Librem5Phone » History » Version 14
Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 02/10/2020 10:22 PM
Add an article about the Librem5: The writer(s) did their work correctly and also gave broader context which is interesting.
| 1 | 1 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | h1. Librem5 |
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| 3 | 8 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | Two early batches (Birch and Chestnut) of Librem 5 are already in the hands of backers and developers. Another batch, Dogwood, is expected in March 2020 and then a mass produced one, Evergreen, in Q2 2020. |
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| 5 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | |_. Component | Hardware | Comments | |
| 6 | 12 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | | SoC | iMX8M Quad CPU | * The non-free DDR4 controller firmware is "handled by a M4 core present in the SoC":https://puri.sm/posts/librem5-solving-the-first-fsf-ryf-hurdle/ and will be on a separate flash chip (so Replicant won't have to redistribute it). |
| 7 | 10 | dl lud | * The bootloader (u-boot + ATF) is going to be fully free and redistributable by Replicant. | |
| 8 | | GPU | Vivante GC7000Lite | * Supported in mainline Mesa by etnaviv driver. | |
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| 9 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | Display | 5.7″ 720x1440 display | | |
| 10 | | Memory | 3GB RAM LPDDR4-3200 | | |
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| 11 | 11 | dl lud | | Storage | 32GB eMMC |
| 12 | microSD slot | | |
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| 13 | 10 | dl lud | | Wireless | Redpine RS9116 802.11abgn 2.4 Ghz / 5Ghz + Bluetooth 5 & BLE | * Firmware loaded from an on-board flash memory. | |
| 14 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | Audio | Wolfson Media WM8962 | | |
| 15 | 10 | dl lud | | Baseband | Gemalto PLS8 or Broadmobi BM818 on replaceable M.2 card | * Single SIM. |
| 16 | * Both modems use QMI and AT. |
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| 17 | * Connected via USB and I2S. |
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| 18 | * On-modem GNSS receiver has disabled antenna. | |
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| 19 | 13 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | GPS | TESEO LIV3F multiconstellation GNSS receiver | * NMEA over UART | |
| 20 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | Motion sensor | STmicroelectronicts LSM9DS1 | | |
| 21 | | ALS/proximity | Vishay VCNL4040 | | |
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| 22 | 10 | dl lud | | Smartcard | 3FF format smart cards | * Early batches use 2FF format card. |
| 23 | 8 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | TODO: |
| 24 | 1 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | * How is it connected? |
| 25 | 10 | dl lud | * What Android frameworks exist for smartcards? | |
| 26 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | Back Camera w/LED flash | 1/3" 13Mpx CMOS sensor, S5K3L6XX; 4224×3136 active pixels; |
| 27 | 10 | dl lud | 30fps @4K, 60fps @FHD, 120fps @HD; focusing range: 10cm - ∞ @AF; FOV: 81.5° | * No drivers yet. | |
| 28 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | Front Camera | 1/4" 8Mpx CMOS sensor, YACG4D0C9SHC; 3264×2448 active pixels; |
| 29 | 10 | dl lud | 30fps @QUXGA, 60fps @FHD (Crop), 90fps @HD; focusing range: 28.9-65.0cm; FOV: 83.3° | * No drivers yet. | |
| 30 | 9 | Sebastian Krzyszkowiak | | USB | USB-C functions handled by TPS65982 |
| 31 | 10 | dl lud | Charging handled by TI BQ25895 |
| 32 | Battery monitored by MAX17055 | * USB-C connector for: PD charging, USB 3.0 client and host function, DisplayPort |
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| 33 | * Doesn't require non-free firmware to use the video out (via USB-C DisplayPort alt-mode). | |
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| 34 | 7 | dl lud | |
| 35 | 1 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | h2. Schematics |
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| 37 | 5 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/l5-schematic/ |
| 38 | 1 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | |
| 39 | 14 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | h2. Links |
| 40 | 1 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | |
| 41 | * https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5/ |
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| 42 | * https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-smartphone-final-specs-announced/ |
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| 43 | * https://developer.puri.sm/Librem5/Hardware_Reference.html |
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| 44 | 14 | Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli | * https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/librem-5-phone-hands-on-a-proof-of-concept-for-the-open-source-smartphone/ |