NXP Semiconductors MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA

Overview

MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A53 + Cortex®-M7 applications processor in FCBGA 14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch package, operating at 1.4 GHz, featuring GC7000UL GPU, 4-lane MIPI DSI, and industrial temperature range (−40 °C to +105 °C). It targets cost-sensitive embedded HMI, smart display terminals, and industrial edge gateways requiring integrated graphics and real-time co-processing.

For engineers reviewing the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA datasheet, MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA pinout, MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA application, or MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA equivalent, key selection criteria include dual A53 core count, presence of GPU and MIPI DSI, DDR4/LPDDR4 memory interface support, industrial qualification, and FCBGA486 mechanical compatibility - all confirmed for this specific part number per NXP IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5.

Technical Context

The MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA implements a heterogeneous dual-core Cortex-A53 cluster (1.4 GHz) with 512 KB L2 cache and a dedicated Cortex-M7 (750 MHz) with 256 KB TCM for real-time tasks. Its GC7000UL GPU delivers 9.6 GFLOPs (32-bit) and supports Vulkan/OpenGL ES 3.0, while the 4-lane MIPI DSI interface enables direct 1080p60 display driving.

It integrates security features including Arm TrustZone®, CAAM cryptographic acceleration (RSA/ECC/AES), Secure JTAG, and SNVS with tamper detection. Memory subsystem supports LPDDR4-3200, DDR4-2400, and DDR3L-1600 via 16-bit DRAM interface, alongside eMMC 5.1, NAND (BCH62), and QuadSPI with XIP capability for M7 low-power execution.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: FCBGA 14 × 14 mm, 0.5 mm pitch (486-ball), RoHS-compliant plastic package per NXP IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5 Section 5.1.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMX8MN6CVTIZAA, the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA offers balanced CPU/GPU capability at lower thermal design power; compared with MIMX8MN3CVTIZAA, it adds essential GPU acceleration for modern embedded displays without increasing package size or pin count.

Availability

MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart retail kiosks, industrial HMI panels, and edge gateways requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles and industrial temperature operation.

Supply support for MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA 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 Nano family, including MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA, was designed specifically for cost-optimized, graphics-capable edge devices in industrial and consumer HMI applications - emphasizing power efficiency, security, and integration of display/audio peripherals.

FAQ

What CPU architecture and clock speed does the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA implement?

The MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA implements two Arm Cortex-A53 application processor cores and one Cortex-M7 microcontroller core. Both A53 cores operate at up to 1.4 GHz, and the M7 core runs at up to 750 MHz. This configuration is explicitly specified for MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA in Table 2 and Table 3 of the NXP IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5 datasheet, distinguishing it from quad-core or solo variants in the same family.

Does the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA include a GPU, and what graphics standards does it support?

Yes, the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA includes the GC7000UL GPU, which supports OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0/3.0, OpenCL 1.2, and Vulkan 1.0. It delivers 9.6 GFLOPs (32-bit) and 19.2 GFLOPs (16-bit) performance at 600 MHz shader clock. This GPU capability is confirmed for MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA in Table 2 ("GPU: 1x") and Section 1.1 of the IMX8MNIEC datasheet.

What display interfaces are supported by the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA?

The MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA supports a 4-lane MIPI DSI interface capable of driving displays up to 1080p60 resolution, as well as an LCDIF controller for parallel RGB or DPI interfaces. This MIPI DSI capability is explicitly enabled for MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA per Table 2 ("MIPI DSI: 1x") and Figure 1 block diagram in the IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5 datasheet.

What memory types and speeds does the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA support?

The MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA supports LPDDR4-3200, DDR4-2400, and DDR3L-1600 via its 16-bit DRAM interface. It also supports eMMC 5.1, 8-bit NAND Flash with BCH62 ECC, and QuadSPI NOR Flash with XIP capability for the Cortex-M7. These memory options are documented in Section 1.1 and Table 1 of the IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5 datasheet as applicable to the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA variant.

Is the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA qualified for industrial temperature operation?

Yes, the MIMX8MN4CVTIZAA is qualified for industrial temperature operation with a junction temperature range of −40 °C to +105 °C, as stated in Table 3 of the IMX8MNIEC Rev. 5 datasheet under the "Temperature" column for this exact part number. This qualification applies to the 14 × 14 mm FCBGA package (VT suffix).