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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6Q 1.0GHZ 624FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE from NXP Semiconductors is an automotive-grade i.MX 6Quad application processor featuring four Arm Cortex-A9 cores running at 1 GHz, integrated GPU (OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1, 2D BitBlt), no VPU, 1 MB shared L2 cache, and FCPBGA-624 package (21 × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch). It targets infotainment head units requiring concurrent display rendering, audio processing, and CAN-based vehicle network integration.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE datasheet, MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE pinout, MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE application, or MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE equivalent, key selection criteria include automotive temperature range (−40°C to +125°C), absence of hardware video decode/encode (VPU), DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory interface support, dual FlexCAN 1 Mbps controllers, and PCIe v2.0 x1 endpoint/root capability.
Technical Context
The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE implements a symmetric quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with TrustZone security, each core including 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches plus NEON MPE co-processor. The SoC integrates a 1 MB unified L2 cache, SCU, GIC supporting 128 interrupts, and global timer.
It features dedicated multimedia accelerators: GPU3Dv4 (200 MTri/s), GPU2Dv2, GPUVG, ASRC for multi-channel audio sample rate conversion, dual IPUv3H for image processing, and CAAM cryptographic engine with 16 KB secure RAM. Power management includes DVFS, software state retention, and on-chip LDO regulators.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Quad Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz - Enables Linux/Android real-time multitasking with deterministic latency for HMI and telematics. |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB unified - Reduces external memory bandwidth pressure during concurrent graphics/audio/video tasks. |
| GPU | OpenGL ES 2.0 + OpenVG 1.1 + 2D BitBlt - Supports smooth UI rendering, vector graphics, and overlay composition without CPU load. |
| VPU | Not integrated - Requires external video codec or software decode; suitable for applications not needing 1080p encode/decode. |
| Memory Interface | 64-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 up to 532 MHz - Delivers up to 8.5 GB/s peak bandwidth for high-resolution display buffering and OS operation. |
| Automotive Interfaces | Dual FlexCAN 1 Mbps + MLB150 + ESAI + ASRC - Meets ISO 11898-2 requirements for in-vehicle networking and multi-source audio synchronization. |
| Package | FCPBGA-624, 21 × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch - Compatible with automotive PCB assembly standards and thermal dissipation requirements. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is housed in a 624-ball Fine-Pitch Chip Array Ball Grid Array (FCPBGA) package measuring 21 mm × 21 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and lidded construction for automotive thermal and mechanical reliability.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Core power supply | 1.2 V ±3% input for Arm Cortex-A9 cluster; requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling. |
| VDD_SOC | SoC logic power | 1.2 V ±3% supply for L2 cache, interconnect, and peripheral domains; independent from VDD_ARM. |
| VDDA_3P3 | Analog I/O supply | 3.3 V ±5% for USB PHY, HDMI, and analog peripherals; must be isolated from digital noise. |
| ENET_MDIO / ENET_MDC | Ethernet management interface | IEEE 802.3-compliant MDIO/MDC bus for configuring external PHY registers. |
| CAN1_TX / CAN1_RX | FlexCAN controller channel 1 | Differential signaling pair compliant with ISO 11898-2; supports 1 Mbps bit rate with built-in transceiver biasing. |
| SD1_CMD / SD1_CLK / SD1_DATA0–3 | eMMC/SDHC port 1 | UHS-I SDR104-capable interface (104 MB/s) for boot storage or application storage with CRC and command queuing. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Arm TrustZone Security | Hardware-enforced isolation between secure/non-secure worlds for DRM, secure boot, and encrypted firmware updates. |
| CAAM Cryptographic Engine | Accelerates AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048, and RNG operations with NIST-certified PRNG and 16 KB secure RAM. |
| Dual IPUv3H Image Processors | Enables simultaneous camera feed preprocessing (deinterlacing, color space conversion, scaling) for ADAS vision pipelines. |
| ASRC Audio Converter | Supports concurrent 10-channel asynchronous sample rate conversion (e.g., 44.1 kHz ↔ 48 kHz) with <−120 dB THD+N for multi-source audio mixing. |
| PCIe v2.0 x1 Endpoint/Root | Enables direct connection to automotive-grade peripherals like cellular modems or NVMe storage without bridge chips. |
Applications
| Infotainment Head Unit | Digital Instrument Cluster |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Central touchscreen system delivering navigation, media playback, Bluetooth telephony, and vehicle settings UI. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing Linux-based HMI stack, managing HDMI/LVDS display outputs, dual CAN for vehicle bus access, and USB OTG for diagnostics. Use Value: GPU-accelerated UI rendering ensures 60 fps animation at WUXGA resolution while dual IPUv3H handles rearview camera feed preprocessing. | Use Scenario: Real-time driver information display with animated gauges, ADAS warnings, and HUD projection control. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Safety-critical timing-aware processor driving dual LVDS displays via parallel + LVDS interfaces, sourcing time-stamped CAN messages, and validating sensor inputs via GPIO/WDOG. Use Value: Automotive-grade temperature range (−40°C to +125°C) and ASRC-enabled multi-source audio alert synthesis ensure reliable operation under extreme cabin conditions. |
| Telematics Control Unit (TCU) | Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Vision Processor |
Use Scenario: Cellular-connected module aggregating GPS, CAN bus telemetry, OTA update handling, and remote diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Host processor for LTE modem (via PCIe or USB), GPS receiver (UART/USB), and secure eSIM management using CAAM and SNVS RTC. Use Value: Dual FlexCAN ports enable simultaneous access to powertrain and chassis CAN buses while PCIe v2.0 x1 provides low-latency backhaul to modem baseband. | Use Scenario: Front-facing camera processing unit performing lane detection, pedestrian recognition, and forward collision warning. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Vision pipeline accelerator using CSI-2 interface for raw sensor input, dual IPUv3H for real-time image enhancement, and GPU for CNN inference post-processing. Use Value: Hardware ASRC synchronizes radar/audio alerts with vision output; absence of VPU reduces thermal load while preserving CPU cycles for AI model execution. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6Q6AVT10AE | Includes VPU supporting 1080p60 H.264/H.265 encode/decode; identical CPU/GPU/package/temperature grade. | Required for systems needing hardware-accelerated video recording or streaming (e.g., dashcam integration). | Select MCIMX6Q6AVT10AE when video encoding/decoding is mandatory; otherwise MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE reduces BOM cost and thermal design complexity. |
| MCIMX6D4AVT10AE | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz; same GPU/no-VPU configuration; identical package, temperature grade, and peripheral set except reduced L2 cache (512 KB vs 1 MB). | Suitable for cost-sensitive entry-level infotainment with lower UI complexity and single-display requirement. | Choose MCIMX6D4AVT10AE for simpler HMIs where quad-core performance and full 1 MB L2 cache are unnecessary. |
Compared with MCIMX6Q6AVT10AE, MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE removes VPU to reduce die size and power, making it optimal for GPU-centric but video-light automotive UIs; versus MCIMX6D4AVT10AE, it delivers higher throughput for multi-display and concurrent peripheral handling via quad-core execution and doubled L2 cache.
Availability
MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment head units, digital instrument clusters, and telematics control units requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with leadership in ARM-based application processors and automotive Ethernet.
The i.MX 6 series was designed specifically for automotive infotainment and digital cockpit applications, integrating safety-critical interfaces (CAN, ASRC, SNVS), multimedia acceleration, and long-term automotive qualification (AEC-Q100 Grade 2).
FAQ
What is the maximum operating temperature specification for MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE?
The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is rated for automotive temperature grade A, with a junction operating temperature range of −40°C to +125°C. This specification is validated per AEC-Q100 Grade 2 requirements and enables deployment in under-hood and dashboard-mounted automotive electronics without derating.
Does MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE support hardware video encoding or decoding?
No, MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE does not integrate a Video Processing Unit (VPU). It includes GPU acceleration for graphics rendering but lacks dedicated hardware for H.264/H.265 encode/decode. For video codec functionality, external silicon or software-based solutions are required.
Which memory types are supported by the MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE memory controller?
The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE supports DDR3-1066, DDR3L-1066, and LPDDR2-800 memory interfaces across 16-bit, 32-bit, and 64-bit configurations. It also supports NAND Flash (MLC/SLC, BCH ECC up to 40-bit), NOR Flash, PSRAM, and OneNAND™ devices via its GPMI and EIM peripherals.
How many CAN interfaces does MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE provide, and what protocol versions are supported?
The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE integrates two FlexCAN controllers compliant with ISO 11898-1 and ISO 11898-2, supporting CAN 2.0A/B protocols at up to 1 Mbps. Both controllers include message buffers, FIFO modes, and loopback self-test capabilities for automotive network diagnostics.
Is MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Quad variants in the same package?
Yes, MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is pin-compatible with all i.MX 6Quad and i.MX 6Dual variants offered in the 21 × 21 mm FCPBGA-624 package (e.g., MCIMX6Q6AVT10AE, MCIMX6D4AVT10AE), sharing identical ball map, power sequencing, and signal routing requirements per NXP's IMX6DQAEC datasheet Rev. 6.
MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 624-FBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6Q
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A9
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.0GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR2, LVDDR3, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- Keypad, LCD
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (1)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (4)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory, Secure RTC, Tamper Detection
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 624-FCBGA (21x21)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPI, SSI, UART
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE part is unused and in its original packaging.
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