SparkFun MicroMod Teensy Processor

Product Overview

The SparkFun MicroMod Teensy Processor brings the high-performance computing power of the Teensy platform, developed by PJRC, to the flexible MicroMod ecosystem. This board leverages the NXP iMXRT1062 processor, built around an ARM Cortex-M7 CPU running at 600MHz, to create one of the most powerful MicroMod processors available.

Interface with MicroMod

Instead of a traditional breadboard-friendly layout, this processor board uses the M.2 MicroMod connector. This allows you to plug it into your choice of compatible MicroMod Carrier Board, which breaks out the processor's pins to useful peripherals. Connecting your Teensy Processor is a breeze: simply align the key on the processor's beveled edge with the key on the M.2 connector and secure it with a screw (included with all carrier boards). This swappable design makes it easier than ever to add Teensy power to your project.

The Power of the Cortex-M7 Core

The NXP iMXRT1062 is a true powerhouse, bringing high-performance features to a real-time microcontroller.

• Dual-Issue Superscalar Processor: The M7 isn't just fast; it's efficient. It can execute two instructions per clock cycle at 600MHz, dramatically accelerating numerically intensive work.
• Hardware FPU: The built-in Floating Point Unit (FPU) crushes math operations, providing full hardware acceleration for both 64-bit "double" and 32-bit "float" types.
• Branch Prediction: This is the first ARM microcontroller to use branch prediction, which removes loop overhead and allows branch instructions to run in a single clock cycle.

Massive Memory & I/O

This processor is loaded with resources. It boasts an impressive 16MB of Flash Memory and 1024K (1MB) of RAM, giving you ample space for complex applications. Through the M.2 edge connector, it breaks out a massive peripheral set, including:

• 12x Dedicated GPIO
• 7x Serial UART ports
• 4x I2C buses
• 2x SPI ports
• CAN-Bus
• USB Host and Device capability (up to 480Mbit/s)
• Digital Audio (I2S)
• Numerous Digital, Analog, and PWM pins

Since many of the iMXRT1062's pins support multiple signal types, you can customize the pin functions to fit your project's exact needs. By combining the raw performance of the Teensy with the flexibility of the MicroMod system, this processor board is the ideal core for your most demanding and complex projects.

Note: Teensy is a registered trademark of PJRC. The MicroMod Teensy is a collaboration between PJRC and SparkFun.