
User's Manual l TQMa7x UM 0203 l © 2022, TQ-Systems GmbH Page i
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Copyright and license expenses.............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Registered trademarks...............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Disclaimer......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Imprint............................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.5 Tips on safety................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Symbols and typographic conventions ...............................................................................................................................................2
1.7 Handling and ESD tips...............................................................................................................................................................................2
1.8 Naming of signals........................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.9 Further applicable documents / presumed knowledge .................................................................................................................3
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Block diagram i.MX7D................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.2 Key functions and characteristics...........................................................................................................................................................5
3. ELECTRONICS................................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Interfaces to other systems and devices..............................................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 Pin multiplexing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 Pinout..............................................................................................................................................................................................................7
3.2 System components................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1 i.MX7............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.2.1.1 i.MX7 derivatives ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1.2 eFuses .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.1.3 i.MX7 errata................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1.4 Boot modes................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.1.5 Boot configuration................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1.6 Boot interfaces.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1.7 Boot device eMMC................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.1.8 Boot device QSPI NOR flash .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.1.9 Boot device SD card................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 Memory....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2.1 DDR3L SDRAM........................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2.2 eMMC NAND flash.................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.2.3 QSPI NOR flash .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2.4 EEPROM M24C64...................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.3 RTC................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.3.1 i.MX7 RTC.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2.3.2 RTC DS1339U............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.4 Temperature sensor ................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
3.2.5 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.5.1 Overview..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
3.2.5.2 ADC............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
3.2.5.3 CCM .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.5.4 ECSPI............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.5.5 ENET.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.5.6 FLEXCAN ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.5.7 GPIO.............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.2.5.8 I2C .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.2.5.9 LCD ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
3.2.5.10 MIPI CSI........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 29
3.2.5.11 MIPI DSI ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.5.12 PCIe............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.5.13 PWM ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.5.14 QSPI .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.5.15 SAI ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
3.2.5.16 SIM ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 30
3.2.5.17 SJC / JTAG................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.5.18 TAMPER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
3.2.5.19 UART............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.2.5.20 USB................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33
3.2.5.21 uSDHC.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.5.22 WDOG .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.6 Reset............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 35