2017-05-09 22:53 GMT+02:00 Vincent <[email protected]>: > Hi everybody, > > Since this is my first post on this list, please allow me to get off my > chest a few things: > > - huge thanks to Luke for getting this project started > - me = funding a PFY laptop, eagerly awaiting for it to arrive ;-) > - me = working at a research institute, focused on hardware security > > As a private individual but also as at work, having an EOMA68 card based > on an NXP i.MX7 would be very useful. It is a powerful processor with a > heterogeneous architecture (2x A7, 1x M4) which makes it an interesting > choice for energy-limited applications (M4 can turn off/on A7) and > scenarios where safety/security are important (M4 can do real-time aside > from workload on A7). > > The i.MX7 has many useful security features (crypto accelerators, > high-assurance boot, TrustZone, etc.). > > An initial check with the EOMA68 infrastructure indicates compatibility. > > My personal goals with this are as follows: > - Create an EOMA68 card with i.MX7 to complement my research (in fact, I > simply need a good demo for the stuff I'm doing) > - Provide the community an even better microprocessor card > - Have a complex PCB project to learn along the way (I did PCB designs > beforehand but never that complex) >
Looks like a good objective. The i.MX display pipeline is reasonably reverse engineered to have a full open open source experience. Reading this list I guess you'll need a few things before you start: 1. Check is the i.MX7 fits the powerprofile 2. Find a reference design. NDA free 3. Check if the i.MX7 has all required outputs. Or needs converter IC's
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