NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6DP 1.0GHZ 624FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR from NXP Semiconductors is an automotive-grade i.MX 6DualPlus applications processor featuring dual Arm® Cortex®-A9 cores operating at 1 GHz, integrated OpenGL® ES 3.0 3D graphics acceleration (198 MTri/s), dual MIPI CSI-2 camera interfaces (up to 1 Gbps/lane), and dual FlexCAN 2.0B controllers - deployed in reconfigurable instrument clusters and high-performance infotainment systems.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR datasheet, MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR pinout, MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR application, or MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR equivalent, key selection criteria include automotive temperature range (–40°C to +125°C), FCPBGA 21×21 mm package with 0.8 mm pitch, DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory interface, and hardware-accelerated multimedia subsystems including VPU-disabled configuration per ordering code "4A".
Technical Context
The MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR 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, TrustZone® security, and NEON MPE co-processor. It integrates dedicated accelerators: GPU3Dv6 (OpenGL ES 3.0), GPU2Dv3 (BitBlt), GPUVG (OpenVG 1.1), two IPUv3H image processors, and ASRC for multi-channel audio sample rate conversion.
Its system architecture includes a 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory controller (MMDC), four uSDHC ports supporting UHS-I SDR-104, PCIe 2.0 x1 root/endpoint, Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 1588-compliant), five UARTs (up to 5 Mbps), three I²C buses (400 kbps), and dual CAN 2.0B interfaces - all qualified for automotive AEC-Q100 Grade 2 operation.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Dual Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz - delivers deterministic real-time HMI responsiveness with TrustZone isolation |
| Graphics Engine | GPU3Dv6 OpenGL ES 3.0 @ 198 MTri/s - enables smooth 3D rendering for digital instrument clusters |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 up to 532 MHz - supports dual-channel interleaving for >6.8 GB/s bandwidth |
| Video Input | Dual MIPI CSI-2 (4-lane max, 800 Mbps/lane) + parallel 20-bit camera port - enables simultaneous front/rear ADAS camera processing |
| Automotive Interfaces | 2× FlexCAN 2.0B (1 Mbps), MLB 150 Mbps, ESAI audio interface - meets vehicle network and infotainment bus requirements |
| Security | CAAM with 16 KB secure RAM, SNVS RTC, A-HAB v4 (SHA-256, 2048-bit RSA), CSU fusing - enables secure boot and DRM enforcement |
| Temperature Range | –40°C to +125°C junction - certified for under-hood and dashboard mounting in automotive ECUs |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR is housed in a 21 mm × 21 mm Fine-Pitch Chip Array Ball Grid Array (FCPBGA) package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and lidded construction for thermal reliability in automotive environments. Pin assignments follow the standardized signal naming convention defined in IMX6DQPAEC Rev. 3, with functional contact mapping detailed in Section 6 of the datasheet.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Core Power Supply | 1.1–1.3 V supply for Arm Cortex-A9 cores and L1/L2 caches - requires tight regulation and low-noise filtering |
| VDD_SOC | SoC Domain Power | 1.2–1.3 V supply for MMDC, GPU, IPU, and interconnect fabric - critical for DDR timing stability |
| CLKIN_24M | Primary Oscillator Input | 24 MHz crystal reference - mandatory for USB PHY operation and system clock derivation |
| BOOT_MODE[1:0] | Boot Configuration | Strapped inputs determining boot source (eMMC, NAND, SPI NOR, SD) - defines initial firmware load path |
| CAN1_TX / CAN1_RX | FlexCAN Channel 1 | Differential CAN bus signals - support ISO 11898-2 physical layer with integrated termination control |
| CSI0_DAT[7:0] | Parallel Camera Data Bus | 8-bit multiplexed video data path - supports up to 240 MHz pixel clock for HD capture |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Speed Technology | Dynamic voltage/frequency scaling across CPU, GPU, and memory domains - reduces active power by up to 40% vs. fixed-frequency operation |
| Hardware Video Acceleration | VPU disabled per "4A" variant - frees die area and power budget for enhanced GPU/ISP performance in graphics-focused designs |
| Multi-Display Support | Five concurrent display interfaces (LVDS, HDMI 1.4, MIPI DSI, parallel LCD, eDP-ready) - enables full digital cockpit with HUD + cluster + center stack |
| Secure Boot Chain | A-HAB v4 with SHA-256 hash verification and 2048-bit RSA signature validation - prevents unauthorized firmware execution at power-on reset |
| Automotive Audio Subsystem | ESAI + ASRC + AUDMUX - enables synchronized multi-source, multi-rate audio routing for premium car audio with 7.1 channel output |
Applications
| Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster | Head-Up Display (HUD) Controller |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time rendering of vehicle speed, ADAS alerts, navigation arrows, and battery state on TFT-LCD cluster with <100 ms latency. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing QNX or Linux-based HMI stack with GPU3Dv6 offloading 3D gauge animation and vector graphics. Use Value: Dual Cortex-A9 cores ensure deterministic response to CAN bus telemetry while GPU handles anti-aliased rendering at 60 fps without CPU load. |
Use Scenario: Processing camera feed, navigation data, and vehicle dynamics to generate augmented reality overlays projected onto windshield via DLP or LCoS optics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Vision preprocessor and graphics compositor - ingests MIPI CSI-2 camera input, applies geometric correction via IPUv3H, and renders AR layers using GPU3Dv6. Use Value: Hardware ASRC synchronizes HUD audio cues with visual events across independent clock domains (camera, GPS, audio codec). |
| Central Infotainment Head Unit | ADAS Domain Controller (Entry Tier) |
Use Scenario: Running Android Automotive OS with voice assistant, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, rear-seat entertainment, and OTA update management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC managing multi-display UI, Bluetooth/Wi-Fi coexistence, USB OTG media playback, and secure eMMC storage with CAAM encryption. Use Value: Four uSDHC ports enable simultaneous SD card logging, eMMC boot, and SDIO Wi-Fi/BT module - eliminating external switch ICs. |
Use Scenario: Sensor fusion hub aggregating radar, ultrasonic, and camera inputs for lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and automatic emergency braking. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time domain controller interfacing with CAN FD gateway (via FlexCAN), processing raw camera frames via GPMI/NAND log buffer, and triggering actuator commands. Use Value: Dual CAN 2.0B ports allow direct connection to radar ECU and body control module without external CAN transceiver arbitration. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar automotive application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6QP4AVT1AB | Quad-core Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz; identical package, thermal spec, and peripheral set - adds two extra CPU cores and full VPU capability | Required for concurrent 4K video decode + 3D navigation rendering + background OTA updates | Select when workload demands >2.5 DMIPS/MHz sustained compute or hardware H.265/VP9 decode |
| MCIMX6DP6AVT1AB | Same dual-core 1 GHz base but includes enabled VPU and full multimedia feature set - differs only in fuse configuration and software license keys | Suitable for cost-sensitive HUDs requiring 1080p60 video playback alongside graphics rendering | Choose if future VPU activation is planned or if BSP vendor mandates full-feature silicon |
Compared with MCIMX6DP4AVT1AB, MCIMX6QP4AVT1AB provides higher compute density for multitasking OS workloads, while MCIMX6DP6AVT1AB offers identical CPU performance with added video decode flexibility - both retain pin compatibility, thermal profile, and automotive qualification.
Availability
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive instrument clusters, head-up displays, and central infotainment systems requiring stable component supply across extended production lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR 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 functional safety.
The i.MX 6DualPlus product line was designed specifically for high-reliability automotive human-machine interfaces, delivering balanced CPU/GPU performance, hardware security, and automotive-grade interfaces - all within AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 memory speed supported by MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR?
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR supports DDR3/DDR3L up to 1066 MT/s (532 MHz clock) across its 64-bit MMDC interface. This enables peak theoretical bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s in single-channel mode or >17 GB/s with dual-channel interleaving - sufficient for concurrent 1080p video decode, 3D rendering, and OS operations. The memory controller includes hardware-calibrated impedance matching and dynamic read leveling for robust signal integrity.
Does MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR include hardware video encoding/decoding capability?
No, MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR is the "no VPU" variant (indicated by "4A" in the part number nomenclature), meaning its Video Processing Unit is fused disabled at manufacture. It retains full GPU3Dv6, GPU2Dv3, and GPUVG graphics acceleration, but lacks dedicated H.264/H.265 encode/decode engines. Video playback relies on CPU+GPU software pipelines or external codecs.
What automotive safety standards does MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR comply with?
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR is qualified to AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +125°C) and supports ISO 26262 ASIL-B development workflows through hardware features including lockstep-capable peripherals, memory ECC, watchdog timers, and diagnostic firmware libraries. While not ASIL-B certified out-of-box, it provides the foundational hardware mechanisms required for automotive safety-critical system integration.
Can MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR boot directly from eMMC 4.5?
Yes, MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR supports booting from eMMC 4.41/4.5 devices via its uSDHC2 interface in HS200 mode. Boot mode is configured using BOOT_MODE[1:0] pins, and the internal Boot ROM validates the first 4 KB of eMMC boot partition using HABv4 signature checking. Secure boot requires proper fusing of SRK hash in OCOTP and signed bootloader images.
What is the function of the MLB interface on MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR?
The MediaLB (MLB) 150 Mbps interface on MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR provides a deterministic, low-latency serial bus for connecting to MOST150 automotive networks - commonly used for premium audio distribution, microphone arrays, and telematics gateways. It operates independently of CAN/Ethernet and supports time-division multiplexing with guaranteed bandwidth allocation for real-time audio streams.
MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6DP
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- 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, DDR3L, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- HDMI, Keypad, LCD, LVDS, MIPI/DSI, Parallel
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (3), USB 2.0 OTG + PHY (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, A-HAB, CAAM, CSU, SJC, SNVS
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 624-FCBGA (21x21)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, EBI/EMI, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPI, SSI, S/PDIF, 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 MCIMX6DP4AVT1ABR part is unused and in its original packaging.
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2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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