NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR

Overview

MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core Arm Cortex-A7 applications processor operating at 696 MHz, featuring 128 KB on-chip RAM, dual 10-channel 12-bit ADCs, two FlexCAN interfaces, and hardware-accelerated AES/TDES/SHA crypto engines for secure boot and OTF DRAM encryption. It targets cost-sensitive, power-constrained HMI and industrial control systems.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR datasheet, MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR pinout, MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR application, or MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR equivalent, key selection criteria include dual Ethernet support, 8 UARTs, 4 I²C interfaces, 24-bit parallel LCD/CSI capability, and eMMC 4.5/SD 3.0 dual-host controller integration.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR implements an Arm Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB instruction and 32 KB data caches, plus optional 128 KB L2 cache (not enabled in this variant), and integrates a dedicated security subsystem including TRNG, RSA-4096 DPA protection, 10 tamper pins, and eFuse-based key storage. It supports boot from Quad SPI NOR and raw NAND with BCH40 ECC.

Memory subsystem includes 16-bit LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L interfaces, dual eMMC/SDIO host controllers (v4.5/v3.0), and parallel NOR/EBI. Connectivity comprises two 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MACs with IEEE 1588 support, two USB 2.0 OTG ports with integrated PHY, and dual FlexCAN 2.0B controllers.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR is housed in a 14 mm × 14 mm, 289-ball MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch, supporting full GPIO and interface pinout including dual Ethernet RMII, two CAN differential pairs, 24-bit parallel LCD/CSI, and dual USB OTG PHY routing.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR, MCIMX6Y2DVM05AB trades security and connectivity for lower cost, while MCIMX6G2CVM05AB adds L2 cache and graphics acceleration at identical footprint-making it ideal for display-rich, tamper-aware deployments where MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR's balance of dual Ethernet, dual CAN, and crypto suffices.

Availability

MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive telematics, financial payment terminals, and industrial HMI panels requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle production programs.

Supply support for MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR 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 IoT markets.

The i.MX 6UltraLite product line was designed to deliver scalable, power-efficient Arm-based processing for cost-sensitive embedded applications requiring robust security, rich peripheral integration, and long-term availability-especially in payment, energy, and industrial control domains.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR?

The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR operates at a maximum CPU frequency of 696 MHz. This speed is achieved using the Arm Cortex-A7 core with optimized power management and thermal design. The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR maintains this frequency under typical industrial temperature conditions (−40°C to +105°C) when supplied with regulated 1.0–1.1 V core voltage and proper PCB thermal vias. Frequency scaling is supported via dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) firmware.

Does the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR support secure boot and hardware encryption?

Yes, the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR includes a dedicated security subsystem with hardware-accelerated AES/TDES/SHA crypto engines, on-chip TRNG, secure boot ROM, and OTF DRAM encryption. It also features 10 tamper detection pins and eFuse-based key storage. These capabilities enable compliance with EMV Level 3 and PCI PTS requirements, and the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR is pre-certified for PCI 4.0 in applicable configurations.

How many Ethernet interfaces does the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR provide?

The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR integrates two independent 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MACs with IEEE 1588-2008 hardware timestamping support. Each MAC supports RMII interface and can be connected to external PHYs such as the KSZ8081RN or LAN8720A. This dual-Ethernet capability enables redundant networking or separate control/data plane separation in industrial automation applications using the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR.

What memory interfaces are supported by the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR?

The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR supports 16-bit LPDDR2, DDR3, and DDR3L SDRAM; raw and managed NAND flash with BCH40 ECC; parallel NOR flash; Quad SPI NOR; eMMC 4.5; SD 3.0; and SDIO. It includes two independent eMMC/SDIO host controllers, allowing concurrent use of internal storage and peripheral modules (e.g., Wi-Fi). The MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR does not support LPDDR3 or DDR4.

Is the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR pin-compatible with other i.MX 6UltraLite variants?

Yes, the MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR shares the same 14 mm × 14 mm 289-ball MAPBGA package and pinout with MCIMX6G0, MCIMX6G2, and MCIMX6G3 variants in the CVM05AB suffix family. This allows direct PCB reuse across performance and feature tiers. However, functional differences (e.g., missing L2 cache in MCIMX6G1CVM05ABR vs. MCIMX6G2CVM05AB) require software and power design validation before substitution.