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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX356AVM5BR2
- Part No.:
- MCIMX356AVM5BR2
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 400-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX356AVM5BR2.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX35 532MHZ 400LFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX356AVM5BR2 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is an AEC-Q100 Grade 3 automotive application processor based on the ARM1136JF-S core operating at 532 MHz, featuring 16 KB L1 instruction cache, 16 KB L1 data cache, 128 KB L2 cache, and integrated Image Processing Unit (IPU) and OpenVG 1.1 GPU. It targets infotainment head units requiring QVGA video decode, WVGA display, Bluetooth hands-free audio processing, and navigation UI rendering.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 datasheet, MCIMX356AVM5BR2 pinout, MCIMX356AVM5BR2 application, or MCIMX356AVM5BR2 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 532 MHz CPU frequency, dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, 32-bit mobile DDR/DDR2/SDRAM support up to 133 MHz, 2x SDIO/MMC controllers, and AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification for –40 °C to +85 °C ambient operation.
Technical Context
The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 implements a hierarchical memory architecture with L1/L2 caches and a smart DMA engine (SDMA), enabling efficient offloading of multimedia tasks from the ARM11 core. Its Application Processor domain integrates VFP11 co-processor, IPUv1 for camera sensor pre/post-processing and display blending, and GPU2D for OpenVG 1.1-accelerated 2D graphics.
Power management leverages clock gating, power gating, and well biasing to reduce subthreshold leakage by ~10× in its 90 nm process. The device supports multiple low-power modes (WAIT/STOP) and includes dedicated modules for ASRC, ESAI, SPDIF, and AUDMUX to handle multi-channel audio routing and sample-rate conversion in automotive telematics systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM1136JF-S r1p3, 532 MHz - delivers deterministic real-time response for navigation route calculation and UI rendering. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit mobile DDR/DDR2/SDRAM up to 133 MHz - supports dual-display buffer allocation and high-bandwidth video frame buffering. |
| Graphics Acceleration | OpenVG 1.1 GPU + IPUv1 - enables hardware-accelerated vector graphics overlays and real-time image rotation/scaling for instrument cluster integration. |
| Automotive Interfaces | Dual FlexCAN 2.0B - provides redundant vehicle bus connectivity for infotainment-to-body-control communication. |
| Audio Subsystem | ESAI + ASRC + SPDIF + 3× I²C - enables simultaneous multi-source audio routing (Bluetooth, USB, SD card) with sample-rate conversion for mixed-clock-domain codecs. |
| Security & Debug | JTAG + Secure JTAG Controller (SJC) + IIM fuse bank - supports secure boot authentication and production-line programming with tamper detection. |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (–40 °C to +85 °C) - certified for under-dash automotive environments without active cooling. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX356AVM5BR2 uses a 1568-ball MAPBGA package (Case 5284), 17 mm × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant and MSL Level 3. Ball map corresponds to silicon revision 2.0 (Table 94/96).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| EXT_ARMCLK | External ARM Clock Input | Accepts external 532 MHz reference for synchronous clock domain alignment in multi-processor clusters. |
| USBOH_DP/USBOH_DM | USB 2.0 OTG High-Speed Differential Pair | Direct connection to USB 2.0 OTG PHY supporting 480 Mbps host/device switching without external transceiver. |
| FEC_TXD0–FEC_TXD3 / FEC_RXD0–FEC_RXD3 | Ethernet MAC Data Bus | 10/100 Mbps IEEE 802.3 interface requiring external PHY; supports time-triggered Ethernet for ADAS gateway applications. |
| CAN1_TX/CAN1_RX / CAN2_TX/CAN2_RX | Dual CAN Transceiver Interface | Direct connection to ISO 11898-2 compliant transceivers; supports CAN FD-ready physical layer timing margins. |
| IPU_DI0_PIN0–IPU_DI0_PIN15 | Parallel Camera Sensor Interface | 16-bit YUV/YCC input supporting up to 30 MPixels/s - enables dual-camera capture for rear-view and surround-view systems. |
| IPU_DISP0_CLK / IPU_DISP0_HSYNC / IPU_DISP0_VSYNC | Primary Display Timing Signals | Generates synchronous timing for 24-bit RGB LCD panels up to 1024×1024 resolution - suitable for 7-inch WVGA dash displays. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| ARM1136JF-S + VFP11 | Enables real-time floating-point math for speech recognition and acoustic echo cancellation without software emulation overhead. |
| Integrated IPUv1 | Offloads ARM core from color space conversion (YUV↔RGB), image rotation, and MPEG-4/H.264 deblocking - reduces CPU load by >40% during video playback. |
| Dual SDIO/MMC Controllers | Supports concurrent SD card media playback and eMMC boot storage - eliminates need for external NAND controller in cost-sensitive head units. |
| ASRC with –120 dB THD+N | Permits mixing audio streams from asynchronous sources (Bluetooth headset, USB DAC, FM tuner) without audible artifacts or clock drift. |
| MLB Interface | Direct connection to MOST25 ring for legacy automotive audio networks - maintains backward compatibility with existing OEM amplifier ecosystems. |
Applications
| Navigation Head Unit | Connected Rear-Seat Entertainment |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: In-vehicle GPS navigation system with real-time traffic overlay and voice-guided turn-by-turn instructions. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing Linux-based navigation stack, managing touch UI, rendering vector maps, and coordinating GPS/Wi-Fi/Bluetooth data fusion. Use Value: 532 MHz ARM11 + OpenVG GPU enables smooth panning/zooming of HD map tiles while simultaneously decoding TTS audio via ESAI. | Use Scenario: Dual-screen rear-seat system streaming HDMI video from SD card while decoding Dolby Digital audio over SPDIF. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Media processing hub handling parallel video decode (QVGA), audio post-processing (AEC/NS), and display timing generation for two independent LCD panels. Use Value: IPUv1 performs hardware-accelerated deinterlacing and scaling, reducing memory bandwidth pressure and enabling 60 fps video playback on both screens. |
| Telematics Control Unit | Digital Instrument Cluster |
Use Scenario: Cellular-connected module aggregating vehicle diagnostics (OBD-II), remote diagnostics, and emergency call (eCall) services. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central communications processor interfacing with LTE modem via UART/USB, managing CAN message filtering, and logging fault codes to NAND Flash. Use Value: Dual CAN interfaces allow simultaneous access to powertrain and chassis CAN buses; eSDHCv2 supports secure firmware updates via SDIO-connected cellular module. | Use Scenario: Driver information display showing speed, gear position, ADAS warnings, and navigation prompts using animated vector graphics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Graphics accelerator driving 1280×480 TFT-LCD with real-time rendering of safety-critical alerts using GPU2D and IPU-blended overlays. Use Value: Hardware compositing of multiple layers (speedometer, warning icons, navigation arrow) ensures deterministic <16 ms latency for critical alert display. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar automotive application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX355AVM5B | Same silicon revision (2.0), identical pinout and feature set except lacks PATA interface. | Suitable for infotainment systems not requiring IDE hard drive connectivity. | Select when ATA interface is unused - reduces BOM cost without sacrificing performance or qualification grade. |
| MCIMX356AJQ5C | Same functional spec but silicon revision 2.1 with different ball map (Table 95/97); not layout-compatible with MCIMX356AVM5BR2. | Required for new designs targeting latest mask revision; incompatible with existing MCIMX356AVM5BR2 PCBs. | Choose only for green-field designs - requires full PCB redesign due to non-interchangeable pin mapping. |
Compared with MCIMX355AVM5B, MCIMX356AVM5BR2 adds PATA support for legacy HDD-based navigation databases; compared with MCIMX356AJQ5C, it uses silicon revision 2.0 with verified layout compatibility for established automotive platforms.
Availability
MCIMX356AVM5BR2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment head units, telematics control units, and digital instrument clusters requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX356AVM5BR2 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT applications, with leadership in automotive microcontrollers and processors.
The i.MX35 family was designed specifically for AEC-Q100-compliant automotive infotainment and navigation systems, emphasizing low-power multimedia processing, robust CAN/Ethernet connectivity, and hardware-accelerated graphics for driver-facing displays.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX356AVM5BR2?
The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 operates at a maximum frequency of 532 MHz, as confirmed in Table 1 of the MCIMX35SR2AEC datasheet (Rev. 10). This speed rating applies to silicon revision 2.0 and is validated across the full –40 °C to +85 °C automotive temperature range. The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 achieves this frequency using the ARM1136JF-S core with integrated L1/L2 caches and voltage/frequency scaling optimized for automotive thermal constraints.
Does the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 support OpenVG graphics acceleration?
Yes, the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 includes an OpenVG 1.1-compliant GPU2D module, as documented in Section 1.1 and Table 2 of the MCIMX35SR2AEC datasheet. This capability is present in all i.MX356 variants and enables hardware-accelerated 2D vector graphics rendering for scalable UI elements, map overlays, and animated instrument cluster graphics without taxing the ARM11 CPU.
What automotive qualification does the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 hold?
The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 is AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualified, rated for ambient operating temperatures from –40 °C to +85 °C. This certification is explicitly stated in the Introduction section of the MCIMX35SR2AEC datasheet and applies to the entire i.MX35 Auto Application Processor family, including the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 variant with silicon revision 2.0 and Case 5284 packaging.
Which external memory types are supported by the MCIMX356AVM5BR2?
The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 supports SDRAM, mobile DDR, DDR2 (4-bank architecture), SLC/MLC NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and SRAM via its External Memory Interface (EMI), as detailed in Section 1 and Table 4 of the MCIMX35SR2AEC datasheet. The EMI subsystem includes dedicated controllers for NAND (NANDFC), NOR/PSRAM (WEIM), and DRAM (SDRAM CTRL), enabling flexible boot and runtime memory configurations in automotive systems.
Is the MCIMX356AVM5BR2 pin-compatible with other i.MX35 variants?
The MCIMX356AVM5BR2 shares the same 1568-ball MAPBGA package (Case 5284) and ball map (Table 94/96) with MCIMX351AVM5B, MCIMX355AVM5B, and other silicon revision 2.0 variants, making it mechanically and electrically pin-compatible within that revision group. However, it is not compatible with silicon revision 2.1 parts like MCIMX356AJQ5C, which use a different ball map (Table 95/97) and require PCB redesign.
MCIMX356AVM5BR2 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 400-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX35
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- 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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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MCIMX356AVM5BR2?
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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 MCIMX356AVM5BR2 part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
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