NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR

Overview

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR from NXP Semiconductors is an i.MX 6Solo applications processor featuring a single Arm® Cortex®-A9 core operating at 1 GHz, integrated Video Processing Unit (VPU), 3D/2D graphics accelerators (GPU3Dv5/GPU2Dv2), and MediaLB (MLB) interface - all in a 21 mm × 21 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch. It targets extended-temperature embedded systems requiring multimedia-rich HMI, portable medical devices, and IP-connected consumer electronics.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR datasheet, MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR pinout, MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR application, or MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR equivalent, key selection criteria include its extended commercial temperature range (–20°C to +105°C), absence of EPDC (E-Ink Display Controller), support for DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, dual CAN interfaces, and hardware-accelerated video decode up to 1080p.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR implements a symmetric Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 512 KB unified L2 cache, NEON MPE co-processor, and TrustZone security. Its memory subsystem supports 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 at 800 MHz (400 MHz clock), with boot ROM (96 KB), OCRAM (128 KB), and secure RAM (16 KB).

It integrates dedicated accelerators including VPU (H.264/VC-1/MPEG-4 decode), IPUv3H (image processing), PXP (pixel pipeline), ASRC (asynchronous sample rate conversion), and CAAM (cryptographic acceleration with NIST-certified PRNG). Power management includes DVFS, SW state retention, and on-chip LDOs.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR uses a 484-ball MAPBGA package (Case 2240), 21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, RoHS-compliant. Ball map follows i.MX 6Solo signal naming convention per IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR, MCIMX6U5EVM10AB offers scalable performance via dual cores without altering thermal or layout design, while MCIMX6S5DVM10AB reduces BOM cost in thermally benign deployments - both retain full software compatibility and pinout.

Availability

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, portable medical devices, and IP-connected home energy systems requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR 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, IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.

The i.MX 6Solo family, including MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR, was designed specifically for cost-optimized, multimedia-rich embedded applications demanding high performance per watt and extended temperature reliability - targeting HMI, medical, and smart home edge nodes.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 memory speed supported by MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR?

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory interfaces, with a maximum data rate of 800 MT/s (400 MHz clock). This translates to a theoretical peak bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s for the 32-bit bus. The memory controller is fully compliant with JEDEC DDR3 standards and includes hardware-calibrated impedance matching for signal integrity.

Does MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR include an E-Ink Display Controller (EPDC)?

No, MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR does not include the EPDC module. Per Table 1 in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, the "5" in the part number suffix indicates "With VPU, GPU, MLB, no EPDC". This distinguishes it from variants like MCIMX6S8xxx which include EPDC support for color/monochrome E-Ink panels up to 1650×2332 resolution.

What USB configurations are available on MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR?

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR provides one high-speed USB 2.0 OTG port (with integrated PHY) and three high-speed USB 2.0 host ports: one with integrated HS PHY and two with integrated HS-IC USB (High-Speed Inter-Chip) PHYs. All support 480 Mbps operation and comply with USB 2.0 specifications.

Is MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Solo variants in the same package?

Yes, MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR is pin-compatible with all i.MX 6Solo processors in the 484-ball MAPBGA package (21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), including MCIMX6S5DVM10AB and MCIMX6S8EVM10AB. Signal ball assignments follow the standardized i.MX 6 series naming convention defined in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9.

What security features are implemented in MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR?

MCIMX6S5EVM10ABR integrates Arm TrustZone, CAAM (Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module) with NIST-certified PRNG, SNVS (Secure Non-Volatile Storage), CSU (Central Security Unit), and A-HAB v4 (Advanced High Assurance Boot). These enable secure boot, AES/SHA-256 acceleration, 2048-bit RSA key verification, and tamper-resistant key storage - all confirmed in the i.MX 6Solo Security Reference Manual (IMX6DQ6SDLSRM).