NXP Semiconductors MCIMX507CVK8BR2

Overview

MCIMX507CVK8BR2 from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is an ARM Cortex-A8-based applications processor operating at 800 MHz, featuring no GPU and no electrophoretic display controller (EPDC), in a 416-pin MAPBGA package (13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch). It integrates 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, 256 KB unified L2 cache, and supports DDR2/LPDDR2/LPDDR1 DRAM up to 266 MHz - optimized for power-constrained portable multimedia devices requiring rich peripheral connectivity without graphics or e-paper display acceleration.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX507CVK8BR2 datasheet, MCIMX507CVK8BR2 pinout, MCIMX507CVK8BR2 application, or MCIMX507CVK8BR2 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 800 MHz CPU frequency, absence of GPU/EPDC blocks, 416-pin 13×13 mm MAPBGA footprint, dual USB 2.0 PHYs (OTG + host), 10/100 Ethernet controller, and support for eMMC 4.4 via eSDHCv3-3 - all critical for embedded HMI, industrial tablets, and connected media gateways.

Technical Context

The MCIMX507CVK8BR2 implements Freescale's Smart Speed™ technology with dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) and state-retention power gating (SRPG) for ARM core and NEON, enabling low-power operation across active and multiple sleep modes. Its AXI fabric operates at 266 MHz, arbitrating access among CPU, ePXP, SDMA, FEC, and GPU2D (disabled in this variant), while the MAX AHB crossbar at 133 MHz routes peripherals including UARTs, I²C, SPI, and PWM.

Memory subsystem includes boot ROM (96 KB with HAB4), on-chip RAM (128 KB), and external interfaces supporting up to 2 GB DDR2/LPDDR2/LPDDR1, NAND Flash with 32-bit ECC, NOR Flash, PSRAM, and eMMC 4.4. Security is enforced via High-Assurance Boot 4 (SHA-256, 2048-bit RSA), Secure JTAG Controller (SJC), and tamper-resistant SRTC.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX507CVK8BR2 uses a 416-ball MAPBGA package (Case 416, 13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant and MSL Level 3. Ball assignments follow the i.MX50 family pinout with shared I/O multiplexing; USB_OTG_VDDA25 and USB_H1_VDDA25 are shorted on-package, as are USB_OTG_VDDA33 and USB_H1_VDDA33.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX507CVM8BR2, MCIMX507CVK8BR2 offers tighter board space utilization and simplified USB power routing due to internal VDDA shorting, while MCIMX503CVK8BR2 adds EPDC capability at same package - making MCIMX507CVK8BR2 optimal for LCD-centric, cost-sensitive embedded applications without e-paper or large-footprint constraints.

Availability

MCIMX507CVK8BR2 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, connected media gateways, portable diagnostic devices, and secure IoT edge nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.

Supply support for MCIMX507CVK8BR2 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 delivering secure, scalable solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, and communication infrastructure markets, with deep expertise in ARM-based application processors and edge AI.

The i.MX50 product line was designed to deliver high-performance, energy-efficient processing for portable consumer and industrial multimedia applications - emphasizing low-power operation, rich peripheral integration, and hardware-accelerated display and security functions.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX507CVK8BR2?

The MCIMX507CVK8BR2 operates at a maximum ARM Cortex-A8 core frequency of 800 MHz. This is confirmed in Table 1 of the IMX50CEC datasheet (Rev. 7), which lists "800 MHz" under Maximum ARM CLK Frequency for part number MCIMX507CVK8B - the base variant of MCIMX507CVK8BR2. The R2 suffix denotes tape-and-reel packaging; electrical and timing specifications remain identical to MCIMX507CVK8B.

Does the MCIMX507CVK8BR2 include a GPU or electrophoretic display controller?

No, the MCIMX507CVK8BR2 explicitly excludes both the GPU2D graphics accelerator and the EPDC (electrophoretic display controller). As stated in Table 2 (Part Number Feature Comparison) of the IMX50CEC datasheet, "MCIMX507" has "GPU" listed under Disabled Features. Similarly, Table 4 confirms EPDC is absent in MCIMX507 variants. This distinguishes MCIMX507CVK8BR2 from MCIMX508 and enables lower power and cost for LCD-only or non-graphical applications.

What package type and pin count does the MCIMX507CVK8BR2 use?

The MCIMX507CVK8BR2 uses a 416-ball MAPBGA package (Case 416) measuring 13 × 13 mm with 0.5 mm pitch. This is specified in Table 1 (Ordering Information) and Section 5.1 (13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm Pitch, 416 Pin MAPBGA Package Information) of the IMX50CEC datasheet. The "VK" in the part number directly encodes this 416-pin MAPBGA configuration, distinguishing it from "VM" (400-pin) and "ZK" (PoPBGA) variants.

Which memory types does the MCIMX507CVK8BR2 support?

The MCIMX507CVK8BR2 supports DDR2-533, LPDDR2-533, and LPDDR1-400 DRAM up to 2 GB total capacity, plus NAND Flash (SLC/MLC) with 32-bit ECC, NOR Flash, PSRAM, Cellular RAM, and managed NAND including eMMC 4.4. These capabilities are documented in Sections 1.1.5 (Multilevel Memory System) and Table 4 (Modules List) of the IMX50CEC datasheet, with eSDHCv3-3 specifically enabling eMMC 4.4 compliance on SD3 port.

What security features are implemented in the MCIMX507CVK8BR2?

The MCIMX507CVK8BR2 implements High-Assurance Boot 4 (HAB4) with SHA-256 hashing and 2048-bit RSA signature verification, Secure JTAG Controller (SJC) to restrict debug access, and a tamper-resistant Secure RTC (SRTC) with voltage/clock glitch detection. These are detailed in Sections 1.1.8 (Advanced Security) and Table 4 (Modules List) of the IMX50CEC datasheet. All security blocks are fully functional in MCIMX507CVK8BR2 - GPU/EPDC removal does not affect cryptographic or boot integrity features.