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IMX6 Cubox-i
Description
Solid-Run's CuBox-i is the second generation family of mini computers, based on the SolidRun MicroSOM using scalable Freescale i.MX6 family of system-on-chip (SoC) ranging from a single to quad Cortex-A9 processor cores, 2D/3D hardware graphics processing unit, video decoding and encoding acceleration hardware, HDMI 1080p 3D broad range of peripherals.
Physical Dimensions
- Approximately: 55mm x 55mm x 42mm (2.17 x 2.17 x 1.65 inches)
- Weight: Depends on the model being used
Hardware specification
- Detailed Hardware specification about the Cubox-i Carrierboard can be found here:
IMX6 Cubox-i Hardware
- Detailed IMX6 MicroSom specification can be found here:
IMX6 MicroSom
- Additional Cubox-i Documents: Cubox-i Documents
Comparison Table
Notes: The features of the MicroSoms are limited to the features of the Carrierboard.
For example: MicroSom supports eMMC, but Cubox-i not.
| Description/Model | Cubox-i11 | Cubox-i2 | Cubox-i2ex | Cubox-i2ultra2 | CuboxTV | Cubox-i4pro | Cubox-4×4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubox-i Carrierboard | Base | Base | Professional | Professional | Base | Professional | Professional |
| MicroSOM | Solo | Dual Light | Dual | Dual | Quad | Quad | Quad |
| Core Count | 1 @ 1GHz | 2 @ 1GHz | 2 @ 1GHz | 2 @ 1GHz | 4 @ 1GHz | 4 @ 1GHz | 4 @ 1GHz |
| Memory Size | 512MByte DDR3 | 1GByte DDR3 | 1GByte DDR3 | 1GByte DDR3 | 1-4GByte DDR3 | 2GByte DDR3 | 4GByte DDR3 |
| Memory Config | 32bit @ 800Mbps | 64bit @ 800Mbps | 64bit @ 1066Mbps | 64bit @ 1066Mbps | 64bit @ 1066Mbps | 64bit @ 1066Mbps | 64bit @ 1066Mbps |
| 3D GPU | Vivante GC880 | Vivante GC880 | Vivante GC2000 | Vivante GC2000 | Vivante GC2000 | Vivante GC2000 | Vivante GC2000 |
| 3D Graphics Support | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenCL 1.1E | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenCL 1.1E | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenCL 1.1E | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenCL 1.1E | OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenCL 1.1E |
| HW Video Dec/Enc | Multiformat | Multiformat | Multiformat | Multiformat | Multiformat | Multiformat | Multiformat |
| HDMI 1080p | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support | 1.4, 3D and CEC support |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 | 10/100/1000 Mbps3 |
| WiFi 11b/g/n/BlueTooth 2.1 | Optional | Optional | Optional |  |  | | |
| Micro SD Interface | | | | | | | |
| eSata II 3Gbps4 | | | | | | | |
| RTC With Backup Battery | | | | | | | |
| Optical S/PDIF Audio Out | | | | | | | |
| Micro USB to RS-232 | | | | | | | |
| USB Host | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | 2x USB 2.0 |
| InfraRed for Remote Control | 38KHz Receiver | 38KHz Receiver | 38KHz Receiver & Transmitter | 38KHz Receiver & Transmitter | 38KHz Receiver | 38KHz Receiver & Transmitter | 38KHz Receiver & Transmitter |
Notes:
1 The CuBox-i1 is no longer available for purchase
2 The CuBox-i2ultra has been replaced by the CuBox-i2eX. The only difference is that WiFi/BlueTooth is now optional
3 1000Mbps link is limited to 470Mbps actual bandwidth due to internal chip bus limitation
4 With command based switching port multiplier support
CuBox-i Customization
Mix & Match Feature for business customers: Choose the model that’s right for you. You can choose your SolidRun uSOM and match it to each Cubox-i carrierboard you wish:
- Choose the Cubox-i Carrierboard
- Choose the MicroSom
- Choose optional Wifi/Bt
More Information can be found at our Mix and Match section of our Solid-Run.com Website or contact us directly.
CuBox-i Ports
Back
- Optical S/PDIF audio out
- Power connector
- Ethernet port
- HDMI port
- Micro SD card slot1
- Upper USB port
- Lower USB port
- eSATA port
Notes:
- Install the micro-SD card so that the contacts face UP (towards the HDMI port). To ensure contact, the card must be fully inserted, with no portion extending beyond the edge of the CuBox.
- The SPDIF/COAX port is limited to 15mbits - it will do 192kbps 2 channel PCM but won't support any of the “HD” audio formats as there isn't enough bandwidth - please use the HDMI port instead.
Front
The LED and infrared receiver/transmitter are all behind the plastic window on the lower right.
- Status LED
- Infrared receiver
- Infrared transmitter
Remote Controls
InfraRed Remotes
It's a GPIO based 38KHz receiver that supports lots of 38KHz based remote controls. AlsoLIRC is supported.
HDMI-CEC
All imx6 devices supports hdmi-cec. For further information please have a look at: IMX6 HDMI-CEC
Power Consumption
Power Supply
CuBox-i offers a single powersupply (input: 110V - 220V) with two connector options: US or Europe. The power supply has the connectors directly on the brick. For those living in Australia, or other countries that do not utilize the US or Europe power connectors, you can use a connector adapter to adapt the US or Europe connector to your local connector type. In this case, select the connector option that is easiest to adapt.
3rd Party Power Supplies
Outputs 5V and is able to source 2A (3A for CuBox-i4pro models). Jack has a 2.1mm internal diameter and 5.5mm external diameter, center positive. Preferably has more than 10.5mm in length. Limited current source power supply (meaning it has adequate current limiting circuit for safety purposes). Be extra careful not to use 9V or 12V adapters or any other adapters outputting more than 5V. It will damage the CuBox-i and possibly USB devices connected to it.
The CuBox-i4pro uses 1.5A in max peak (wifi/gig/processor/gpu/vpu/memory). Because the CuBox-i also supplies two 500mA USB ports, the power supply should be at least 2.5A (1.5A for CuBox + 1A for USB devices since it's a powered USB host ports). CuBox-i will ship 5V 3A PSU.
Minimum Power Consumption
On idle times; CuBox-i4 goes to < 1W while refreshing the HDMI out. Disabling HDMI out makes DDR clock completely gated which should be even lower.
Turn Cubox-i off
There is no on/off button as the CuBox-i is an always on computer. Lots of engineering effort has been invested to make this mini computer extremely low power in deep idle states. The CuBox-i has better power schemes than the CuBox, given the newer Freescale technology and the way our implementation uses it.
Additional Documents
Documents like the Schematics of the Carrierboards and the ROHS/CE Certificates are listed here:
Cubox-i Documents