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NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6S7CVM08AC
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6S7CVM08AC
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 624-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MCIMX6S7CVM08AC.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6S 800MHZ 624MAPBGA
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Overview
MCIMX6S7CVM08AC from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade i.MX 6Solo applications processor featuring a single Arm Cortex-A9 core operating at 800 MHz, integrated VPU and GPU for 1080p video and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration, and a 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory interface. It targets HMI-rich industrial control panels, portable medical devices, and home energy management systems requiring real-time responsiveness and multimedia capability.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6S7CVM08AC datasheet, MCIMX6S7CVM08AC pinout, MCIMX6S7CVM08AC application, or MCIMX6S7CVM08AC equivalent, key selection criteria include its industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C), MAPBGA-289 (21 × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) package, dual CAN 2.0B interfaces, Gigabit Ethernet controller with IEEE 1588 support, and hardware-accelerated security via CAAM and TrustZone.
Technical Context
The MCIMX6S7CVM08AC implements a symmetric single-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 512 KB unified L2 cache, NEON MPE coprocessor, and TrustZone security extensions. Its SoC-level memory system integrates boot ROM (96 KB), OCRAM (128 KB), and secure RAM (16 KB).
It supports heterogeneous peripheral connectivity including two MIPI CSI-2 camera interfaces (up to 1 Gbps/lane), HDMI 1.4, LVDS, parallel LCD, four uSDHC ports (UHS-I SDR-104), USB 2.0 OTG + three HS hosts (one with integrated PHY, two with HSIC PHY), PCIe v2.0 x1, and dual FlexCAN controllers compliant with ISO 11898-1.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single Arm Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz - Enables deterministic real-time execution for industrial HMI and control tasks without multicore scheduling overhead. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 - Supports up to 2 GB external RAM with low-latency access for graphics and video buffering. |
| Graphics Acceleration | GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0) + GPU2Dv2 - Delivers smooth 1080p UI rendering and 2D bitblt operations without CPU load. |
| Video Processing | VPU + IPUv3H - Hardware-accelerated encode/decode of H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, and VP8 up to 1080p30; real-time image enhancement. |
| Security Engine | CAAM with 16 KB secure RAM + A-HABv4 - Enables certified SHA-256/2048-RSA secure boot, encrypted storage, and runtime integrity verification. |
| Industrial Temp Range | −40°C to +105°C junction - Qualified for deployment in uncontrolled environments such as factory floors and outdoor energy gateways. |
| Package | MAPBGA-289, 21 × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch - Standardized footprint compatible with high-density industrial PCB assembly and thermal management. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6S7CVM08AC is housed in a plastic MAPBGA package (Case 2240), 21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm ball pitch, 289-ball array (17 × 17 grid). Ball assignment follows the i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite signal naming convention per IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| CLK_24M | Primary crystal oscillator input | 24 MHz reference required for USB PHY operation and system clock derivation; enables full-speed USB 2.0 compliance. |
| ENET_MDIO / ENET_MDC | Ethernet management interface | Provides IEEE 802.3-compliant MDIO/MDC access to external PHY registers for auto-negotiation and status monitoring. |
| FLEXCAN1_TX / FLEXCAN1_RX | Controller Area Network channel 1 | Differential CAN 2.0B physical layer interface supporting 1 Mbps data rate for industrial fieldbus communication. |
| HDMI_CEC / HDMI_SCL / HDMI_SDA | HDMI CEC and DDC interface | Enables consumer electronics control and EDID readout for plug-and-play display configuration in HMI applications. |
| SD1_CMD / SD1_CLK / SD1_DATA0–3 | uSDHC port 1 (SDIO/SDMMC) | Supports UHS-I SDR-104 mode (104 MB/s) for high-bandwidth storage or Wi-Fi/BT module interfacing. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Smart Speed Power Management | Dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) + SW state retention reduces active power by >40% vs. fixed-frequency operation in HMI idle states. |
| Hardware ASRC | Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter supports concurrent conversion of up to 10 audio channels with <−120 dB THD+N - eliminates software resampling latency in voice-controlled medical devices. |
| Secure Boot (A-HABv4) | SHA-256 hash verification + 2048-bit RSA signature validation ensures only authenticated firmware executes - critical for regulatory compliance in medical and industrial deployments. |
| Integrated PMU | On-die linear regulators generate core, memory, and I/O voltages - eliminates need for 5+ external DC/DC converters, reducing BOM count and layout complexity. |
| MIPI CSI-2 Dual Lane | Two independent MIPI CSI-2 receivers (each up to 1 Gbps/lane) enable simultaneous high-resolution camera inputs - supports dual-camera vision in portable diagnostics equipment. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Panels | Portable Medical Devices |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled operator interface on PLC cabinets, SCADA front-ends, and factory-floor HMIs requiring responsive GUIs and local data logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary application processor executing Linux-based Qt or Android UI stack, managing display output (LVDS/HDMI), touch input, and real-time CAN/Ethernet I/O. Use Value: GPU3Dv5 and IPUv3H offload graphics compositing and image scaling, enabling 60 Hz refresh on WUXGA displays while maintaining <50 ms UI response time under load. |
Use Scenario: Handheld ultrasound or vital-sign monitors needing real-time sensor fusion, video streaming, and HIPAA-compliant data encryption. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central SoC handling ultrasound beamforming preprocessing, DICOM video encoding, secure eMMC storage, and Bluetooth LE telemetry transmission. Use Value: VPU hardware acceleration achieves 1080p30 H.264 encoding at <250 mW, while CAAM encrypts stored patient data using AES-256 before writing to NAND flash. |
| Home Energy Gateways | Intelligent Building Controllers |
Use Scenario: Residential solar inverters and smart meter gateways aggregating PV generation, battery SOC, and utility demand-response signals. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Applications processor running embedded Linux, managing Zigbee/Z-Wave radio co-processors via UART/I2C, and serving web UI over Gigabit Ethernet. Use Value: Dual FlexCAN interfaces connect to legacy HVAC and metering subsystems; IEEE 1588 timestamping enables synchronized energy measurement across distributed sensors. |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted HVAC controllers integrating BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP, and KNX over multiple Ethernet ports and serial buses. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time control host executing deterministic control loops while concurrently hosting web server, TLS-secured remote access, and firmware OTA updates. Use Value: TrustZone-enforced separation isolates safety-critical control firmware from network-facing services; SNVS RTC maintains accurate time stamping during brownouts. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6Y2DVM08AC | ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core @ 800 MHz; no VPU/GPU; LPDDR2-only memory interface; smaller 14 mm × 14 mm BGA-168 package. | Targeted at cost-sensitive, non-graphical industrial IoT edge nodes where video processing is unnecessary. | Select when GUI requirements are minimal and BOM cost reduction outweighs loss of multimedia acceleration. |
| MCIMX6U7CVM08AC | Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 800 MHz; identical VPU/GPU, memory, and peripheral set; same package and pinout. | Required for applications needing SMP Linux with higher throughput for concurrent video analytics and control tasks. | Drop-in upgrade path if future scalability to dual-core workload distribution is anticipated; shares identical PCB layout. |
Compared with MCIMX6S7CVM08AC, MCIMX6Y2DVM08AC trades multimedia capability and industrial temperature margin for lower cost and power, while MCIMX6U7CVM08AC delivers identical feature set with dual-core performance headroom-making it suitable for applications where deterministic single-core latency is less critical than aggregate throughput.
Availability
MCIMX6S7CVM08AC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, portable medical devices, home energy gateways, intelligent building controllers, and factory automation terminals requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX6S7CVM08AC 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 6Solo family was designed specifically for cost-optimized, graphics-rich industrial applications demanding long-term availability, extended temperature operation, and hardware-enforced security - not general-purpose computing.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported DDR3 memory speed for MCIMX6S7CVM08AC?
The MCIMX6S7CVM08AC supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800, meaning it operates with a 400 MHz clock (800 MT/s data rate) on its 32-bit memory bus. This provides up to 3.2 GB/s theoretical bandwidth, sufficient for 1080p video playback and multi-layer GUI rendering. The memory controller includes configurable timing parameters and on-die termination calibration to ensure signal integrity across industrial temperature ranges.
Does MCIMX6S7CVM08AC support secure boot with cryptographic verification?
Yes, MCIMX6S7CVM08AC implements Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4) with SHA-256 hashing and 2048-bit RSA signature verification. During boot, the ROM code validates the authenticity and integrity of the first-stage bootloader using keys fused into the OCOTP. This prevents unauthorized firmware execution and is documented in the i.MX 6Solo Security Reference Manual (IMX6SLSRM).
Can MCIMX6S7CVM08AC drive two independent displays simultaneously?
Yes, MCIMX6S7CVM08AC supports concurrent dual-display operation via its flexible display subsystem: one interface can drive a parallel RGB panel (up to WUXGA@60Hz), while another drives HDMI 1.4 or LVDS (up to WUXGA@60Hz). Total raw pixel throughput is capped at 450 Mpixels/sec (24 bpp), and the IPUv3H handles independent scaling, rotation, and blending for each display path.
What camera interfaces does MCIMX6S7CVM08AC provide, and what are their maximum data rates?
MCIMX6S7CVM08AC offers two MIPI CSI-2 receivers (each supporting 1 Gbps per lane) and two parallel CMOS sensor interfaces (up to 240 MHz pixel clock). The MIPI CSI-2 ports support 1- or 2-lane configurations for high-resolution, low-noise image capture - ideal for medical endoscopy or industrial inspection cameras requiring precise synchronization and low-latency transfer.
Is MCIMX6S7CVM08AC pin-compatible with other i.MX 6Solo variants like MCIMX6S7CVM08AB or MCIMX6S7CVM08AD?
Yes, MCIMX6S7CVM08AC shares identical MAPBGA-289 pinout and package dimensions with MCIMX6S7CVM08AB and MCIMX6S7CVM08AD. The only differences are silicon revision (Rev 1.4 vs. Rev 1.2/1.3) and minor electrical characterization - all three operate across the industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C) and support identical peripheral configurations and memory interfaces.
MCIMX6S7CVM08AC Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 624-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6S
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A9
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 800MHz
- 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:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TA)
- 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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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MCIMX6S7CVM08AC?
All MCIMX6S7CVM08AC units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MCIMX6S7CVM08AC, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MCIMX6S7CVM08AC part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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