NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6U5EVM10AB

Overview

MCIMX6U5EVM10AB from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 applications processor operating at 1 GHz, featuring integrated VPU, GPU, and MediaLB (MLB) interfaces but excluding the E-INK Display Controller (EPDC). It supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, Gigabit Ethernet, dual CAN, HDMI 1.4, MIPI CSI-2/DSI, and USB 2.0 OTG + three HS hosts - deployed in industrial HMI, portable medical devices, and IP phones requiring extended temperature operation.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6U5EVM10AB datasheet, MCIMX6U5EVM10AB pinout, MCIMX6U5EVM10AB application, or MCIMX6U5EVM10AB equivalent, key selection criteria include extended commercial temperature range (–20°C to +105°C), dual-core DVFS support, MLB interface for MOST networks, absence of EPDC, and MAPBGA 21×21 mm 0.8 mm pitch packaging.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6U5EVM10AB implements a symmetric dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches per core, shared 512 KB L2 cache, TrustZone security, and NEON MPE co-processor. Its memory subsystem supports 16/32/64-bit DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, and LPDDR2-800 with interleaving mode enabled.

It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators including VPU (H.264/MPEG-4 decode/encode), GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2 (BitBlt), IPUv3H (image processing), ASRC (asynchronous sample rate conversion), and CAAM (cryptographic acceleration with NIST-certified PRNG and 16 KB secure RAM).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6U5EVM10AB uses a 484-ball MAPBGA package (21 mm × 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), designated as Case 2240 per NXP documentation. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6DualLite signal naming convention defined in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, with ball map detailed in Section 6.2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6U5DVM10AB, the MCIMX6U5EVM10AB enables deployment in wider thermal environments without derating, while MCIMX6U5EVM10AC offers marginal silicon maturity improvements - both alternatives retain full software and hardware compatibility, making them drop-in replacements where temperature or revision alignment is the sole differentiator.

Availability

MCIMX6U5EVM10AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, portable medical devices, and IP phones requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6U5EVM10AB 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 applications, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

The i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite product line was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient consumer and industrial applications requiring rich multimedia, robust connectivity, and hardware-enforced security - targeting tablets, HMIs, medical devices, and smart home gateways.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating temperature for MCIMX6U5EVM10AB?

The MCIMX6U5EVM10AB is qualified for extended commercial operation from –20°C to +105°C junction temperature. This rating allows reliable use in sealed industrial enclosures without active cooling, unlike the commercial-grade MCIMX6U5DVM10AB (0°C to +95°C). Thermal design must maintain die temperature within this range under worst-case power dissipation, verified using the on-die temperature sensor and SNVS-SRTC.

Does MCIMX6U5EVM10AB include an E-INK display controller (EPDC)?

No, MCIMX6U5EVM10AB does not include the EPDC module. Per Table 1 in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, the "U5" suffix indicates VPU, GPU, and MLB support but explicitly excludes EPDC - unlike "U8" variants (e.g., MCIMX6U8DVM10AB) which integrate EPDC for E-INK color/monochrome panels up to 1650×2332 resolution.

Which memory types are supported by MCIMX6U5EVM10AB?

The MCIMX6U5EVM10AB supports 16/32/64-bit DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, and LPDDR2-800 memory with interleaving mode enabled for dual-channel configurations. It also supports NAND Flash (SLC/MLC, BCH ECC up to 40-bit), NOR Flash, PSRAM, and eMMC 4.41 - all managed through the MMDC and GPMI controllers with configurable timing parameters.

Is MCIMX6U5EVM10AB pin-compatible with other i.MX 6DualLite packages?

Yes, MCIMX6U5EVM10AB uses the same 484-ball MAPBGA 21×21 mm 0.8 mm pitch package (Case 2240) as all i.MX 6DualLite variants listed in IMX6SDLCEC Rev. 9, including MCIMX6U5DVM10AB and MCIMX6U5EVM10AC. Ball mapping, power sequencing, and signal definitions are identical across these parts, enabling PCB reuse across temperature grades and silicon revisions.

What security features are implemented in MCIMX6U5EVM10AB?

The MCIMX6U5EVM10AB integrates CAAM (Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module) with AES-128/256, SHA-256, RSA-2048, and NIST-certified PRNG; A-HAB v4 secure boot with SHA-256 and 2048-bit RSA keys; TrustZone-enabled memory isolation; and SNVS with secure RTC. These features enable secure firmware updates, encrypted storage, and DRM-compliant content playback - all verified in the i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite Security Reference Manual (IMX6DQ6SDLSRM).