i.MX28 - Industrial Connectivity ARM9 Processor

The i.MX28 family of multimedia applications processors is the latest extension of Freescales ARM9 product portfolio. The i.MX28 family integrates display, power management, and connectivity features unmatched in ARM9-based devices, reducing system cost and complexity for cost sensitive applications. And easy-to-use tools and software help you design differentiated industrial and consumer products in less time.

With optimized performance and power consumption, the i.MX28 is an ideal fit for fanless systems or for portable equipment that need to be battery operated. Numerous connectivity options including dual 10/100 Ethernet (IEEE® 1588 capable) with L2 switch address specific needs for industrial applications. Additionally, the LCD controller with touch screen capability makes it possible to design creative and intuitive user interfaces that are required by many applications.

Features

16kB / 32kB I/D caches, 128kB embedded SRAM
Integrated power management unit:
- High-efficiency on-chip DC/DC
- Supports Li-Ion batteries
Up to 8-channel A/D converter and 1-channel high-speed ADC with up to 2 Msps data rate
Temperature sensor for thermal protection
Multiple connectivity ports (UARTs, SSP, SDIO, SPI, I²C, I²S)
10/100 Ethernet with IEEE®1588 hardware timestamp support
Two high-speed USB ports with embedded PHY
External memory support for NAND flash, DDR2, LPDDR, and LV_DDR2
Offered in 289-pin ball grid array (BGA)