NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR

Overview

MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core Arm Cortex-A7 application processor operating at 528 MHz, commercial temperature grade (0 to +95 °C), in a 14 × 14 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm pitch. It integrates dual 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controllers, two FlexCAN interfaces, LCD/CSI display and camera support, dual 12-bit ADCs (10 total channels), and hardware-accelerated security including TrustZone, AES-128, SHA-1/256, and secure boot - deployed in industrial HMI and IoT gateway edge nodes.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR datasheet, MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR pinout, MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR application, or MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR equivalent, key selection considerations include confirmed dual Ethernet + dual CAN capability, LCDIF/CSI coexistence, 528 MHz deterministic performance under DVFS, and verified 14×14 mm MAPBGA mechanical compatibility with i.MX 6ULL reference designs.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR implements a single Arm Cortex-A7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction and 32 KB L1 data caches, plus 128 KB unified L2 cache. Its memory subsystem supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, NAND (with up to 40-bit BCH ECC), NOR, eMMC 4.41/4.5, and Quad SPI.

Peripherals include two 10/100 Mbps IEEE 1588-compliant Ethernet MACs, two FlexCAN 2.0B modules, one parallel LCD interface (up to WXGA @60 Hz), one parallel CSI (up to 133.3 MHz pixel clock), three SAI audio interfaces, ESAI, SPDIF, eight UARTs (5 Mbps max), four I²C (400 kbps), four eCSPI (52 Mbps), and PXP pixel processing pipeline for real-time 2D image operations.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR is housed in a 14 × 14 mm MAPBGA package with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6ULL family's standardized ball map defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.3, supporting shared layout reuse across DVM-series variants.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6Y2DVK05AB, MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR offers 17 additional I/Os and proven thermal margin in fanless enclosures; versus MCIMX6Y2DVM09AB, it provides identical feature availability with 38% lower typical active power and relaxed PCB layout constraints.

Availability

MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, smart building gateways, portable medical monitors, and IoT asset trackers requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR 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 6ULL product line delivers ultra-low-power, high-integration Arm Cortex-A7 application processors optimized for cost-sensitive, battery-aware, and security-critical edge devices - targeting connected appliances, access control, and human-machine interface applications.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR?

The MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR is factory-configured and characterized for stable operation at 528 MHz across its commercial temperature range (0 to +95 °C). This frequency is fixed in silicon per ordering option "05" in the part number nomenclature (Figure 1, IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.3) and cannot be overclocked. The MCIMX6Y2DVM09AB variant supports 900 MHz, but MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR maintains tighter power and thermal margins at its rated speed.

Does the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR support secure boot and cryptographic acceleration?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR includes hardware-enforced secure boot via HABv4 with 2048-bit RSA verification, plus dedicated AES-128, SHA-1, and SHA-256 cryptographic engines. These features are enabled by default in the boot ROM and require proper eFUSE programming and signed image generation - all documented in the i.MX 6ULL Security Reference Manual (IMX6ULLSRM). MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR implements the same security blockset as other i.MX 6ULL D-series parts.

Can the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR simultaneously drive an LCD display and capture camera video?

Yes, the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR integrates independent LCDIF and CSI modules that operate concurrently without resource conflict. The LCDIF supports up to WXGA (1366×768) at 60 Hz over 24-bit RGB, while the CSI accepts up to 24-bit parallel input at 133.3 MHz pixel clock - both verified in NXP's i.MX 6ULL EVK reference design (REV B). MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR's shared AXI bus architecture ensures sufficient bandwidth for simultaneous 720p display refresh and 1080p camera preview.

What package type and ball pitch does the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR use?

The MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR uses a plastic MAPBGA package measuring 14 × 14 mm with 0.8 mm ball pitch and 289 I/O balls (ordering code "VM"). This matches the mechanical footprint defined in Section 6.1 of IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.3 and is compatible with standard PCB assembly processes including stencil printing, SPI inspection, and reflow profiling per IPC-J-STD-020D. MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR's package is distinct from the 9×9 mm "VK" variant.

Which memory types are supported by the MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR's external interfaces?

The MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR supports LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, DDR3L-800, Raw and Managed NAND (with up to 40-bit BCH ECC), NOR Flash (parallel and Quad SPI), OneNAND, and eMMC 4.41/4.5. These are implemented via dedicated MMDC, GPMI/BCH, EIM, and uSDHC controllers - all electrically and logically validated in the i.MX 6ULL Reference Manual. MCIMX6Y2DVM05ABR does not support DDR4 or LPDDR3.