NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB

Overview

MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB from NXP Semiconductors is a quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 applications processor operating at 1 GHz, featuring integrated VPU, GPU3D (OpenGL ES 3.0), GPU2D, and OpenVG 1.1 accelerators, with 1 MB L2 cache, DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory interface, and support for HDMI 1.4, MIPI DSI/CSI-2, and Gigabit Ethernet - deployed in high-end portable media players and industrial HMI systems.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB datasheet, MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB pinout, MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB application, or MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 21 × 21 mm FCPBGA package, extended commercial temperature range (–20°C to +105°C), dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, hardware-accelerated video decode up to 1080p, and TrustZone-enabled secure boot architecture.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB implements a symmetric 4× Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore cluster with private L1 caches (32 KB I/D per core), shared 1 MB L2 cache, SCU, GIC supporting 128 interrupts, and NEON MPE co-processor - all clocked at 1 GHz under extended commercial conditions. It integrates dedicated multimedia accelerators including VPU, dual IPUv3H, GPU3Dv6, GPU2Dv3, and GPUVG.

Its system-level architecture includes MMDC supporting DDR3-1066/DDR3L-1066/LPDDR2-800, four uSDHC ports (UHS-I SDR-104), PCIe v2.0 x1 root/endpoint, dual FlexCAN 1 Mbps controllers, and CAAM with 16 KB secure RAM - all managed via CCM/GPC/SRC power and clock subsystems.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB is housed in a 21 × 21 mm FCPBGA package with 521 solder balls (non-lidded), designed for high-density routing and thermal dissipation in compact embedded systems. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6QuadPlus signal naming convention defined in IMX6DQPCEC Rev. 3.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB, MCIMX6QP5EVT2AB offers higher clock headroom at the cost of thermal complexity, while i.MX 8M Mini provides architectural modernization and AI readiness but requires full hardware redesign and software migration.

Availability

MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, medical imaging terminals, and automotive infotainment head units requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB 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 6QuadPlus product line was engineered for graphics-intensive embedded applications demanding high-performance CPU, GPU, and VPU integration within a single die - targeting human-machine interfaces, portable media, and industrial control systems.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB?

The MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB supports DDR3-1066 (532 MHz) operation with 64-bit bus width, delivering up to 8.5 GB/s theoretical bandwidth. This is confirmed in Section 4.10 (MMDC) of IMX6DQPCEC Rev. 3. The controller also supports DDR3L-1066 and LPDDR2-800, with interleaving modes enabled for dual-channel configurations. System-level timing validation must account for board-level signal integrity and VDD_SOC regulation stability.

Does MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB support secure boot, and how is it implemented?

Yes, MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB implements Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4) with SHA-256 hashing, 2048-bit RSA signature verification, and version control. Secure boot is enforced by the Boot ROM using fuses programmed via OCOTP, with CAAM providing secure key storage and CSU locking security policy registers at reset. This flow is detailed in the i.MX 6Dual/6Quad Security Reference Manual (IMX6DQ6SDLSRM).

Can MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB drive multiple displays simultaneously, and what interfaces are available?

Yes, MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB supports up to four concurrent displays: one HDMI 1.4 port, one LVDS dual-channel port (up to WUXGA), one MIPI DSI (2-lane, 1 Gbps), and one parallel RGB (24-bit, up to 225 Mpixels/sec). Total raw pixel throughput reaches 450 Mpixels/sec at 24 bpp, as specified in Section 1.2 of IMX6DQPCEC Rev. 3. Display synchronization is managed via LDB and IPUv3H modules.

What is the role of the CAAM module in MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB, and how much secure memory does it provide?

The Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) in MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB performs AES-128/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/256, and RSA operations with NIST-certified PRNG. It includes 16 KB of dedicated secure RAM for key storage and cryptographic context - isolated from general memory space and accessible only via secure world software. This is documented in Section 1.2 and Table 2 of IMX6DQPCEC Rev. 3.

Is MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB pin-compatible with other i.MX 6QuadPlus variants like MCIMX6QP5EVT2AB?

Yes, MCIMX6QP5EYM1AB and MCIMX6QP5EVT2AB share identical 521-ball FCPBGA footprint and signal mapping per IMX6DQPCEC Rev. 3 Section 6.2, differing only in thermal lid presence (non-lidded vs. lidded) and speed grade (1.0 GHz vs. 1.2 GHz). Both use YM suffix for non-lidded packages and AB suffix for extended commercial temperature grade, confirming mechanical and electrical compatibility for drop-in replacement in thermally constrained layouts.