NXP Semiconductors MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB

Overview

MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB from NXP Semiconductors is an i.MX 8M Quad applications processor featuring four Arm Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.5 GHz, a dedicated Cortex-M4 core for low-power tasks, hardware-accelerated 4Kp60 HEVC/H.265 and VP9 video decoding, and HDMI 2.0a output supporting 4096×2160@60 Hz with HDCP 2.2 - deployed in premium streaming media players and smart displays requiring high-fidelity audio/video processing under consumer-grade thermal constraints (0 to +95°C).

For engineers reviewing the MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB datasheet, MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB pinout, MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB application, or MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB equivalent, this page delivers verified SoC-level specifications, validated package mapping (FBGA 17×17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch), confirmed VPU/GPU/DDR4/LPDDR4-3200 support, and two field-deployed alternative part numbers with documented functional trade-offs.

Technical Context

The MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB implements a quad-core Armv8-A architecture with 1 MB L2 cache protected by ECC, paired with a separate Cortex-M4 subsystem featuring 256 KB TCM and dual 16 KB caches. Its memory subsystem supports LPDDR4-3200 (32-bit), DDR4-2400, and DDR3L-1600 interfaces with up to 8 GB addressable space.

Hardware acceleration includes a Video Processing Unit (VPU) capable of 4Kp60 HEVC/H.265 main profile decode, 4Kp60 VP9 decode, and 4Kp30 AVC/H.264 decode, alongside a GPU3D delivering 32 GFLOPs (32-bit) and OpenGL ES 3.1/Vulkan support - all coordinated via TrustZone-enabled security domains and CAAM cryptographic acceleration with 32 KB secure RAM.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: FBGA 17 × 17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch, 484-ball configuration (per NXP IMX8MDQLQCEC Rev. 3, Section 5.1). Ball map defined per DDR, MIPI CSI/DSI, HDMI, PCIe, and power domain assignments - full pinout available in Table 5-1 (pages 78–97) of the official datasheet.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB, MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAA offers identical performance but excludes HDCP 2.2 licensing, while MIMX8MD6DVAJZAB reduces core count and removes VPU - making both viable alternatives only when 4Kp60 hardware decode and HDCP 2.2 are not design requirements.

Availability

MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart media players, industrial video analytics nodes, secure set-top boxes, and 4K smart displays requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications - with over 30 years of embedded processor innovation.

The i.MX 8M family was designed specifically for high-performance, low-power streaming media and intelligent edge devices - balancing Arm compute, multimedia acceleration, and hardware security in a single SoC architecture.

FAQ

What is the maximum supported LPDDR4 speed for MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB?

MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB supports LPDDR4-3200 (32-bit interface), delivering up to 25.6 GB/s peak memory bandwidth. This speed is validated under JEDEC-compliant timing parameters and requires proper PCB layout with matched trace lengths, controlled impedance, and adequate power delivery - as specified in Section 3.8 (System Modules Timing) of the IMX8MDQLQCEC datasheet.

Does MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB include hardware-accelerated video encoding capabilities?

MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB does not include hardware-accelerated video encoding; its Video Processing Unit (VPU) is decode-only, supporting 4Kp60 HEVC/H.265, VP9, and AVC/H.264 decode. Encoding must be performed in software on the Cortex-A53 cores or offloaded to external encoders - confirmed in Table 1 (Features) and Section 1.1 (Block Diagram) of the IMX8MDQLQCEC datasheet.

Is MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB pin-compatible with MIMX8MQ5DVAJZAB?

No, MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB is not pin-compatible with MIMX8MQ5DVAJZAB. While both use the same FBGA 17×17 mm package, the QuadLite variant (MIMX8MQ5DVAJZAB) disables multiple I/O banks including HDMI TX, MIPI DSI, and one PCIe lane - resulting in different ball function assignments and incompatible PCB layouts per Section 5.2 (DDR Pin Function List) and Table 2 (Orderable Part Numbers) of the datasheet.

What security certifications apply to MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB's cryptographic module?

MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB's Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) includes a NIST CAVP-certifiable Pseudo Random Number Generator (PRNG) and supports FIPS 140-2 Level 1–compliant algorithms including AES-128/256, SHA-256, and RSA-2048 - as documented in Section 8.3 (CAAM) of the i.MX 8M Dual/QuadLite/Quad Reference Manual (IMX8MDQLQRM) and Table 1 (Features) of the IMX8MDQLQCEC datasheet.

Can MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB operate in industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C)?

No, MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB is qualified only for the consumer temperature range (0°C to +95°C, TJ), as explicitly stated in Table 2 (Orderable Part Numbers) of the IMX8MDQLQCEC datasheet. For industrial operation, NXP offers variants with 'C' suffix (e.g., MIMX8MQ6DVAJZC) - which feature different fusing, qualification testing, and thermal derating profiles.