Get Started with i.MX 93 SMARC SOM Development Platform
Unpacking
Remove the Development Platform from box and place above the ESD free area. Use anti-static pad/mat with proper grounding to place the Development Platform. Also make sure that, below deliverables are received without any physical damage.
Development kit contains:
- SMARC Development Platform
- 12V, 2A Power Supply
- Safety guidelines
- WIFI & BT Antenna*
- USB Debug cable
SMARC Development Platform
WIFI & BT Antenna*
12V, 2A Power Supply
USB Debug Cable
* Optional
Safety Guidelines
Environmental Compliance
iG-G50M® i.MX 93 SMARC SoM Development Platform is designed by using oHS and REACH compliant components and manufactured on lead-free production process.
ESD Protection
This development platform is ESD sensitive. Handle the product only in accordance with the installation instructions given in the manual. Therefore ESD precautions should be taken care during transport and handling. Must use a ESD ground strap or other grounded source before unpacking or handling the hardware.
Product Disposal
Check the local regulations for disposal of electronic products before disposing.
Get to know
i.MX93 SMARC SOM-Top view
- LPDDR4/ LPDDR4X
- Wi-Fi & BT Module
- RTC Controller
- i.MX93 CPU
- eMMC
i.MX93 SMARC SOM-Bottom view
6.PMIC
7.USB 2.0 HUB
8.Ethernet PHY IC
9.SMARC Edge
i.MX93 SMARC Dev Kit– Top view
1. Power IN Jack
2. USB Debug Conn.
3. USB OTG Conn.
4. USB Type C Conn.
5. USB 2.0 Conn.
6. SMARC MXM Conn.
7. USB 2.0 Conn.
8. Ethernet Jack
9. Cap. Touch Conn.
10. MIPI DSI Conn.*
11. UART Header
12. Backlight Header Conn.
13. CAN0 Conn.
14. CAN1 Conn.
15. Camera Conn.
16. PCIe Selection Switch*
17. OV5640 Camera Conn*
18. Reset IN Button
19. Power Button
20. PCIe x4 Conn*
21. Audio In/out Jack
22. RS232 Conn.
23. SIM Slot
24. Force Recovery Button
25. Display Port*
26. Audio IN Conn.
27. Audio OUT Conn.
28. HDMI Connector*
29. Carrier Exp. Conn.1
30. SOM Expansion Conn*
31. Carrier Exp. Conn.2
32. Boot Mode Switch
33. Configuration Switch
34. ON/OFF Switch
i.MX93 SMARC Dev Kit–Bottom view
35. Standard SD Slot
36. M.2 Key-B Conn.-1
37. MIPI DSI
38. LVDS Conn.
39. USB Conn.
40. M.2 Key-B Conn.-2
41. RTC Battery Holder
*Cannot be supported
Boot Switch Setting
Make sure On-Board Switch (SW5) is set properly as shown below image.
SW5 – Boot Selection Switch
Table 1: Boot Media Switch Settings
Debug Port Setting
Connect Type-A end of USB cable to PC and Micro-B end of USB cable to Development Platform’s debug USB Micro-AB connector (J24) as shown below.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
https://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
Setup the Debug Terminal parameters:
Baud Rate : 115200, Data bits : 8, Parity : None, Stop Bits : 1, Flow Control : None
On the command prompt of the Linux host machine, run the following command to determine the port number:
$ ls /dev/ttyUSB*
The smaller number is for Arm® Cortex®-A55 core and the bigger number is for Arm® Cortex ®-M33 core.
Minicom
Use the following commands to install and run the serial communication program (minicom as an example):
- Install Minicom using Ubuntu package manager.
$ sudo apt-get install minicom - Launch Minicom using a console window using the port number determined earlier.
$ sudo minicom -s - Configure Minicom as show in below figure
- Next step is to Power ON the board.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
http://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
- Download Tera Term. After the download, run the installer and then return to this webpage to continue.
- Launch Tera Term. The first time it launches, it shows the following dialog. Select the serial option. Assuming your board is plugged in, there should be a COM port automatically populated in the list.
- Configure the Serial Port Settings.
Go to Setup –> Serial Port and change the settings as shown below.
- Verify that the connection is open. If connected, Tera Term shows something like below in its title bar.
- Next step is to Power ON the board.
Install the driver for Debug USB Port in Host PC/Laptop using the below link.
http://ftdichip.com/drivers/vcp-drivers/
- Download PuTTY. After the download, run the installer and then return to this webpage to continue.
- Launch PuTTY by either double clicking on the executable file you downloaded or from the Start menu, depending on the type of download you selected.
- Configure in the window that launches. Select the Serial radio button and ether the COM port number that you determined earlier. Also enter the baud rate, 115200
- Click “Open” to open the serial connection. Assuming the board is connected and you entered the correct COM port, the terminal window opens. If the configuration is not correct, puTTY alerts you.
- Next step is to Power ON the board.
Powering ON
Connect the 12v power supply plug to the power connector (J26) of the Development Platform as shown below and switch ON the power supply. Once power is applied to the Development Platform, the power LEDs in the SMARC SOM and carrier board will glow as shown in i.MX93 the below image.
Warning:
- Do not try to connect any other power supply other than supplied along with the Development Kit
- Do not plug or remove the SMARC SOM from carrier board i.MX93 with live power
- Contact iWave, if power LEDs are not glowing.
Boot screen
User must go through “Software User Guide” and get familiar with software section of iG-G50M® i.MX 93 SMARC SOM Development Platform.
Operating System Support
Power is applied to the Development Platform & Once the boot get success, depending upon the supported Operating systems and boot loader on particular delivery, boot messages being prompted in the terminal window as shown below. Press Enter key in terminal and done with test environment setup on particular delivery.
Command Prompt (Linux)
