Apalis iMX6

NXP/Freescale i.MX 6Quad/Dual 4x/2x core Cortex-A9
RAM: up to 2GB, Flash: 4GB eMMC
Temperature range: -40° to 85° C and 0° to 70° C
Windows Embedded Compact and Linux

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Hardware
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3D Models
Carrier Boards
Accessories
Revision History
Errata/Known issues

Apalis iMX6 is a member of the Apalis Family. You will find all technical details such as features, datasheets, software, etc. here.

Recommendation for a first-time order

For starting for the first time with your Apalis iMX6 you will need a suitable Apalis Carrier Board as well as some adapters and cables for connecting your desired interfaces.
Toradex recommends to order the following accessories for your fist-time order:

Apalis Evaluation Board: For an easy evaluation of Apalis interfaces.
Carrier Board Accessory Kit: Including suitable cables, adapters and a power supply.

You can buy the Apalis iMX6 module, Apalis Evaluation Board and Carrier Board Accessory Kit from the Toradex webshop.

Getting started for the first time?

For detailed step-by-step instructions about how to start using Embedded Linux, please have a look at our step-by-step Getting-Started Guide:

Step-by-step Getting-Started Guide

Additional information

For information on how to update the module's Operating System, or change from Embedded Linux to Windows CE and vice-versa, please check the article below:

Setting-up Computer Module with an Operating System

We also have quick video tutorials on our Youtube Channel:

Go to the Toradex Youtube Channel

For developing software on the platform, please browse through the list of knowledge-base articles provided in the link below:

Getting Started with Toradex ARM Modules

Software modifications needed in order to silence the (non-fatal) errors that appear on these modules.

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z Modules

Having trouble?

Please contact our technical support. Various option of technical support are mentioned below.

Technical Support Channels

Check the hardware features on the product page in toradex.com:

Apalis iMX6 features

Get details including free downloads of images and BSPs for operating systems supported by Apalis iMX6.

In-house development and support

Supported by Partners

Android

Module's Datasheet

Apalis iMX6 Datasheet (Rev. 1.8 | 2022-11-23 | 2.28 MB)

Additional Resources

Toradex Pinout Designer

General Apalis 3D Mechanical Models

The basic Apalis 3D model contains the PCB and the maximum component height on top and bottom of the module.

Apalis module with maximum component height 3D EASM model

This is a SolidWorks CAD model. You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here.

Apalis module with maximum component height 3D STEP model

This is a generic STEP model that can be opened and modified in any 3D CAD.

Apalis module with maximum component height 3D PDF model

This is a generic 3D pdf model that can be opened in Adobe Reader.

Apalis iMX6 3D Mechanical Models

The Apalis iMX6 3D model is simplified and contains only the PCB and the CPU. It is intended to be used for heat spreader or heat sink designs. The CPU height is a typical value. Due to production tolerances, the actual height of the assembled component can be different. Please use the generic Apalis mechanical model with the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current Apalis modules as well as future releases.

Apalis iMX6 simple 3D EASM model

This is a SolidWorks CAD model. You can download the free eDrawings model viewer from SolidWorks here.

Apalis iMX6 simple 3D STEP model

This is a generic STEP model that can be opened and modified in any 3D CAD.

Apalis iMX6 simple 3D PDF model

This is a generic 3D pdf model that can be opened in Adobe Reader.

Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards

Custom Carrier Board Design

Find free reference designs, schematics, 3D designs and tools to build your carrier board easily in the link below.

Carrier Board Design Section

Get PCN Notifications

Click to See the Product Numbering Scheme

Field	Description
PPPP	4-digits number, indicating the Product Configuration (PID4) that describes the key properties of the product (e.g. Product Group, RAM capacity, etc.)
VV	2-digits number, indicating the Major and Minor Version (in that order)
AA	2-digits number, indicating the Assembly Variant

A specific product revision has a lifecycle defined by the product state. Learn more about it on the Product Change Notifications.

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT

PN: 0028

Product #	Product Description	Changes from Previous Version	Release Date	Pre-Installed Software	Related Documents
00281000	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB IT V1.0A	Initial Release	2014-04-30		Sample Product, No PCN
00281100	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1A	- Changed 1GB RAM to 2GB RAM - Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode) - Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1) - RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO - PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet	2014-12-31		PCN Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1A 2015-01-08
00281101	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1B	- Changed from 8GB eMMC to 4GB eMMC	2015-12-25		PCN Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1B 2017-04-19
00281102	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1C	- Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMAG5A1JBAWR (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M-IT - i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode” - The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux” to “Toradex Easy Installer”	2017-05-30		TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15 PCN 00281102 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1C
00281103	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1D	- Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI - Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI	Q4, 2021	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3
00281125	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Z	- Additional Substitution Version (temporary, with limited features) - Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage	Q2, 2020	ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019	Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z Modules TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15 PCN 00281125 Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Z
00281124	Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1Y	- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only - Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage - Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI - Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI	Q4, 2021	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3	Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB

PN: 0027

Product #	Product Description	Changes from Previous Version	Release Date	Pre-Installed Software	Related Documents
00271000	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.0A	Initial Release	2014-04-30		Sample Product, No PCN
00271001	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.0B	- Removed internal strapping resistors. Module is fused for eMMC boot anyway.	2014-06-18		Sample Product, No PCN
00271100	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A	- Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode) - Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1) - RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet - Switched from MCIMX6Q5EYM10AC to MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD	2014-12-31		PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A 2017-05-02
00271101	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1B	- Replaced eMMC 4GB Toshiba THGBMBG5D1KBAIT (EOL) with 4GB Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M-WT - i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode” in the new version - The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux” to “Toradex Easy Installer”	2017-05-30		TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15 PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1B 2021-12-13
00271102	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C	- Intermediate version - Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00	Q4, 2021	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3	PCN Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C 2021-12-13
00271103	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D	- Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI - Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 (this change was already implemented in the intermediate version V1.1C)	Q1, 2022	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3
00271125	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Z	- Additional Substitution Version (temporary, with limited features) - Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage	Q2, 2020	ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019	Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z Modules TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15 PCN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-12-13
00271124	Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y	- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only - Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage - Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 - Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI	Q1, 2022	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3	Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT

PN: 0035

Product #	Product Description	Changes from Previous Version	Release Date	Pre-Installed Software	Related Documents
00351100	Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1A	Initial Release	2016-07-20		PCN Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1A
00351101	Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1B	- Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMAG5A1JBAWR (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M-IT - The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux” to “Toradex Easy Installer”	2017-06-28	ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019	PCN 00351101 Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1B
00351102	Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1C	- Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI - Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI	Q4, 2021	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3	TPIN Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1Y 2022-04-07
00351124	Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1Y	- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only - Replaced eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI - Replaced Gigabit Ethernet Transceiver: KSZ9031RNXIC with KSZ9131RNXI - Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage	Q1, 2022	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3	Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and V1.1Y Modules

Apalis iMX6D 512MB

PN: 0029

Product #	Product Description	Changes from Previous Version	Release Date	Pre-Installed Software	Related Documents
00291000	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.0A	- Initial Release	2014-04-30		Sample Product, No PCN
00291100	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A	- Switched UART 1-4 RX and TX signals (to be Apalis family compliant in DTE mode) - Switched UART 3 and 4 (UART 3 now from pins KEY_ROW0/KEY_COL0, UART 4 now from pins KEY_ROW1/KEY_COL1) - RESET_MOCI# can be controlled as a GPIO PWM4 can now be used on BLK1_PWM as mentioned in the datasheet	2014-12-31		PCN Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A 2017-04-12
00291101	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1B	- Replaced eMMC Toshiba THGBMBG5D1KBAIT (EOL) with Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M-WT - i.MX 6 SoC and eMMC are irrevocably configured (fused) for “fast boot mode” - The pre-installed software changes from “embedded Linux” to “Toradex Easy Installer”	2017-06-30	ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019	TPIN Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15 PCN Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1B 2021-12-13
00291102	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C	- Replaced eMMC Micron 4GB MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with 4GB SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00	Q1 2022	ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

SoC Errata

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Apalis iMX6 Errata (Size: unknown)

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Hardware Errata/Known Issues

Issue #	Status	Subject	Affected Versions	Implemented In

HAR-11275	Known Issue	Possible Noise on Audio Output during Reset Cycle	Apalis iMX6D V1.0 WinEC Apalis iMX6D V1.1 WinEC Apalis iMX6Q V1.0 WinEC Apalis iMX6Q V1.1 WinEC
Description: The audio codec on the SGTL5000 on the module does not feature a dedicated reset input. If a sound is playing back during a reset cycle, the SGTL5000 remains in playback mode. The audio codec is then repeating the last short sample, which remains in its buffer. This creates an audible noise at the output. The actual noise depends on the sample which is in the buffer. This noise is retained until the audio codec is reinitialized during the booting process. The issue only appears if the reset is initiated by the RESET_MICO# reset (e.g., pressing the reset button on the evaluation board). The effect has not been seen during software-initiated reset cycles or regular power cycles. Workaround: There is currently no workaround available. Try to avoid pressing the reset button while any sound is played back from the on-module audio codec.
HAR-11272	Known Issue	Secure Boot Vulnerabilities (NXP ERR010872 and ERR010873)	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1B WinEC Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT V1.1B WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1B WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT V1.1C WinEC
Description: These errata are actually NXP errata affecting all i.MX and Vybrid processors. There are two issues in the boot ROM when using the processors in a security-enabled configuration (SEC_CONFIG[1] eFUSE is programmed). By default, this fuse is not programmed on Toradex modules. Customers not fusing this setting are therefore not affected by these issues. Customers using the security-enabled configuration are affected by these issues. More information can be found in the respective NXP errata documents: https://docs.toradex.cn/104705-err010872-secure-boot-vulnerability-erratum-preliminary-rev0.pdf https://docs.toradex.cn/104706-err010873-secure-boot-vulnerability-erratum-preliminary-rev0.pdf Workaround: Please refer to the documents mentioned above for workarounds.
HAR-9468	Known Issue	SkyHigh eMMC's not properly initialized when booted from other media in pSLC mode Apalis iMX6	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y WinEC Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y WinEC Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A
Customer Impact: When configuring and using the SkyHigh eMMC in MLC mode customers are not affected. Customers using pSLC (pseudo-SLC) mode and trying to boot from SD card the module may not work. Description: When configuring and using the SkyHigh eMMC in pSLC (pseudo-SLC) mode and trying to boot from SD card the module may not work. Workaround: There are three possible workarounds: 1) Access the eMMC from U-Boot before launching the Kernel by using the following command: ls mmc 0.4:0 /boot 2) Update the eMMC firmware according to the instructions: https://developer.toradex.com/linux-bsp/how-to/hardware-related/firmware-update-skyhigh-emmc 3) Modules produced after 09.12.2022 are not affected
HAR-9450	Known Issue	STMPE811 ADC can get wrongly strapped if voltage is applied to ADC_AD1 input during boot	Apalis iMX6 V1.0 Apalis iMX6 V1.1	Not applicable
Customer Impact: If voltage is applied to ADC_AD1 input during boot, the ADC inputs and the touch interface may not work as the STMPE811 is not accessible on the I2C bus. Description: The STMPE811 ADC and touch controller IC uses the IN0_GPIO1 pin for strapping between I2C and SPI mode. If the pin is high during the power-up of the controller, the chip gets misconfigured as an SPI device. In this case, the chip cannot be accessed over the I2C mode and is unavailable. The IN0_GPIO1 is used as ADC_AD1 input of the module (edge connector pin 307). A voltage applied to the analog input ADC_AD1 during the module's power-up can cause the ADC and touch controller to be strapped wrongly and therefore not accessible. The module features a circuit that pulls down the ADC_AD1 input during the reset state to prevent false strappings. However, this circuit may not work correctly if there is extensive backfeeding to the module. The best prevention is not applying any voltage to the ADC_AD1 input while the module is not powered. Workaround: Ensure that there is no voltage applied to the ADC_AD1 input until the module booted. Use any of the other ADC inputs instead.
HAR-9439	Known Issue	Endurance degradation of Apalis iMX6 modules with the SkyHigh eMMC in pSLC mode	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y WinEC Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A	Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1C WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1D WinEC Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1Y WinEC Apalis iMX6D 512MB V1.1A Apalis iMX6Q 1GB V1.1A
Customer Impact: Using the SkyHigh eMMC based module in pSLC (pseudo-SLC) mode and writing more than 32TB to the eMMC, will lock up the device, not allowing any further writes to the eMMC. Description: When configuring and using the SkyHigh eMMC in pSLC (pseudo-SLC) mode and writing more than 32TB to the eMMC, the eMMC firmware will lock up the device, not allowing any further writes to the eMMC. The theoretical lifetime data write capacity for SkyHigh eMMCs in pSLC mode would be 60TB. By default, Toradex doesn't enable the pSLC mode and therefore doesn't run into this problem. Workaround: SkyHigh implemented an FW fix. Customers using pSLC mode and writing more than 32TB during the lifetime of the product can execute a single-step FW update: https://developer.toradex.com/linux-bsp/how-to/hardware-related/firmware-update-skyhigh-emmc Products produced after 09.12.2022 are not affected
HAR-8210	Known Issue	POWER_ENABLE_MOCI indeterminate due to backfeeding on Apalis iMX6	Apalis iMX6D V1.0 WinEC Apalis iMX6D V1.1 WinEC Apalis iMX6Q V1.0 WinEC Apalis iMX6Q V1.1 WinEC	Not applicable
Customer Impact: Depending on the carrier board and the amount of backfeeding, the POWER_ENABLE_MOCI might not go low enough to turn off the peripheral voltage rails in the shutdown state. Description: The POWER_ENABLE_MOCI signal is intended to be used for switching the peripheral voltage rails on the carrier board, like the 5V_SW and 3.3V_SW on the Ixora. Depending on the amount of backfeeding over the interface signals from the carrier board to the Apalis iMX6 module, the POWER_ENABLE_MOCI signal can remain between 1.0V and 1.4V in module shutdown. Depending on the carrier board circuit, this can be too high for turning off the peripheral voltage rails. For example, on the Ixora V1.2, a different buck converter for the 5V_SW is used than on the previous versions. The threshold voltage for the enable signal is lower on the new buck converter. Depending on the backfeeding level, the 5V_SW buck converter does not get disabled in the shutdown state. The Ixora V1.0 and V1.1 are not affected by this issue since they have been using a different buck converter with a higher threshold. Workaround: Add a circuit to the carrier board for increasing the POWER_ENABLE_MOCI threshold voltage to between 2.0V and 2.5V. This could be achieved by adding a comparator or similar circuit. Such a solution is implemented in the V1.3 revision of the Ixora. A simple voltage divider added to the POWER_ENABLE_MOCI signal can shift the voltage levels. Important: make sure that the minimum input voltage for enabling the buck converter is still guaranteed. With the AOZ2260 buck converter (which is used on Ixora V1.2), a 10k/10k voltage divider can be a suitable option. For patching such a divider, replace R15 with a 10k 0603 resistor and add another 10k resistor from the PMIC_EN_5V signal to the ground.

Apalis iMX6

Apalis iMX6

Recommendation for a first-time order

Getting started for the first time?

Additional information

Having trouble?

In-house development and support

Supported by Partners

Module's Datasheet

Additional Resources

General Apalis 3D Mechanical Models

Apalis iMX6 3D Mechanical Models

Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards

Custom Carrier Board Design

Product Number (PID8) Format

Example

Apalis iMX6Q 2GB IT

Apalis iMX6Q 1GB

Apalis iMX6D 1GB IT

Apalis iMX6D 512MB

SoC Errata

SoM Errata Documents

Hardware Errata/Known Issues

Software Issue Tracker - Apalis iMX6