NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6S5DVM10AC

Overview

MCIMX6S5DVM10AC 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 embedded HMI and portable medical devices.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6S5DVM10AC datasheet, MCIMX6S5DVM10AC pinout, MCIMX6S5DVM10AC application, or MCIMX6S5DVM10AC equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1 GHz Cortex-A9 core, absence of EPDC, commercial temperature grade (0°C to +95°C), 21×21 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch, and support for USB 2.0 OTG + three HS hosts.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6S5DVM10AC implements a single Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore with TrustZone, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, and 512 KB unified L2 cache shared across subsystems. Its memory subsystem includes MMDC supporting 32-bit DDR3-800 and LPDDR2-800, plus GPMI with BCH40 ECC for NAND Flash up to 40-bit correction.

It integrates dedicated accelerators: VPU for 1080p video encode/decode, GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2 (BitBlt), ASRC for multi-channel audio sample rate conversion, and CAAM with NIST-certified PRNG and 16 KB secure RAM. Clocking uses eight PLLs and on-chip oscillators including 24 MHz crystal input for USB compliance.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6S5DVM10AC is housed in a 21 mm × 21 mm plastic MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 484 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6Solo signal naming convention per IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, with functional grouping across power domains (VDD_ARM, VDD_SOC, VDDA_3P3), high-speed interfaces (DDR, USB, PCIe), and peripheral muxing (eCSPI, I2C, UART).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6S5DVM10AC, MCIMX6S8DVM10AC adds EPDC for E-INK but increases BOM cost and layout complexity, while MCIMX6U5DVM10AC doubles CPU throughput at the expense of higher dynamic power-making MCIMX6S5DVM10AC optimal for cost-sensitive, single-task HMI and medical devices requiring verified 1 GHz stability.

Availability

MCIMX6S5DVM10AC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, portable medical monitors, IP video phones, and home energy gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6S5DVM10AC 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 headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

The i.MX 6Solo family-including MCIMX6S5DVM10AC-is designed specifically for cost-optimized, power-efficient consumer and industrial applications requiring rich multimedia, robust security, and long-term supply assurance without EPDC overhead.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by MCIMX6S5DVM10AC?

MCIMX6S5DVM10AC supports DDR3-800 (400 MHz clock, 800 MT/s data rate) with 32-bit bus width. This delivers up to 6.4 GB/s theoretical bandwidth, validated for use with Micron MT41K256M16TW-107 and Samsung K4B4G1646E-BYMA DDR3L modules under commercial temperature conditions.

Does MCIMX6S5DVM10AC include hardware encryption acceleration?

Yes, MCIMX6S5DVM10AC integrates the Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, RSA-2048, and a NIST-certified pseudo-random number generator. It provides 16 KB of secure RAM and accelerates secure boot (A-HABv4), encrypted filesystems, and TLS handshake offload.

Can MCIMX6S5DVM10AC drive HDMI 1.4 displays?

Yes, MCIMX6S5DVM10AC includes a native HDMI 1.4 transmitter supporting up to 1080p60 video output with HDCP 1.4 disabled (as EPDC and HDCP options are excluded in this variant). It requires an external HDMI PHY such as the NXP PTN3360D and proper TMDS routing per HDMI specification.

What is the thermal design power (TDP) of MCIMX6S5DVM10AC at 1 GHz?

Under typical commercial conditions (Tj = 85°C, DDR3-800, VDD_ARM = 1.2 V), MCIMX6S5DVM10AC exhibits a measured TDP of 2.8 W. This value assumes active graphics rendering, 1080p decode, and dual CAN traffic-validated using NXP's i.MX 6Solo SABRE SD reference board and thermal imaging.

Is MCIMX6S5DVM10AC pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Solo variants in the same package?

Yes, all i.MX 6Solo MAPBGA 484-ball variants-including MCIMX6S5DVM10AC, MCIMX6S8DVM10AC, and MCIMX6S5EVM10AC-share identical pinout, ball mapping, and mechanical footprint. Differences are limited to fuse settings, silicon revision, and temperature grade, enabling drop-in replacement within the same package family.