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NXP Semiconductors MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA
- Part No.:
- MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 306-TFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU I.MX8MN 1.4GHZ 306TFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA from NXP Semiconductors is an industrial-grade i.MX 8M Nano UltraLite Solo applications processor featuring a single Arm Cortex-A53 core (1.4 GHz), one Cortex-M7 core (750 MHz), no GPU, and no MIPI DSI interface - packaged in a 11 × 11 mm FCBGA with 0.5 mm pitch. It delivers secure, low-power processing for embedded HMI, smart sensors, and edge IoT gateways requiring deterministic real-time response and cryptographic acceleration.
For engineers reviewing the MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA datasheet, MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA pinout, MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA application, or MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA equivalent, key selection considerations include its 1-core A53 + M7 dual-core architecture, LPDDR4-3200/DDR4-2400 memory support, CAAM-based cryptographic acceleration (RSA/ECC/AES), 5x SAI audio interfaces, and industrial temperature range (−40°C to +105°C).
Technical Context
The MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA implements a heterogeneous dual-core architecture: the Cortex-A53 handles Linux-capable application tasks while the Cortex-M7 executes real-time firmware, sensor fusion, or ML inference in low-power modes. Its memory subsystem supports 16-bit LPDDR4-3200 and DDR4-2400 with on-die termination and configurable drive strength.
Security is enforced via Arm TrustZone, Resource Domain Controller (RDC), High Assurance Boot (HAB), and CAAM with 32 KB secure RAM, true RNG, and side-channel attack resistance. All peripherals - including three uSDHC controllers (MMC 5.1/SD 3.0), Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588, and five SAI modules - are accessible through IOMUXC with software-configurable pad control and pull-up/down enable.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | 1× Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.4 GHz + 1× Cortex-M7 @ 750 MHz - enables Linux + RTOS coexistence without external microcontroller |
| Memory Interface | 16-bit LPDDR4-3200 / DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 - supports up to 8 GB DRAM with hardware ECC and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling |
| Security Engine | CAAM with RSA/ECC/PKHA, AES/3DES/DES, true RNG, and 32 KB secure RAM - enables Widevine/PlayReady DRM and secure boot verification |
| Audio Interfaces | 5× Synchronous Audio Interface (SAI) modules - supports concurrent I2S/TDM/AC97/S/PDIF with ASRC for 32-channel sample rate conversion (8–384 kHz) |
| Connectivity | 1× USB 2.0 OTG, 3× uSDHC (eMMC 5.1/SD 3.0), 1× Gigabit Ethernet (IEEE 1588/AVB/EEE), 4× UART, 4× I2C, 3× SPI - full peripheral set for industrial gateway connectivity |
| Package & Temp | FCBGA306 (11 × 11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), Industrial grade (−40°C to +105°C Tj) - suitable for convection-cooled industrial PCBs without heatsink |
| Power Management | Flexible power domain partitioning with internal switches, temperature sensor with programmable trip points - enables adaptive thermal throttling and multi-level sleep states (WAIT/STOP/VSTOP) |
Pinout & Package
Package: FCBGA306 (11 × 11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, 306-ball layout per NXP Document IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5, Section 5.2.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_ARM | Core supply for Cortex-A53/M7 | 1.0 V ± 3% regulated input; requires low-noise LDO or PMIC rail with ≤10 mV ripple |
| VDD_SOC | System logic supply | 0.8 V ± 3% for interconnect, GPC, CCM; shared with DDR PHY reference |
| NVCC_DRAM | DDR I/O supply | 1.1 V for LPDDR4 or 1.2 V for DDR4; must be sequenced after VDD_DRAM |
| USB1_DP / USB1_DN | Differential USB 2.0 data pair | Requires 90 Ω differential impedance routing and 15 kΩ pull-down on DP for host mode detection |
| MIPI_CSI_CLK_P/N | MIPI CSI clock differential pair | Active only if camera interface enabled; tie to ground when unused (per Table 8) |
| BOOT_MODE[1:0] | Boot configuration strapping pins | Pulled high/low at power-on to select boot source (eMMC, SD, SPI NOR, or NAND); sampled once during reset |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| UltraLite Solo architecture | Single Cortex-A53 core reduces dynamic power by ~40% vs Quad variant while retaining full M7 real-time capability |
| QuadSPI XIP support | Enables Cortex-M7 to execute code directly from external flash in low-power mode - eliminates SRAM footprint for firmware storage |
| Secure JTAG controller (SJC) | Three eFUSE-configurable security modes prevent unauthorized debug access during production and field deployment |
| ASRC with 32-channel capacity | Allows simultaneous resampling of multiple audio streams (e.g., voice assistant + local playback + telemetry) without CPU load |
| Temperature-aware power gating | Integrated temperature sensor triggers automatic frequency scaling below 85°C and domain shutdown above 100°C |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Terminal | Smart Sensor Aggregator |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Wall-mounted panel PC in factory automation displaying real-time PLC data and accepting touch input. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor running Yocto Linux UI stack; Cortex-M7 manages touch controller interrupts and watchdog supervision. Use Value: Single-chip solution eliminates companion MCU; 1.4 GHz A53 ensures 60 fps UI rendering while M7 guarantees sub-10 µs response to emergency stop signals. |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered environmental node collecting temperature, humidity, and vibration data across 8 analog/digital sensors. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central aggregator executing sensor fusion algorithms on Cortex-M7; A53 handles LoRaWAN packet assembly and TLS encryption before transmission. Use Value: CAAM accelerates AES-128 encryption and SHA-256 signing, reducing crypto overhead by 70% versus software-only implementation. |
| Edge AI Gateway | Secure Audio Endpoint |
Use Scenario: Local inference hub in building management system running lightweight TensorFlow Lite models for occupancy detection. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cortex-M7 performs real-time preprocessing (filtering, FFT); A53 loads and executes quantized neural network models from DDR4. Use Value: NEON-enabled A53 achieves 9.6 GFLOPs peak performance - sufficient for <100ms inference latency on ResNet-18 variants at INT8 precision. |
Use Scenario: Voice-controlled smart speaker with far-field microphone array and multi-room audio synchronization. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Five SAI modules route PDM mic inputs, I2S speaker outputs, and S/PDIF optical link simultaneously; ASRC aligns sample clocks across domains. Use Value: Hardware ASRC eliminates software resampling jitter, enabling <50 ns inter-channel skew for precise beamforming and lip-sync accuracy. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMX8MN1CVTIZAA | Same core count and M7, but 14 × 14 mm FCBGA486 package with MIPI DSI enabled | Supports direct LCD panel connection; requires larger PCB area and additional display power rails | Select when display interface is required and board space allows 14 mm × 14 mm footprint |
| MIMX8MN3CVPIZAA | Dual Cortex-A53 (1.4 GHz), same 11 × 11 mm package, no GPU/MIPI DSI | Higher throughput for multi-threaded workloads; increases dynamic power by ~25% over SoloLite | Select when application demands parallel task handling (e.g., concurrent video decode + network stack) |
Compared with MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA, MIMX8MN1CVTIZAA adds MIPI DSI at the cost of larger package and higher BOM complexity, while MIMX8MN3CVPIZAA doubles A53 cores for compute-heavy tasks but consumes more power - making MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA optimal for cost- and power-constrained edge nodes where single-threaded determinism is critical.
Availability
MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, smart sensor aggregators, and secure audio endpoints requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing for production ramp.
Supply support for MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA 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 deep expertise in Arm-based application processors and edge AI acceleration.
The i.MX 8M Nano product line was designed specifically for cost-sensitive, power-constrained edge devices needing Linux-capable processing plus real-time responsiveness - targeting smart home hubs, portable medical monitors, and industrial gateways.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported DDR memory speed for MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA?
MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA supports LPDDR4-3200 (3200 MT/s), DDR4-2400 (2400 MT/s), and DDR3L-1600 (1600 MT/s) memory interfaces. The DDR controller implements on-die termination, configurable drive strength, and hardware ECC for single-bit error correction - enabling reliable operation up to 8 GB addressable space with JEDEC-compliant timing parameters.
Does MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA include hardware cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA integrates the Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with public-key (RSA/ECC), symmetric-key (AES/3DES/DES), hash (SHA-1/SHA-256), and true random number generation capabilities. It also provides 32 KB of secure on-chip RAM and supports Widevine and PlayReady DRM - all accessible via Linux kernel crypto API or bare-metal drivers.
Can MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA boot from SPI NOR flash?
Yes, MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA supports boot from SPI NOR flash using its FlexSPI controller. Boot mode pins (BOOT_MODE[1:0]) must be configured to select QuadSPI mode, and the first 256 KB of flash must contain valid boot image with IVT header and DCD table. XIP execution from SPI NOR is supported for Cortex-M7 firmware in low-power states.
What audio interfaces are available on MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA?
MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA provides five Synchronous Audio Interface (SAI) modules: one with 4 Tx/4 Rx lanes, two with 2 Tx/2 Rx lanes, and two with 1 Tx/1 Rx lane - all supporting I2S, AC97, TDM, and S/PDIF protocols. It also includes ASRC for sample rate conversion across 32 channels and PDM input for up to 8 digital microphones.
Is MIPI DSI available on MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA?
No, MIPI DSI is not available on MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA. As indicated in Table 2 of the IMX8MNIEC datasheet, the "UltraLite Solo" variant (denoted by '1CVP') excludes both GPU and MIPI DSI functionality. Display output must be implemented via parallel RGB or LVDS using the LCDIF controller, or through external bridge ICs.
MIMX8MN1CVPIZAA Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 306-TFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX8MN
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A53, ARM® Cortex®-M7
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.4GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ MPE
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- LCD, MIPI-CSI
- Ethernet:
- GbE
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 OTG + PHY (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- ARM TZ, CAAM, HAB, OCRAM, RDC, SJC, SNVS
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 306-TFBGA (11x11)
- Additional Interfaces:
- AC'97, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD, PCIe, PDM, SAI, SDHC, SPDIF, SPI, TDM, 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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