NXP Semiconductors MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA

Overview

MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core Arm Cortex-A7 application processor operating at 528 MHz, featuring integrated EPDC for e-Ink display control, dual 12-bit ADCs (10 total channels), and basic security (TrustZone, SNVS, CSU). It supports LPDDR2/DDR3/DDR3L, eMMC 4.41, Quad SPI, and two USB 2.0 OTG interfaces - deployed in portable medical devices, smart eReaders, and HMI panels requiring low-power, high-resolution electrophoretic displays.

For engineers reviewing the MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA datasheet, MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA pinout, MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA application, or MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 9×9 mm MAPBGA-0.5 mm pitch package, absence of CAN, single Ethernet port, LCD/CSI interface support, and EPDC hardware acceleration for E-Ink panel driving without external controller overhead.

Technical Context

The MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA 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 media acceleration. Its memory subsystem includes boot ROM (96 KB), OCRAM (128 KB), and support for LPDDR2-800, DDR3-800, and managed NAND including eMMC up to rev 4.41.

It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: PXP for pixel processing (rotation, CSC, alpha-blending), ASRC for asynchronous audio sample rate conversion, and EPDC for direct-drive electrophoretic display control up to 2048×1536 at 106 Hz. Power management includes DVFS, SW state retention, and on-chip LDOs simplifying external supply design.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA uses a 9×9 mm MAPBGA package with 0.5 mm pitch and 289 I/O balls. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 6ULL 9×9 mm ball map defined in Section 6.2 of IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.2 (pages 124–137), where ball A1 is top-left corner (orientation mark), and power/ground distribution follows symmetric VDD/VSS pairs across rows/columns.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MCIMX6Y2DVK05AA, MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA trades CAN/Ethernet flexibility for dedicated EPDC hardware and optimized power efficiency in display-active states; versus i.MX 6ULZ1K1CVN8A, it sacrifices 372 MHz clock headroom to reduce dynamic power by 27% at typical HMI workloads.

Availability

MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for eReader platforms, portable medical monitors, and smart shelf label systems requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and RoHS-compliant packaging.

Supply support for MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA 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 was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-efficient connected devices - emphasizing integration of display, audio, security, and peripheral interfaces into a single low-pin-count SoC for portable and edge HMI applications.

FAQ

What is the maximum resolution supported by the EPDC in MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA?

The EPDC in MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA supports electrophoretic displays up to 2048×1536 pixels at 106 Hz frame rate, with built-in waveform RAM and temperature compensation registers. This resolution is validated per IMX6ULLCEC Section 7.3.1 and enables full-page rendering on large-format eReader and digital signage panels without external timing controllers.

Does MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA support DDR3L memory?

Yes, MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA supports DDR3L-800 (1.35 V) alongside DDR3-800 and LPDDR2-800, as specified in IMX6ULLCEC Section 4.10. The MMDC controller provides configurable drive strength and termination for signal integrity optimization across all three memory types.

Is there a CAN interface available on MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA?

No, MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA does not include any CAN interface - this is explicitly excluded in Table 1 of IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.2. For CAN-enabled variants, consider MCIMX6Y1DVK05AA or MCIMX6Y2DVK05AA, which integrate one or two FlexCAN modules respectively.

What security features are implemented in MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA?

MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA includes TrustZone-enabled Arm Cortex-A7, Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS) with tamper detection, Central Security Unit (CSU), and Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HABv4) with AES-128, SHA-1, and SHA-256 hardware acceleration - all documented in IMX6ULLCEC Sections 1.2 and 9.

What is the junction temperature range for MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA?

The MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA is rated for commercial temperature operation from 0°C to +95°C junction temperature, as confirmed in Table 1 of IMX6ULLCEC Rev. 1.2. This rating applies to both MCIMX6Y7DVK05AA and its AB suffix variant.