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NXP Semiconductors MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB
- Part No.:
- MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 548-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX8ML 1.8GHZ 548LFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB from NXP Semiconductors is a quad-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 applications processor operating up to 1.8 GHz, designed for vision and video edge applications without neural processing acceleration. It integrates dual MIPI-CSI interfaces (4-lane each), supports up to 12 MP camera input at 375 MP/s, and delivers 1080p60 H.265/H.264 encoding and decoding - enabling smart security cameras and industrial HMIs.
For engineers reviewing the MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB datasheet, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB pinout, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB application, or MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB equivalent, key selection criteria include ISP capability, dual-camera support, HDMI 2.0a output with eARC, 2× GbE (one with TSN), and industrial-grade reliability with ECC DDR interface.
Technical Context
The MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB implements a heterogeneous compute architecture with four Cortex-A53 cores (1.8 GHz max) and an integrated 800 MHz Cortex-M7 real-time controller. Its dual-camera ISP pipeline supports simultaneous HDR processing and fisheye dewarping for 12 MP sensors, while the video processing unit handles 1080p60 encode/decode across H.265, H.264, VP9, and VP8 codecs.
Connectivity includes two USB 3.0/2.0 Type-C ports, PCIe Gen3 (1-lane), two Gigabit Ethernet MACs (one IEEE 1588/TSN-capable), and dual CAN FD controllers. Memory subsystem features 32-bit LPDDR4/DDR4 with inline ECC, supporting deterministic operation in industrial environments.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | 4× Arm Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.8 GHz - delivers 21,600 DMIPS for concurrent multimedia and control tasks |
| Real-Time Core | Arm Cortex-M7 @ 800 MHz - enables deterministic local control, eliminating need for external MCU in many designs |
| Camera Interface | 2× MIPI-CSI (4-lane each) - supports dual HD or single 12 MP sensor input at up to 375 MP/s aggregate bandwidth |
| Video Codec | H.265/H.264 encode & decode @ 1080p60 - enables local streaming and storage with ~2× compression efficiency vs H.264 |
| Display Output | HDMI 2.0a Tx + eARC, MIPI-DSI (4-lane), LVDS (4/8-lane) - drives dual 1080p60 displays or single 4Kp30 display |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit LPDDR4/DDR4 with inline ECC - ensures data integrity for safety-critical industrial applications |
| Industrial Networking | 2× GbE (1× TSN + AVB + IEEE 1588), 2× CAN FD - provides deterministic low-latency communication for Industry 4.0 systems |
Pinout & Package
Package: 15 mm × 15 mm, 0.5 mm pitch, 493-ball BGA (depopulated). Designed for thermal and signal integrity in high-density industrial PCB layouts.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Main CPU core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% regulated supply required for stable 1.8 GHz operation |
| VDD_SOC | SoC logic and interconnect power | 0.85 V ±3% supply powers GPU, ISP, VPU, and system fabric |
| CLKIN | Primary reference clock input | 24 MHz crystal or oscillator input for system timing and PLL synchronization |
| MIPI_CSI0_CLK_P/N | Differential clock for CSI0 interface | Supports up to 2.5 Gbps per lane for high-bandwidth camera sensor links |
| HDMI_TX_HPD | Hot-plug detect for HDMI sink | Enables automatic display enumeration and EDID read during plug-in events |
| ENET1_MDC/MDIO | Management Data Clock/Input-Output | IEEE 802.3-compliant PHY management interface for GbE port 1 |
| USB3_DP0/DM0 | USB 3.0 differential pair 0 | 5 Gbps SuperSpeed signaling path for Type-C host/peripheral mode |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual MIPI-CSI with HDR support | Enables synchronized stereo vision or multi-angle surveillance with dynamic range optimization in high-contrast scenes |
| Fisheye lens dewarp engine | Performs real-time geometric correction of wide-angle distortion, reducing optical system cost and complexity |
| HDMI 2.0a with eARC | Delivers uncompressed audio return channel up to 37 Mbps, supporting Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® in soundbar and AV receiver designs |
| TSN-capable Ethernet | Provides sub-microsecond time synchronization and bounded latency for deterministic industrial control loops |
| In-line DDR ECC | Detects and corrects single-bit errors on-the-fly, meeting SIL-2 requirements for industrial safety systems |
Applications
| Smart Security Camera | Industrial HMI |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Outdoor IP camera with dual-sensor setup for day/night imaging and AI-based motion classification. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC handling camera capture, ISP preprocessing, H.265 encoding, network streaming, and local inference offload via Cortex-M7. Use Value: Dual MIPI-CSI + HDR + dewarp enables robust 12 MP imaging under variable lighting; TSN Ethernet ensures synchronized multi-camera deployments. | Use Scenario: Ruggedized panel PC for factory floor machine monitoring with touch interface and real-time diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processor managing display rendering (HDMI + LVDS), CAN FD fieldbus communication, and secure boot for firmware updates. Use Value: Integrated Cortex-M7 handles real-time PLC logic and sensor polling; ECC DDR and 105°C junction rating ensure 10+ year operational life. |
| Smart Retail Kiosk | Teleconferencing Endpoint |
Use Scenario: Floor-standing retail kiosk with facial recognition, gesture control, and targeted ad delivery. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Vision-optimized SoC executing camera-based analytics, local voice processing, and multi-display output (HDMI + DSI). Use Value: 1080p60 encode/decode enables live preview and cloud upload; 18× I2S TDM supports multi-mic array for far-field voice capture. | Use Scenario: Compact conference room bar device with dual 4K cameras, speakerphone, and wireless screen sharing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Multimedia hub performing dual-camera capture, audio beamforming, H.265 encode, and HDMI/eARC output to display/soundbar. Use Value: HDMI 2.0a + eARC delivers theater-grade audio to external speakers; dual MIPI-CSI supports synchronized stereo video capture. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar vision and video applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMX8ML8CVNKZAB | Includes 2.3 TOPS NPU; identical CPU, ISP, and video capabilities | Required for ML inference workloads (e.g., pose detection, object classification) | Select when local neural network execution is mandatory; otherwise MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB reduces BOM cost and thermal load |
| MIMX8ML4CVNKZAB | No ISP; no MIPI-CSI; no video encode/decode hardware acceleration | Suitable only for general-purpose CPU-intensive tasks without vision processing | Choose for non-vision embedded Linux gateways or control nodes where camera/video features are unnecessary |
Compared with MIMX8ML8CVNKZAB, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB removes the NPU but retains full ISP, dual-camera, and 1080p60 codec support - ideal for vision-first applications without ML inference. Versus MIMX8ML4CVNKZAB, it adds dedicated vision and multimedia accelerators, making it unsuitable as a drop-in replacement for pure CPU use cases.
Availability
MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart security cameras, industrial HMIs, smart retail kiosks, and teleconferencing endpoints requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB 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, IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets.
The i.MX 8M Plus family - including MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB - was engineered specifically for edge intelligence in vision-centric industrial and consumer devices, balancing performance, power efficiency, and certified reliability.
FAQ
Does MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB include a neural processing unit (NPU)?
No, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB does not integrate a neural processing unit. It belongs to the i.MX 8M Plus vision-optimized variant without ML acceleration. The NPU (2.3 TOPS) is present only in MIMX8ML8xVNxZAB and MIMX8ML3xVNxZAB derivatives. MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB retains full ISP, dual MIPI-CSI, and 1080p60 video encode/decode capabilities for non-ML vision applications.
What camera interfaces does MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB support?
MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB supports two 4-lane MIPI-CSI interfaces, enabling simultaneous connection of two HD sensors or one 12 MP sensor with up to 375 MP/s aggregate throughput. Each interface includes dedicated clock and data lanes compliant with MIPI CSI-2 v1.3, and the integrated ISP performs real-time HDR merging and fisheye dewarping - all without requiring external image processors.
Is MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB qualified for industrial temperature operation?
Yes, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB is rated for industrial temperature range (–40 °C to +105 °C junction temperature) and built on 14 nm FinFET process technology. It includes ECC on L2 cache and inline ECC on the DDR interface, supporting functional safety requirements up to SIL-2 in system-level certification. This makes MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB suitable for always-on, fanless industrial deployments exceeding 10 years.
What display outputs are available on MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB?
MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB provides HDMI 2.0a transmitter with embedded Audio Return Channel (eARC), 4-lane MIPI-DSI, and 4/8-lane LVDS outputs. These can be used simultaneously - for example, HDMI driving an external monitor while MIPI-DSI feeds an integrated touchscreen. HDMI 2.0a supports up to 4Kp30 or dual 1080p60, and eARC enables lossless audio transmission to soundbars supporting Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X®.
Does MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB support Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)?
Yes, MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB integrates one Gigabit Ethernet MAC with full IEEE 802.1AS (gPTP), 802.1Qbv (time-aware shaper), and 802.1Qbu (frame preemption) support - enabling deterministic sub-microsecond time synchronization and bounded latency for industrial control networks. The second GbE port supports standard AVB and IEEE 1588, allowing dual-network isolation for redundancy or gateway segmentation.
MIMX8ML6CVNKZAB Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 548-LFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX8ML
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A53
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 4 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.8GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- ARM® Cortex®-M7, Multimedia; NEON™ MPE, Hi-Fi4 DSP
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR4, LPDDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- HTML, LVDS, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI
- Ethernet:
- GbE (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2), USB 3.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, CAAM, RDC
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 548-LFBGA (15x15)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, I2C, I2S, PCIe, SD/SDIO, SPI, UART
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
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