2017-05-09 22:53 GMT+02:00 Vincent ml.eoma68@eml.cc:
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