NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6U5DVM10AB

Overview

MCIMX6U5DVM10AB from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-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 embedded systems including industrial HMIs and connected medical devices.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6U5DVM10AB datasheet, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB pinout, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB application, or MCIMX6U5DVM10AB equivalent, key selection considerations include its dual-core 1 GHz operation, absence of EPDC (vs. U8 variants), MLB support for MOST networks, commercial temperature grade (0°C to +95°C), and 21×21 mm MAPBGA-2240 package with 0.8 mm pitch.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6U5DVM10AB implements a symmetric dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with 512 KB shared L2 cache, TrustZone security, and NEON MPE co-processor. It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: VPU for H.264/VC-1/AVC decode/encode up to 1080p, GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2, ASRC for multi-channel audio sample rate conversion, and MLB controller for MOST25/50/150 network interfacing.

Its system architecture includes MMDC for DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2 memory control, GPMI for NAND Flash with BCH40 ECC, four uSDHC controllers supporting SDXC/eMMC, and dual FlexCAN interfaces compliant with ISO 11898-1. Power management leverages DVFS, SW state retention, and on-chip LDOs - all coordinated via the GPC and CCM modules.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6U5DVM10AB is housed in a 21 mm × 21 mm plastic MAPBGA package with 2240 balls and 0.8 mm pitch (NXP case number 2240). Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6DualLite signal naming convention per IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, with ball map defined in Section 6.2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6U8DVM10AB, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB removes EPDC to lower cost and dynamic power, making it optimal for non-E-Ink applications; versus MCIMX6U5EVM10AB, it trades extended temperature range for lower unit price and qualification lead time in commercial environments.

Availability

MCIMX6U5DVM10AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMIs, connected medical devices, automotive gateways, and smart home media hubs requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and NXP-authorized traceability.

Supply support for MCIMX6U5DVM10AB 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/6DualLite product line was designed to deliver high-performance, low-power multimedia processing for cost-sensitive consumer and industrial applications - balancing Arm Cortex-A9 compute, hardware-accelerated graphics/video, and flexible peripheral integration.

FAQ

What is the maximum DDR3 memory speed supported by MCIMX6U5DVM10AB?

MCIMX6U5DVM10AB supports DDR3/DDR3L up to 800 MHz data rate (400 MHz clock), delivering up to 12.8 GB/s peak bandwidth across its 64-bit interface. This is confirmed in Section 4.2 of IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9 and enables dual-display frame buffering and real-time video processing without memory bottlenecks in the MCIMX6U5DVM10AB platform.

Does MCIMX6U5DVM10AB include an integrated Ethernet PHY?

No, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB integrates only the Gigabit Ethernet MAC (ENET) controller. An external PHY IC is required for physical layer connectivity, as specified in Section 7.1 of the i.MX 6DualLite Reference Manual. The MCIMX6U5DVM10AB provides RGMII/MII interfaces and IEEE 1588 timestamping support but does not embed analog PHY circuitry.

Is MCIMX6U5DVM10AB pin-compatible with MCIMX6U8DVM10AB?

Yes, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB and MCIMX6U8DVM10AB share identical MAPBGA-2240 packaging, ball map, and signal assignments per NXP's IMX6SDLCEC documentation. The only functional difference is the absence of EPDC in MCIMX6U5DVM10AB - all other peripherals, memory interfaces, and power domains align exactly.

What video codecs are hardware-accelerated by the VPU in MCIMX6U5DVM10AB?

The VPU in MCIMX6U5DVM10AB provides hardware acceleration for H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 Part 2, and DivX codecs at up to 1080p resolution and 60 fps. This capability is documented in Section 1.2 and Table 3-1 of IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9 and applies identically to MCIMX6U5DVM10AB as a member of the i.MX 6DualLite family.

Does MCIMX6U5DVM10AB support Secure Boot, and what mechanism is used?

Yes, MCIMX6U5DVM10AB supports Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HAB v4) using SHA-256 hashing, 2048-bit RSA signature verification, and eFUSE-based CSU policy enforcement. This is implemented via the HAB ROM code and CAAM module, and is validated in the i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite Security Reference Manual (IMX6DQ6SDLSRM), confirming secure boot capability for MCIMX6U5DVM10AB.