NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6U1AVM10AC

Overview

MCIMX6U1AVM10AC from NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale) is a single-core ARM Cortex-A9 applications processor optimized for low-power consumer electronics. It operates at 1 GHz, integrates a 2D graphics accelerator (GPU2Dv2), an electrophoretic display controller (EPDC), and supports DDR3-800 memory. It targets eReaders, entry-level tablets, and barcode scanners requiring integrated display control and secure boot.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6U1AVM10AC datasheet, MCIMX6U1AVM10AC pinout, MCIMX6U1AVM10AC application, or MCIMX6U1AVM10AC equivalent, key selection criteria include EPDC support for E-Ink panels, 13×13 mm MAPBGA package with 0.5 mm pitch, -40°C to +105°C extended temperature grade, and TrustZone-enabled security architecture.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6U1AVM10AC implements a single ARM Cortex-A9 core with TrustZone, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, and 256 KB unified L2 cache. It includes dedicated hardware accelerators: GPU2Dv2 for BitBLT operations, GPUVGv2 for OpenVG 1.1 vector graphics, and PXP for pixel processing including color-space conversion and alpha blending.

Its memory subsystem supports 16/32-bit DDR3-800 and LPDDR2-800 interfaces, 128 KB on-chip RAM (OCRAM), and boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot. Power management features include DVFS, software state retention, power gating, and integrated LDO regulators - enabling operation in multiple low-power states while maintaining EPDC refresh at up to 20 Hz for 4096×4096 panels.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6U1AVM10AC is housed in a 13×13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch MAPBGA package with 361 balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6SoloLite signal naming convention defined in IMX6SLSRM and documented in the Functional Contact Assignments table (Section 6.2 of IMX6SLCEC Rev. 3).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6U1AVM10AC, MCIMX6L2EVN10AA removes display-specific IP to cut cost and power, while MCIMX6Y2CVM05AB trades EPDC and GPU for CAN FD and higher crypto throughput-making each alternative optimal only when their distinct feature sets align with system-level requirements.

Availability

MCIMX6U1AVM10AC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for eReader design, industrial handheld terminals, and smart retail signage requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6U1AVM10AC 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications.

The i.MX 6SoloLite product line was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, battery-powered consumer devices requiring integrated display control, multimedia acceleration, and hardware security-targeting eReaders, entry tablets, and portable scanners.

FAQ

What is the maximum resolution supported by the EPDC in MCIMX6U1AVM10AC?

The EPDC in MCIMX6U1AVM10AC supports up to 4096 × 4096 pixels at 20 Hz refresh rate for monochrome E-Ink panels, and up to 2048 × 1536 at 106 Hz. These values are specified in the i.MX 6SoloLite Electrical Characteristics document (IMX6SLCEC Rev. 3, Section 4.10) and confirmed by the EPDC module description in Table 2. The actual achievable resolution depends on waveform configuration and panel timing constraints, not MCU clock speed alone.

Does MCIMX6U1AVM10AC include hardware cryptographic acceleration?

Yes, MCIMX6U1AVM10AC includes a Data Co-Processor (DCP) module that provides AES-128/256, DES/3DES, SHA-1/256, and RNG acceleration. This is documented in the Modules List (Table 2, IMX6SLCEC Rev. 3) and referenced in the Security section of the datasheet. The DCP operates independently of the ARM core and supports DMA-based bulk encryption, enabling secure boot and DRM without CPU overhead.

What package type and ball pitch does MCIMX6U1AVM10AC use?

MCIMX6U1AVM10AC uses a 13 × 13 mm MAPBGA package with 0.5 mm ball pitch and 361 I/O balls. This is explicitly stated in the Package Information section (Section 6.2) of IMX6SLCEC Rev. 3 and matches the ordering nomenclature "VN" suffix. The package is RoHS-compliant and rated MSL-3 per JEDEC J-STD-020.

Can MCIMX6U1AVM10AC run Linux distributions such as Yocto or Android?

Yes, MCIMX6U1AVM10AC is fully supported by NXP's official Yocto Project BSP layers (meta-freescale) and Android Board Support Packages (BSPs) for i.MX 6SoloLite. Its 1 GHz Cortex-A9 core, 256 KB L2 cache, and DDR3 interface meet minimum requirements for lightweight Linux distros and Android 4.4+ (KitKat). Verified boot and TrustZone support enable secure OS deployment in commercial eReader platforms.

Is the GPU2Dv2 graphics accelerator in MCIMX6U1AVM10AC compatible with standard OpenGL ES APIs?

No, GPU2Dv2 is a fixed-function 2D BitBLT engine and does not implement OpenGL ES or any programmable graphics API. It accelerates raster operations (copy, stretch, rotate, alpha blend) via register-based command lists. For vector graphics, MCIMX6U1AVM10AC includes GPUVGv2 supporting OpenVG 1.1-but neither unit supports OpenGL ES. Graphics drivers must use NXP's proprietary 2D/VG APIs or middleware like Qt Embedded with appropriate platform plugins.