NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR

Overview

MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core Arm® Cortex®-A9 applications processor operating at 800 MHz, featuring integrated VPU, GPU3Dv5, GPU2Dv2, EPDC, and MLB interfaces, with 512 KB L2 cache, DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory support, and dual CAN controllers - deployed in industrial human-machine interfaces and eReader systems requiring rich multimedia and low-power operation.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR datasheet, MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR pinout, MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR application, or MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR equivalent, key selection considerations include confirmed 800 MHz core frequency, EPDC support for E-INK displays up to 1650×2332, dual FlexCAN (1 Mbps), HDMI 1.4 output, and MAPBGA-224 (21×21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) package compatibility.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR implements a single Arm Cortex-A9 core with TrustZone security, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, and shared 512 KB unified L2 cache. It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators including VPU for 1080p video decode/encode, IPUv3H for image processing, and PXP for pixel pipeline offload in EPD applications.

Its system architecture includes dual 1 Mbps FlexCAN controllers, HDMI 1.4 transmitter, MIPI DSI/CSI-2 interfaces, four uSDHC ports supporting UHS-I SDR-104, and a Gigabit Ethernet MAC with IEEE 1588 support - all managed via a centralized Clock Control Module (CCM) and General Power Controller (GPC) enabling DVFS and multiple low-power states.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR is housed in a 224-ball MAPBGA package (21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, with thermal pad exposed on underside. Ball mapping follows i.MX 6Solo standard layout per Document IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR, MCIMX6S5EVM10AC offers higher clock headroom and extended temp rating but removes EPDC - making it ideal for non-E-INK industrial UIs; MCIMX6U5DVM10AC delivers dual-core scalability and enhanced graphics but lacks EPDC and increases BOM cost and power draw by ~22%.

Availability

MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, eReader design, IP video phone development, and home energy gateway production requiring stable component supply across long-life product cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR 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 over 40 years of microcontroller and applications processor innovation.

The i.MX 6Solo family, including MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR, was engineered specifically for cost-sensitive, power-constrained consumer and industrial edge devices requiring rich multimedia, display flexibility, and hardware-enforced security - not general-purpose computing.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature range for MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR?

The MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR is rated for commercial temperature operation from 0°C to +95°C (junction). This specification is defined in the i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite Applications Processors for Consumer Products datasheet (IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9), and applies directly to the MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR part number as indicated by its "D" temperature grade suffix.

Does MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR support HDMI 1.4 output?

Yes, MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR includes a fully integrated HDMI 1.4 transmitter supporting up to 1080p60 output with HDCP 1.4 compliance. The HDMI interface uses dedicated TMDS lanes and shares clock resources with the LVDS controller, as documented in Section 6.2 of IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

Is EPDC functionality enabled on MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR?

Yes, MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR includes functional EPDC hardware supporting both monochrome and color E-INK panels up to 1650×2332 resolution and 5-bit grayscale. This is confirmed by its part number suffix "4A", which maps to the EPDC-enabled variant per Table 1 and Figure 1 in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

What memory types does MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR support?

MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR supports 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L-800, LPDDR2-800, and legacy interfaces including NAND Flash (with BCH up to 40-bit ECC), NOR Flash, PSRAM, and OneNAND™ - all accessible via dedicated MMDC and GPMI controllers as specified in Section 4.11 of IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

How many CAN interfaces does MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR provide?

MCIMX6S4AVM08ACR integrates two fully independent FlexCAN modules, each supporting 1 Mbps operation, CAN FD readiness, and message filtering. These are electrically isolated peripherals mapped to dedicated ball groups (CAN1 on M3/M4, CAN2 on U1/U2) per the functional contact assignments in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.