NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6G0DVM05AA

Overview

MCIMX6G0DVM05AA from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 applications processor operating at 528 MHz, housed in a 14 × 14 mm BGA package with 0.8 mm pitch. It integrates 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 128 KB OCRAM, and supports LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L, NAND/NOR flash, eMMC, and Quad SPI memory interfaces. Designed for cost-sensitive consumer HMI and IoT gateway applications requiring deterministic real-time response and low-power operation.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA datasheet, MCIMX6G0DVM05AA pinout, MCIMX6G0DVM05AA application, or MCIMX6G0DVM05AA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 528 MHz Cortex-A7 core frequency, 14×14 mm BGA-0.8 mm package footprint, integrated power management unit (PMU), dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers, and support for up to WXGA (1366×768@60 Hz) parallel LCD interface - all verified in IMX6ULCEC Rev. 2.2.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6G0DVM05AA implements a single ARM Cortex-A7 core with TrustZone security, private timer, NEON MPE co-processor, and GIC supporting 128 interrupts. Its memory subsystem includes boot ROM (96 KB), 128 KB OCRAM, and 32 KB secure RAM, with external memory controller supporting LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, and NAND with up to 40-bit BCH ECC.

Peripherals are routed via a flexible pin-muxing scheme: two USB 2.0 OTG ports with integrated PHY, eight UARTs (up to 5.0 Mbps), four I²C, four eCSPI, three SAI, two FlexCAN, one CSI, one LCDIF, and a Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP) for hardware-accelerated 2D image operations including rotation and alpha-blending.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6G0DVM05AA uses a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6UltraLite standard BGA layout defined in IMX6ULCEC Section 6.1; full pin mapping requires reference to "Chapter 4 External Signals and Pin Multiplexing" of the i.MX 6UltraLite Reference Manual (IMX6ULRM).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6G2DVM05AA, MCIMX6G0DVM05AA reduces bill-of-materials cost and PCB area by omitting L2 cache and secondary peripherals, while retaining identical core performance and power efficiency. Against MCIMX6Y2DVK05AA, it avoids dual-core complexity and licensing overhead, delivering deterministic single-threaded throughput ideal for consumer-grade HMI.

Availability

MCIMX6G0DVM05AA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for electronics point-of-sale devices, IoT gateways, and access control panels requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6G0DVM05AA 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 headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets.

The i.MX 6UltraLite family - including MCIMX6G0DVM05AA - was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient consumer HMI and edge IoT applications, emphasizing single-core simplicity, integrated PMU, and rich peripheral flexibility within a compact BGA footprint.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA?

The MCIMX6G0DVM05AA operates at a fixed maximum frequency of 528 MHz, as specified in Table 1 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet Rev. 2.2. This frequency applies to the ARM Cortex-A7 core, NEON co-processor, and L1 cache subsystem. Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) is supported but does not extend beyond this rated speed.

Does the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA include an L2 cache?

No, the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA (G0 variant) does not include an L2 cache. Per Table 2 in the IMX6ULCEC datasheet, L2 cache (128 KB unified) is only present in G2 and G3 derivatives. The MCIMX6G0DVM05AA relies solely on 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data caches, plus 128 KB on-chip OCRAM for high-speed data buffering.

Which package type is used for the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA?

The MCIMX6G0DVM05AA uses a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls, designated as "VM" in the part number nomenclature. This is confirmed in Table 1 and Section 6.1 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet Rev. 2.2.

What security features are implemented in the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA?

The MCIMX6G0DVM05AA integrates CAAM for AES/SHA/RNG acceleration, SNVS for secure RTC and tamper detection, CSU for policy-based security enforcement, and A-HAB v4 for secure boot with 2048-bit RSA keys and SHA-256 hashing. These features are fully enabled in the G0 variant per the i.MX 6UltraLite Security Reference Manual (IMX6ULSRM).

Can the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA support dual Ethernet interfaces?

No, the MCIMX6G0DVM05AA supports only one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller (ENET1). Dual Ethernet (ENET1 + ENET2) is available only in G2 and G3 variants per Table 2 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. For designs requiring redundant or segregated network paths, MCIMX6G2DVM05AA is the appropriate alternative.