NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6G2DVK05AA-NXP

Overview

MCIMX6G2DVK05AA from NXP (formerly Freescale) is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 applications processor operating at 528 MHz, integrated with 128 KB L2 cache, on-chip power management unit (PMU), and dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers. It supports LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, NAND, NOR, eMMC, and Quad SPI memory interfaces, and targets cost-sensitive industrial HMI and IoT gateway designs.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA datasheet, MCIMX6G2DVK05AA pinout, MCIMX6G2DVK05AA application, or MCIMX6G2DVK05AA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 9×9 mm 0.5 mm pitch BGA package, commercial temperature grade (0 to +95 °C), TrustZone-enabled security architecture, and hardware-accelerated multimedia features including PXP and ASRC.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6G2DVK05AA implements a single ARM Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, TrustZone security extensions, and a 128 KB unified L2 cache. Its system-level architecture includes a Snoop Control Unit (SCU), General Interrupt Controller (GIC) supporting 128 interrupts, and a Global Timer.

It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP) for 2D image operations (scaling, rotation, alpha-blending), Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) for up to 10-channel audio sample rate conversion, and Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with NIST-certified PRNG and 32 KB secure RAM.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6G2DVK05AA uses a 9×9 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 289-ball MAPBGA package (documented in IMX6ULCEC Rev. 0 Section 6.2). Pin assignments are defined in Tables 6-1 through 6-4 (pages 118–132) of the same datasheet, covering ball map, signal names, I/O types, and voltage domains.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6G2DVK05AA, MCIMX6Y2DVK05AA sacrifices security for lower cost and simpler toolchain, while MCIMX6G3DVK05AA extends peripheral availability within the same footprint - both require validation of bootloader and driver compatibility despite mechanical interchangeability.

Availability

MCIMX6G2DVK05AA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, IoT gateway, and secure access control applications requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle assurance.

Supply support for MCIMX6G2DVK05AA 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 specifically for cost-optimized, power-efficient applications processors targeting industrial human-machine interfaces, point-of-sale terminals, and entry-level edge gateways - balancing performance, security, and BOM simplicity.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA?

The MCIMX6G2DVK05AA operates at a fixed maximum frequency of 528 MHz, as specified in Table 1 of the IMX6ULCEC Rev. 0 datasheet. This speed applies across the full commercial temperature range (0 to +95 °C) and is guaranteed under validated power and thermal conditions. No overclocking or higher-frequency variants exist for this specific part number.

Does the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA support secure boot, and how is it implemented?

Yes, the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA implements secure boot via Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4), which validates signed boot images using SHA-256 hashing and 2048-bit RSA public-key cryptography. Keys are fused into eFUSEs during manufacturing, and the boot ROM enforces chain-of-trust verification before loading any user code - a core capability of the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA's security architecture.

What memory types does the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA support for external storage?

The MCIMX6G2DVK05AA supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, Raw and Managed NAND flash (with up to 40-bit BCH ECC), NOR flash, eMMC v4.41/4.5, and Quad SPI NOR. These interfaces are implemented via dedicated controllers (GPMI, EIM, uSDHC, QSPI) and are electrically validated per IMX6ULCEC Section 4 specifications - all supported directly by the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA without external glue logic.

Is the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA pin-compatible with other i.MX 6UltraLite variants in the same package size?

The MCIMX6G2DVK05AA shares the identical 9×9 mm 0.5 mm pitch 289-ball MAPBGA footprint with MCIMX6G3DVK05AA and MCIMX6Y2DVK05AA, making them mechanically interchangeable. However, signal muxing and peripheral enablement differ: MCIMX6G2DVK05AA implements GP1 domain (reduced feature set), so not all pins map to the same functions as in GP2 or SoloLite variants - electrical compatibility requires validation against each variant's reference manual.

What hardware accelerators are integrated into the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA for multimedia processing?

The MCIMX6G2DVK05AA integrates three key hardware accelerators: the Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP) for 2D graphics operations (scaling, rotation, color-space conversion), the Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) for multi-channel audio resampling with <−120 dB THD+N, and the Smart DMA (SDMA) controller for offloading data movement from the Cortex-A7 core - all are silicon-verified features of the MCIMX6G2DVK05AA per IMX6ULCEC Sections 1.2 and 3.