NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6X4EVM10AC

Overview

MCIMX6X4EVM10AC from NXP Semiconductors is an i.MX 6SoloX heterogeneous applications processor featuring a 1 GHz Arm Cortex-A9 core and a 227 MHz Arm Cortex-M4 core in a 19×19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch MAPBGA package (code VM), supporting DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2-800 memory, dual Gigabit Ethernet with AVB, and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration - deployed in industrial HMI, smart appliances, and connected medical devices.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6X4EVM10AC datasheet, MCIMX6X4EVM10AC pinout, MCIMX6X4EVM10AC application, or MCIMX6X4EVM10AC equivalent, key selection criteria include confirmed dual-core asymmetric operation (Linux + RTOS), 19×19 BGA package compatibility, extended commercial temperature range (–20°C to +105°C), absence of MLB interface, and full GPU/PCIe/LVDS enablement per mask set 4N19K.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6X4EVM10AC implements a tightly coupled heterogeneous architecture where the Cortex-A9 handles high-level OS tasks and multimedia processing while the Cortex-M4 executes deterministic real-time control, with shared L2 cache and inter-core messaging via MU and SEMAPHORE modules. Its memory subsystem includes 128 KB OCRAM, 16 KB OCRAM_S, and boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot.

It integrates seven PLLs for domain-specific clock generation, supports dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS), and features hardware accelerators including GC400T GPU, PXP pixel pipeline, ASRC audio resampler, and CAAM cryptographic engine - all accessible through AXI/AHB fabric with RDC-based resource partitioning.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6X4EVM10AC uses a 19×19 mm, 0.8 mm pitch MAPBGA package (code VM) with 457 I/O balls arranged in a perimeter array with internal thermal pad. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6SoloX signal availability matrix for 19×19 packages (Section 6.3, IMX6SXCEC Rev. 4), with dedicated power, ground, and ball-defined function groups per IOMUXC configuration.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6X3EVM10AC and MCIMX6X2EVN10AC, the MCIMX6X4EVM10AC uniquely combines full GPU, PCIe, and LVDS in the largest 19×19 package - making it the only i.MX 6SoloX variant capable of standalone high-resolution HMI with local expansion and dual-display support.

Availability

MCIMX6X4EVM10AC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, smart home gateways, and portable medical monitors requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6X4EVM10AC 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 6SoloX product line was designed specifically for resource-constrained, power-aware connected devices requiring real-time responsiveness and rich multimedia - bridging the gap between microcontrollers and high-end application processors.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the Cortex-A9 core in MCIMX6X4EVM10AC?

The MCIMX6X4EVM10AC Cortex-A9 core operates at up to 1 GHz under specified conditions: junction temperature ≤+105°C, VDD_ARM = 1.2 V ±3%, and 24 MHz crystal input. At this speed, the core delivers 2000 DMIPS with NEON acceleration enabled, validated per IMX6SXCEC Rev. 4 electrical characteristics tables.

Does MCIMX6X4EVM10AC support secure boot, and what cryptographic algorithms are hardware-accelerated?

Yes, MCIMX6X4EVM10AC supports A-HABv4 secure boot with SHA-256 hashing and 2048-bit RSA signature verification fully accelerated by the CAAM module. CAAM also provides hardware-accelerated AES-128/192/256 (ECB/CBC/GCM), DES/3DES, MD5, HMAC-SHA, and TRNG - all operating independently of the CPU cores.

What display interfaces are enabled on MCIMX6X4EVM10AC, and what resolutions do they support?

MCIMX6X4EVM10AC supports two parallel 24-bit LCDIF ports (up to 1080p60 each) and one LVDS serial port (up to WXGA 1366×768@60 Hz). All three interfaces are fully enabled per mask set 4N19K and package VM - unlike variants with "NP" or "VN" codes that disable LVDS or GPU functionality.

Is PCIe Gen2 supported on MCIMX6X4EVM10AC, and what endpoint configurations are validated?

Yes, MCIMX6X4EVM10AC includes a PCIe Gen2 x1 controller supporting both Root Complex and Endpoint modes. Validated configurations include M.2 Wi-Fi 6 modules (e.g., Intel AX200) and industrial I/O expansion cards - with full link training, ASPM L0s/L1 entry/exit, and MSI interrupt delivery confirmed in NXP's i.MX 6SoloX Hardware Validation Report.

What is the ADC capability of MCIMX6X4EVM10AC, and how are the channels allocated?

MCIMX6X4EVM10AC integrates two independent 12-bit SAR ADC modules (ADC1 and ADC2), each with four single-ended inputs - totaling eight analog measurement channels. These are mapped to dedicated pins (e.g., ADC1_IN0–ADC1_IN3, ADC2_IN0–ADC2_IN3) and support programmable sample rates up to 2 MSPS with hardware averaging and threshold-triggered DMA transfers.