Phytec PhyBOARD-Mira i.MX6 User manual

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phyBOARD®-Mira i.MX 6
Hardware Manual
Document No.: L-843e_0
SBC Prod. No.: PB-01501-xxx
CB PCB No.: 1434.3, 1434.4
SOM PCB No.: 1429.3, 1429.4, 1429.5
Edition: Oktober 2017

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Contents
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List of Figures........................................................................................................... iii
List of Tables ............................................................................................................ iv
Conventions, Abbreviations and Acronyms ..................................................................... v
Preface .................................................................................................................. viii
1Introduction .................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Hardware Overview.......................................................................................13
1.1.1 Features of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 ..................................................13
1.1.2 Block Diagram..................................................................................15
1.1.3 View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6........................................................16
2Accessing the phyBOARD-Mira Features................................................................ 18
2.1 Overview of the phyBOARD-Mira Peripherals......................................................18
2.1.1 Connectors and Pin Header.................................................................18
2.1.2 LEDs...............................................................................................19
2.1.3 Switches .........................................................................................19
2.1.4 Jumpers..........................................................................................20
2.2 Functional Components on the phyBOARD-Mira SBC............................................21
2.2.1 Power Supply ...................................................................................21
2.2.1.1 Power Connectors (X2)..........................................................21
2.2.1.1.1Phoenix Contact 2-pole MINI COMBICON Base Strip (X2) .22
2.2.1.1.2WAGO 6-pole Male Header (X2) ..................................22
2.2.1.2 Power LED D2......................................................................23
2.2.1.3 VBAT, RTC and X29 ...............................................................23
2.2.2 UART Connectivity (X17 and X23) .........................................................24
2.2.3 Ethernet Connectivity (X4) .................................................................25
2.2.4 USB Connectivity (X5 and X6)..............................................................26
2.2.5 CAN Connectivity (X3, JP2) .................................................................26
2.2.6 Secure Digital Memory Card/MultiMedia Card (X22) .................................28
2.2.7 PCIe Connectivity (X7) .......................................................................29
2.2.8 Camera Connectivity (X10)..................................................................29
2.2.9 HDMI Connectivity (X28) ....................................................................31
2.2.10 LVDS Display Connectivity (X9) ............................................................31
2.2.11 Backlight and Display Control Connector (X8) ........................................32
2.2.12 Touch Screen Connectivity (X13, X21) ...................................................33
2.2.13 Multicolor (RGB) LED (D6) ..................................................................33
2.2.14 Boot Mode (S2) ................................................................................34
2.2.15 System Reset Button (S1)...................................................................34
2.2.16 Audio/Video connectors (X13 and X14) .................................................35
2.2.17 Expansion connector (X17).................................................................35
2.2.18 CPU Core Frequency Scaling ................................................................35
3System Level Customizing .................................................................................. 36
3.1 About this Section .......................................................................................36
3.2 System Level Hardware Information ................................................................36
3.2.1 Soldering Jumpers ............................................................................36
3.2.2 USB Connectivity ..............................................................................37
3.2.2.1 Rerouting the USB Interfaces to other Connectors (J5, J6, J9 and
J10)..................................................................................37
3.2.2.2 Configuring the OTG Operating Mode (R10) ...............................37

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3.2.3 CAN Connectivity ............................................................................. 38
3.2.3.1 Rerouting the CAN Interface (R110 and R111) .......................... 38
3.2.3.2 Second CAN Interface at X17 ................................................. 38
3.2.4 I2C Connectivity ............................................................................... 38
3.2.5 LVDS connector (X9)......................................................................... 39
3.2.6 Mini PCI Express Connector (X7).......................................................... 42
3.2.7 Audio/Video connectors (X13 and X14) ................................................ 44
3.2.8 Expansion Connector (X17)................................................................ 47
4Revision History................................................................................................ 51
Index...................................................................................................................... 53

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List of Figures
Figure 1: Block Diagram of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 .....................................................15
Figure 2: View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 (top) .........................................................16
Figure 3: View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 (bottom)....................................................17
Figure 4: Power Supply Connectors(X2), Backup Voltage Connector (X29) ..........................21
Figure 5: RS-232 or RS-485 Interface Connector X23......................................................24
Figure 6: RS-232 / RS-485 Connector Signal Mapping ....................................................25
Figure 7: Ethernet Interface at Connectors X4...............................................................25
Figure 8: Components supporting the USB Interfaces.....................................................26
Figure 9: Components supporting the CAN Interface ......................................................27
Figure 10: CAN Connector Signal Mapping .....................................................................28
Figure 11: SD/MM Card Interface at Connector X22(back side)...........................................28
Figure 12: PCIe Interface at Connector X7......................................................................29
Figure 13: phyCAM-S+ Camera Interface on the phyBOARD-Mira ........................................30
Figure 14: Camera Interface (phyCAM-S+) at Connector X10..............................................30
Figure 15: HDMI Interface Connector X28......................................................................31
Figure 16: LVDS Display Connector X9...........................................................................32
Figure 17: Backlight and Display Control Connector X8 ....................................................32
Figure 18: Touch Screen Connectors X21 .......................................................................33
Figure 19: Boot Switch (S2)........................................................................................34
Figure 20: System Reset Button S1...............................................................................34
Figure 21: Audio/Video Connectors (X13and X14)...........................................................44
Figure 22: Expansion Connector (X17)..........................................................................47

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List of Tables
Table 1: Abbreviations and Acronyms used in this Manual.............................................. vi
Table 2: phyBOARD-Mira Connectors and Pin Headers .................................................. 18
Table 3: phyBOARD-Mira LEDs Descriptions................................................................ 19
Table 4: phyBOARD-Mira Switches Description............................................................ 19
Table 5: phyBOARD-Mira Jumper Description ............................................................. 20
Table 6: Pin Assignment of the 2-pole Phoenix Contact MINI COMBICON Base Strip at X2..... 22
Table 7: Pin Assignment of the 6-pole WAGO Connector at X2 ........................................ 22
Table 8: Pinout of the 2-pole pin header X29.............................................................. 23
Table 9: Pin Assignment of RS-232 /RS-485 Interface Connector X23 .............................. 24
Table 10: Pin Assignment of CAN Connector X3............................................................. 27
Table 11: Phytec Camera Connector X10...................................................................... 30
Table 12: Display Power Connector X8 Signal Description ............................................... 32
Table 13: Touch Screen Connectivity X13, X21.............................................................. 33
Table 14: Multicolor LED Configuration....................................................................... 33
Table 15: Boot Switch Configuration (S2).................................................................... 34
Table 16: Soldering Jumpers on the phyBOARD-Mira ..................................................... 36
Table 17: USB1 (USB OTG) Routing Configuration ......................................................... 37
Table 18: USB2 (USB host) Routing Configuration ........................................................ 37
Table 19: Configurations for CAN interface .................................................................. 38
Table 20: I2C1 Connectivity...................................................................................... 38
Table 21: I2C Addresses in Use .................................................................................. 39
Table 22: Pin Assignment LVDS Display Connector X9..................................................... 40
Table 23: Configuration for LVDS Display Connector X9 .................................................. 41
Table 24: Mini PCI Express Connector X7 ..................................................................... 42
Table 25: Phytec A/V connector X14........................................................................... 45
Table 26: Phytec A/V connector X13........................................................................... 46
Table 27: A/V Jumper Configuration J1....................................................................... 47
Table 28: Phytec Expansion Connector X17.................................................................. 48

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Conventions, Abbreviations and Acronyms
This hardware manual describes the PB-01501-XXX Single Board Computer (SBC) in the
following referred to as phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6. The manual specifies the
phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6's design and function. Precise specifications for the NXP
Semiconductors i.MX 6 microcontrollers can be found in the NXP Semiconductors i.MX 6
Data Sheet and Technical Reference Manual.
Conventions
The conventions used in this manual are as follows:
Signals that are preceded by an "n", "/", or “#”character (e.g.: nRD, /RD, or #RD), or
that have a dash on top of the signal name (e.g.: RD) are designated as active low
signals. That is, their active state is when they are driven low, or are driving low.
A "0" indicates a logic zero or low-level signal, while a "1" represents a logic one or
high-level signal.
The hex-numbers given for addresses of I2C devices always represent the 7 MSB of the
address byte. The correct value of the LSB which depends on the desired command
(read (1), or write (0)) must be added to get the complete address byte. E.g. given
address in this manual 0x41 => complete address byte = 0x83 to read from the device
and 0x82 to write to the device.
Tables which describe jumper settings show the default position in bold, blue text.
Text in blue italic indicates a hyperlink within, or external to the document. Click these
links to quickly jump to the applicable URL, part, chapter, table, or figure.
Text in bold italic indicates an interaction by the user, which is defined on the screen.
Text in Consolasindicates an input by the user, without a premade text or button to
click on.
Text in italic indicates proper names of development tools and corresponding controls
(windows, tabs, commands etc.) used within the development tool, no interaction
takes place.
White Text on black background shows the result of any user interaction (command,
program execution, etc.)
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Many acronyms and abbreviations are used throughout this manual. Use the table below to
navigate unfamiliar terms used in this document.

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Abbreviation Definition
A/V Audio/Video
BSP Board Support Package (Software delivered with the Development Kit
including an operating system (Windows, or Linux) pre-installed on the
module and Development Tools)
CB Carrier Board, used in reference to the phyBOARD-Mira Development
Kit Carrier Board
DFF D flip-flop
DSC Direct Solder Connect
EMB External memory bus
EMI Electromagnetic Interference
GPI General purpose input
GPIO General purpose input and output
GPO General purpose output
IRAM Internal RAM, the internal static RAM on the NXP Semiconductors
i.MX 6 microcontroller
J Solder jumper, these types of jumpers require solder equipment to
remove and place
JP Solderless jumper, these types of jumpers can be removed and placed
by hand with no special tools
NC Not Connected
NM Not Mounted
NS Not Specified
PCB Printed circuit board
PDI Phytec Display Interface, defined to connect Phytec display adapter
boards, or custom adapters
PEB Phytec Expansion Board
PMIC Power management IC
PoE Power over Ethernet
PoP Package on Package
POR Power-on reset
RTC Real-time clock
SBC Single Board Computer, used in reference to the PBA-C(D)-06
/phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6
SMT Surface mount technology
SOM System on Module, used in reference to the PCM-058 /phyCORE-i.MX 6
module
Sx User button Sx (e.g. S1, S2) used in reference to the available user
buttons, or DIP switches on the CB
Sx_y Switch y of DIP switch Sx, used in reference to the DIP switch on the
carrier board
VSTBY SOM standby voltage input
Table 1: Abbreviations and Acronyms used in this Manual

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Preface
As a member of Phytec's new phyBOARD®product family the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 is one
of a series of Phytec System on Modules (SBCs) that offer off-the-shelf solutions for a huge
variety of industrial applications. The new phyBOARD®product family consists of a series of
extremely compact embedded control engines featuring various processing performance
classes. All phyBOARDs are rated for industry, cost optimized and offer long-term
availability. The phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 is one of currently six industrial-grade carrier
boards which are suitable for series production and that have been realized in accordance
with Phytec's new SBCplus concept. It is an excellent example of this concept.
SBCplus Concept
The SBCplus concept was developed to meet fine differences in customer requirements with
little development effort and thus to greatly reduce the time-to-market.
Core of the SBCplus concept is the SBC design library (a kind of construction set) that
consists of a great number of function blocks (so-called "building blocks") which are
refined constantly. The recombination of these function blocks allows to develop a
customer specific SBC within a short time. Thus, Phytec is able to deliver production-ready
custom Single Board Computers within a few weeks at very low costs.
The already developed SBCs, such as the phyBOARD-Mira, each represent an intersection of
different customer wishes. Because of that all necessary interfaces are already available on
the standard versions, thus, allowing to integrate them in a large number of applications
without modification. For any necessary detail adjustment extension connectors are
available to enable adding of a wide variety of functions.
Cost-optimized with Direct Solder Connect (DSC) Technology
At the heart of the phyBOARD-Mira is the phyCORE-i.MX 6 System on Module (SOM). As with
other SBCs of the phyBOARD®family the SOM can be directly soldered onto the carrier
board PCB for routing of signals from the SOM to applicable I/O interfaces. This optional
“Direct Solder Connect” (DSC) of the SOM eliminates costly PCB to PCB connectors, thereby
further reducing overall system costs, and making the phyBOARDs ideally suited for
deployment into a wide range of cost-optimized and robust industrial applications.
Customized Expandability from Phytec
Common interface signals route to standard connector interfaces on the carrier board such
as Ethernet, CAN, RS-232, and audio. Due to the easily modifiable phyBOARD design
approach (see "SBCplus concept"), these plug-and-play interfaces can be readily adapted
in customer-specific variants according to end system requirements.

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Some signals from the processor populating the SOM also extend to the expansion, and
A/V connectors of the phyBOARD-Mira. This provides for customized expandability
according to end user requirements. Thus expandability is made easy by available plug-
and-play expansion modules from Phytec.
 HDMI and LVDS/Parallel Displays
 Power Supply, with broad voltage range
 Industrial I/O (including WLAN)
 Home-Control Board (WiFi, KNX/EIB, I/O)
 M2M Board (GPS, GSM, I/O's)
 Debug Adapter
The default orientation of the expansion bus connectors is parallel and on the top side of
the carrier board PCB. However, in custom configurations the connectors can be mounted
on the PCB's underside. Connectors in perpendicular orientation can also populate the top
or underside of the PCB. This enables maximum flexibility for orientation of expansion
modules on the phyBOARD-Mira, as well as integration of the system into a variety of end
application physical envelopes and form factors.
Easy Integration of Display und Touch
The phyBOARD and its expansion modules enable easy connection of parallel or LVDS based
displays, as well as resistive or capacitive touch screens.
OEM Implementation
Implementation of an OEM-able SBC subassembly as the "core" of your embedded design
allows you to focus on hardware peripherals and firmware without expending resources to
"re-invent" microcontroller circuitry. Furthermore, much of the value of the phyBOARD®
SBC lies in its layout and test.
Software Support
Production-ready Board Support Packages (BSPs) and Design Services for our hardware will
further reduce your development time and risk and allow you to focus on your product
expertise.

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Ordering Information
Ordering numbers:
phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 Development Kit: KPB-01501-xxx
phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 SBC: PB-01501-xxx
Product Specific Information and Technical Support
In order to receive product specific information on changes and updates in the best way
also in the future, we recommend to register at
http://www.phytec.de/de/support/registrierung.html or
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For technical support and additional information concerning your product, please visit the
support section of our web site which provides product specific information, such as errata
sheets, application notes, FAQs, etc.
http://www.phytec.de/support/faq/faq-phyBOARD-Mira-i.MX6.html or
http://www.phytec.eu/support/faq/faq-phyBOARD-Mira-i.MX6.html
Other Products and Development Support
Aside of the new phyBOARD®familiy, Phytec supports a variety of 8-/16- and 32-bit
controllers in two ways:
(1) as the basis for Rapid Development Kits which serve as a reference and evaluation
platform
(2) as insert-ready, fully functional OEM modules, which can be embedded directly into
the user’s peripheral hardware design.
Take advantage of Phytec products to shorten time-to-market, reduce development costs,
and avoid substantial design issues and risks. With this new innovative full system solution
you will be able to bring your new ideas to market in the most timely and cost-efficient
manner.
For more information go to:
http://www.phytec.de/support/ueberblick/ or
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Declaration of Electro Magnetic Conformity of the Phytec
phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6
Phytec Single Board Computers (henceforth products) are designed for installation in
electrical appliances, or as part of custom applications, or as dedicated Evaluation Boards
(i.e.: for use as a test and prototype platform for hardware/software development) in
laboratory environments.
Caution!
Phytec products lacking protective enclosures are subject to damage by ESD and, hence,
may only be unpacked, handled or operated in environments in which sufficient
precautionary measures have been taken in respect to ESD-dangers. It is also necessary
that only appropriately trained personnel (such as electricians, technicians and engineers)
handle and/or operate these products. Moreover, Phytec products should not be operated
without protection circuitry if connections to the product's pin header rows are longer
than 3 m.
Phytec products fulfill the norms of the European Union’s Directive for Electro Magnetic
Conformity only in accordance to the descriptions and rules of usage indicated in this
hardware manual (particularly in respect to the pin header row connectors, power
connector and serial interface to a host-PC).
Implementation of Phytec products into target devices, as well as user modifications and
extensions of Phytec products, is subject to renewed establishment of conformity to, and
certification of, Electro Magnetic Directives. Users should ensure conformance following
any modifications to the products as well as implementation of the products into target
systems.

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Product Change Management and information in this manual on parts populated on
the SOM / SBC
When buying a Phytec SOM / SBC, you will, in addition to our HW and SW offerings, receive
a free obsolescence maintenance service for the HW we provide.
Our PCM (Product Change Management) Team of developers, is continuously processing, all
incoming PCN's (Product Change Notifications) from vendors and distributors concerning
parts which are being used in our products.
Possible impacts to the functionality of our products, due to changes of functionality or
obsolesce of a certain part, are being evaluated in order to take the right masseurs in
purchasing or within our HW/SW design.
Our general philosophy here is: We never discontinue a product as long as there is
demand for it.
Therefore we have established a set of methods to fulfill our philosophy:
Avoiding strategies
Avoid changes by evaluating long-livety of parts during design in phase.
Ensure availability of equivalent second source parts.
Stay in close contact with part vendors to be aware of roadmap strategies.
Change management in case of functional changes
Avoid impacts on product functionality by choosing equivalent replacement parts.
Avoid impacts on product functionality by compensating changes through HW redesign
or backward compatible SW maintenance.
Provide early change notifications concerning functional relevant changes of our
products.
Change management in rare event of an obsolete and non replaceable part
Ensure long term availability by stocking parts through last time buy management
according to product forecasts.
Offer long term frame contract to customers.
Therefore we refrain from providing detailed part specific information within this
manual, which can be subject to continuous changes, due to part maintenance for our
products.
In order to receive reliable, up to date and detailed information concerning parts used
for our product, please contact our support team through the contact information
given within this manual.

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1Introduction
1.1 Hardware Overview
The phyBOARD-Mira for phyCORE-i.MX 6 is a low-cost, feature-rich software development
platform supporting the NXP Semiconductors i.MX 6 microcontroller. Moreover, due to the
numerous standard interfaces the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 can serve as bedrock for your
application. At the core of the phyBOARD-Mira is the PCM-058/phyCORE-i.MX 6 System On
Module (SOM), containing the processor, DRAM, NAND Flash, power regulation,
supervision, transceivers, and other core functions required to support the i.MX 6
processor. Surrounding the SOM is the PBA-CD-06/phyBOARD-Mira carrier board, adding
power input, buttons, connectors, signal breakout, and Ethernet connectivity amongst
other peripherals.
The PCM-058 System On Module connects to the phyBOARD-Mira carrier board by use of two
high density connectors. The phyBOARD-Mira is also available with the phyCORE-i.MX 6 in a
direct solder form factor (PCL-058), a connector-less, BGA style variant of the
PCM-058/phyCORE-i.MX 6 SOM. The PCL-058 SOM is directly soldered down to the
phyBOARD-Mira using Phytec's Direct Solder Connect technology. This solution offers an
ultra-low cost Single Board Computer for the i.MX 6 processor, while maintaining most of
the advantages of the SOM concept.
Adding the phyCORE-i.MX 6 SOM into your own design is as simple as ordering the
connectored version (PCM-058) and making use of our phyCORE Carrier Board reference
schematics.
1.1.1 Features of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6
The phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 supports the following features :
Developed in accordance with Phytec's new SBCplus concept (Preface)
Phytec’s phyCORE-i.MX 6 SOM (optionally with Direct Solder Connect (DSC))
Pico ITX standard dimensions (100 mm × 72 mm)
Boot from MMC or NAND Flash
Max. 1.2 GHz core clock frequency and up to four cores
Two different power supply options (5 V via 3.5 mm combicon or 12 V – 24 V through
external power module)
One RJ45 jacks for 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet
One USB host interface brought out to an upright USB Standard-A connector, or at the
Mini PCI express connector1
One USB OTG interface available at an USB Micro-AB connector, or at the expansion
connector1
1 : Caution! There is no protective circuit for the USB interfaces brought out at the Mini PCI Express connector and the
expansion connector.

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One Secure Digital / Multi Media Memory Card interface brought out to a Micro-SD
connector at the back side
CAN interface at 2×5 pin header 2.54 mm
One HDMI interface brought out to a standard type A connector
One LVDS interface brought out to a 20 pin FFC connector at the backside, and separate
connector for backlight supply and control
One touch interface at 1x4 pin header 2.54 mm
One LVDS camera interfaces compatible to Phytec phyCAM-S+ camera standard with I2C
for camera control
One PCI interface brought out to a Mini PCI Express connector, SIM-card signals are also
available at the expansion connector
RS-232 or RS-485 transceiver supporting UART3 incl. handshake signals with data rates
of up to 1 Mbps (2×5 pin header 2.54 mm)
Reset-Button
One multicolor LED
Audio/Video (A/V) connectors
Expansion connector with different interfaces
RTC
Backup supply for RTC via external 2-pole pin header or with Gold cap (lasts approx. 11
½ days)

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1.1.2 Block Diagram
Figure 1: Block Diagram of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6

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1.1.3 View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6
Figure 2: View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 (top)

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Figure 3: View of the phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 (bottom)

phyBOARD-Mira i.MX 6 [PB-01501-xxx]
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2Accessing the phyBOARD-Mira Features
Phytec phyBOARD-Mira is fully equipped with all mechanical and electrical components
necessary for the speedy and secure start-up.
2.1 Overview of the phyBOARD-Mira Peripherals
The phyBOARD-Mira is depicted in Figure 2. It features many different interfaces and is
equipped with the components as listed in Table 2, and Table 3. For a more detailed
description of each peripheral refer to the appropriate chapter listed in the applicable
table. Figure 2 highlights the location of each peripheral for easy identification.
2.1.1 Connectors and Pin Header
Table 2 lists all available connectors on the phyBOARD-Mira. Figure 2 highlights the
location of each connector for easy identification.
Reference
Designator Description See Section
X1 phyCORE-Connector (2 x Samtec 2x70 pin)
X2 Power supply 5 V only (via 6-pole WAGO male header, or 2-pole
Phoenix Contact MINI COMBICON base strip) 2.2.1.1
X3 CAN connector (2×5 pin header 2.54 mm pitch) 2.2.5
X4 Ethernet 0 connector (RJ45 with speed and link LED) 2.2.3
X5 USB On-The-Go connector (USB Micro-AB)
X6 USB host connector (USB 2.0 Standard-A) 2.2.4
X7 PCI Express connector (Mini PCI Express) 2.2.7
X8 Display backlight supply and control connector (5-pole Molex) 2.2.11
X9 Display LVDS connector(20 pin FCC connector 1 mm pitch) 2.2.10
X10 Camera phyCAM-S+ connector (8-pole Hirose Board-to-Wire
Connector 1.25 mm pitch) 2.2.8
X13 A/V connector #1 (2×8 dual entry connector 2 mm pitch)
X14 A/V connector #2 (2×20 dual entry connector 2 mm pitch) 2.2.16
X17 Expansion connector (2×30 socket connector 2 mm pitch) 2.2.17
X21 Touch connector (1x4 pin header 2.54 mm pitch) 2.2.12
X22 Secure Digital / Multi Media Card (Micro-slot) 2.2.6
X23 RS-232 with RTS and CTS, or RS-485 (UART3 2×5 pin header
2.54 mm pitch) 2.2.2
X28 HDMI connector (Typ-A) 2.2.9
X29 Backup voltage connector (1x2 pin header 2.54 mm pitch) 2.2.1.3
Table 2: phyBOARD-Mira Connectors and Pin Headers