NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6G2DVM05AB

Overview

MCIMX6G2DVM05AB from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 applications processor operating at 528 MHz, housed in a 14 × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch BGA package. It integrates 128 KB L2 cache, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers (ENET1/ENET2), two FlexCAN interfaces, and supports LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, NAND, NOR, eMMC, and Quad SPI memory interfaces. It targets cost-sensitive industrial HMI and IoT gateway designs requiring secure boot and hardware-accelerated multimedia.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6G2DVM05AB datasheet, MCIMX6G2DVM05AB pinout, MCIMX6G2DVM05AB application, or MCIMX6G2DVM05AB equivalent, key selection criteria include confirmed dual Ethernet + dual CAN support, 128 KB L2 cache presence, 14×14 BGA package compatibility, and verified i.MX 6UltraLite G2-series peripheral configuration per Table 2 of IMX6ULCEC Rev. 2.2.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6G2DVM05AB implements ARM Cortex-A7 with TrustZone security, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, and a dedicated Snoop Control Unit (SCU). Its memory subsystem includes 128 KB unified L2 cache - present only on G2/G3 derivatives - and internal OCRAM (128 KB) plus secure RAM (32 KB).

It features hardware accelerators including PXP for 2D image processing (color-space conversion, alpha-blending, rotation), ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion across up to 10 channels, and CAAM for cryptographic acceleration with NIST-certified PRNG and 32 KB secure RAM. Power management includes DVFS, SW state retention, and integrated LDOs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6G2DVM05AB uses a 289-ball MAPBGA package (14 × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), with ball assignments defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULCEC Rev. 2.2. Pin functions are highly muxed; critical signals include ENET1/ENET2 MDIO/MDC, FLEXCAN1/FLEXCAN2 TX/RX, UART1–UART4, and LCDIF data/control lines. Power domains (VDD_ARM, VDD_SOC, VDDA_3P3, etc.) require strict sequencing per Section 4.2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6G3DVM05AB, MCIMX6G2DVM05AB reduces silicon cost and power by omitting CSI and secondary LCDIF, making it optimal for single-interface HMI. Against MCIMX6Y2DVM05AB, it delivers deterministic dual-networking capability without AMP complexity - ideal for Linux-based gateways needing guaranteed ENET+CAN concurrency.

Availability

MCIMX6G2DVM05AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, IoT gateway, and telematics control unit designs requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing for production ramp.

Supply support for MCIMX6G2DVM05AB 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 markets, with deep expertise in ARM-based application processors and edge AI.

The i.MX 6UltraLite family - including MCIMX6G2DVM05AB - was designed specifically for cost-optimized, power-efficient consumer and industrial applications requiring Linux-capable processing, hardware security, and rich peripheral integration without multicore overhead.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature range for MCIMX6G2DVM05AB?

The MCIMX6G2DVM05AB is rated for a junction temperature range of 0 °C to +95 °C, classified as commercial grade ('D' suffix per i.MX 6UltraLite part numbering nomenclature). This makes it suitable for indoor industrial environments and consumer electronics enclosures without active cooling, provided board-level thermal design meets the 2048 mW max power dissipation limit under worst-case conditions.

Does MCIMX6G2DVM05AB support secure boot, and how is it implemented?

Yes, MCIMX6G2DVM05AB supports Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HAB) v4 with SHA-256 hashing, 2048-bit RSA signature verification, version control, and warm boot capability. Boot ROM enforces chain-of-trust starting from signed bootloader images stored in eMMC or QSPI flash, with CSU and TZASC ensuring runtime memory isolation and CAAM accelerating cryptographic operations during validation.

Which memory types are supported by MCIMX6G2DVM05AB for primary application storage?

MCIMX6G2DVM05AB supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, and DDR3L-800 for main system memory, plus managed NAND (eMMC 4.5), raw NAND (with BCH up to 40-bit ECC), NOR flash, and Quad SPI flash for boot and firmware storage. The MMDC controller handles all DRAM timing, while GPMI manages NAND I/O and error correction.

Can MCIMX6G2DVM05AB drive a WXGA (1366×768) display, and what interface does it use?

Yes, MCIMX6G2DVM05AB can drive WXGA resolution at 60 Hz using its LCDIF parallel display interface, supporting up to 85 MHz pixel clock and 24-bit RGB888 format. The integrated PXP accelerator enables real-time scaling and alpha-blending for overlays, reducing CPU load during dynamic UI rendering - a key capability confirmed for G2-series devices in Table 2 of IMX6ULCEC Rev. 2.2.

How many CAN interfaces does MCIMX6G2DVM05AB include, and are they fully compliant?

MCIMX6G2DVM05AB includes two FlexCAN modules (FLEXCAN1 and FLEXCAN2), both fully compliant with CAN 2.0B specification supporting standard and extended message frames, bit rates up to 1 Mbps, and hardware message filtering. This dual-CAN capability is explicitly listed for G2 derivatives in Table 2 of IMX6ULCEC Rev. 2.2 and enables redundant or multi-domain vehicle/industrial network communication.