NXP Semiconductors MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA

Overview

MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA from NXP Semiconductors is an UltraLite Solo application 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 low-power multimedia processing for entry-level consumer audio/video gateways, smart speakers, and industrial HMI edge nodes requiring secure boot, cryptographic acceleration, and dual-band wireless coexistence support.

For engineers reviewing the MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA datasheet, MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA pinout, MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA application, or MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1-core A53 + M7 asymmetric architecture, absence of GPU/DSI, LPDDR4-3200 memory support, five SAI audio interfaces, and CAAM-based DRM acceleration for voice-first devices.

Technical Context

The MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA implements a heterogeneous dual-core architecture: the Cortex-A53 handles Linux-based application tasks and media streaming, while the Cortex-M7 executes real-time firmware (e.g., voice wake-word detection) in low-power mode with 256 KB TCM. Its memory subsystem supports 16-bit LPDDR4-3200, DDR4-2400, and DDR3L-1600, with dedicated uSDHC controllers compliant with eMMC 5.1 and SD/SDIO 3.0 standards.

Security is enforced via Arm TrustZone, Resource Domain Controller (RDC), High Assurance Boot (HAB), and CAAM - enabling hardware-accelerated AES, RSA, ECC, and true RNG. Audio processing leverages five Synchronous Audio Interfaces (SAI), ASRC supporting 32-channel sample rate conversion (8–384 kHz), and PDM input for multi-mic arrays - all without GPU or display output circuitry.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: FCBGA306 (11 × 11 mm, 0.5 mm pitch). Pin assignments follow NXP's i.MX 8M Nano 11 × 11 mm ball map per Section 5.2 of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5. Key power domains include VDD_ARM (1.0 V), VDD_SOC (0.8 V), VDD_DRAM (1.1 V), and NVCC_SD1 (1.8/3.3 V).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA, MIMX8MN1DVTJZAA offers display capability at the cost of larger footprint and higher power, while MIMX8MN3DVPIZAA trades single-core simplicity for dual-core compute and camera input - making MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA optimal for cost-sensitive, audio-centric designs with strict size constraints.

Availability

MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart speaker development, voice-controlled industrial HMIs, and entry-level streaming dongles requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing for production ramp.

Supply support for MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA 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 8M Nano family - including MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA - was designed specifically for cost-optimized, low-power consumer audio and voice-edge applications requiring robust security, rich audio I/O, and Linux/RTOS flexibility in minimal form factor.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported LPDDR4 speed for MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA?

MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA supports LPDDR4-3200 (3200 MT/s) with 16-bit bus width. This enables up to 6.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, sufficient for real-time audio buffering, secure firmware execution, and concurrent network stack operation - verified in Section 3.9 of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5.

Does MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA include hardware support for voice wake-word detection?

Yes, MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA includes a dedicated Cortex-M7 core with 256 KB TCM and NEON-enabled instruction set, optimized for low-latency, always-on voice preprocessing. Its CAAM module accelerates cryptographic key management for secure wake-word models, and PDM input supports up to 8-channel microphone arrays - all confirmed in Table 1 and Section 2.1 of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5.

Can MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA boot directly from SPI NOR flash?

Yes, MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA supports XIP (eXecute-In-Place) from SPI NOR flash via its FlexSPI controller, allowing the Cortex-M7 to execute firmware directly from flash in low-power mode. This is documented in Section 1.1 and Table 4 (FlexSPI block description) of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5.

What audio formats does MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA's ASRC support?

MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA's ASRC supports sample rates from 8 kHz to 384 kHz across 32 audio channels, with conversion ratios from 1/16× to 8×. It handles standard formats including PCM, Dolby Digital (AC3), DTS, and MPEG audio - as specified in Table 1 (Audio subsection) and Section 3.9 of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5.

Is MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA pin-compatible with other i.MX 8M Nano variants in the 11×11 mm package?

No, MIMX8MN1DVPIZAA is not pin-compatible with other 11×11 mm i.MX 8M Nano parts (e.g., MIMX8MN3DVPIZAA or MIMX8MN5DVPIZAA) due to differing I/O allocations for MIPI CSI, USB, and power domains - as shown in Tables 7 and 8 of IMX8MNCEC Rev. 5. Each variant requires unique PCB layout.