QuadPlus, quad-core, 800MHz…1.2GHz - i.MX 6Quad, quad-core, 800MHz…1.2GHz - i.MX 6DualPlus, dual-core, 800MHz…1.2GHz - i.MX 6Dual, dual-core, 800MHz…1.2GHz - i.MX 6DualLite, dual-core, 800MHz…1.0GHz - i.MX 6Solo, single-core, 800MHz…1.0GHz
Chipset	SOC
RAM	Up to 4GB DDR3L SDRAM (DDR-1066), soldered
Flash	Up to 64GB eMMC Flash (optional) or Up to 1GB SLC NAND Flash (optional)
Storage Interfaces	Micro SD Card Socket (optional) 1x MMC/SD/SDIO 1x SATA-II (3Gbps, not supported by Solo/DualLite CPU)
USB	1x USB 2.0 Host/Client, 1x USB 2.0 Host or 1x USB 2.0 Host/Client, 4x USB 2.0 Host (optional)
Serial Interfaces	UART
Bus Interfaces	1x PCI Express x1 1x CAN 2.0B 1x I2C up to 400 Kbit/s 1x SPI (with two chip selects) 1x SMBus
Display Controller	Video, 2D and 3D Graphics Units integrated in i.MX6 Processor OpenGL® ES 1.1/2.0/Halti, OpenVG™ 1.1, OpenCL™ 1.1 EP Multi-Format Hardware Video Encoder/Decoder
Display Interfaces	Dual-channel LVDS interface, 18 or 24 bit (up to 1920x1080). Also usable as 2x single-channel LVDS interface (up to 1366x768) HDMI V1.4 up to WUXGA (1920x1080) incl. Full-HD @ 30fps MIPI CSI-2 Camera Interface (optional, Feature Connector)
Network Interface	1x 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet
Audio Interface	I2S Audio
Miscellaneous	Watchdog Timer for system reset (programmable, 1s … 600s) 8x GPIO, configurable as input or output 2kbit ID EEPROM on SMBus
Feature Highlights	FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS DATA HERE!
OS Support	Linux Board Support Package
Power Requirement	Power Supply +5V +/-5%, 5V Standby Power Consumption 4-6 W typ. (depending on CPU and optional features)
Environment	Temperature Range: 0°C … +70°C operating commercial -40°C … +85°C operating extended -40°C … +85°C storage Humidity: 5 … 95% (operating, non condensing) 5 … 95% (storage, non-condensing)
Dimensions	70 x 70 x 13 mm with heat spreader installed
Certificates	UL / CE

Order Info

Order No.	Description	Reference	Status
66762	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX6S Single-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 1GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 512MB NAND Flash, micro SD socket, no SATA, 1x PCIe, 1x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-111 PCBFTX	PV
66764	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX6S Single-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 1GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, no SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-112 PCBFTX	PV
66710	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX6D Dual-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, 1x SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-123 PCBFTX	PV
67693	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX 6DualPlus Dual-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, 1x SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-163 PCBFTX	PV
66766	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX6DL Dual-Lite Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, no SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-133 PCBFTX	PV
66768	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX6Q Quad-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, 1x SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-143 PCBFTX	PV
67692	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Quad-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 800MHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, 1x SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; industrial temperature -40...+85°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-183 PCBFTX	PV
69932	Qseven module based on NXP i.MX 6QuadPlus Quad-Core Cortex-A9 processor at 1GHz, 2GB DDR3 soldered, integrated Graphics, HDMI max. 1920x1080, dual-channel LVDS, Ethernet controller (10/100/1000Base-T), 4GB eMMC Flash, micro SD socket, 1x SATA, 1x PCIe, 4x USB2.0 Host, 1x USB2.0 Host/Client, I2S Audio; commercial temperature 0…70°C	MSC Q7-IMX6PLUS-083 PCBFTX	OR

PV = Preferred variant; OR = on Request (in OEM quantities only)

Accessories

Carrier Options

Order No.	Description	Reference
39698	Power supply Unit with connector for Q7-MB-EPx baseboards. Provides 12V and 5V power. Does not include power cable from wall to PSU, please order optionally 40188 (US) or 35512 (EU). Optionally 35513 is a suitable combined SATA data and power cable.	MSC Q7-MB-EP-PSU1
40824	Qseven embedded platform (148 x 102 mm), 10-28V input voltage, 1x RS232 on pin row, 1x RS232 debug port, dual RJ45 LAN connector with LED, 1x SATA, 1x mSATA con., SD card holder, 2x external USB, 1x USB Host/Client, 1 intern USB, I2C, SMBus, SPI, DVI + LVDS, touch screen support, regulated backlight supply, mini PCI Express socket, AC97 Audio codec, Audio on pin row, CMOS battery, system fan support. Extended temperature range -20..+85°C	MSC Q7-MB-EP4-001 PCBFTX

Cooling Options

Order No.	Description	Reference
1128531	Heatspreader with unthreaded distance bolts for Q7-IMX6Plus module with flip-chip processor package (all single-core & dual-lite versions, all standard temperature versions)	MSC Q7-IMX6-03 HSP-001
1128532	Heatspreader with unthreaded distance bolts for Q7-IMX6Plus module with lidded processor package (extended temperature versions of dual- and quad-core only)	MSC Q7-IMX6-03 HSP-002
1053769	Heat rail for Q7 baseboards. Recommended for conductive heat transfer from the Q7 module to the Q7 baseboard. Already assembled on all MSC baseboards.	MSC Q7-XXX-01 HTR-001

Other Accessories

Order No.	Description	Reference
40402	Debug Console (UART) Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven and nanoRISC modules, with 8-pin FFC cable to connect COM module to 9-pin D-Sub connector	MSC Debug Console Adapter
67822	Debug Adapter for i.MX6-based Qseven, SMARC and nanoRISC modules, with 8-pin FFC cable to connect to COM module, adapter provides headers for JTAG connection to Lauterbach and/or Goepel debuggers	MSC JTAG Adapter FFC 8-pin

Starter Kits

Order No.	Description	Reference
43885	Starterkit for MSC Q7-IMX6(PLUS) modules. Includes MSC Q7-MB-EP4-001 Baseboard, Heatspreader, Console Adapter, SD Card with Linux OS installation and Power Supply. Does not include MSC Q7-IMX6(PLUS) module. Please order your choice of MSC Q7-IMX6(PLUS)-xyz PCBFTX separately.	MSC Q7-SK-IMX6-EP4-KIT001 SETPAC

Support

Technical note

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Tech-Note_Comparison_Q7-IMX6_with_Q7-IMX6PLUS

Last update: 22/03/2023 2 MB

Application Notes

App_Note_012_QSeven_Baseboard_Design_Recommendations

Last update: 29/12/2022 223.44 KB

App_Note_015_MXM-II_Qseven_Connectors_Overview

Last update: 29/12/2022 715.61 KB

App_Note_016_Comparison_of_Thermal_characteristics_of_Q7_assemblies_in_housings

Last update: 29/12/2022 1.25 MB

App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media

Last update: 29/12/2022 147.99 KB

App_Note_018_Q7-MB-EPx_selection_guide

Last update: 29/12/2022 215.59 KB

App_Note_024_Q7-IMX6PLUS_U-Boot_Recovery

Last update: 29/12/2022 333.98 KB

App_Note_029_Configuring-SimpleFlex_Q7-MB-EP5

Last update: 29/12/2022 671.90 KB

App_Note_030_Building_from_MSC_Git_V1_9

Last update: 05/10/2023 482.45 KB

App_Note_030_Addendum_Building_from_MSC_Git_2024-04-25

Last update: 25/04/2024 396.56 KB

App_Note_032_Secure_Boot

Last update: 29/12/2022 332.92 KB

App_Note_035_Using_NXP_Mfgtool+uuu

Last update: 15/04/2024 538.26 KB

App_Note_039_Q7-IMX6PLUS-Using_Latest_BSP

Last update: 29/12/2022 354.17 KB

App_Note_040_DTB_File_Selection_v20

Last update: 29/12/2022 424.73 KB

App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf

Last update: 03/01/2023 266.21 KB

Compliance documents

China-ROHS-Statement_MSC_Qseven_2023-11

Last update: 13/11/2023 133.27 KB

REACH-ROHS-Statement_MSC_Qseven_2023-11

Last update: 13/11/2023 111.10 KB

Manual

MSC_Q7_IMX6PLUS_User_Manual

Last update: 22/03/2023 2 MB

Mechanical data

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MSC_Mechanical_3D_information-AVE

Last update: 11/12/2023 213 KB

MSC_Q7-IMX6-03_HSP-001_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 17 MB

MSC_Q7-IMX6-03_HSP-002_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 17 MB

MSC_Q7-IMX6PLUS-123_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 20 MB

MSC_Q7-IMX6PLUS-143_3D

Last update: 22/03/2023 20 MB

Qseven-SPEC2.0-Mod_MSC-MODUL_0301

Last update: 22/03/2023 16 MB

Demo Images

msc-image-base-msc-q7-imx6plusx_master_18102021

Last update: 22/03/2023 547 MB

msc-image-lxqt-msc-q7-imx6plusx_master_18102021

Last update: 22/03/2023 1 GB

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