NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR

Overview

MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade Arm Cortex-A7 single-core applications processor operating at 792 MHz, integrating LCD/CSI interfaces, dual CAN, dual 10/100 Ethernet, two 12-bit ADCs (10 total channels), and hardware-accelerated multimedia processing (PXP, ASRC, SDMA) for embedded HMI and IoT gateway systems.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR datasheet, MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR pinout, MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR application, or MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR equivalent, key selection criteria include verified 792 MHz core frequency, MAPBGA 14×14 mm 0.8 mm pitch package compatibility, industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C), dual FlexCAN support, and boot ROM with HABv4 secure boot capability.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR implements a single Arm Cortex-A7 core with TrustZone, 32 KB L1 instruction and data caches, 128 KB unified L2 cache, and NEON MPE coprocessor for SIMD media processing. It integrates a dedicated Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP) for real-time 2D image operations and Asynchronous Sample Rate Converter (ASRC) supporting up to 10 concurrent audio channels.

Its system architecture includes dual 10/100 Ethernet controllers compliant with IEEE 1588, two FlexCAN modules supporting CAN 2.0B protocol, and a General Purpose Memory Interface (GPMI) with BCH ECC up to 40 bits for NAND flash reliability. Power management is handled by on-chip LDOs and DVFS control, enabling operation across industrial thermal conditions without external PMIC complexity.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR is housed in a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 mm × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6ULL 14×14 mm package layout defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR, MCIMX6Y2CVM05AB trades 50% higher CPU throughput for lower power and cost, while MCIMX6Y2CVK08AB maintains full performance in a 43% smaller footprint - enabling trade-offs between compute density, thermal design, and manufacturing capability.

Availability

MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI panels, IoT edge gateways, portable medical monitors, and smart building controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR 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 MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR, was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient industrial applications requiring rich multimedia, deterministic connectivity, and hardware-enforced security - targeting HMI, gateway, and edge node use cases.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR processor core?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR features a single Arm Cortex-A7 core rated for a maximum operating frequency of 792 MHz under industrial temperature conditions (−40°C to +105°C). This frequency is validated per Table 10 "Operating Ranges" in the IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2 datasheet and requires proper VDD_ARM regulation within 1.0–1.25 V and adequate thermal dissipation using the 14×14 mm MAPBGA package's thermal pad.

Does the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR support secure boot, and what cryptographic accelerators are integrated?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR supports Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4) with hardware-accelerated AES-128 encryption, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hashing. It also includes a Central Security Unit (CSU), Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS) with tamper detection, and System JTAG Controller (SJC) with configurable security modes - all documented in the i.MX 6ULL Security Reference Manual (IMX6ULLSRM).

What display and camera interfaces are supported by the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR integrates a parallel LCD interface (LCDIF) supporting up to WXGA (1366×768) at 60 Hz and a parallel camera interface (CSI) supporting 24-bit input at up to 133.3 MHz pixel clock, including BT.656 and raw Bayer formats. Both interfaces are enabled in this variant, unlike lower-tier i.MX 6ULL SKUs such as MCIMX6Y0CVM05AA.

How many Ethernet and CAN interfaces does the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR provide?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR includes two independent 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers compliant with IEEE 1588 and two FlexCAN modules supporting CAN 2.0B protocol with standard and extended frame formats. These are confirmed in Table 1 "Ordering Information" of the IMX6ULLIEC datasheet and are active in this specific part number.

What package type and ball pitch does the MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR use?

The MCIMX6Y2CVM08ABR uses a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 mm × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls, as specified in Section 6.1 "14 x 14 mm Package Information" of the IMX6ULLIEC Rev. 1.2 datasheet. This package is distinct from the 9×9 mm 0.5 mm pitch variant used in MCIMX6Y2CVK08AB.