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Colibri iMX6

 

Colibri iMX6

  • NXP/Freescale i.MX6DL and i.MX6S Cortex™-A9 (Dual and Single core)
  • RAM: 512MB/256MB, Flash: 4GB eMMC
  • Temperature range: -40° to 85°C and 0° to 70° C
  • Windows Embedded Compact and Linux

Colibri iMX6 is a member of the Colibri 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 Colibri iMX6 you will need a suitable Colibri 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:


You can buy the Colibri iMX6 module, Colibri 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:

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:

We also have quick video tutorials on our Youtube Channel:

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

Having trouble?

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

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

General Colibri 3D Mechanical Models

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

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

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

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

Colibri iMX6 3D Mechanical Models

The Colibri iMX6 3D model contains the PCB and all components. Depending on the module variant, some components may be not assembled. The component heights are typical values. Due to production tolerances, the actual height of the assembled components can be different. Please use the generic Colibri mechanical model with the maximum component height for testing the mechanical fit. This ensures the mechanical design fits all current Colibri modules as well as future releases.

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

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

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

Off-the-shelf Carrier Boards

From Toradex

From Partners

Custom Carrier Board Design

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

Upverter

Upverter is an online carrier board design tool that simplifies carrier board design and software support at the BSP level. The tool is available on the Toradex developer website:

Click to See the Product Numbering Scheme

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

Colibri iMX6S 256MB

PN: 0014

Product # Product Description Changes from Previous Version Release Date Pre-Installed Software Related Documents

00141000

Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.0A

- Initial Release

Q4 2014

PCN Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.0A 2017-06-14

00141100

Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.1A

- Replacing 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”

- Resolved start-up issue when VBATT is supplied and the module was shut-down by software

- Resolved microphone lock-up issue when plugging-in microphones

- nRESET_OUT (SODIMM pin 87) can now be toggled through software

- Improved internal reset timing for Micrel Ethernet PHY

- Changed internal eMMC IO voltage from 3.3V to 1.8V

- Added JTAG_MOD feature to SODIMM pin 180

- Added support for SD UHS-I 1.8V IO mode

2017-06-14

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.1A 2021-11-25

00141101

Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.1B

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00

Q2, 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

00141125

Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.1Z

- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z Modules
TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15

00141124

Colibri iMX6S 256MB V1.1Y

- Temporary version with limited features, replaces V1.1Z

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 (new change in V1.1Y)

Q2 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

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

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT

PN: 0016

Product # Product Description Changes from Previous Version Release Date Pre-Installed Software Related Documents

00161000

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.0A

- Initial Release

Q4 2014

Sample Product, No PCN

00161001

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.0B

- eMMC is changed

Q1 2015

PCN Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.0B 2017-05-02

00161100

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1A

- Replacing eMMC 4GB Toshiba THGBMAG5A1JBAWR (EOL) with 4GB Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M-IT

- 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”

- Resolved start-up issue when VBATT is supplied and the module was shut-down by software

- Resolved microphone lock-up issue when plugging-in microphones

- nRESET_OUT (SODIMM pin 87) can now be toggled through software

- Improved internal reset timing for Micrel Ethernet PHY

- Changed internal eMMC voltage from 3.3V to 1.8V

- Added JTAG_MOD feature to SODIMM pin 180

- Added option to use SD UHS-I 1.8V mode

2017.05.30

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1A 2021-11-25

00161101

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1B

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with a Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI

Q4 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

TPIN Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1Y 2022-01-13

00161125

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1Z

- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and Y Modules
TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1Z 2022-01-13

00161124

Colibri iMX6S 256MB IT V1.1Y

- Temporary version with limited features, replaces V1.1Z

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage (was already implemented in V1.1Z)

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with a Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI (new change in V1.1Y)

Q1 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

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

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB

PN: 0015

Product # Product Description Changes from Previous Version Release Date Pre-Installed Software Related Documents

00151000

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.0A

- Initial Release

Q4 2014

PCN Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.0A 2017-05-02

00151100

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.1A

- Replacing 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”

- Resolved start-up issue when VBATT is supplied and the module was shut-down by software

- Resolved microphone lock-up issue when plugging-in microphones

- nRESET_OUT (SODIMM pin 87) can now be toggled through software

- Improved internal reset timing for Micrel Ethernet PHY

- Changed internal eMMC voltage from 3.3V to 1.8V

- Added JTAG_MOD feature to SODIMM pin 180

- Added option to use SD UHS-I 1.8V mode

2017-05-30

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.1A 2021-11-25

00151101

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.1B

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00

Q4 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

00151125

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.1Z

- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z and Y Modules
TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-12-02

00151124

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB V1.1Y

- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-1M WT with SkyHigh S40FC004C1B1C00 (new change in V1.1Y)

Q1 2022

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

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

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT

PN: 0017

Product # Product Description Changes from Previous Version Release Date Pre-Installed Software Related Documents

00171000

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.0A

Initial Release

Q4 2014

Sample Product, No PCN

00171001

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.0B

- eMMC is changed

Q1 2015

PCN Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.0B 2017-04-19

00171100

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.1A

- Replacing 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”

- Resolved start-up issue when VBATT is supplied and the module was shut-down by software

- Resolved microphone lock-up issue when plugging-in microphones

- nRESET_OUT (SODIMM pin 87) can now be toggled through software

- Changed i.MX6 SoC from MCIMX6U7CVM08AB to MCIMX6U7CVM08AC

- Improved internal reset timing for Micrel Ethernet PHY

- Changed internal eMMC voltage from 3.3V to 1.8V

- Added JTAG_MOD feature to SODIMM pin 180

- Added option to use SD UHS-I 1.8V mode

2017-05-30

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.1A 2021-11-25

00171101

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.1B

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with a Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI

Q4 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

00171125

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.1Z

- Temporary version with limited features, sold on request only

- Removed STMPE811QTR touch/ADC controller and related components due to temporary component shortage

Q2 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_1.8-20181019

Software Adjustments for Colibri / Apalis iMX6 V1.1Z Modules
TPIN Colibri iMX6 V1.1Z 2021-04-15
PCN Colibri iMX6DL 512MB IT V1.1Z 2021-11-25

00171124

Colibri iMX6DL 512MB 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

- Replacing eMMC: Micron MTFC4GACAJCN-4M IT with a Macronix MX52LM04A11XUI (new change in V1.1Y)

Q4 2021

ToradexEasyInstaller_5.3

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