NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6G3DVM05AA

Overview

MCIMX6G3DVM05AA from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 applications processor operating at 528 MHz, featuring 128 KB L2 cache, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers, two FlexCAN interfaces, and a 24-bit parallel LCD interface. It integrates CAAM cryptographic acceleration, PXP pixel processing pipeline, and supports LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L, NAND, eMMC, and Quad SPI memory interfaces for industrial HMI and IoT gateway designs.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA datasheet, MCIMX6G3DVM05AA pinout, MCIMX6G3DVM05AA application, or MCIMX6G3DVM05AA equivalent, key selection considerations include confirmed dual Ethernet + dual CAN support, 128 KB L2 cache presence, 14×14 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA package, and verified operation across 0–95°C junction temperature range.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6G3DVM05AA implements ARM Cortex-A7 with TrustZone security, private timer, NEON MPE co-processor, and GIC supporting 128 interrupts. Its memory subsystem includes 32 KB L1 instruction/data caches, 128 KB unified L2 cache, 128 KB OCRAM, and 96 KB boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot.

Peripherals include two 10/100 Mbps IEEE 1588-compliant Ethernet MACs, two FlexCAN 2.0B controllers, one 24-bit parallel CSI, one LCDIF supporting WXGA (1366×768@60 Hz), ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion, and PXP for hardware-accelerated 2D image processing including rotation and alpha-blending.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6G3DVM05AA is housed in a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 mm × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 361 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6UltraLite 14×14 mm BGA layout defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULCEC Rev. 1.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6G2DVM05AA and MCIMX6Y2DVM05AA, the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA delivers full dual-CAN/dual-Ethernet capability and 128 KB L2 cache - essential for industrial redundancy, real-time graphics, and deterministic multi-interface concurrency not achievable with the alternatives.

Availability

MCIMX6G3DVM05AA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, smart building gateways, telematics control units, and point-of-sale terminals requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6G3DVM05AA 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 formed from the spin-off of Philips' semiconductor division, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The i.MX 6UltraLite product line was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient Linux-capable applications in consumer and industrial edge devices - emphasizing integrated peripherals, hardware security, and simplified power architecture.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA?

The MCIMX6G3DVM05AA operates at a maximum core frequency of 528 MHz, as specified in Table 1 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. This frequency is guaranteed across the full 0–95°C junction temperature range and under nominal 1.2 V VDD_ARM supply conditions. The MCIMX6G3DVM05AA does not support higher-frequency variants like the 696 MHz option found in other i.MX 6UltraLite SKUs.

Does the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA include L2 cache, and how much is available?

Yes, the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA includes 128 KB of unified instruction/data L2 cache, as confirmed in Section 1.2 "Features" and Table 2 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. This L2 cache is present only on G2 and G3 derivatives - distinguishing MCIMX6G3DVM05AA from G0/G1 variants which omit L2 cache entirely.

Which Ethernet and CAN interfaces are enabled on the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA?

The MCIMX6G3DVM05AA enables both ENET1 and ENET2 10/100 Mbps controllers, and both FLEXCAN1 and FLEXCAN2 modules, as verified in Table 2 "Detailed Peripherals Information" of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. This dual-interface capability is a defining feature of the G3 variant and is not available on G0, G1, or G2 SKUs.

What package type and dimensions does the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA use?

The MCIMX6G3DVM05AA uses a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 mm × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 361 I/O balls, as documented in Section 6.1 "14x14 mm Package Information" of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. This package is distinct from the 9×9 mm 0.5 mm pitch variant used by VK-suffixed SKUs like MCIMX6G3DVK05AA.

Is the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA qualified for industrial temperature operation?

No, the MCIMX6G3DVM05AA is rated for consumer temperature range only: 0°C to +95°C junction temperature, indicated by the "D" suffix in its part number nomenclature per Figure 1 of the IMX6ULCEC datasheet. For industrial −40°C to +105°C operation, engineers must select a "C"-suffixed variant such as MCIMX6G3DVK10AA (9×9 mm) or equivalent G3 industrial SKU.