NXP Semiconductors MCIMX507CVM8B

Overview

MCIMX507CVM8B 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 400-pin MAPBGA package (17 × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch). It integrates L1/L2 caches, DDR2/LPDDR2 memory controller, dual USB 2.0 PHYs, FEC Ethernet, and eSDHCv3 for eMMC 4.4 - optimized for cost-sensitive industrial HMI and embedded multimedia terminals.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX507CVM8B datasheet, MCIMX507CVM8B pinout, MCIMX507CVM8B application, or MCIMX507CVM8B equivalent, key selection considerations include its 800 MHz CPU frequency, absence of GPU/EPDC, 400-pin 17×17 mm MAPBGA footprint, support for DDR2/LPDDR2 up to 266 MHz, and integrated security features including HAB4 boot authentication and AES acceleration.

Technical Context

The MCIMX507CVM8B implements Freescale's Smart Speed™ power management architecture with dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), enabling low-power operation across active and retention modes. Its AXI fabric (266 MHz) interconnects the ARM Cortex-A8 core, ePXP pixel pipeline, DRAM controller, and peripherals including FEC, eSDHC, and USB OTG/host controllers.

It uses a multilevel memory hierarchy: 32 KB L1 instruction + 32 KB L1 data cache, 256 KB unified L2 cache, on-chip ROM (96 KB with HAB4), and 128 KB OCRAM. External memory support includes DDR2-533, LPDDR2-533, NAND Flash with 32-bit ECC, and eMMC 4.4 via dedicated eSDHCv3 port.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX507CVM8B is housed in a 400-ball MAPBGA package (Case 400), 17 × 17 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant and lead-free (MSL 3). This package omits DRAM_SDCLK_1, DRAM_SDCLK_1_B, DRAM_A14, DRAM_SDODT1, UART2_CTS, and UART2_RTS versus the 416-pin variants, and provides independent USB VDDA25/VDDA33 rails - critical for noise isolation in mixed-signal designs.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX507CVK8B, MCIMX507CVM8B trades smaller footprint for easier routing and thermal management; compared with MCIMX503CVM8B, it removes EPDC functionality to reduce cost and complexity where e-paper is unnecessary - making it optimal for standard LCD-based industrial terminals.

Availability

MCIMX507CVM8B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, medical data loggers, retail kiosks, and smart building gateways requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.

Supply support for MCIMX507CVM8B 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, now specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The i.MX50 family - including MCIMX507CVM8B - was designed for cost-optimized, multimedia-capable embedded applications in consumer and industrial segments, emphasizing power efficiency, display flexibility, and hardware-accelerated security.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX507CVM8B?

The MCIMX507CVM8B 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 MCIMX507CVM8B. The device does not support 1 GHz operation - that capability is reserved for MCIMX507CVM1B and MCIMX507CVK1B variants.

Does the MCIMX507CVM8B include a GPU or electrophoretic display controller?

No, the MCIMX507CVM8B explicitly excludes both the GPU and the electrophoretic display controller (EPDC). As stated in Table 2 (Part Number Feature Comparison) of the IMX50CEC datasheet, MCIMX507 disables the GPU, and Table 1 confirms it belongs to the "No GPU" feature set. EPDC is also absent - only MCIMX508 variants include EPDC, and MCIMX507 is defined as having neither GPU nor EPDC.

What package type and dimensions does the MCIMX507CVM8B use?

The MCIMX507CVM8B uses a 400-ball MAPBGA package (Case 400), measuring 17 × 17 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch. This is specified in Table 1 (Ordering Information) and detailed in Section 5.3 of the IMX50CEC datasheet. It differs from the 416-pin variants (13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) and omits six signals including DRAM_A14 and UART2_RTS.

Which memory types does the MCIMX507CVM8B support?

The MCIMX507CVM8B supports DDR2-533, LPDDR2-533, and LPDDR1-400 DRAM (up to 2 GB total), plus NAND Flash with 32-bit hardware ECC, NOR Flash, PSRAM, and eMMC 4.4 via its dedicated eSDHCv3 port. These are documented in Sections 1.1.5 and 4.8 of the IMX50CEC datasheet, with eMMC 4.4 specifically enabled on SD3 interface pins.

What security features are implemented in the MCIMX507CVM8B?

The MCIMX507CVM8B includes High-Assurance Boot 4 (HAB4) with SHA-256 and 2048-bit RSA signature verification, AES encryption/decryption acceleration, on-chip fuse programming, and a tamper-resistant secure real-time clock (SRTC). These are detailed in Sections 1.1.8 and 6.3 of the IMX50CEC datasheet and remain fully functional despite the absence of GPU and EPDC.