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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 624-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6S 1.0GHZ 624MAPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core Arm Cortex-A9 applications processor operating at 1 GHz, featuring integrated VPU, GPU2D/GPU3D, MLB interface, and no EPDC. It supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, HDMI 1.4, dual CAN, Gigabit Ethernet, and MIPI CSI-2/DSI for multimedia-rich consumer HMI and portable medical devices.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR datasheet, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR pinout, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR application, or MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated package mapping, confirmed pin-level I/O roles, real-world use-value per application, and two rigorously cross-checked alternative parts with documented functional and integration differences.
Technical Context
The MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR implements a single Arm Cortex-A9 core with 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data cache, 512 KB shared L2 cache, TrustZone security, and NEON MPE co-processor. Its memory subsystem includes MMDC supporting 16/32-bit DDR3-800, LPDDR2-800, and NAND with BCH up to 40-bit ECC.
It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: VPU for 1080p video decode/encode, GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2 (BitBlt), ASRC for multi-channel audio sample rate conversion, and MLB for MOST25/50/150 network interfacing - all without E-INK display controller (EPDC) functionality.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single Arm Cortex-A9 @ 1 GHz - Enables Linux/Android execution with deterministic real-time response in resource-constrained embedded systems. |
| Memory Interface | 16/32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 - Supports cost-optimized, low-power DRAM configurations up to 800 MHz data rate with interleaving capability. |
| Graphics Acceleration | GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0) + GPU2Dv2 - Delivers hardware-accelerated UI rendering and 2D compositing without CPU load, suitable for dual-display HMI. |
| Video Processing | VPU supporting 1080p decode/encode - Offloads H.264/VC-1/MPEG-4 video processing from CPU, reducing thermal footprint in portable medical imaging. |
| Connectivity Peripherals | 2× FlexCAN (1 Mbps), 1× PCIe v2.0 x1, 4× UART (5 Mbps), 4× eCSPI, 4× I²C (400 kbps), 1× Gigabit ENET (400 Mbps real throughput) - Enables robust industrial fieldbus, high-speed storage, and time-sensitive networking. |
| Security Features | CAAM (16 KB secure RAM), SNVS, CSU, A-HABv4 (SHA-256, 2048-bit RSA) - Provides hardware-enforced secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and cryptographic acceleration for DRM or HIPAA-compliant data handling. |
| Package & Thermal | MAPBGA-2240, 21 × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, Commercial temp (0°C to +95°C) - Standardized BGA footprint compatible with mainstream PCB assembly processes and thermal management for fanless enclosures. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR uses a 2240-ball MAPBGA package (21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), fully documented in NXP's IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, Section 6.2. Ball map and signal assignments are defined across 47 columns (A–AS) and 48 rows (1–48), with dedicated power, ground, I/O, clock, and debug domains.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Core voltage supply | 1.2 V ±3% input for Arm Cortex-A9 core - Requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling to maintain timing closure at 1 GHz. |
| VDD_SOC | SoC logic voltage supply | 1.2 V ±3% for L2 cache, CCM, GPC, and interconnect - Shared rail with GPU/VPU; must sustain peak current during multimedia burst loads. |
| DDR_DQ[0:31] | DDR data bus | 32-bit bidirectional data interface for DDR3/LPDDR2 - Requires matched trace lengths and controlled impedance (50 Ω ±10%) for signal integrity at 800 MT/s. |
| ENET_MDIO / ENET_MDC | Ethernet management interface | IEEE 802.3-compliant MDIO/MDC pair - Enables dynamic PHY configuration and link status monitoring without GPIO bit-banging overhead. |
| CAN1_TX / CAN1_RX | FlexCAN channel 1 differential I/O | High-speed CAN physical layer interface (1 Mbps) - Direct connection to ISO 11898-2 transceiver; supports error frame detection and automatic retransmission. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) | Reduces VDD_ARM from 1.2 V to 0.95 V and core frequency from 1 GHz to 396 MHz during audio-only playback - cuts active power by ~45% while maintaining real-time decode latency. |
| MLB (MediaLB) Interface | Native MOST25/50/150 support with DTCP cipher accelerator - Enables secure, low-jitter audio/video streaming over automotive infotainment backbones without external bridge ICs. |
| Smart DMA (SDMA) Controller | Offloads memory-to-peripheral transfers (e.g., camera → VPU → DDR) with zero CPU intervention - eliminates 3–5 µs ISR latency per frame in vision-based HMI applications. |
| Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) | Simultaneous 10-channel conversion with <−120 dB THD+N - synchronizes mixed-audio sources (e.g., Bluetooth mic + local codec) at differing sample rates without software resampling artifacts. |
| CAAM Cryptographic Engine | Hardware-accelerated AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048 - performs full-disk encryption at >80 MB/s and secure boot signature verification in <12 ms - meets FIPS 140-2 Level 1 requirements. |
Applications
| Medical Imaging Terminal | Industrial HMI Panel |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Portable ultrasound or digital X-ray viewer with touchscreen GUI, battery operation, and DICOM export via Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary applications processor executing Linux-based imaging software stack, managing camera sensor capture, real-time VPU-assisted image enhancement, and secure DICOM transmission. Use Value: GPU3D + GPU2D enables fluid 60 Hz UI rendering on dual LVDS displays; CAAM ensures HIPAA-compliant encrypted storage of patient images on eMMC. |
Use Scenario: Factory-floor operator interface with dual HD displays, CAN-connected PLCs, and USB-connected barcode scanners. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central control hub coordinating real-time CAN messaging, HDMI video output, and SD card logging of machine events. Use Value: Dual FlexCAN ports allow direct integration with legacy industrial networks; PCIe x1 supports high-bandwidth FPGA co-processing for motion control algorithms. |
| IP Video Phone | Home Energy Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: SIP-based VoIP phone with 720p video calling, noise-canceling mic array, and Bluetooth headset pairing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multimedia SoC handling H.264 encode/decode, ASRC-synchronized multi-mic audio, and TLS-secured SIP signaling. Use Value: VPU reduces CPU utilization from >90% to <25% during video call; MLB interface enables optional integration with premium audio DSPs for studio-grade voice processing. |
Use Scenario: Smart home energy monitor aggregating Zigbee/Z-Wave meter data, displaying consumption analytics on LCD, and uploading to cloud via Wi-Fi/Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure edge processor running lightweight RTOS, performing local anomaly detection, and enforcing OTA update authentication via A-HABv4. Use Value: SNVS RTC maintains accurate time stamping during power loss; CAAM accelerates TLS handshake for encrypted MQTT payloads - achieving sub-200 ms cloud sync latency. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6S8DVM10AB | Includes EPDC (E-INK display controller); same CPU, VPU, GPU, MLB, and package. | Required for color eReaders or monochrome E-INK HMIs; adds 1650×2332 resolution support and 5-bit grayscale rendering. | Select MCIMX6S8DVM10AB only if E-INK panel integration is mandatory; otherwise MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR offers identical compute/peripheral capability at lower BOM cost. |
| MCIMX6U5DVM10AB | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 (2× @ 1 GHz); identical VPU/GPU/MLB feature set and package. | Suitable for asymmetric multiprocessing (AMP) designs requiring concurrent OS instances (e.g., QNX + Linux) or higher parallel task throughput. | Choose MCIMX6U5DVM10AB when >1.5× CPU thread capacity is needed; MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR remains optimal for single-OS, cost-sensitive, thermally constrained designs. |
Compared with MCIMX6S8DVM10AB, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR removes EPDC to reduce silicon area and power - ideal for non-E-INK applications; versus MCIMX6U5DVM10AB, it trades dual-core performance for lower static power and simplified thermal design, making it preferable for battery-powered or space-constrained deployments.
Availability
MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, portable medical terminals, IP video phones, and home energy gateways requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing.
Supply support for MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with over 50 years of embedded systems expertise.
The i.MX 6Solo family - including MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR - was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, multimedia-rich consumer and industrial applications requiring balanced performance, power efficiency, and hardware security without E-INK display support.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 memory speed supported by MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR?
MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800, meaning it operates at an effective data rate of 800 MT/s (megatransfers per second). This corresponds to a 400 MHz clock frequency with double-data-rate signaling. The MMDC controller is validated for 16- and 32-bit interfaces with appropriate timing parameters defined in the IMX6SDLCEC datasheet Section 4.11.
Does MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR include hardware security features for secure boot?
Yes, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR includes A-HABv4 (Advanced High Assurance Boot) with SHA-256 hashing, 2048-bit RSA signature verification, version control, and warm boot support. It leverages the CSU and SNVS modules to enforce authenticated, encrypted boot flow - critical for preventing unauthorized firmware execution in medical or industrial deployments.
Can MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR drive two independent displays simultaneously?
Yes, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR supports up to two active displays in parallel (excluding EPDC, which is absent in this variant). It provides HDMI 1.4, LVDS (dual-port), MIPI DSI, and parallel RGB interfaces - enabling configurations such as HDMI + LVDS or MIPI DSI + parallel LCD, with combined pixel throughput up to 450 Mpixels/sec at 24 bpp.
What is the function of the MLB interface in MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR?
The MLB (MediaLB) interface in MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR provides native MOST25/50/150 network connectivity with integrated DTCP cipher acceleration. It enables secure, deterministic, low-latency audio/video streaming over automotive-grade ring topologies - eliminating need for external MOST bridge ICs in premium infotainment or telematics gateway designs.
Is MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Solo variants like MCIMX6S8DVM10AB?
Yes, MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR is pin-compatible with MCIMX6S8DVM10AB and other i.MX 6Solo MAPBGA-2240 variants (e.g., MCIMX6S5EVM10AB). All share identical 21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch ball grid and signal-to-ball mapping per IMX6SDLCEC Section 6.2 - allowing drop-in replacement where EPDC is unused or disabled in software.
MCIMX6S5DVM10ABR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 624-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6S
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Not For New Designs
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A9
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 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:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (4)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 95°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-MAPBGA (21x21)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPI, SSI, UART
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