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Revision 18 (Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 02/10/2020 10:29 PM) → Revision 19/20 (Denis 'GNUtoo' Carikli, 02/10/2020 10:32 PM)

h1. Librem5 

 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. 

 h2. Hardware components 

 |_. Component | Hardware | Comments | 
 | 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). 
 * The bootloader (u-boot + ATF) is going to be fully free and redistributable by Replicant. | 
 | GPU |    Vivante GC7000Lite | * Supported in mainline Mesa by etnaviv driver. | 
 | Display | 5.7″ 720x1440 display | | 
 | Memory | 3GB RAM LPDDR4-3200 | | 
 | Storage | 32GB eMMC 
 microSD slot | | 
 | Wireless | Redpine RS9116 802.11abgn 2.4 Ghz / 5Ghz + Bluetooth 5 & BLE | * Firmware loaded from an on-board flash memory. 
 * Removable[1] | 
 | Audio | Wolfson Media WM8962 | | 
 | Baseband | Gemalto PLS8 or Broadmobi BM818 on replaceable M.2 card | * Single SIM. 
 * Both modems use QMI and AT. 
 * Connected via USB and I2S. 
 * On-modem GNSS receiver has disabled antenna. 
 * Removable[1] | 
 | GPS | TESEO LIV3F multiconstellation GNSS receiver | * NMEA over UART | 
 | Motion sensor | STmicroelectronicts LSM9DS1 | | 
 | ALS/proximity | Vishay VCNL4040 | | 
 | Smartcard | 3FF format smart cards | * Early batches use 2FF format card. 
 TODO:  
 * How is it connected?  
 * What Android frameworks exist for smartcards? | 
 | Back Camera w/LED flash | 1/3" 13Mpx CMOS sensor, S5K3L6XX; 4224×3136 active pixels; 
 30fps @4K, 60fps @FHD, 120fps @HD; focusing range: 10cm - ∞ @AF; FOV: 81.5° | * No drivers yet. | 
 | Front Camera | 1/4" 8Mpx CMOS sensor, YACG4D0C9SHC; 3264×2448 active pixels; 
 30fps @QUXGA, 60fps @FHD (Crop), 90fps @HD; focusing range: 28.9-65.0cm; FOV: 83.3° | * No drivers yet. | 
 | USB | USB-C functions handled by TPS65982 
 Charging handled by TI BQ25895 
 Battery monitored by MAX17055 | * USB-C connector for: PD charging, USB 3.0 client and host function, DisplayPort 
 * Doesn't require non-free firmware to use the video out (via USB-C DisplayPort alt-mode). | 

 h2. References 

 fn1. from #purism: 23:16 < MrChromebox> GNUtoo: yes, they are removable/replaceable, that's a design feature not likely to change 
 fn2. See the "Librem-5-6-980x735.jpg":https://cdn.arstechnica.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Librem-5-6-980x735.jpg picture in "the Arstechnica article from January 2020":https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/librem-5-phone-hands-on-a-proof-of-concept-for-the-open-source-smartphone/ 

 h2. Other infos 

 *Hardware reference documentation*: https://developer.puri.sm/Librem5/Hardware_Reference.html 
 *Schematics*: https://source.puri.sm/Librem5/l5-schematic/ 
 *Batches information*: https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-shipping-announcement/ 
 *Final specifications*: https://puri.sm/posts/librem-5-smartphone-final-specs-announced 
 *Shop product page*: https://shop.puri.sm/shop/librem-5/ 

 



 h2. See also 

 * Status as January 2020 on early prototypes: https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/01/librem-5-phone-hands-on-a-proof-of-concept-for-the-open-source-smartphone/