NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6U7CVM08AB

Overview

MCIMX6U7CVM08AB from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 applications processor for industrial HMI and embedded vision systems, operating at 800 MHz with integrated VPU, GPU3Dv5 (OpenGL ES 2.0), GPU2Dv2, IPUv3H, and dual FlexCAN interfaces. It supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, HDMI 1.4, MIPI CSI-2/DSI, and Gigabit Ethernet - deployed in medical imaging terminals and programmable logic controllers.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6U7CVM08AB datasheet, MCIMX6U7CVM08AB pinout, MCIMX6U7CVM08AB application, or MCIMX6U7CVM08AB equivalent, key selection criteria include industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C), MAPBGA 21×21 mm package with 0.8 mm pitch, dual-core TrustZone-enabled CPU, hardware-accelerated video decode/encode (1080p), and secure boot via A-HAB v4 with SHA-256 and 2048-bit RSA.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6U7CVM08AB implements a symmetric dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches per core, 512 KB shared L2 cache, NEON MPE co-processor, and Snoop Control Unit. It integrates dedicated accelerators including VPU (H.264 BP/MP/HP, MPEG-4 ASP, VC-1 AP), IPUv3H for real-time image scaling/compositing, and ASRC supporting concurrent conversion of up to 10 audio channels.

Power management includes DVFS, SW state retention, power gating, and an on-die temperature sensor. Security is enforced via Arm TrustZone, CAAM (16 KB secure RAM, NIST-certified PRNG), SNVS with secure RTC, CSU-configured eFUSE policy, and A-HABv4 enabling signed, versioned, warm-boot-capable secure boot.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6U7CVM08AB uses a 21 mm × 21 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 484 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6DualLite signal naming convention defined in IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9, with functional contact mapping detailed in Section 6.2 (pages 130–154).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6U7CVM08AB, MCIMX6U5CVM08AB removes video acceleration while retaining industrial temp grade and identical package, whereas MCIMX8MQ5CVAD8A upgrades to 64-bit architecture, higher clock speed, and modern GPU - both require PCB redesign due to different pinouts and power delivery requirements.

Availability

MCIMX6U7CVM08AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, medical imaging terminals, energy gateways, and connected diagnostic tools requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6U7CVM08AB 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 headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.

The i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite family - including MCIMX6U7CVM08AB - was engineered for cost-sensitive, graphics-rich industrial applications demanding long-term availability, extended temperature operation, and hardware-enforced security without sacrificing multimedia performance.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported DDR3 memory speed for MCIMX6U7CVM08AB?

The MCIMX6U7CVM08AB supports DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800, meaning it operates with a 400 MHz clock frequency delivering 800 MT/s data rate. This is confirmed in Section 1.2 of IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9, where memory interface timing tables specify tRCD, tRP, and tRAS values aligned to DDR3-800 profiles. The MCIMX6U7CVM08AB does not support DDR3L-1066 or faster speeds.

Does MCIMX6U7CVM08AB include hardware cryptographic acceleration?

Yes, MCIMX6U7CVM08AB integrates the CAAM (Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module) with NIST-certified PRNG, AES-128/256, SHA-1/256, and RSA-2048 acceleration engines plus 16 KB of secure RAM. This is documented in Section 1.2 (Features) and Table 2 (Modules List) of IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9, and enables secure boot, encrypted storage, and TLS offload without CPU overhead.

What boot devices are supported by MCIMX6U7CVM08AB?

MCIMX6U7CVM08AB supports boot from eMMC, NAND Flash (MLC/SLC, BCH up to 40-bit), NOR Flash, SPI NOR, and USB HID devices - as specified in Table 1 and Section 5 (Boot Mode Configuration) of IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9. Boot mode is selected via BOOT_MODE[1:0] strapping pins, and the internal Boot ROM validates image signatures when A-HAB is enabled.

Is MCIMX6U7CVM08AB pin-compatible with other i.MX 6DualLite variants like MCIMX6U7CVM08AC?

Yes, MCIMX6U7CVM08AB is pin-compatible with MCIMX6U7CVM08AC and MCIMX6U7CVM08AD - all share identical MAPBGA 21×21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, 484-ball packaging and identical ball map per Section 6.2 of IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9. Differences are limited to fuse settings and silicon revision (B = maskset 2N81E), not physical layout or electrical interface.

What is the role of the ASRC module in MCIMX6U7CVM08AB?

The ASRC (Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter) in MCIMX6U7CVM08AB performs concurrent sample rate conversion across up to 10 audio channels with –120 dB THD+N, enabling synchronization of mixed-source audio streams (e.g., Bluetooth A2DP, analog mic, SPDIF) without CPU involvement. Its specification is detailed in Table 2 and Section 1.2 of IMX6SDLIEC Rev. 9.