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Apalis iMX6
The Apalis iMX6 is the second product in the new Apalis module family by Toradex. Complementing the existing Colibri module family, Apalis comes with a wide range of new and exciting features, ensuring customers can develop the most advanced, robust products with minimum overhead and risk. Apalis supports a huge variety of industry standard interfaces, while at the same time providing advanced multimedia and high speed connectivity making it suitable for an almost unlimited number of applications.
Highlights
Powered by NXP i.MX 6
Equipped with NXP i.MX 6Q and NXP i.MX 6D SoCs, the Arm Cortex-A9 cores are clocked at 1GHz for commercial temperature variants, while the industrial temperature variant has a peak frequency of 800 MHz.
High-speed interfaces
The module exposes a wide range of industrial interfaces including CAN, UART, I2C, USB, PCIe, SATA, and many more.
Ready for multimedia
With a 3D GPU, h.264 encoder and decoder, the Apalis iMX6 is well suitable for multimedia. MIPI CSI-2, parallel, and Gigabit Ethernet cameras are options for video capture, while for displaying an output you can drive multiple independent screens at once through RGB, HDMI, and LVDS.
Simplified carrier board design
Based on the valuable input of our customers and our engineers‘ in-depth industry expertise, Apalis brings to market many new technologies. Direct Breakout™ considerably simplifies routing of high speed signals on the baseboard. MXM SnapLock™ provides a unique connector mechanism for module fixation. Apalis also comes with support for ready-made passive cooling solutions for the most demanding applications.
Torizon for Remote Updates and Fleet Monitoring
The SoM is available with a tightly integrated Torizon Cloud (formerly Torizon Platform) accelerating the development and maintaining your products. Some key features include highly secure and reliable remote updates, fleet monitoring and remote access.
Toradex Apalis Computer Module Family
The Apalis iMX6 is pin-compatible with the other CoMs in the Apalis family. This allows you to cost-optimize your design with no hardware redesign costs. All of Toradex's Apalis Carrier Boards are compatible with the Apalis iMX6. Extensive product documentation, developer support, service partners and third-party carrier boards build our strong Apalis ecosystem.
Operating Systems
Toradex offers free support and maintenance for Windows Embedded Compact and Embedded Linux on the Apalis iMX6 SoMs. This allows system designers to focus the application instead of focusing on the OS and low-level device drivers. Other OS such as QNX and Android are supported by our partners.
Android
Features
Up to Quad Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1GHz
Vivante GC2000
4GB flash memory (eMMC)
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Integrated PMIC
Single 3.3V power supply
Up to 2GB RAM (64-bit DDR3)
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| CPU Name | NXP i.MX 6Q NXP i.MX 6D |
| CPU Type | Up to 4x Arm Cortex-A9 |
| CPU Clock | Up to 996 MHz |
| Floating Point Unit | VFPv3 |
| NEON | Yes |
| ARM TrustZone | Yes |
| Advanced High Assurance Boot | Yes |
| Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module | Yes |
| Secure Real-Time Clock | Yes |
| Secure JTAG Controller | Yes |
| Secure Non-Volatile Storage | Yes |
| L1 Instruction Cache | 32KB |
| L1 Data Cache | 32KB |
| L2 Cache | 1MB |
| RAM | Up to 2GB DDR3 (64 Bit) |
| Flash | Up to 4GB eMMC |
| USB 2.0 | Up to 4x Host / 1x OTG |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbit with IEEE 1588 |
| I2C | 3x |
| SPI | 3x |
| UART | 5x |
| PWM | 4x |
| GPIO | Up to 135x |
| Analog Input | 4x |
| SDIO/SD/MMC | Up to 3x |
| CAN | 2x |
| JTAG | 1x |
| Display Controller | Single |
| Digital Audio | 3x SAI |
| Parallel RGB LCD | Up to 1920x1200x24bpp 225 Mpixel/s |
| Display Serial Interface | 1x dual-lane MIPI/DSI |
| HDMI | 1.4a up to 1080p60 |
| LVDS | 2x single channel 85 Mpixel/s or 1x dual channel 165 Mpixel/s Up to 1920x1200x24bpp at 60fps |
| VGA Analog Video | 1x |
| Resistive Touch | 4-wire |
| Parallel Camera Interface | Up to 2x 20-bit Frame size up to 8192x4096 pixels 8/16/20 bit parallel video interfaces |
| Camera Serial Interface | MIPI/CSI-2 Up to 24 bpp |
| S/PDIF | AES/EBU IEC 60958 standard 16x24bit FIFO 24-bit data width |
| Size | 82.0 x 45.0 x 6.0 mm |
| Temperature | -40° to 85° C |
| Shock / Vibration | EN 60068-2-6/50g 20ms |
| Power Dissipation | 1.9 - ~7 W |
| Product Availability | 2036 |
Apalis iMX6 Quad
2GB ITPN: 0028
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A9
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A9
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A9
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A9
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2GB RAM
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4GB FLASH
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GPU
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VPU
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-40° to 85° C
- Sample Quantity
- 1-99
$206.25
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- Volume Quantity
- 100 - 200,000
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Apalis iMX6 Quad
1GBPN: 0027
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A9
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A9
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A9
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A9
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1GB RAM
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4GB FLASH
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GPU
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VPU
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0° to 70° C
- Sample Quantity
- 1-99
$165.00
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- Volume Quantity
- 100 - 200,000
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Apalis iMX6 Dual
1GB ITPN: 0035
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A9
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A9
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1GB RAM
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4GB FLASH
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GPU
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VPU
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-40° to 85° C
- Sample Quantity
- 1-99
$174.40
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- Volume Quantity
- 100 - 200,000
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Apalis iMX6 Dual
512MBPN: 0029
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A9
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A9
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512MB RAM
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4GB FLASH
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GPU
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VPU
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0° to 70° C
- Sample Quantity
- 1-99
$137.50
- Buy Now
- Volume Quantity
- 100 - 200,000
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Help me choose the optimal SoM
Guide MeGet Started
Here are some recommended product combinations to get you started.
Apalis iMX6 Evaluation Kit
$720.55
- 4x ARM Cortex-A9 792 MHz processor
- NXP i.MX 6 applications processor
- Parallel RGB up to 1920x1200 24bit, 225 Mpixel/s
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux and other OS Support included
Apalis iMX6 Evaluation Kit 2
$387.40
- 4x ARM Cortex-A9 792 MHz processor
- NXP i.MX 6 applications processor
- Parallel RGB up to 1366 x 768 x 18bpp
- Torizon IoT Platform: Linux OS Maintenance, Remote Software Updates & Device Management
- Linux and other OS Support included
Carrier Boards
The carrier board provides the necessary signal and power levels to the CoM. It also houses the application-specific connectivity and multimedia interfaces, such as USB, Ethernet, UART and HDMI.
Learn more about SBCs and Carrier Boards
Supported Modules
USB 3.0
USB 2.0
Ethernet
PCIe
I2C
SPI
UART
IrDA
PWM
GPIO
Analog Input
Serial ATA
SDIO/SD/MMC
CAN
JTAG
Switches
LEDs
LVDS
HDMI
Digital Audio
S/PDIF In / Out
VGA
RGB
Capacitive Touch Interface
Resistive Touch
Camera Parallel Interface
Camera Serial Interface
Analog Audio Line in
Analog Audio Mic in
Analog Audio Headphone out
Type Specific Board Connector
USB-to-RS232 Transceiver
RTC on Board
Altium CAE Data Freely Available
Supply Voltage
On-Board Power Supplies
Size
Temperature
Accessories
Toradex offers off-the-shelf accessories that can be directly used in end products. For a few of these accessories, design files including assembly drawings, schematics and Altium projects are available.
Toradex tests the peripherals listed in its webshop and works directly with vendors of Cameras, Modems, Displays, Sensors, and more, to make the integration with Toradex SoMs as easy as possible.
- Compatible with Apalis iMX6Q IT and Apalis iMX6D IT
- 4 screws (M3x10mm) included with each heatsink for easy mounting to Apalis Carrier Boards
- Additional threaded holes available for attaching fan to the carrier board
- Compatible with Apalis iMX6Q, Apalis iMX6D and Apalis TK1
- 4 screws (M3x10mm) included with each heatsink for easy mounting to Apalis Carrier Boards
- Additional threaded holes available for attaching fan to the carrier board
- Compatible with Apalis Evaluation Board and Ixora Carrier Board
- 1x Tactile switch to enter Apalis iMX6 module recovery mode
- 1x Tactile switch to reset Apalis iMX6 module
- Touch: 4-Wire Resistive Touch
- 40 pin FFC cable (250mm) to connect it with a Carrier Board
- No special drivers required
- 40 pin and 10 pin FFC cable (250mm) to connect it with a Carrier Board
- Atmel touch driver
- Plug and Play (Windows Compact Embedded 6/7 compatible)
- BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, DBPSK, DQPSK, and CCK modulation schemes
- WEP, TKIP, and AES, WPA, WPA2 hardware encryption Schemes
- Can be setup as a ad-hoc network via peer to peer communications
- Parallel data output format: 8-Bit Parallel ITU-R BT.656 with external HSync and VSync
- No external power supply required
- Compatible with Colibri Evaluation Board and Apalis Evaluation Board
- Power Adapter: 12VDC 30W with international plugs
- Compatible with: Apalis Evaluation Board, Ixora Carrier Board, Colibri Evaluation Board, Iris Carrier Board, Verdin Development Board, Dahlia Carrier Board
Ecosystem
To get your product to market fast, with low risk and low engineering costs, you need more than just a System on Module with a stable operating system or BSP. We understand this, which is why we at Toradex are collaborating with a wide range of partners to make your life easier. Here are a few highlights. To find more, browse our Developer Page and take a look at our Partner Network.
Toradex Easy Installer
Toradex Easy Installer allows you to install an OS in one click. It comes preinstalled from the factory, so all you need to do is turn on your on Apalis iMX6 and choose an OS!
Learn MoreEasy-to-use Rich Graphical User Interfaces
The Apalis iMX6 provides high-performance graphics. Toradex partners closely with leading GUI technology providers to simplify the development process and make sure that hardware resources are utilized effectively.
Qt Framework
Qt is available on Toradex Easy Installer and as Debian containers for Torizon, making it easy to get started with Qt on any embedded device.
Get started with Qt
Crank Storyboard
Crank Storyboard is a GUI design and development tool that lets you rapidly develop high-performance embedded apps. Torizon provides a seamless out-of-the-box experience with Crank Storyboard.
Get started with Crank Storyboard
DiSTI GL Studio
The Apalis iMX6 is ideal for critical applications where safety and reliability are key. These are also the key focus areas for DiSTI’s GL Studio.
Get started with DiSTI GL Studio
TotalCross
TotalCross is an open-source SDK for GUI creation that lets you develop beautiful apps in Java or Kotlin.
Get started with TotalcrossIndustrial Automation
CODESYS PLC IEC 61131-3
The Apalis iMX6 is a robust SoM, and its high performance is ideal for demanding industrial automation scenarios. CODESYS allows you to develop easily customized PLCs powered by a proven, long-lived software solution.
Get started with CODESYS on Torizon
Matrikon OPC UA
OPC UA is a standard technology widely used in industrial automation. The stack from Matrikon is a reliable, secure and platform-independent implementation that suits the Apalis iMX6 perfectly.
Watch our webinar with BE.servicesRoadmap
Min. Product Commitment
As per NXP Roadmap
2036
Hardware Roadmap
This roadmap indicates how the product is planned from a Toradex hardware development point of view. This is not a detailed release date representation, but visualization of our internal product development timeline.
For details about the Toradex phase-over policy please refer to the PCN Policy Page.
For more details about PID8 level changes and historical releases please refer to the developer page.
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
- 2027
- 2028
0028 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT
0027 Apalis iMX6Q 1GB
0035 Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT
0029 Apalis iMX6D 512MB
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Software Support Status
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Working, but documentation or validation missing
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