About the module
The network-enabled ConnectCore for i.MX51 is a highly integrated System-on-Module (SOM) solution
based on the new Freescale® i.MX51X application processor with a high-performance ARM® Cortex-A8®
core, powerful multimedia options, and a complete set of peripherals.
The module combines the fast integration, reliability and design flexibility of an off-the-shelf SOM with
complete out-of-the-box software development support for platforms such as Microsoft® Windows®
Embedded CE 6.0, Windows Embedded Compact 7Digi® Embedded Linux® and Timesys® LinuxLink®.
With industry-leading performance and key features like a dual-display interface and a hardware
encryption engine, the module is the ideal choice for a broad range of target markets including
medical, digital signage, security/access control, retail, industrial/building automation, transportation
and more.
Complete and cost-efficient Digi JumpStart Kits™ for Microsoft Windows Embedded CE 6.0 and Linux
allow immediate and professional embedded product development with dramatically reduced design
risk and time-to-market.
Features and functionality 9
Block diagram 11
Module pinout 13
Power 41
Memory 44
Chip selects 45
Multiplexed GPIO 46
ConnectCore for i.MX51 Hardware Reference Manual
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