AXON

The TechNexion Difference

Open Source Software

Open Hardware

Plug and Play Development Kits

Faster Time-to-market Through Open DesignSystem on Modules are designed to speed up and reduce the cost of development for embedded devices. But these bene�ts are only possible if you have easy access to the source code, design guides, and development start kits essential for building your device.

All TechNexion SoMs come with open source code and binary images that are easily accessible, not hidden behind sign up pages or passwords.

If you decide to create your own carrier board, it is crucial to be able to learn about your SoM board’s layout as soon as possible. TechNexion makes that possible with frictionless access to our carrier boards’ speci�cations, design guides, and schematics.

Finding the right tools and software to develop and test your solution can take time, or sometimes not even be available. TechNexion SoMs come pre-loaded with plug and play working software including all the necessary tools to validate and develop your application’s features and functions.

Designers often face countless complex challenges that can add time and cost to an already tight development schedule. In particular, RF designs can encounter several critical issues such as reduced antenna e�ciency, high EMI, high power consumption, or failed government certi�cations. When any of these problems occur, your development schedule will be at risk. With TechNexion, developers can take advantage of a wide range of System on Modules that come fully tested, comply with the essential requirements and are certi�ed by the most critical government agencies, including European Union (CE, ETSI), United States (FCC), Canada (IC), Australia/New Zealand (RCM) and Japan (TELEC).

TechNexion Pre-Certified System on Modules

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3758

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X1 X4

X2 X3

AXON SeriesThe AXON System on Module series is a compact SoM with the enhanced �exibility of a programmable I/O fabric which can be used to implement customized digital logic and interfaces. This makes it ideal for applications such as industrial automation, drones, and robotics. Based on NXP’s i.MX6 and i.MX8M Mini application processors, with options for single, dual, and quad-core versions, these modules have the performance and scalability for the most demanding applications.

Embedded devices are often the core of large-scale industrial, medical and commercial systems with rigorous certi�cation requirements and costs – they need to operate reliably for many years. TechNexion makes that possible in many ways:

Scalability – For every product in a product series, we use the same form factor and pinout,  enabling you to upgrade to a more powerful CPU easy. Longevity – All our products have a guaranteed 12-year lifetime.Component strategy – All our components are sourced only from strategic partners who support our product roadmap guarantees and quality standards.

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Product Longevity through Support and Scalability

ProductionTechNexion has its own manufacturing facilities with factory and design teams working together, communicating and sharing expertise in a way not possible when they were in separate businesses with separate priorities. It means that at each stage, from concept to mass production, manufacturing can go smoother and faster, the unique aspects of your design can be realized more cost-e�ec-tively, and production line capacity planned for with better timing. It also means you will not fall victim to the production scheduling priorities of contract manufacturers and the larger orders that might push you down the queue.

NXP i.MX Applications Processor Power Management IC

MemoryStorageDisplay Interfaces: TTL/LVDS/HDMI/MIPIDimensions: 58mm x 37mm

Pre-Certi�ed Wi-Fi/Bluetooth

Antenna

AXON FABRICPROGRAMMABLE LOGIC

AXON

OVERVIEW

Certified Wi-Fi

Certified Bluetooth

Network LAN

Architecture

Fabric

Debug Interface

Core System

Model Name

Connectivity

Mechanical

Signaling

HDMI

LVDS

GPIO

I²C

SPI

UART

CAN

SDIO

SATA

I²S

USB

PCIe

RGB TTL

MIPI DSI

MIPI CSI2

NXP MMPF0100

Axon Fabric

up to 2GB DDR3

58 x 37 mm

NXP i.MX6 Solo 1GHzNXP i.MX6 DualLite 1GHzNXP i.MX6 Quad 1GHz

ARM Cortex-A9

1x Gigabit LAN

up to 64GB eMMC

JTAG

AXON-IMX6

Dual Channel

1x 2-lane

1x 2-lane or 1x 4-lane (Quad only)

1x USB 2.0 OTG and 1x USB 2.0 Host  2x USB 2.0 OTG

2x

AXON-IMX8M-MINI

BT 4.1 (optional)

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (optional)

1x (Quad only)

1x 4-bit

2x 2x (through Axon Fabric) 

3x

2x

4x

90+

ROHM BD71847

Axon Fabric

up to 4GB LPDDR4

58 x 37 mm

NXP i.MX8M Mini Solo 1.8GHzNXP i.MX8M Mini Dual 1.8GHzNXP i.MX8M Mini Quad 1.8GHz

ARM Cortex-A53 + M4

1x Gigabit LAN

up to 64GB eMMC

JTAG

1x 4-lane

1x 4-lane

2x

BT 4.1 (optional)

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (optional)

1x 4-bit

3x

2x

4x

90+

Compatible SoM

40-pin PI HAT

Additional I/O

CLIX slot

LVDS

MIPI DSI

MIPI CSI2

Mini-PCIe + SIM

Speaker

VOICE HAT

JTAG

SATA

RGB TTL

Core System

Model Name

Internal Connectors

Mechanical

External Connectors

Others

HDMI

Audio

Network LAN

USB

USB OTG

Micro USB

MicroSD

Current Sensors

Audio Codec

RTC

Power Input

Power Connector

AXON-PI AXON-NEURON

85 x 56 mm 170 x 170 mm

AXON AXON

2x

2x

Pre-ampli�ed stereo

2x

1x

CTIA compliant 3.5mm audio jack

1x

1x

1x

1x RJ45 2x RJ45

2x USB 3.0

1x Type-C

2x UART (USB to Serial)

WM8960 WM8960

5V DC +/-5% 12V DC +/-5%

2-pin Micro-Fit 3.0USB Type-C

1x

2x USB 3.0

1x Type-C

2x UART (USB to Serial)

1x

3x

Pre-ampli�ed stereo

CTIA compliant 3.5mm audio jack

(via expansion board)

AXON Fabric Block Diagram

DDR3/LPDDR3DDR4/DDR4L

NXPi.MX6 Solo /

i.MX6 DualLite / i.MX6 Quad /i.MX8M Mini

DDR

SDIO, PCIe, UART, I2S

More than 120 I/O

SDIO (x8)

TechNexionPIXI® Wireless

1x1 or 2x2 WLAN/BT Combo

TechNexionAXON

Fabric®

eMMC

PMIC

5V up to 2.4A

SOM rails5V up to 2.4A

UART_A /I2C x2/SPI/I2S/PWM x1/GPIO x8/Boot Control

2nd UART/CAN x2/2nd SPI/GPIO x4/TTL DISPLAY (31 signals)/3rd I2C

2nd UART/CAN x2/2nd SPI/GPIO x4/TTL DISPLAY (31 signals)/3rd I2C

HDMI RX / MIPI_CSI2_B (4-lane)LVDS/EDP (x2), 2nd PCIE (x1 lane)

HDMI TX/EDP/MIPI_CSI/MIPI_DSI/SATA/PCIe

SDIO/Analog Inputs x2/Analog Reference/USB_A (USB 2.0 OTG or USB 3.0 OTG)/JTAG

USB2 (USB2.0 OTG or USB3.0 OTG)

1st RGMII ETHEthernet PHY

2nd ETHEthernet PHY

X1

X2

X3

X4

AXON SoM Block Diagram

I/O to/from SoC

SoC FabricComm. BusesIRQ

CUSTOM LOGIC MODULES

Axon Data Hub+ interrupt controller

IO Bank (up to 8 IO Blocks)

IO Block

I/O to/fromBaseboard(F_ signals)

2nd RGMII

2019-02. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

VDDIN

(5V)

1.8VOUT

3.3VOUT

UARTA

SDIO RSVD

ANALOGIN

PWRCTRL

BOOTCTRL

JTAGPWM

I2CA

I2CB

SPIA

AUDIOA

GPIO USB2.0/OTGA

USB SSA

X1

PWM

I2CC

CANA

CANB

RSVD

SPIB

GPIO UARTB

USB2.0B

USB SSB

ETHERNETA

TTL/CMOS DISPLAYX2

HDMI TX/EDP A

PCIEA

MIPI-DSI RSVD GPIO UART CI2CD

MIPI-CSI2A

AUDB

X3

PWM

PWM

LVDS B/EDP C

MIPI-CSI2 B/HDMI RXGPIO SATA

GPIOPCIE

BETHERNET

BLVDS A/

EDP B

DEDICATEDPINS

FLEX I/O FROMFABRIC

X4

With the AXON series, you have a single hardware platform, where the multimedia and compute power of the NXP i.MX SoC is combined with the extensibility of the AXON Fabric. Out of the box, AXON operates as a normal SoM, but by engaging with the expertise of TechNexion’s team, additional functions including customized logic and IP can be added speci�cally for your requirements. This makes it ideal for any applications requiring specialized control such as automation, robotics, and drones.

The Power of Infinite Flexibility

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