NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR
- Part No.:
- MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 289-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
-
MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX6Y 528MHZ 289MAPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade Arm Cortex-A7 single-core applications processor operating at 528 MHz, featuring dual CAN, dual 10/100 Ethernet, LCD/CSI interfaces, two 12-bit ADCs (10 total channels), and hardware-accelerated security (AES-128, SHA-1/256) for secure boot and DRM. It targets IoT gateways, HMI panels, and industrial edge controllers requiring deterministic real-time I/O and low-power operation.
For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR datasheet, MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR pinout, MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR application, or MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-CAN support for vehicle diagnostics, dual-Ethernet with IEEE 1588 for time-sensitive networking, integrated EPDC for eInk displays, and TrustZone-enabled secure boot for firmware integrity in untrusted environments.
Technical Context
The MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR implements a single Arm Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 128 KB unified L2 cache, and NEON MPE co-processor for SIMD media processing. Its memory subsystem supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, and managed NAND including eMMC 4.41/4.5.
Peripherals include two FlexCAN controllers compliant with CAN 2.0B, two IEEE 802.3-compliant 10/100 Ethernet MACs with IEEE 1588 timestamping, one parallel LCDIF supporting WXGA (1366×768@60 Hz), and one CSI interface supporting BT.656 and up to 133.3 MHz pixel clock. Power management integrates LDO regulators and DVFS for industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Arm Cortex-A7 single-core with TrustZone, 528 MHz max frequency - enables Linux-capable embedded applications with hardware-isolated secure world execution. |
| Memory Interfaces | LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L up to 800 MT/s; eMMC 4.41/4.5; Quad SPI; Raw/Managed NAND with 40-bit BCH ECC - supports cost-optimized, high-reliability storage in industrial deployments. |
| Connectivity | Dual 10/100 Ethernet (IEEE 1588); dual FlexCAN 2.0B; two USB 2.0 OTG with PHY; four I²C (400 kbps); four eCSPI (52 Mbps) - provides redundant fieldbus and time-synchronized network connectivity for factory automation. |
| Display & Imaging | LCDIF supporting 24-bit RGB/WXGA@60 Hz; CSI with BT.656 and 133.3 MHz pixel clock; EPDC for eInk panels up to 2048×1536@106 Hz - enables local HMI with low-power reflective displays and camera-based inspection. |
| Analog & Timing | Two 12-bit ADCs (10 total input channels); eight PWMs; three watchdog timers; ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion - delivers precise sensor acquisition and deterministic control loop timing. |
| Security | AES-128, SHA-1/256 hardware acceleration; HABv4 secure boot; SNVS with tamper detection; CSU policy enforcement - ensures authenticated firmware loading and runtime key protection in regulated environments. |
Pinout & Package
MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR uses a 14 × 14 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch and 289 balls. Pin assignments are defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2 (pages 111–123), with dedicated ball groups for DDR3/LPDDR2, Ethernet RMII, CAN_H/L, LCD data/control, CSI data/clk, USB DP/DM, and secure debug (JTAG/SWD).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ENET1_RXD0 / ENET2_RXD0 | Ethernet Receive Data 0 | Shared RMII receive line for dual Ethernet; requires external PHY selection logic or multiplexed routing in PCB layout. |
| FLEXCAN1_TX / FLEXCAN2_TX | CAN Transmitter Output | Separate differential TX outputs per CAN controller; each requires external CAN transceiver (e.g., TJA1042T/3) and 120 Ω termination. |
| LCD_DATA00–23 | Parallel RGB Data Bus | 24-bit wide synchronous interface supporting 85 MHz pixel clock; drives TFT or LVDS bridge chips directly without frame buffer overhead. |
| CSI_DATA00–23 | Parallel Camera Input Bus | 24-bit video data path compatible with OV5640, AR0134, and similar sensors; supports BT.656 YUV422 and raw Bayer formats. |
| VDD_ARM / VDD_SOC | Core & System Power Rails | Separate 1.2 V (ARM) and 1.1 V (SOC) supplies; require low-noise LDOs or DC-DC converters with ≤10 mV ripple for stable 528 MHz operation. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Integrated EPDC | Direct-drive electrophoretic display controller supporting 2048×1536 eInk panels at 106 Hz refresh - eliminates external display controller IC and reduces BOM cost for battery-powered HMIs. |
| PXP Image Pipeline | Hardware-accelerated pixel processing (rotation, CSC, alpha-blending) at 1 pixel/clock - offloads CPU for real-time UI rendering on LCD or EPD without frame buffer bottlenecks. |
| ASRC Audio Engine | Concurrent asynchronous sample rate conversion across up to 10 channels with <−120 dB THD+N - enables multi-source audio mixing (e.g., VoIP + local playback) without CPU-intensive resampling. |
| Secure Boot w/ HABv4 | Hardware-authenticated boot flow using eFUSE-programmed keys and AES-128/SHA-256 acceleration - prevents unauthorized firmware execution and supports field firmware updates with cryptographic signature verification. |
| Smart DMA (SDMA) | 32-channel programmable micro-RISC DMA engine with 48 event triggers and 2-level priority preemption - handles peripheral-to-memory transfers (e.g., ADC → RAM, CSI → DDR) without CPU intervention, reducing latency and power. |
Applications
| Industrial IoT Gateway | Human-Machine Interface (HMI) |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Edge gateway aggregating Modbus RTU, CAN bus, and Ethernet/IP data from PLCs and sensors for cloud telemetry. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central applications processor executing Linux with real-time PREEMPT-RT patches, managing dual CAN and dual Ethernet interfaces concurrently. Use Value: Deterministic 100 µs CAN message handling and IEEE 1588 PTP synchronization enable sub-millisecond time alignment across distributed field devices. |
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled panel PC for factory floor operator control with eInk display for sunlight-readable status monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Display controller and UI processor integrating EPDC, LCDIF, and PXP to drive 1366×768 RGB TFT or 2048×1536 eInk panel with zero-frame-buffer UI rendering. Use Value: EPDC direct-drive capability eliminates external display controller, while PXP hardware rotation/scaling enables dynamic portrait/landscape UI switching without CPU load. |
| Medical Device Controller | Smart Building Node |
Use Scenario: Portable patient monitor acquiring ECG, SpO₂, and temperature via analog front-end and displaying waveforms on color LCD. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Sensor fusion hub with two 12-bit ADCs (10-channel total), SAI for audio alerts, and LCDIF driving 800×480 RGB display at 60 Hz. Use Value: Integrated ADCs with configurable sampling rates and LCDIF's 85 MHz pixel clock ensure synchronized waveform capture and real-time display update at clinical-grade fidelity. |
Use Scenario: HVAC controller interfacing with BACnet MS/TP, LonWorks, and BLE peripherals while logging data to local eMMC. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Protocol gateway SoC running FreeRTOS, managing dual CAN (for BACnet MS/TP), UARTs (for RS485), and eMMC 4.41 for secure firmware and log storage. Use Value: Hardware AES-128 encryption and secure boot protect HVAC configuration integrity, while dual CAN enables redundant fieldbus communication in mission-critical building systems. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCIMX6Y2CVM08AB | Higher 792 MHz Cortex-A7 clock; identical peripherals, package, and security features. | Requires higher power delivery (1.25 V ARM core vs. 1.15 V) and thermal management; suited for compute-heavy UI or real-time analytics. | Select MCIMX6Y2CVM08AB when application demands >528 MHz throughput (e.g., multi-stream video decode) and thermal design accommodates +1.8 W typical power increase. |
| MCIMX6Y1CVM05AB | Omits LCDIF, CSI, and one CAN controller; retains dual Ethernet, USB OTG×2, and same 528 MHz core. | Targeted at headless gateways or network appliances where display/camera are unnecessary - reduces BOM and software stack complexity. | Choose MCIMX6Y1CVM05AB for cost-sensitive industrial routers or protocol converters lacking local display or imaging requirements. |
Compared with MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR, MCIMX6Y2CVM08AB delivers 50% higher CPU throughput at increased power and thermal cost, while MCIMX6Y1CVM05AB removes display/camera interfaces to lower system cost and simplify certification for headless deployments.
Availability
MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial IoT gateways, human-machine interfaces, and medical device controllers requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long product lifecycles.
Supply support for MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR 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 over 40 years of embedded processor innovation.
The i.MX 6ULL family, including MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR, was designed for cost-sensitive, power-efficient industrial edge applications requiring Linux support, real-time I/O, and hardware-enforced security - not general-purpose computing.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR?
The MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR operates at a guaranteed maximum frequency of 528 MHz across the full industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C). This speed is validated under worst-case voltage (1.15 V ARM core) and temperature conditions per IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2 Section 4.1, and does not support dynamic overclocking beyond this rating.
Does the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR support secure boot, and what cryptographic algorithms are hardware-accelerated?
Yes, the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR implements Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4) with hardware acceleration for AES-128 encryption, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashing. These engines are used during ROM-based boot to verify signed firmware images, and their performance is documented in Section 4.4 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2 for cryptographic throughput benchmarks.
What display interfaces does the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR support, and what is the highest resolution supported by its EPDC?
The MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR supports parallel LCDIF (up to WXGA 1366×768@60 Hz) and EPDC for electrophoretic displays. Its EPDC supports resolutions up to 2048×1536 at 106 Hz refresh rate, as specified in Section 7.1 of the i.MX 6ULL Reference Manual, enabling high-fidelity eInk HMIs with fast partial-update capabilities.
How many CAN interfaces does the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR include, and are they fully compliant with ISO 11898-1?
The MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR integrates two FlexCAN modules compliant with CAN 2.0B specification (ISO 11898-1), supporting both standard (11-bit) and extended (29-bit) message identifiers, bit rates up to 1 Mbps, and error confinement. Each requires an external CAN transceiver (e.g., TJA1042T) and proper termination per Section 8.3 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2.
What memory types are supported by the MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR's external memory controller?
The MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, NOR flash (16-bit), Raw and Managed NAND (with 40-bit BCH ECC), OneNAND™, Quad SPI, and eMMC 4.41/4.5. These interfaces are detailed in Sections 4.10–4.12 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2, with timing parameters validated for industrial temperature operation.
MCIMX6Y2CVM05ABR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 289-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX6Y
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A7
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 528MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ MPE
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- Electrophoretic, LCD
- Ethernet:
- 10/100Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 OTG + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 2.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- A-HAB, ARM TZ, CSU, SJC, SNVS
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 289-MAPBGA (14x14)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CANbus, I2C, SPI, UART
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