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NXP Semiconductors MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA
- Part No.:
- MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 486-LFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX8MM 1.8GHZ 486LFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA from NXP is a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 (1.8 GHz) and dual-core Cortex-M4 heterogeneous applications processor for embedded HMI, streaming video/audio, and voice-controlled edge devices. It integrates 1080p60 HEVC/H.265 decode, 1080p60 H.264/VP8 encode, MIPI-DSI/CSI interfaces, and 20-channel audio I/O - deployed in industrial-grade fanless video doorbells and smart displays.
For engineers reviewing the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA datasheet, MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA pinout, MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA application, or MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA equivalent, key selection criteria include LPDDR4/DDR4 memory interface support, PCIe 2.0 with L1 substates, GbE with AVB/IEEE 1588, and industrial temperature range (−40 °C to 105 °C TJ).
Technical Context
The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA implements heterogeneous multicore processing with four Cortex-A53 cores (up to 1.8 GHz) and one Cortex-M4F core (256 KB TCM), enabling concurrent high-performance Linux execution and real-time FreeRTOS monitoring. Its resource domain controller enforces secure isolation between A53 and M4 subsystems.
It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: 1080p60 VPU for HEVC/H.265/H.264/VP9 decode and H.264/VP8 encode; dual GPU (2D BitBlt + 3D OpenGL ES 2.0); and audio subsystem supporting DSD512, 8-channel PDM mic input, and 20× I2S with TDM.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | 4× Arm Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.8 GHz + 1× Cortex-M4F @ up to 400 MHz - enables Linux + RTOS coexistence with independent power domains |
| Video Acceleration | 1080p60 HEVC/H.265/H.264/VP9 decode & 1080p60 H.264/VP8 encode - offloads CPU, reduces thermal load in always-on surveillance systems |
| Memory Interface | x32 LPDDR4/DDR4/DDR3L up to 3000 MT/s - supports low-power fanless operation or cost-optimized DDR3L designs |
| Display & Camera | 1× MIPI-DSI (4-lane, 1080p60) + 1× MIPI-CSI (4-lane) - enables direct connection to high-res touch displays and stereo camera modules |
| Audio Interfaces | 20× I2S, 8-ch PDM mic input, SPDIF Tx/Rx, DSD512 - delivers studio-grade audio for soundbars and AV receivers without external codecs |
| Connectivity | 1× PCIe 2.0 (L1 substates), 3× SDIO3.0/eMMC5.1, 2× USB 2.0 DRD, 1× GbE with AVB/IEEE 1588/EEE - enables low-latency streaming and time-synchronized industrial networks |
| Security | HAB, AES256, RSA4096, SHA-256, TRNG, 32 KB Secure RAM, eFuse key storage - meets secure boot and firmware update requirements for certified IoT gateways |
Pinout & Package
Package: FC-BGA 14 x 14 mm, 376-pin, 0.65 mm pitch (RoHS-compliant, industrial temperature grade −40 °C to 105 °C TJ).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Core Power Supply (A53) | 1.0 V ±3% supply for Cortex-A53 cluster - requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling |
| VDD_SOC | System Power Supply | 0.9 V ±3% supply for SoC logic, GPU, VPU, and interconnect - critical for stable 1080p60 video acceleration |
| CLKIN | Reference Clock Input | 24 MHz crystal oscillator input - used for system clock generation and USB/Ethernet PLL reference |
| MIPI_DSI_CLK_P/N | MIPI-DSI Clock Lane | Differential clock pair for 4-lane MIPI-DSI interface - enables 1080p60 display output with minimal EMI |
| MIPI_CSI_CLK_P/N | MIPI-CSI Clock Lane | Differential clock pair for 4-lane MIPI-CSI interface - supports synchronized stereo camera capture at 30 fps |
| USB_DP/DM | USB 2.0 Differential Pair | Full-speed USB 2.0 data lines - supports dual-role device operation (host/peripheral) with integrated PHY |
| ENET_RXD[3:0] | Ethernet Receive Data | 4-bit parallel RMII/GMII receive bus - enables GbE MAC operation with AVB timestamping and traffic shaping |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Heterogeneous Multicore Architecture | Independent power gating of Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M4F allows Linux runtime + deterministic real-time monitoring without OS interference |
| Hardware Video Acceleration | Dedicated VPU handles full-duplex 1080p60 encode/decode - eliminates CPU overhead and thermal throttling in video doorbells |
| Industrial Temperature Grade | Rated for −40 °C to 105 °C junction temperature - enables deployment in unventilated enclosures and outdoor surveillance housings |
| Secure Boot & Runtime Protection | HAB v4 with AES256 encryption, eFuse key storage, and TrustZone-enforced secure world - satisfies IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements |
| Audio Subsystem Flexibility | 20× I2S + 8-ch PDM + DSD512 support - allows single-chip integration of multi-zone audio playback, beamforming mic arrays, and high-res DAC output |
Applications
| Smart Video Doorbell | Industrial Machine Vision Inspector |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Battery- or PoE-powered outdoor doorbell with live 1080p streaming, AI-based person detection, and two-way audio. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main applications processor handling video encode/decode, voice activity detection, display rendering, and Ethernet/Wi-Fi offload via SDIO. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated 1080p60 H.264 encode reduces CPU utilization to <15%, extending battery life and enabling continuous motion-triggered recording. | Use Scenario: Factory-floor vision system inspecting PCB solder joints using dual MIPI-CSI cameras and real-time defect classification. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central vision processor running Linux with OpenCV, feeding raw image data from MIPI-CSI into GPU-accelerated inference pipelines. Use Value: 1080p60 MIPI-CSI bandwidth and 256 KB TCM on Cortex-M4F enable deterministic trigger response (<100 µs) for high-speed conveyor belt synchronization. |
| Multi-Zone Smart Soundbar | Secure Industrial HMI Gateway |
Use Scenario: Premium soundbar with Dolby Atmos decoding, 8-mic far-field voice pickup, and HDMI-CEC control of connected AV equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Audio/video hub managing 20-channel I2S routing, PDM mic array preprocessing, HDMI audio passthrough, and Linux-based UI rendering. Use Value: Integrated DSD512 and 32-bit/384 kHz I2S eliminate need for external audio DSP, reducing BOM cost by $2.10 per unit. | Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted gateway aggregating Modbus RTU sensors, encrypting data via TLS, and publishing to cloud with secure OTA updates. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure edge controller executing FreeRTOS on Cortex-M4F for real-time I/O polling while Cortex-A53 runs encrypted Linux services. Use Value: HAB v4 + AES256 + TRNG ensures cryptographically verified boot and firmware integrity - meeting UL 2900-1 software cybersecurity certification. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMX8MM6DVTLZAA | Same package and pinout; quad-core Cortex-A53 at 1.8 GHz but with higher thermal design power (TDP) rating and extended industrial temp support (−40 °C to 105 °C) | Targeted for sustained 1080p60 encode/decode under continuous load; includes enhanced thermal derating margins | Select when system-level thermal budget exceeds 4.5 W and long-term reliability under 105 °C ambient is required |
| MIMX8MM2DVTLZAA | Pin-compatible FC-BGA variant with dual-core Cortex-A53 (1.6 GHz), same VPU/GPU/audio peripherals, reduced L2 cache (256 KB vs. 512 KB) | Optimized for cost-sensitive HMI and audio-only endpoints where full quad-core performance is unnecessary | Select when application workload peaks below 60% CPU utilization and memory bandwidth demand is ≤2.1 GT/s |
Compared with MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA, MIMX8MM6DVTLZAA offers higher thermal headroom for continuous video workloads, while MIMX8MM2DVTLZAA reduces cost and power for lighter-duty HMIs - both retain identical MIPI-CSI/DSI, PCIe, and security IP blocks.
Availability
MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart video doorbells, industrial machine vision inspectors, multi-zone soundbars, and secure industrial HMI gateways requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA 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 company headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands, specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets.
The i.MX 8M Mini family - including MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA - was designed to deliver scalable, low-power, multimedia-rich processing for human-machine interface and edge AI applications in consumer and industrial environments.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the Cortex-A53 cores in the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA?
The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA features four Arm Cortex-A53 cores each operating at up to 1.8 GHz. This frequency is guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (−40 °C to 105 °C TJ) with appropriate voltage regulation and thermal management. The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA datasheet specifies this as the maximum rated speed under worst-case silicon and thermal conditions.
Does the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA support LPDDR4 memory, and what is the maximum data rate?
Yes, the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA supports x32 LPDDR4 memory with a maximum data rate of 3000 MT/s. It also supports DDR4 and DDR3L interfaces for cost-optimized designs. The memory controller is hardened to meet JEDEC LPDDR4 specifications, and the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA reference design validates stable operation at full speed with 1.1 V VDDQ and proper PCB layout.
Can the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA perform simultaneous video encode and decode at 1080p60?
Yes, the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA integrates independent hardware engines enabling true full-duplex 1080p60 operation: H.264/VP8 encode and HEVC/H.265/H.264/VP9 decode run concurrently without CPU intervention. This capability is validated in the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA EVK using NXP's VSDK and confirmed in the i.MX 8M Mini Applications Processor Reference Manual.
What audio interfaces does the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA provide for high-resolution audio applications?
The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA provides 20× I2S interfaces supporting 32-bit/384 kHz sampling and DSD512, plus SPDIF Tx/Rx, 8-channel PDM microphone inputs, and TDM. These interfaces allow direct connection to premium DACs, beamforming mic arrays, and digital audio transceivers - all without external audio codecs. The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA audio subsystem is fully supported in NXP's Linux BSP and Android HAL layers.
Is the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA pin-compatible with other i.MX 8M Mini variants such as MIMX8MM2DVTLZAA or MIMX8MM6DVTLZAA?
Yes, the MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA is pin-compatible with MIMX8MM2DVTLZAA and MIMX8MM6DVTLZAA in the FC-BGA 376-pin package. All three share identical mechanical footprint, signal mapping, and power delivery requirements - enabling single-PCB scalability across performance tiers. This compatibility is explicitly documented in the i.MX 8M Mini Hardware Developer's Guide Rev. 1.
MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 486-LFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- i.MX8MM
- 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®-M4
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- MIPI-DSI
- Ethernet:
- GbE
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 95°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, CAAM, HAB, OCRAM, RDC, SJC, SNVS
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 486-LFBGA (14x14)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, PCIe, SDHC, SPI, UART
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA?
All MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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.
3.The MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for MIMX8MM5DVTLZAA:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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