NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6L2EVN10AC

Overview

MCIMX6L2EVN10AC from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core ARM Cortex-A9 applications processor operating at 1 GHz, with no GPU or EPD controller, rated for -40°C to +105°C extended temperature operation, housed in a 13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch MAPBGA package, and designed for industrial barcode scanners and ruggedized portable terminals requiring deterministic real-time response and long-term thermal reliability.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC datasheet, MCIMX6L2EVN10AC pinout, MCIMX6L2EVN10AC application, or MCIMX6L2EVN10AC equivalent, key selection criteria include its extended-temperature qualification, absence of GPU/EPDC hardware (reducing power and BOM cost), DDR3-800 memory interface, integrated PMU with DVFS support, and dual-voltage GPIO capability for interfacing with legacy 3.3 V peripherals and modern 1.8 V sensors.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6L2EVN10AC implements a single ARM Cortex-A9 MPCore core with TrustZone security, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, and 256 KB unified L2 cache. It integrates an on-chip PMU with linear regulators, temperature monitoring (TEMPMON), and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS) for active power management across industrial operating conditions.

Its memory subsystem supports 16/32-bit DDR3-800 and LPDDR2-800 interfaces, 128 KB on-chip OCRAM, and boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot. Peripheral connectivity includes five UARTs (one with 8-wire RS485 support), four eCSPI, three I²C (400 kbps), 10/100 Mbps FEC, four PWM, and a programmable SSI supporting I²S up to 192 kHz stereo audio.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6L2EVN10AC is packaged in a 224-ball MAPBGA with 13 × 13 mm footprint and 0.5 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant and moisture sensitivity level 3 (MSL3).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6L2EVN10AC, MCIMX6L2DVN10AC trades thermal robustness for lower cost in benign environments, while MCIMX6Y2CVK08AB offers smaller size and lower static power at the expense of compute headroom and peripheral richness-making MCIMX6L2EVN10AC optimal for thermally demanding, I/O-rich industrial controllers.

Availability

MCIMX6L2EVN10AC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial barcode scanners, rugged handheld terminals, fixed-position kiosks, and medical data loggers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6L2EVN10AC 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 applications processors and edge AI acceleration.

The i.MX 6SoloLite product line delivers cost-optimized, low-power ARM Cortex-A9 processors for consumer and industrial portable devices-designed to balance performance, thermal resilience, and peripheral flexibility without GPU overhead.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC?

The MCIMX6L2EVN10AC operates at a guaranteed maximum frequency of 1 GHz across its full -40°C to +105°C junction temperature range. This speed is maintained using Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) under thermal constraints, and requires proper decoupling of VDD_ARM and VDD_SOC supplies per NXP's layout guidelines in AN4948.

Does the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC include a GPU or EPD controller?

No, the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC explicitly excludes both GPU2Dv2 and EPDC hardware blocks, as confirmed by its part number suffix "2" (no GPU, no EPDC) in Table 1 of the IMX6SLCEC datasheet. This omission reduces power consumption and simplifies software drivers for non-graphical applications such as barcode scanning and data logging.

What package type and ball pitch does the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC use?

The MCIMX6L2EVN10AC uses a 224-ball MAPBGA package with a 13 × 13 mm body size and 0.5 mm ball pitch, designated as Case 2240 in NXP documentation. It is RoHS-compliant and rated MSL3, requiring bake conditioning before reflow if exposed to ambient humidity beyond floor life limits.

Which memory types does the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC support?

The MCIMX6L2EVN10AC supports 16/32-bit DDR3-800 and LPDDR2-800 external memory, plus 16/32-bit NOR Flash, PSRAM, and managed NAND (including eMMC 4.41). Its MMDC controller handles up to 2 GB address space, and on-chip resources include 128 KB OCRAM and 96 KB boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot enforcement.

How is security implemented in the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC?

Security in the MCIMX6L2EVN10AC is implemented via ARM TrustZone, HABv4 (with 2048-bit RSA and SHA-256), SNVS (Secure Real-Time Clock and tamper detection), CSU (Central Security Unit), and DCP (Data Co-Processor for AES/SHA acceleration). All security features are enabled by factory-programmed eFUSEs and enforced at boot time without software intervention.