NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR

Overview

MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade Arm Cortex-A7 single-core applications processor operating at 528 MHz, integrating LCD/CSI display and camera interfaces, dual CAN, dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, two 12-bit ADCs (10 total channels), and hardware-accelerated security (TrustZone, AES-128, SHA-256). It targets HMI, IoT gateways, and access control panels requiring integrated multimedia and deterministic real-time I/O.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR datasheet, MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR pinout, MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR application, or MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR equivalent, key selection criteria include dual Ethernet + dual CAN coexistence, LCD/CSI interface availability, industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C), MAPBGA 14×14 mm 0.8 mm pitch package compatibility, and verified basic security feature set (HABv4, SNVS, CSU).

Technical Context

The MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR implements a single Arm Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, 128 KB unified L2 cache, and NEON MPE coprocessor - all running at 528 MHz under industrial thermal conditions. Its memory subsystem supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, NAND (with 40-bit BCH ECC), NOR, eMMC 4.5, and Quad SPI.

Peripherals include two FlexCAN controllers (CAN 2.0B), two ENET MACs (IEEE 1588-compliant), one parallel LCDIF (WXGA@60 Hz), one CSI interface (133.3 MHz pixel clock), three SAI modules, ESAI, SPDIF, eight UARTs, four I²C, four eCSPI, eight PWM, and dual 12-bit ADCs - all mapped to dedicated pins in the 289-ball MAPBGA package with configurable I/O muxing.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR uses a 289-ball MAPBGA package (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), with ball assignments defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2. Pin functions are highly multiplexed across 10 I/O pads groups (e.g., USDHC, ENET, CAN, CSI, LCDIF), requiring careful pad configuration via IOMUXC registers.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR, MCIMX6Y2CVM08AA offers higher deterministic throughput at increased thermal cost, while i.MX 8M Mini introduces architectural complexity (dual-core heterogeneity, MIPI, GPU) unsuitable for cost-sensitive industrial HMI where single-core determinism and proven DDR3/LCDIF maturity are prioritized.

Availability

MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMIs, smart building gateways, and portable medical devices requiring stable component supply, long-term industrial temperature support, and verified security feature implementation.

Supply support for MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with headquarters in Eindhoven, Netherlands.

The i.MX 6ULL family - including MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR - was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient industrial applications requiring robust peripheral integration (dual CAN/Ethernet), display capability, and hardware-enforced security without sacrificing MCU-like simplicity.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR 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 implemented without dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) - ensuring deterministic timing for real-time industrial control tasks. The MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR does not support overclocking beyond this rated speed.

Does the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR support secure boot, and how is it implemented?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR implements secure boot via its integrated HABv4 (High Assurance Boot) module. During power-on reset, the 96 KB boot ROM validates signed firmware images using eFUSE-programmed public keys and performs SHA-256 hash verification before loading code into OCRAM. This process is enforced by the CSU and SNVS blocks, and is documented in the i.MX 6ULL Security Reference Manual (IMX6ULLSRM).

Can the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR drive both LCD and camera interfaces simultaneously?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR supports concurrent operation of its LCDIF and CSI modules. The LCDIF drives parallel RGB displays up to 1366×768@60 Hz, while the CSI interface accepts 24-bit BT.656 or raw Bayer video at up to 133.3 MHz pixel clock - enabling use cases like video doorbells with local display and streaming. Pin multiplexing must be configured to avoid resource conflicts.

What Ethernet standards and features does the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR support?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR integrates two IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MACs (ENET1 and ENET2), each supporting RMII/MII physical layer interfaces and full IEEE 1588-2008 Precision Time Protocol (PTP) timestamping. Both controllers include hardware-assisted checksum offload, VLAN tagging, and jumbo frame support up to 10240 bytes - essential for deterministic industrial networking.

Is the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR pin-compatible with other i.MX 6ULL variants such as MCIMX6Y2CVM08AA?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2CVM05AAR is pin-compatible with MCIMX6Y2CVM08AA and all other 14×14 mm MAPBGA variants in the i.MX 6ULL family (e.g., MCIMX6Y1CVM05AA). They share identical 289-ball layouts, power domains, and I/O pad definitions - allowing frequency-upgrade board reuse. However, thermal design and power delivery must be validated for the higher 792 MHz variant's increased current draw.