Ronetix Starter Kit i.MX7 is a ready-to-run development kit for the Ronetix iMX7-CM System-on-Module with NXP i.MX7 Dual. It contains the i.MX7-MB base board, the module, a power supply and an SD card with Yocto pre-installed. The base board brings out two Gigabit Ethernet ports, CAN, a MikroBUS socket, Mini PCIe, LVDS with touch and a MIPI-CSI camera input, and Ronetix publishes its datasheet, schematics and the U-Boot, Linux kernel and Yocto sources. Pertech is a Ronetix distributor.
i.MX7 starter kit highlights
- Base board i.MX7-MB
- CPU module (System-on-Module)
- Power supply
- SD card with Yocto pre-installed: boots out of the box
- Base board: 2x Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 host and OTG, USB debug UART, micro-SD, Mini PCIe
- LVDS display with touch-panel interface, MIPI-CSI camera for the OV5640
- CAN bus header, MikroBUS connector, GPIO headers, audio jacks
- Base-board schematics published by Ronetix
Where the i.MX7 starter kit fits
- Evaluating the iMX7-CM for industrial gateways
- CAN and dual-Ethernet application development
- Adding sensors through MikroBUS click boards
- A schematic reference for your own i.MX7 carrier
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Contents | i.MX7-MB, i.MX7-CM, power supply, SD card with Yocto |
| Module | NXP i.MX7D, 2x Cortex-A7 1 GHz, SO-DIMM 204 |
| Ethernet | 2x 10/100/1000BASE-T, RJ45 |
| USB | USB 2.0 host Type A, USB 2.0 OTG micro AB, USB debug UART1 and UART2 |
| Storage and expansion | micro-SD, Mini PCIe, MikroBUS |
| Display | LVDS, touch-panel interface |
| Camera | MIPI-CSI for OV5640 |
| Other | CAN bus header, GPIO headers, 3.5 mm headphone and microphone jacks |
| Software and files | U-Boot, Linux kernel, Yocto; datasheet and schematics |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the Starter Kit i.MX7?
The i.MX7-MB base board, the i.MX7-CM System-on-Module, a power supply and an SD card with Yocto pre-installed.
Are the base-board schematics available?
Yes. Ronetix publishes the i.MX7-MB datasheet and schematics.
Can I debug and program it with PEEDI?
Ronetix lists PEEDI as a development tool for the i.MX7-CM, for JTAG debugging and standalone flash programming.
Where can I buy the Starter Kit i.MX7 in Israel?
Pertech is a Ronetix distributor in Israel. Contact Pertech for a quote, lead time, memory and temperature options, or help choosing a module and carrier board.
Related Ronetix products at Pertech
- iMX7-CM SoM with NXP i.MX7D
- PEEDI JTAG/SWD/BDM Emulator and Flash Programmer
- Starter Kit i.MX8M
- Ronetix products at Pertech
Starting an i.MX7 industrial design? Contact Pertech for a quote, availability or help choosing the right module.
