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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX356AJQ5CR2
- Part No.:
- MCIMX356AJQ5CR2
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 400-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX356AJQ5CR2.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX35 532MHZ 400LFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is an AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified automotive application processor based on the ARM1136JF-S core operating at 532 MHz, featuring 16 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 128 KB L2 cache, integrated Image Processing Unit (IPU), OpenVG 1.1 GPU, dual CAN interfaces, USB 2.0 OTG with internal HS PHY, and Ethernet MAC 10/100 Mbps - designed for infotainment head units requiring real-time video decode, graphics overlay, and telematics connectivity.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 datasheet, MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 pinout, MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 application, or MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 equivalent, key selection criteria include AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification, 532 MHz ARM11 performance with VFP11 co-processor, IPU-accelerated camera input (up to 30 Mpixels/s), parallel display support (1024×1024 @ 24-bit), and automotive-grade thermal operation from –40 °C to +85 °C.
Technical Context
The MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 implements a hierarchical memory architecture with L1/L2 caches and a smart DMA engine (SDMA) to reduce external bus bandwidth pressure while supporting SDRAM, mobile DDR, DDR2, NAND Flash (SLC/MLC), and NOR Flash. Its AP domain centers on the ARM1136JF-S core with MMU, ETM debug, and Jazelle Java acceleration.
Power management employs clock gating, power gating, well biasing (reducing subthreshold leakage by ~10×), and dynamic voltage scaling - enabling low-power states including WAIT and STOP modes. The device integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: IPU for color space conversion, rotation, blending, and camera/display pipeline offload; GPU2D for OpenVG 1.1-compliant 2D graphics; and ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion with –120 dB THD+N.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | ARM1136JF-S v6, r1p3 - supports Thumb, Jazelle, SIMD DSP, and VFP11 floating-point unit for 3D graphics acceleration. |
| Clock Speed | 532 MHz - meets all timing specifications of 400 MHz variants; enables real-time QVGA video decode and WVGA display rendering. |
| Memory Subsystem | 16 KB L1 instruction cache + 16 KB L1 data cache + 128 KB unified L2 cache + 128 KB on-chip SRAM - reduces external memory access latency and bandwidth demand. |
| Video & Imaging | Integrated IPUv1 - handles camera sensor interface (YUV/YCC, 4/8/10/16-bit, up to 30 Mpixels/s), display controller (primary: 24-bit, 1024×1024), and MPEG-4/H.264 post-filtering. |
| Connectivity | Dual FlexCAN 2.0B, USB 2.0 OTG (480 Mbps, internal HS PHY), USB 2.0 host (ULPI or FS PHY), 10/100 Mbps FEC Ethernet, 3× UART (4.0 Mbps), 3× I²C (400 kbps), 2× CSPI (52 Mbps), ESAI, SPDIF, MLB - full automotive bus integration. |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (–40 °C to +85 °C ambient) - validated for automotive infotainment systems with extended thermal and ESD robustness (HBM ±2000 V). |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 uses a 1568-ball MAPBGA package (Case 5284), 17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant and lead-free, MSL Level 3. Ball map corresponds to silicon revision 2.1 (Table 95/97); layout incompatible with revision 2.0.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXT_ARMCLK | External ARM Clock Input | Alternative clock source for ARM core; used when internal PLLs are disabled or during clock domain testing. |
| USBOH_DP / USBOH_DM | USB OTG High-Speed Differential Pair | Direct connection to USB 2.0 OTG transceiver; supports 480 Mbps operation with internal PHY - no external ULPI required. |
| FEC_TXD0–FEC_TXD3 / FEC_RXD0–FEC_RXD3 | Ethernet MAC Data Bus | 4-bit transmit/receive data path for 10/100 Mbps MII/RMII interface; requires external PHY for physical layer signaling. |
| CAN1_TX / CAN1_RX / CAN2_TX / CAN2_RX | FlexCAN Controller Signals | Dual isolated CAN 2.0B interfaces - each pair connects to separate CAN transceivers for redundant bus or multi-node topology. |
| IPU_DI0_PIN0–IPU_DI0_PIN15 | Parallel Camera Input Data Bus | 16-bit YUV/YCC video data path from image sensor; supports up to 30 Mpixels/s throughput for rear-view or surround-view systems. |
| IPU_DISP_CLK / IPU_DISP_HSYNC / IPU_DISP_VSYNC / IPU_DISP_DATA0–23 | Parallel LCD Display Interface | 24-bit RGB output with programmable timing - drives primary display up to 1024×1024 resolution at 60 Hz. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| ARM1136JF-S Core with VFP11 | Enables deterministic real-time execution of navigation algorithms and speech recognition with hardware-accelerated floating-point math. |
| Integrated Image Processing Unit (IPUv1) | Offloads ARM core from camera preprocessing (de-interlacing, color space conversion), display composition (overlay blending), and H.264 deblocking - reducing CPU load by >40% in multi-camera systems. |
| OpenVG 1.1 GPU2D Accelerator | Accelerates vector-based UI rendering (icons, menus, maps) with sub-pixel anti-aliasing - achieves smooth 60 fps animation on WVGA displays without frame buffer thrashing. |
| Dual FlexCAN 2.0B Interfaces | Supports simultaneous communication with body control module (BCM) and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) ECUs - enabling centralized infotainment gateway functionality. |
| ASRC with –120 dB THD+N | Enables seamless audio mixing between Bluetooth telephony (8 kHz), CD playback (44.1 kHz), and navigation prompts (16 kHz) without audible artifacts or resampling distortion. |
Applications
| Automotive Infotainment Head Unit | Rear-View Camera System |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Central multimedia hub integrating navigation, media playback, Bluetooth hands-free, and vehicle telemetry in OEM dashboard systems. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing Linux/QNX OS, managing multi-source audio routing via ESAI/ASRC, driving primary LCD with IPU-composited UI, and handling CAN-based vehicle data acquisition. Use Value: Single-chip solution eliminates external video encoder/decoder and graphics accelerator - reduces BOM cost by $3.20 and PCB area by 28 mm² versus discrete alternatives. |
Use Scenario: Real-time video processing for backup camera display with dynamic guidelines and object detection overlay. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: IPU-accelerated camera input (YUV 720p@30fps), geometric correction, guideline generation, and composited output to primary display via parallel RGB interface. Use Value: Sub-50 ms end-to-end latency from camera sensor to displayed image - meets ISO 16505 requirement for rear-view systems. |
| In-Vehicle Navigation Terminal | Telematics Control Unit (TCU) |
|
Use Scenario: Standalone GPS navigation device with offline map rendering, voice-guided turn-by-turn, and traffic update via cellular modem. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: ARM11 core executes map rendering engine and route calculation; GPU2D accelerates vector map panning/zooming; eSDHCv2 manages map database on SD card. Use Value: 532 MHz clock + 128 KB L2 cache delivers 2.1× faster map redraw vs. 400 MHz variant - enabling smooth 60 fps panning on 800×480 displays. |
Use Scenario: Cellular-connected gateway aggregating CAN bus diagnostics, GNSS positioning, and remote firmware updates for fleet management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual CAN interfaces collect ECU fault codes; USB OTG hosts cellular modem; FEC Ethernet enables local diagnostics port; RTC provides time-stamped event logging. Use Value: Integrated security modules (IIM fuses, Secure JTAG) enable cryptographic key storage and secure boot - satisfying UNECE R156 compliance for software update integrity. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar automotive application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX355AJQ5C | Lacks PATA and CE-ATA interfaces; identical IPU, GPU, CAN, USB, and memory controller specs. | Not suitable for systems requiring direct ATA hard disk interface (e.g., legacy HDD-based navigation). | Select MCIMX355AJQ5C only if ATA/CE-ATA functionality is unused - same thermal profile and pin compatibility simplify migration. |
| MCIMX356AVM5B | Same silicon revision (2.0) and feature set, but in 1568-ball MAPBGA package with different ball map (Table 94/96) and MSL Level 3 reflow profile. | Requires PCB redesign due to incompatible pinout vs. MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 (silicon rev 2.1, Table 95/97). | Choose MCIMX356AVM5B only for new designs targeting legacy layout tooling - not a drop-in replacement. |
Compared with MCIMX355AJQ5C, MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 adds PATA and CE-ATA for embedded storage expansion; compared with MCIMX356AVM5B, it offers updated silicon revision 2.1 with corrected signal integrity and revised power sequencing - critical for production reliability in high-vibration automotive environments.
Availability
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment head units, rear-view camera systems, in-vehicle navigation terminals, and telematics control units requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 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 leader focused on secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with deep expertise in ARM-based application processors and automotive qualification standards.
The i.MX35 family - including MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 - was engineered specifically for AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive infotainment, delivering integrated multimedia acceleration, functional safety-ready peripherals, and long-term supply assurance for Tier 1 suppliers.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating temperature specification for MCIMX356AJQ5CR2?
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 is rated for ambient operating temperatures from –40 °C to +85 °C and is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified. This rating applies to the full functional specification including 532 MHz core operation, IPU video processing, and dual CAN communication - verified under JEDEC JESD22-A108 thermal cycling conditions.
Does MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 support USB 2.0 high-speed device mode?
Yes, MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 integrates a USB 2.0 OTG controller with an internal high-speed PHY, enabling full-speed (12 Mbps) and high-speed (480 Mbps) device mode operation without external PHY components. The USBOH_DP/DM pins provide direct differential signaling compliant with USB 2.0 specification and OTG supplement.
Is the Image Processing Unit (IPU) in MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 capable of real-time camera sensor input?
Yes, MCIMX356AJQ5CR2's IPUv1 supports real-time parallel camera input at up to 30 Mpixels/s - sufficient for 720p@30fps YUV capture. It performs hardware-accelerated functions including color space conversion (YUV↔RGB), de-interlacing, rotation, scaling, and overlay blending - all without ARM11 core intervention.
What external memory types are supported by MCIMX356AJQ5CR2?
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 supports SDRAM (up to 133 MHz), mobile DDR, DDR2 (4-bank architecture), SLC/MLC NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and SRAM via its External Memory Interface (EMI). The EMI includes dedicated controllers: SDRAM CTRL, NANDFC, and WEIM - enabling concurrent access to multiple memory types in automotive boot and runtime configurations.
How does MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 differ from MCIMX351AJQ5C in terms of peripheral integration?
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 includes PATA and CE-ATA interfaces - absent in MCIMX351AJQ5C - and integrates both IPUv1 and GPU2D (OpenVG 1.1), whereas MCIMX351AJQ5C omits both. All other peripherals - dual CAN, USB OTG/host, Ethernet, I²C, CSPI, ESAI, and SDIO - are functionally identical across the i.MX356 and i.MX351 variants.
MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 400-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX35
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM1136JF-S
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 532MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; GPU, IPU, VFP
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR, DDR2
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- Keypad, KPP, LCD
- Ethernet:
- 10/100Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.0V, 2.5V, 2.7V, 3.0V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 85°C (TA)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 400-LFBGA (17x17)
- Additional Interfaces:
- 1-Wire, ASRC, ATA, CAN, I2C, I2S, MMC/SDIO, SAI, SDHC, SPI, SSI, UART
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MCIMX356AJQ5CR2 part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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