NXP Semiconductors MCIMX353CJQ5C

Overview

MCIMX353CJQ5C from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is an ARM1136JF-S-based multimedia applications processor operating at 532 MHz, featuring 16-Kbyte L1 instruction and data caches, 128-Kbyte L2 cache, and integrated image processing unit (IPU). It supports industrial HMI and display controller applications with Ethernet MAC 10/100 Mbps, dual CAN interfaces, and parallel camera sensor interface up to 30 Mpixels/s.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX353CJQ5C datasheet, MCIMX353CJQ5C pinout, MCIMX353CJQ5C application, or MCIMX353CJQ5C equivalent, key selection considerations include its -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature grade, silicon revision 2.1 ball map compatibility, absence of OpenVG GPU (distinguishing it from MCIMX357), and support for mobile DDR/DDR2/SDRAM, NAND/NOR Flash, and eSDHCv2 with SDIO/MMC.

Technical Context

The MCIMX353CJQ5C implements a hierarchical memory architecture with L1 and unified L2 caches to reduce external bus bandwidth demand, paired with an SDMA engine supporting 32 DMA channels for offloading CPU-intensive data movement. Its ARM1136JF-S core includes VFP11 for floating-point acceleration and Jazelle technology for Java bytecode execution.

Power management integrates clock gating, power gating, and well biasing-reducing subthreshold leakage by ~10×-with dynamic voltage scaling enabling core supply adjustment between 1.33 V (at 532 MHz) and 1.22 V (at ≤400 MHz). The device uses a dedicated CCM for clock generation and low-power mode control across ARM and SDMA domains.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX353CJQ5C is housed in a RoHS-compliant, lead-free MAPBGA package (Case 5284), 17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, 404-ball array (ball map Table 95 per Rev. 10 datasheet), MSL Level 3.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar multimedia applications processor applications.

Compared with MCIMX357CJQ5C, MCIMX353CJQ5C saves cost by omitting GPU logic while retaining full IPU, CAN, and display capabilities; versus i.MX6ULL G0, it delivers superior real-time video preprocessing but with higher static power and older 90 nm process constraints.

Availability

MCIMX353CJQ5C is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, medical display terminals, and retail digital signage requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX353CJQ5C includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

NXP Semiconductors is a global semiconductor company formed from the spin-off of Philips' semiconductor division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The i.MX35 family was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-aware industrial and consumer multimedia applications requiring rich user interfaces without discrete graphics accelerators-targeting HMI, display controllers, and portable media devices.

FAQ

What is the silicon revision and package type of MCIMX353CJQ5C?

The MCIMX353CJQ5C is silicon revision 2.1 and uses a MAPBGA package (Case 5284), 17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, 404-ball array. This revision features a different ball map than revision 2.0 (Table 95 vs. Table 94), so PCB layout must match revision-specific pin assignments to ensure signal integrity and functional correctness for MCIMX353CJQ5C.

Does MCIMX353CJQ5C include a graphics processing unit (GPU)?

No, MCIMX353CJQ5C does not include an OpenVG 1.1 GPU. Per the official i.MX35 functional differences table, GPU is present only in MCIMX355, MCIMX356, and MCIMX357 variants. MCIMX353CJQ5C retains the full Image Processing Unit (IPU) for video preprocessing, display blending, and camera interface functions-but relies on CPU or software rendering for vector graphics.

What memory types does MCIMX353CJQ5C support?

MCIMX353CJQ5C supports SDRAM, mobile DDR, DDR2 (4-bank architecture), SLC and MLC NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and SRAM. Its External Memory Interface (EMI) includes dedicated controllers for NAND (NANDFC), NOR/PSRAM (WEIM), and DRAM (SDRAM CTRL), enabling boot-from-NAND, hybrid memory architectures, and high-bandwidth frame buffers-all confirmed in Section 1 and Table 4 of the MCIMX353CJQ5C datasheet.

How many CAN interfaces does MCIMX353CJQ5C provide?

MCIMX353CJQ5C provides two Controller Area Network (CAN) 2.0B interfaces, as documented in Section 1.1 Features and Table 2 (Functional Differences). These are fully integrated FlexCAN modules supporting bit rates up to 1 Mbps and are electrically isolated from each other-allowing simultaneous communication with separate CAN networks in industrial control or automotive diagnostic applications using MCIMX353CJQ5C.

What is the operating temperature range for MCIMX353CJQ5C?

The MCIMX353CJQ5C is rated for an industrial operating temperature range of –40°C to +85°C, as specified in Table 1 (Ordering Information) of the datasheet. This rating applies specifically to the 'C' suffix variant (e.g., MCIMX353CJQ5C), distinguishing it from the commercial-grade 'D' variant (–20°C to +70°C), and confirms suitability for deployment in uncontrolled factory-floor or outdoor kiosk environments without forced cooling.