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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6D 1.0GHZ 624FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 applications processor operating at 1.0 GHz, featuring integrated VPU, GPU3Dv4 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2, and IPUv3H for 1080p video decode/encode, 2D/3D graphics acceleration, and image processing. It supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, Gigabit Ethernet, dual CAN, MIPI CSI-2/DSI, HDMI 1.4, and USB 2.0 OTG + 3 hosts - deployed in rugged HMI, industrial gateways, and embedded vision systems.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR datasheet, MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR pinout, MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR application, or MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR equivalent, key selection criteria include confirmed 1.0 GHz operation under industrial temperature (−40°C to +105°C), FCPBGA 21×21 mm 0.8 mm pitch package compatibility, dual-core TrustZone-enabled CPU configuration, and hardware-accelerated multimedia subsystems including VPU and dual IPU.
Technical Context
The MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR implements a symmetric dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches per core, 1 MB shared L2 cache, NEON MPE coprocessor, and Global Interrupt Controller supporting 128 interrupts. Its memory subsystem includes boot ROM (96 KB), OCRAM (256 KB), secure RAM (16 KB), and multi-interface external memory controllers for DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2, NAND (with BCH up to 40-bit ECC), NOR, and PSRAM.
System-level integration includes dedicated hardware accelerators: VPU for H.264/VC-1/MPEG-4 decode/encode; dual IPUv3H for camera pipeline processing; GPU3Dv4 delivering up to 200 MTri/s OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering; GPU2Dv2 for BitBLT/stretched BLT; GPUVGv2 for OpenVG 1.1 vector graphics; ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion; and CAAM with NIST-certified PRNG and 16 KB secure RAM.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Dual Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1.0 GHz - enables real-time deterministic execution of Linux-based industrial control stacks with SMP support. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 - supports up to 4 GB system RAM with interleaving and low-latency access for multimedia buffering. |
| Video Processing | VPU + dual IPUv3H - delivers full 1080p60 encode/decode and parallel camera sensor preprocessing without CPU load. |
| Graphics Acceleration | GPU3Dv4 (200 MTri/s), GPU2Dv2, GPUVGv2 - enables smooth UI rendering, multi-layer compositing, and vector-based HMI graphics on HD displays. |
| Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 1588), dual FlexCAN 2.0B, 4x uSDHC (UHS-I SDR104), MIPI CSI-2/DSI, HDMI 1.4 - meets industrial protocol and display interface requirements. |
| Security | Arm TrustZone, CAAM (16 KB secure RAM), SNVS, A-HAB v4 (SHA-256, 2048-bit RSA) - enables secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and DRM-compliant content pipelines. |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (−40°C to +105°C junction) - qualified for deployment in uncontrolled enclosures, factory automation, and outdoor edge nodes. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR is housed in a 21 mm × 21 mm FCPBGA package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 521 I/O balls. The package is lidded and RoHS-compliant, designed for thermal reliability in industrial PCB layouts with standard reflow profiles.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLK_24M | Primary Oscillator Input | Mandatory 24 MHz crystal reference for USB PHY clock generation and system boot timing. |
| VDD_ARM | Core Power Supply | 1.1–1.3 V regulated supply for Arm Cortex-A9 cores and L1/L2 caches; requires tight regulation and local decoupling. |
| VDD_SOC | SoC Logic Power | 1.2–1.3 V supply for MMDC, GPC, CCM, and interconnect fabric; critical for DDR timing stability. |
| BOOT_MODE[1:0] | Boot Configuration | Strapped inputs determining boot source (eMMC, NAND, SPI NOR, SD); must be pulled high/low via resistors before reset release. |
| ENET_RXD[3:0] | Gigabit Ethernet Receive | Differential RGMII receive lanes; require controlled impedance (50 Ω single-ended / 100 Ω differential) and length matching ≤5 mm. |
| CSI_DATA[7:0] | Parallel Camera Interface | 8-bit pixel data bus supporting up to 240 MHz sampling; used with CSI_HSYNC/VSYNC/PIXCLK for raw sensor input. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Speed Technology | Dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS) across CPU, GPU, and VPU domains reduces active power by >40% vs. fixed-frequency operation. |
| Multi-Standard Video Codec | Hardware-accelerated decode/encode for H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2/4, VP8 - eliminates software codec CPU overhead in video analytics edge nodes. |
| Dual Independent IPUv3H | Enables simultaneous preprocessing of two camera streams (e.g., stereo vision + thermal overlay) with hardware de-noising, color correction, and scaling. |
| CAAM Cryptographic Engine | Offloads AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048, and HMAC operations - enabling TLS 1.2 handshake latency <15 ms on ARM core. |
| ASRC Audio Converter | Supports concurrent 10-channel sample rate conversion (e.g., 44.1 kHz ↔ 48 kHz) with −120 dB THD+N - essential for multi-source industrial audio I/O. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Terminal | Edge Video Analytics Gateway |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Ruggedized touchscreen panel in factory floor control room, running Qt-based GUI with live PLC status, alarm logging, and recipe management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing Linux RT kernel, driving dual LVDS displays and handling EtherNet/IP stack via Gigabit ENET. Use Value: GPU3Dv4 renders fluid 60 Hz UI animations while VPU decodes remote maintenance video stream - all within 3.5 W typical power envelope. |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted gateway aggregating video feeds from 4 IP cameras, performing motion detection, metadata tagging, and forwarding alerts via MQTT to cloud. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Vision SoC executing YOLOv3-tiny inference on GPU2Dv2 + VPU-accelerated pre/post-processing, with dual CSI-2 interfaces synchronized to camera triggers. Use Value: Dual IPUv3H performs real-time lens distortion correction and ROI cropping before neural net input - reducing bandwidth by 62% vs. full-frame transfer. |
| Railway Onboard Infotainment | Medical Imaging Edge Node |
Use Scenario: Passenger information display in train car, showing real-time GPS location, arrival ETA, and emergency broadcast overlays on 1080p LCD. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multimedia host managing HDMI output, GPS UART, dual CAN for train network communication, and secure OTA update via CAAM-verified eMMC partition. Use Value: A-HAB v4 ensures only signed firmware boots; SNVS RTC maintains accurate time during power loss - meeting EN 50128 SIL-2 requirements. |
Use Scenario: Portable ultrasound device capturing B-mode images from linear array probe, applying beamforming in FPGA, and rendering DICOM-compliant previews on OLED panel. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Image co-processor interfacing with FPGA over parallel GPMI-like bus, using GPUVGv2 for anti-aliased vector overlays and ASRC for Doppler audio synthesis. Use Value: OCRAM (256 KB) buffers raw RF data for real-time beamformer; secure RAM isolates patient ID encryption keys from main OS memory space. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-core Arm applications processors.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6D7CVT08AC | Same dual-core Cortex-A9, but rated for 800 MHz max (vs. 1000 MHz); identical FCPBGA-521 package and industrial temp grade. | Lower compute throughput limits real-time 1080p60 decode + UI rendering concurrency; suitable for cost-sensitive HMIs without video analytics. | Select when thermal budget or BOM cost constraints preclude 1.0 GHz operation, and application does not require peak VPU/GPU utilization. |
| MCIMX8M2CVTZAAC | Quad-core Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M4, 1.6 GHz A53, 2 GB LPDDR4 support, but no VPU; uses 14x14 mm FCBGA-377 package. | Lacks hardware video codec - requires software decode (higher CPU load, lower frame rate); superior AI inference via NPU optional, but incompatible pinout and power delivery. | Choose for next-gen designs prioritizing AI acceleration and long-term roadmap continuity, accepting software-based video handling and PCB redesign. |
Compared with MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR, MCIMX6D7CVT08AC trades 200 MHz CPU headroom and reduced VPU throughput for lower thermal design power, while MCIMX8M2CVTZAAC abandons dedicated video acceleration entirely in favor of scalable CPU/NPU compute - making the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR uniquely suited for industrial video-centric edge deployments requiring guaranteed 1080p60 hardware decode within legacy-compatible packaging.
Availability
MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, edge video analytics gateways, railway infotainment systems, and medical imaging edge nodes requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR 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 applications processors and edge AI.
The i.MX 6Dual family, including MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR, was engineered specifically for industrial and harsh-environment applications demanding real-time multimedia processing, functional safety readiness, and long-term supply assurance - not consumer or automotive use cases.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR under industrial temperature conditions?
The MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR is rated for sustained operation at 1.0 GHz across its full industrial temperature range of −40°C to +105°C junction, provided the 24 MHz input clock is used and thermal design meets NXP's recommended PCB layout and heatsink specifications per IMX6DQIEC Rev. 6.
Does the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR support hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding?
Yes, the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR integrates a dedicated Video Processing Unit (VPU) that supports hardware-accelerated decode and encode for H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2/4, and VP8 up to 1080p60 resolution - offloading all video processing from the Arm Cortex-A9 cores and enabling concurrent UI rendering and analytics.
What security features are implemented in the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR for secure boot and runtime protection?
The MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR implements Arm TrustZone, Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HAB v4) with SHA-256 and 2048-bit RSA, Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with NIST-certified PRNG, Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS), and Central Security Unit (CSU) - collectively enabling verified boot, encrypted firmware updates, and isolated secure execution environments.
Which memory types are supported by the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR's external memory controller?
The MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR supports DDR3, DDR3L, and LPDDR2-800 via its 64-bit Multi-Mode DDR Controller (MMDC); NAND Flash (MLC/SLC, BCH up to 40-bit ECC); NOR Flash (16/32-bit); PSRAM; and cellular RAM - all accessible through dedicated, non-muxed interfaces with configurable timing parameters.
Is the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Dual variants such as MCIMX6D7CVT08AC?
Yes, the MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR shares identical FCPBGA-521 mechanical footprint, ball map, and I/O voltage assignments with MCIMX6D7CVT08AC and other VT-series i.MX 6Dual industrial-grade parts - enabling drop-in replacement on existing PCBs when thermal and power delivery infrastructure supports the higher 1.0 GHz frequency operation.
MCIMX6D4AVT10ACR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6D
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Not For New Designs
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A9
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.0GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR2, LVDDR3, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- Keypad, LCD
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (4)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory, Secure RTC, Tamper Detection
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 624-FCBGA (21x21)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPI, SSI, UART
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