TQ-Systems TQMLS1028A User manual

TQMLS1028A
User's Manual
TQMLS1028A UM 0101
28.11.2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Copyright and license expenses.............................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Registered trademarks...............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 Disclaimer......................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.4 Imprint............................................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.5 Tips on safety................................................................................................................................................................................................2
1.6 Symbols and typographic conventions ...............................................................................................................................................2
1.7 Handling and ESD tips ...............................................................................................................................................................................2
1.8 Naming of signals........................................................................................................................................................................................3
1.9 Further applicable documents / presumed knowledge .................................................................................................................3
2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................4
3. OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Block diagram...............................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2 System components...................................................................................................................................................................................5
4. ELECTRONICS................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.1 LS1028A..........................................................................................................................................................................................................6
4.1.1 LS1028A variants, block diagrams .........................................................................................................................................................6
4.1.2 LS1028A variants, details ..........................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Reset Logic and Supervisor......................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 JTAG-Reset TRST#........................................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Self-Reset on TQMLS1028A revision 01xx ...........................................................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Self-Reset on TQMLS1028A revision 02xx ...........................................................................................................................................9
4.3 LS1028A Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3.1 RCW Source................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
4.3.2 Configuration signals.............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.3.3 Reset Configuration Word..................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3.4 Settings via Pre-Boot-Loader PBL........................................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3.5 Error handling during RCW loading ................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.4 System Controller..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.5 System Clock.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.6 SDRAM......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.7 Flash ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.7.1 QSPI NOR Flash ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.7.2 eMMC / SD card ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
4.8 EEPROM....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
4.8.1 Data EEPROM 24LC256T ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
4.8.2 Configuration EEPROM SE97B.............................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.9 RTC................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
4.10 Temperature monitoring....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.11 TQMLS1028A Supply............................................................................................................................................................................... 16
4.12 Power consumption TQMLS1028A..................................................................................................................................................... 17
4.13 Power consumption RTC........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.14 Voltage monitoring................................................................................................................................................................................. 17
4.15 Interfaces to other systems and devices........................................................................................................................................... 17
4.15.1 Secure Element SE050 ............................................................................................................................................................................ 17
4.15.2 I2C bus .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.15.3 UART............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
4.15.4 JTAG®........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.16 TQMLS1028A interfaces......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
4.16.1 Pin multiplexing........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
4.16.2 Pinout TQMLS1028A connectors......................................................................................................................................................... 19

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)
5. MECHANICS................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
5.1 Assembly..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
5.3 Connectors................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
5.4 Adaptation to the environment .......................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.5 Protection against external effects..................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.6 Thermal management............................................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.7 Structural requirements......................................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.8 Notes of treatment................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
6. SOFTWARE.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25
7. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND PROTECTIVE REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 26
7.1 EMC............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
7.2 ESD................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26
7.3 Operational safety and personal security......................................................................................................................................... 26
7.4 Climatic and operational conditions.................................................................................................................................................. 26
7.5 Reliability and service life....................................................................................................................................................................... 26
8. ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION................................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.1 RoHS............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
8.2 WEEE®.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.3 REACH®........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.4 EuP................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 27
8.5 Battery.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.6 Packaging ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.7 Other entries.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
9. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.1 Acronyms and definitions...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.2 References.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30

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TABLE DIRECTORY
Table 1: Terms and Conventions ............................................................................................................................................................................2
Table 2: LS1028A variants.........................................................................................................................................................................................8
Table 3: TQMLS1028A Reset- and Status signals ...............................................................................................................................................8
Table 4: RESIN# connection................................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Table 5: Signal RCW_SRC_SEL .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Table 6: Reset Configuration Signals.................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Table 7: Reset Configuration Source .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Table 8: EEPROM, TQMLS1028A-specific data................................................................................................................................................. 15
Table 9: TQMLS1028A power consumption..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 10: RTC power consumption ....................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Table 11: I2C1 device addresses............................................................................................................................................................................. 18
Table 12: Pinout connector X1................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Table 13: Pinout connector X2................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Table 14: Labels on TQMLS1028A revision 01xx ............................................................................................................................................... 21
Table 15: Labels on TQMLS1028A revision 02xx ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Table 16: Connector assembled on TQMLS1028A ........................................................................................................................................... 24
Table 17: Carrier board mating connectors........................................................................................................................................................ 24
Table 18: Climate and operational conditions................................................................................................................................................... 26
Table 19: Acronyms.................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Table 20: Further applicable documents............................................................................................................................................................. 30
ILLUSTRATION DIRECTORY
Figure 1: Block diagram TQMLS1028A (simplified).............................................................................................................................................5
Figure 2: Block diagram LS1028A.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 3: Block diagram LS1018A.............................................................................................................................................................................6
Figure 4: Block diagram LS1027A.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 5: Block diagram LS1017A.............................................................................................................................................................................7
Figure 6: Block diagram TRST#..................................................................................................................................................................................9
Figure 7: Block diagram RESET_REQ# / RESIN# TQMLS1028A revision 01xx..............................................................................................9
Figure 8: Block diagram QSPI interface ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 9: Block diagram eMMC interface............................................................................................................................................................ 14
Figure 10: Memory Map SE97BTP EEPROM.......................................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 11: Block diagram RTC buffering................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 12: Block diagram SE050............................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 13: TQMLS1028A assembly revision 01xx, top....................................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 14: TQMLS1028A assembly revision 01xx, bottom............................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 15: TQMLS1028A assembly revision 02xx, top....................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 16: TQMLS1028A assembly revision 02xx, bottom............................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 17: TQMLS1028A dimensions, side view.................................................................................................................................................. 23
Figure 18: TQMLS1028A dimensions, top view through TQMLS1028A ..................................................................................................... 23

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REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Date Name Pos. Modification
0100 24.06.2020 Petz First edition
0101 28.11.2020 Petz
All
Table 3
4.2.3
4.3.3
4.15.1, Figure 12
Table 13
5.3, Figure 18 and 19
Non-functional changes
Remarks added
Explanation added
Description of RCW clarified
Added
Signals “Secure Element” added
3D views removed

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1. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
1.1 Copyright and license expenses
Copyright protected © 2020 by TQ-Systems GmbH.
This User's Manual may not be copied, reproduced, translated, changed or distributed, completely or partially in electronic,
machine readable, or in any other form without the written consent of TQ-Systems GmbH.
The drivers and utilities for the components used as well as the BIOS are subject to the copyrights of the respective
manufacturers. The licence conditions of the respective manufacturer are to be adhered to.
Bootloader-licence expenses are paid by TQ-Systems GmbH and are included in the price.
Licence expenses for the operating system and applications are not taken into consideration and must be calculated / declared
separately.
1.2 Registered trademarks
TQ-Systems GmbH aims to adhere to copyrights of all graphics and texts used in all publications, and strives to use original
or license-free graphics and texts.
All brand names and trademarks mentioned in this User's Manual, including those protected by a third party, unless specified
otherwise in writing, are subjected to the specifications of the current copyright laws and the proprietary laws of the present
registered proprietor without any limitation. One should conclude that brand and trademarks are rightly protected by a third
party.
1.3 Disclaimer
TQ-Systems GmbH does not guarantee that the information in this User's Manual is up-to-date, correct, complete or of good
quality. Nor does TQ-Systems GmbH assume guarantee for further usage of the information. Liability claims against TQ-Systems
GmbH, referring to material or non-material related damages caused, due to usage or non-usage of the information given in this
User's Manual, or due to usage of erroneous or incomplete information, are exempted, as long as there is no proven intentional
or negligent fault of TQ-Systems GmbH.
TQ-Systems GmbH explicitly reserves the rights to change or add to the contents of this User's Manual or parts of it without
special notification.
Important Notice:
Before using the Starterkit MBLS1028A or parts of the schematics of the MBLS1028A, you must evaluate it and determine if it is
suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. TQ-Systems GmbH makes no
other warranties including, but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Except
where prohibited by law, TQ-Systems GmbH will not be liable for any indirect, special, incidental or consequential loss or damage
arising from the usage of the Starterkit MBLS1028A or schematics used, regardless of the legal theory asserted.
1.4 Imprint
TQ-Systems GmbH
Gut Delling, Mühlstraße 2
D-82229 Seefeld
Tel: +49 8153 9308–0
Fax: +49 8153 9308–4223
E-Mail: Info@TQ-Group
Web: TQ-Group

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1.5 Tips on safety
Improper or incorrect handling of the product can substantially reduce its life span.
1.6 Symbols and typographic conventions
Table 1: Terms and Conventions
Symbol Meaning
This symbol represents the handling of electrostatic-sensitive modules and / or components. These
components are often damaged / destroyed by the transmission of a voltage higher than about 50 V.
A human body usually only experiences electrostatic discharges above approximately 3,000 V.
This symbol indicates the possible use of voltages higher than 24 V.
Please note the relevant statutory regulations in this regard.
Non-compliance with these regulations can lead to serious damage to your health and also cause
damage / destruction of the component.
This symbol indicates a possible source of danger. Acting against the procedure described can lead to
possible damage to your health and / or cause damage / destruction of the material used.
This symbol represents important details or aspects for working with TQ-products.
Command
A font with fixed-width is used to denote commands, contents, file names, or menu items.
1.7 Handling and ESD tips
General handling of your TQ-products
The TQ-product may only be used and serviced by certified personnel who have taken note of the
information, the safety regulations in this document and all related rules and regulations.
A general rule is: do not touch the TQ-product during operation. This is especially important when
switching on, changing jumper settings or connecting other devices without ensuring beforehand
that the power supply of the system has been switched off.
Violation of this guideline may result in damage / destruction of the TQMLS1028A and be dangerous
to your health.
Improper handling of your TQ-product would render the guarantee invalid.
Proper ESD handling
The electronic components of your TQ-product are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Always wear antistatic clothing, use ESD-safe tools, packing materials etc., and operate your TQ-
product in an ESD-safe environment. Especially when you switch modules on, change jumper settings,
or connect other devices.

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1.8 Naming of signals
A hash mark (#) at the end of the signal name indicates a low-active signal.
Example: RESET#
If a signal can switch between two functions and if this is noted in the name of the signal, the low-active function is marked with
a hash mark and shown at the end.
Example: C / D#
If a signal has multiple functions, the individual functions are separated by slashes when they are important for the wiring.
The identification of the individual functions follows the above conventions.
Example: WE2# / OE#
1.9 Further applicable documents / presumed knowledge
•Specifications and manual of the modules used:
These documents describe the service, functionality and special characteristics of the module used (incl. BIOS).
•Specifications of the components used:
The manufacturer's specifications of the components used, for example CompactFlash cards, are to be taken note of.
They contain, if applicable, additional information that must be taken note of for safe and reliable operation.
These documents are stored at TQ-Systems GmbH.
•Chip errata:
It is the user's responsibility to make sure all errata published by the manufacturer of each component are taken note of.
The manufacturer’s advice should be followed.
•Software behaviour:
No warranty can be given, nor responsibility taken for any unexpected software behaviour due to deficient components.
•General expertise:
Expertise in electrical engineering / computer engineering is required for the installation and the use of the device.
The following documents are required to fully comprehend the following contents:
•MBLS1028A circuit diagram
•MBLS1028A User's Manual
•LS1028A Data Sheet
•U-Boot documentation: www.denx.de/wiki/U-Boot/Documentation
•Yocto documentation: www.yoctoproject.org/docs/
•TQ-Support Wiki: Support-Wiki TQMLS1028A

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2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This User's Manual describes the hardware of the TQMLS1028A revision 02xx, and refers to some software settings.
Differences to TQMLS1028A revision 01xx are noted, when applicable.
A certain TQMLS1028A derivative does not necessarily provide all features described in this User's Manual.
This User's Manual does also not replace the NXP CPU Reference Manuals.
The information provided in this User's Manual is only valid in connection with the tailored boot loader,
which is preinstalled on the TQMLS1028A, and the BSP provided by TQ-Systems GmbH. See also chapter 6.
The TQMLS1028A is a universal Minimodule based on the NXP Layerscape CPUs LS1028A / LS1018A / LS1027A / LS1017A.
These Layerscape CPUs feature a Single, or a Dual Cortex®-A72 core, with QorIQ technology.
The TQMLS1028A extends the TQ-Systems GmbH product range and offers an outstanding computing performance.
A suitable CPU derivative (LS1028A / LS1018A / LS1027A / LS1017A) can be selected for each requirement.
All essential CPU pins are routed to the TQMLS1028A connectors.
There are therefore no restrictions for customers using the TQMLS1028A with respect to an integrated customised design.
Furthermore all components required for the correct CPU operation, like DDR4 SDRAM, eMMC, power supply and power
management are integrated on the TQMLS1028A. The main TQMLS1028A characteristics are:
•CPU derivatives LS1028A / LS1018A / LS1027A / LS1017A
•DDR4 SDRAM, ECC as an assembly option
•eMMC NAND Flash
•QSPI NOR Flash
•Single supply voltage 5 V
•RTC / EEPROM / temperature sensor
The MBLS1028A also serves as carrier board and reference platform for the TQMLS1028A.

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3. OVERVIEW
3.1 Block diagram
Figure 1: Block diagram TQMLS1028A (simplified)
3.2 System components
The TQMLS1028A provides the following key functions and characteristics:
•Layerscape CPU LS1028A or pin compatible, see 4.1
•DDR4 SDRAM with ECC (ECC is an assembly option)
•QSPI NOR Flash (assembly option)
•eMMC NAND Flash
•Oscillators
•Reset structure, Supervisor and Power Management
•System Controller for Reset-Configuration and Power Management
•Voltage regulators for all voltages used on the TQMLS1028A
•Voltage supervision
•Temperature sensors
•Secure Element SE050 (assembly option)
•RTC
•EEPROM
•Boar-to-Board connectors
All essential CPU pins are routed to the TQMLS1028A connectors. There are therefore no restrictions for customers using the
TQMLS1028A with respect to an integrated customised design. The functionality of the different TQMLS1028A is mainly
determined by the features provided by the respective CPU derivative.

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4.1.2 LS1028A variants, details
The following table shows the features provided by the different variants.
Fields with a red background indicate differences; fields with a green background indicate compatibility.
Table 2: LS1028A variants
Feature LS1028A LS1027A LS1018A LS1017A
ARM®core 2 × Cortex®-A72 2 × Cortex®-A72 1 × Cortex®-A72 1 × Cortex®-A72
SDRAM 32-bit, DDR4 + ECC 32-bit, DDR4 + ECC 32-bit, DDR4 + ECC 32-bit, DDR4 + ECC
GPU 1 × GC7000UltraLite – 1 × GC7000UltraLite –
Ethernet
4 × 2.5 G/1 G switched Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 2.5 G/1 G Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 1 G Eth
4 × 2.5 G/1 G switched Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 2.5 G/1 G Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 1 G Eth
4 × 2.5 G/1 G switched Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 2.5 G/1 G Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 1 G Eth
4 × 2.5 G/1 G switched Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 2.5 G/1 G Eth
(TSN enabled)
1 × 1 G Eth
PCIe 2 × Gen 3.0 Controllers
(RC or RP)
2 × Gen 3.0 Controllers
(RC or RP)
2 × Gen 3.0 Controllers
(RC or RP)
2 × Gen 3.0 Controllers
(RC or RP)
USB 2 × USB 3.0 with PHY
(Host or Device)
2 × USB 3.0 with PHY
(Host or Device)
2 × USB 3.0 with PHY
(Host or Device)
2 × USB 3.0 with PHY
(Host or Device)
4.2 Reset Logic and Supervisor
The reset logic contains the following functions:
•Voltage monitoring on the TQMLS1028A
•External reset input
•PGOOD output for power-up of circuits on the carrier board, e.g., PHYs
•Reset LED (Function: PORESET# low: LED lights up)
Table 3: TQMLS1028A Reset- and Status signals
Signal TQMLS1028A Dir. Level Remark
PORESET# X2-93 O 1.8 V PORESET# also triggers RESET_OUT# (TQMLS1028A revision 01xx) or
RESET_REQ_OUT# (TQMLS1028A revision 02xx)
HRESET# X2-95 I/O 1.8 V –
TRST# X2-100 I/OOC 1.8 V –
PGOOD X1-14 O 3.3 V Enable signal for supplies and drivers on carrier board
RESIN# X1-17 I 3.3 V –
RESET_REQ#
X2-97
O 1.8 V TQMLS1028A revision 01xx
RESET_REQ_OUT# O 3.3 V TQMLS1028A revision 02xx

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4.2.1 JTAG-Reset TRST#
TRST# is coupled to PORESET#, as shown in the following Figure. See also NXP QorIQ LS1028A Design Checklist (5).
Figure 6: Block diagram TRST#
4.2.2 Self-Reset on TQMLS1028A revision 01xx
The following block diagram shows the RESET_REQ# / RESIN# wiring of the TQMLS1028A revision 01xx.
Figure 7: Block diagram RESET_REQ# / RESIN# TQMLS1028A revision 01xx
4.2.3 Self-Reset on TQMLS1028A revision 02xx
The LS1028A can initiate or request a hardware reset via software.
The output HRESET_REQ# is driven internally by the CPU and can be set by software by writing to RSTCR register (bit 30).
By default, RESET_REQ# is fed back via 10 kΩ to RESIN# on the TQMLS1028A. No feedback on the carrier board is required.
This leads to a self reset when RESET_REQ# is set.
Depending on the design of the feedback on the carrier board, it can "overwrite" the TQMLS1028A internal feedback and thus,
if RESET_REQ# is active, can optionally
•trigger a reset
•not trigger a reset
•trigger further actions on the base board in addition to the reset
RESET_REQ# is indirectly routed as signal RESET_REQ_OUT# to the connector (see Table 4).
"Devices" that can trigger a RESET_REQ# see TQMLS1028A Reference Manual (3), section 4.8.3.

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4.2.3 Self-Reset on TQMLS1028A revision 02xx (continued)
The following wirings show different possibilities to connect RESIN#.
Table 4: RESIN# connection
Self-Reset performed
when RESET_REQ# asserted by CPU.
No
Self-Reset performed
when RESET_REQ# asserted by CPU.
Self-Reset performed
when RESET_REQ# asserted by CPU,
external reset signal connected to RESIN#.
No
Self-Reset performed
when RESET_REQ# asserted by CPU,
external reset signal connected to RESIN#.
Self-Reset via external reset signal
using additional logic.

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4.3 LS1028A Configuration
4.3.1 RCW Source
The RCW source of the TQMLS1028A is determined by the level of the analogue 3.3 V signal RCW_SRC_SEL.
The RCW source selection is managed by the system controller. A 10 kΩ Pull-Up to 3.3 V is assembled on the TQMLS1028A.
Table 5: Signal RCW_SRC_SEL
RCW_SRC_SEL (3.3 V) Reset Configuration Source PD on carrier board
3.3 V (80 % to 100 %) SD card, on carrier board None (open)
2.33 V (60 % to 80 %) eMMC, on TQMLS1028A 24 kΩ PD
1.65 V (40 % to 60 %) SPI NOR flash, on TQMLS1028A 10 kΩ PD
1.05 V (20 % to 40 %) Hard Coded RCW, on TQMLS1028A 4.3 kΩ PD
0 V (0 % to 20 %) I2C EEPROM on TQMLS1028A, address
0x50 / 101 0000b
0 Ω PD
4.3.2 Configuration signals
The LS1028A CPU is configured via pins as well as via registers.
Table 6: Reset Configuration Signals
Reset cfg. name Functional signal name Default On TQMLS1028A Variable 1
cfg_rcw_src[0:3] ASLEEP, CLK_OUT, UART1_SOUT, UART2_SOUT
1111
Several Yes
cfg_svr_src[0:1] XSPI1_A_CS0_B, XSPI1_A_CS1_B
11
11 No
cfg_dram_type EMI1_MDC
1
0 = DDR4 No
cfg_eng_use0 XSPI1_A_SCK
1
1 No
cfg_gpinput[0:3] SDHC1_DAT[0:3], I/O voltage 1.8 or 3.3 V
1111
Not driven, internal PUs –
cfg_gpinput[4:7] XSPI1_B_DATA[0:3]
1111
Not driven, internal PUs –
The following table shows the coding of the field cfg_rcw_src:
Table 7: Reset Configuration Source
cfg_rcw_src[3:0] RCW source
0xxx
Hard-coded RCW (TBD)
1000
SDHC1 (SD card)
1001
SDHC2 (eMMC)
1010
I2C1 extended addressing 2
1011
(Reserved)
1100
XSPI1A NAND 2 KB pages
1101
XSPI1A NAND 4 KB pages
1110
(Reserved)
1111
XSPI1A NOR
Green Standard configuration
Yellow Configuration for development and debugging
1: Yes via shift register; No fixed value.
2: Device address 0x50 / 101 0000b = Configuration EEPROM.

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4.3.3 Reset Configuration Word
The RCW structure (Reset Configuration Word) can be found in the NXP LS1028A Reference Manual (3).
The Reset Configuration Word (RCW) is transferred to the LS1028A as memory structure.
It has the same format as the Pre-Boot Loader (PBL). It has a start identifier and a CRC.
The Reset Configuration Word contains 1024 bits (128 bytes user data (memory image))
+ 4 bytes preamble
+ 4 bytes address
+ 8 bytes end command incl. CRC
= 144 bytes
NXP offers a free tool (registration required) "QorIQ Configuration and Validation Suite 4.2" with which the RCW can be created.
Note: Adaption of RCW
The RCW must be adapted to the actual application. This applies, for example, to SerDes configuration
and I/O multiplexing. For the MBLS1028A there are three RCWs according to the selected boot source:
-rcw_1300_emmc.bin
-rcw_1300_sd.bin
-rcw_1300_spi_nor.bin
4.3.4 Settings via Pre-Boot-Loader PBL
In addition to the Reset Configuration Word, the PBL offers a further possibility to configure the LS1028A without any additional
software. The PBL uses the same data structure as the RCW or extends it. For details see (3), Table 19.
4.3.5 Error handling during RCW loading
If an error occurs while loading the RCW or the PBL, the LS1028A proceeds as follows, see (3), Table 12:
Halt the Reset Sequence on RCW Error Detection.
If the Service Processor reports an error during its process of loading the RCW data, the following occurs:
•The device reset sequence is halted, remaining in this state.
•An error code is reported by the SP in RCW_COMPLETION[ERR_CODE].
•A request for a reset of the SoC is captured in RSTRQSR1[SP_RR], which generates a reset request if not masked by
RSTRQMR1[SP_MSK].
This state can only be exited with a PORESET_B or Hard Reset.
4.4 System Controller
The TQMLS1028A uses a system controller for housekeeping and initialization functions. This system controller also performs
power sequencing and voltage monitoring.
The functions are in detail:
•Correctly timed output of the reset configuration signal cfg_rcw_src[0:3]
•- Input for cfg_rcw_src selection, analogue level to encode five states (see Table 7):
1. SD card
2. eMMC
3. NOR Flash
4. Hard-coded
5. I2C
•Power Sequencing: Control of power-up sequence of all module-internal supply voltages
•Voltage supervision: Monitoring of all supply voltages (assembly option)

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4.5 System Clock
The system clock is permanently set to 100 MHz. Spread spectrum clocking is not possible.
4.6 SDRAM
1, 2, 4 or 8 GB of DDR4-1600 SDRAM can be assembled on the TQMLS1028A.
4.7 Flash
Assembled on TQMLS1028A:
•QSPI NOR Flash
•eMMC NAND Flash, Configuration as SLC is possible (higher reliability, half capacity)
Please contact TQ-Support for more details.
External storage device:
•SD card (on MBLS1028A)
4.7.1 QSPI NOR Flash
The TQMLS1028A supports three different configurations, see following Figure.
1. Quad SPI on Pos. 1 or Pos. 1 and 2, Data on DAT[3:0], separate chip selects, common clock
2. Octal SPI on pos. 1 or pos. 1 and 2, Data on DAT[7:0], separate chip selects, common clock
3. Twin-Quad SPI on pos. 1, Data on DAT[3:0] and DAT[7:4], separate chip selects, common clock
Figure 8: Block diagram QSPI interface

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4.7.2 eMMC / SD card
The LS1028A provides two SDHCs; one is for SD cards (with switchable I/O voltage) and the other is for the internal eMMC (fixed
I/O voltage). When populated, the TQMLS1028A internal eMMC is connected to SDHC2. The maximum transfer rate corresponds
to the HS400 mode (eMMC from 5.0). In case the eMMC is not populated, an external eMMC can be connected.
Figure 9: Block diagram eMMC interface

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4.8 EEPROM
4.8.1 Data EEPROM 24LC256T
The EEPROM is empty on delivery.
•256 Kbit or not assembled
•3 decoded address lines
•Connected to I2C controller 1 of the LS1028A
•400 kHz I2C clock
•Device address is 0x57 / 101 0111b
4.8.2 Configuration EEPROM SE97B
The temperature sensor SE97BTP also contains a 2 Kbit (256 × 8 Bit) EEPROM. The EEPROM is divided into two parts.
The lower 128 bytes (address 00h to 7Fh) can be Permanent Write Protected (PWP) or Reversible Write Protected (RWP) by
software. The upper 128 bytes (address 80h to FFh) are not write protected and can be used for general purpose data storage.
Figure 10: Memory Map SE97BTP EEPROM
The EEPROM can be accessed with the following two I2C addresses.
•EEPROM (Normal Mode): 0x50 / 101 0000b
•EEPROM (Protected Mode): 0x30 / 011 0000b
The configuration EEPROM contains a standard reset configuration at delivery.
The following table lists the parameters stored in the configuration EEPROM.
Table 8: EEPROM, TQMLS1028A-specific data
Offset Payload (byte) Padding (byte) Size (byte) Type Remark
0x00
– 32(10) 32(10) Binary (Not used)
0x20
6(10) 10(10) 16(10) Binary MAC address
0x30
8(10) 8(10) 16(10) ASCII Serial number
0x40
Variable Variable 64(10) ASCII Order code
The configuration EEPROM is only one of several options for storing the reset configuration.
By means of the standard reset configuration in the EEPROM, a correctly configured system can always be achieved by simply
changing the Reset Configuration Source.
If the Reset Configuration Source is selected accordingly, 4 + 4 + 64 + 8 bytes = 80 bytes are required for the reset configuration.
It can also be used for the Pre-Boot Loader PBL.
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