NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB

Overview

MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade Arm Cortex-A7 single-core application processor operating at 528 MHz, featuring no security fuses, no LCD/CSI, no CAN, one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller, one USB OTG port, one 12-bit ADC (up to 10 channels), four UARTs, one SAI, two I²C, two SPI, and four PWM outputs - designed for cost-sensitive, low-power embedded HMI and IoT gateway edge nodes.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB datasheet, MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB pinout, MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB application, or MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB equivalent, key selection considerations include its reduced peripheral set (no CAN, no second Ethernet, no ESAI, no LCD/CSI), absence of hardware security features, and MAPBGA 14×14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch package - critical for layout planning, BOM cost optimization, and industrial temperature (-40°C to +105°C) deployment validation.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB implements a single Arm Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, and 128 KB unified L2 cache, paired with TrustZone-enabled memory protection but no fused security boot or cryptographic accelerators. Its system architecture integrates a Smart DMA (SDMA) controller, asynchronous audio sample rate converter (ASRC), and pixel processing pipeline (PXP), though PXP and EPDC are disabled in this variant per ordering table.

Power management relies on integrated LDO regulators and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS), supporting industrial thermal operation without external PMIC. Memory subsystem includes LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L, NAND (with BCH up to 40-bit ECC), NOR, eMMC, and Quad SPI interfaces - all active - while display, camera, and second Ethernet controllers are omitted in this specific configuration.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB uses a 289-ball MAPBGA package (14 × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) with exposed thermal pad. Ball assignment follows i.MX 6ULL standard pinout; key functional groups include VDD_ARM/VDD_SOC power domains, DDR3/LPDDR2 interface (DQ[15:0], DQS, CK, CKE), NAND/GPMI (CLE/ALE/RE/WE/D[7:0]), eCSPI, I²C, UART, USB_OTG, ENET_MDIO/MDC, and GPIO banks. All unused analog inputs require 10 kΩ pull-down per Section 3.2 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB, MCIMX6Y1CVM05AB adds essential security and CAN at minimal cost premium, while MCIMX6U5EVM08AB delivers significant performance headroom but increases thermal design complexity and qualification scope - making MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB optimal for cost-constrained, non-security-critical industrial edge nodes.

Availability

MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, IoT gateways, medical vital sign loggers, and smart building controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB 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 6ULL product line delivers ultra-low-power, cost-optimized Arm Cortex-A7 application processors targeting resource-constrained industrial and consumer edge devices - emphasizing simplified power design, long-term availability, and broad ecosystem support.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB?

The MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB operates at a fixed maximum frequency of 528 MHz. This speed is guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C) and is not dynamically scalable beyond DVFS adjustments. The part does not support the 792 MHz mode found in MCIMX6Y2 variants, and its clock tree is configured at silicon level to lock to 528 MHz.

Does the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB include hardware security features like secure boot or encryption engines?

No, the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB has no fused security features. It lacks HABv4, AES-128, SHA-1/SHA-256 hardware accelerators, SNVS tamper detection, or CSU configuration - all security-related fuses are unprogrammed. Secure boot must be implemented in software, and cryptographic operations rely entirely on CPU-based libraries. This distinguishes it from MCIMX6Y1 and MCIMX6Y2 variants.

Can the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB support external displays or camera sensors?

No, the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB explicitly omits LCDIF and CSI modules per Table 1 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2. It has no parallel display interface, no EPDC, no camera input pins, and no associated clock domains or memory bandwidth allocation for video pipelines. Display output must be handled externally via SPI-driven OLED or through a companion GPU chip.

What memory types are supported for boot and runtime operation on the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB?

The MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB supports boot from NAND Flash (Raw/Managed), eMMC, SD/MMC, SPI NOR, USB mass storage, and serial downloader. At runtime, it interfaces with LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800 (all 16-bit), NOR Flash, OneNAND, and Quad SPI devices - all confirmed in Sections 4.10 and 7.1 of the datasheet.

Is the MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB pin-compatible with other i.MX 6ULL variants in the same package?

Yes, all i.MX 6ULL MAPBGA 14×14 mm parts - including MCIMX6Y0CVM05AB, MCIMX6Y1CVM05AB, and MCIMX6Y2CVM05AB - share identical ball mapping and mechanical footprint. Signal functionality differs per variant (e.g., CAN, LCD, USB), but PCB layout, thermal pad, and power delivery network are fully reusable across this package family.