NXP Semiconductors MIMX8UD7DVK08SC
- Part No.:
- MIMX8UD7DVK08SC
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 512-VFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMX8UD7DVK08SC.pdf
- Description:
- I.MX8ULP,DUAL 800MHZ
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Product details
Overview
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm Cortex-A35 (800 MHz) + Arm Cortex-M33F (216 MHz) applications processor with integrated Fusion DSP (200 MHz), HiFi4 DSP (up to 600 MHz), PowerQuad and Casper co-processors, and EdgeLock secure enclave. It delivers heterogeneous compute for Linux/RTOS partitioning in ultra-low-power edge devices such as smart displays and voice-activated IoT gateways.
For engineers reviewing the MIMX8UD7DVK08SC datasheet, MIMX8UD7DVK08SC pinout, MIMX8UD7DVK08SC application, or MIMX8UD7DVK08SC equivalent, key selection criteria include LPDDR4x memory interface support, dual-domain security architecture (TrustZone + EdgeLock), real-time domain peripheral isolation, and FCBGA 9.4 × 9.4 mm, 0.4 mm pitch package compatibility.
Technical Context
The MIMX8UD7DVK08SC implements a strict hardware-isolated dual-domain architecture: the application domain (Cortex-A35) runs Linux with 512 KB L2 cache and NEON/FPU, while the real-time domain (Cortex-M33F) handles deterministic tasks with MPU, dedicated boot ROM, and secure watchdogs. Both domains share 768 KB zero-wait-state SSRAM but operate under independent power management and clock domains.
Its low-power audio/video domain integrates Verisilicon GCNanoUltra3.1 GPU (OpenGL ES 3.1/Vulkan 1.3), MIPI DSI/CSI interfaces, and Tensilica HiFi4 DSP with 64 KB ITCM/DTCM - all accessible via AXI crossbar (NIC-301) with XRDC-based resource domain control for memory/peripheral access enforcement.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | Dual Arm Cortex-A35 @ 800 MHz + single Arm Cortex-M33F @ 216 MHz - enables concurrent rich OS and RTOS execution with hardware-enforced isolation. |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit LPDDR3/LPDDR4/LPDDR4X - supports up to 2 GB external DRAM with DFI PHY calibration for stable high-speed operation. |
| Security Architecture | EdgeLock secure enclave (RoT) with AHAB boot, ECDSA P256 verification, NIST RNG, and Casper crypto engine - provides certified secure boot and runtime cryptographic acceleration. |
| DSP Acceleration | Fusion DSP @ 200 MHz + HiFi4 DSP @ up to 600 MHz - offloads audio preprocessing, voice wake-word detection, and ML inference from CPU cores. |
| Graphics & Display | Verisilicon GCNanoUltra3.1 GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.1/Vulkan 1.3 + 4-lane MIPI DSI - enables smooth UI rendering and embedded display output without external graphics controller. |
| Package | 512-ball FCBGA, 9.4 × 9.4 mm, 0.4 mm pitch - optimized for compact industrial and portable designs with thermal performance suitable for commercial temperature range (0°C to +95°C junction). |
Pinout & Package
Package: 512-ball Fine-Pitch Ball Grid Array (FCBGA), 9.4 mm × 9.4 mm, 0.4 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_SOC | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for Cortex-A35/M33 logic domains; requires low-noise regulation and local decoupling per NXP AN12321. |
| VDD_DRAM | LPDDR interface supply | 1.1 V (LPDDR4x) or 1.2 V (LPDDR4) supply; must be sequenced after VDD_SOC and synchronized with DDR PHY calibration. |
| CLKIN | System oscillator input | 24 MHz crystal reference for SYS OSC; drives PLLs generating core, DDR, and peripheral clocks with jitter <150 fs RMS. |
| BOOT_MODE[1:0] | Boot configuration strap | Pulled high/low at reset to select boot source (FlexSPI, eMMC, UART); latched during POR and immutable until next power cycle. |
| WDOG_B | Watchdog reset output | Active-low open-drain signal asserting system reset if Cortex-M33 or EdgeLock enclave fails to refresh WDOG within timeout window. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-domain power management | uPower subsystem with RISC-V controller enables independent DVFS, power gating, and ultra-low-power modes (e.g., HiFi4 DSP powered off while Fusion DSP remains active for voice trigger). |
| Hardware resource isolation | XRDC and TRDC enforce memory region and peripheral access control across A35, M33, DSP, and secure enclave - eliminating software-only trust boundaries. |
| On-the-fly encrypted boot | OTFAD engine decrypts AES-128-XTS encrypted code from external FlexSPI flash using keys stored in EdgeLock fuses - no plaintext firmware ever loaded into RAM. |
| Real-time peripheral set | Dedicated M33 domain includes 4× UART, 4× SPI, 4× I2C, FlexCAN, and 2× 12-bit ADC - enables deterministic sensor fusion and motor control without A35 interference. |
| Audio-optimized interconnect | SAI modules with DMA offload, 8× DMIC inputs, and MQS audio output path - supports always-on far-field voice processing with sub-20 μs latency. |
Applications
| Smart Display Control Unit | Voice-Activated Edge Gateway |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Industrial HMI panel with 7-inch MIPI DSI display, capacitive touch, and local analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: MIMX8UD7DVK08SC serves as main SoC running Linux on Cortex-A35 for UI rendering (GPU-2D/3D) and real-time motion control on Cortex-M33 with 100 μs loop timing. Use Value: Integrated MIPI DSI, PXP E-Ink engine, and DCNano display controller eliminate external timing controllers; XRDC enforces separation between UI and safety-critical control threads. |
Use Scenario: Battery-powered home gateway aggregating Zigbee, BLE, and Matter-over-Thread sensors with local voice assistant. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cortex-M33 executes FreeRTOS for sensor polling and CAN/FlexCAN communication; HiFi4 DSP performs keyword spotting; Cortex-A35 hosts Matter stack and cloud sync. Use Value: PowerQuad FFT acceleration reduces voice wake-word latency to <150 ms; EdgeLock enclave secures OTA updates and device attestation keys. |
| Secure Medical Data Logger | Low-Power Industrial PLC Node |
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Use Scenario: Portable patient monitor logging ECG, SpO₂, and temperature with encrypted local storage and Bluetooth LE telemetry. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cortex-M33 manages analog front-end (2× 12-bit ADC, 2× DAC) and secure data acquisition; Cortex-A35 runs Linux with TLS-secured BLE stack. Use Value: On-chip Casper crypto engine accelerates AES-GCM encryption of sensor data before writing to eMMC; tamper-detection circuitry triggers secure erase on physical intrusion. |
Use Scenario: DIN-rail mounted PLC node controlling HVAC valves and reading RS-485 Modbus sensors in factory automation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Cortex-M33 executes deterministic I/O scanning (UART/RS-485, GPIO, PWM) at 10 ms intervals; Cortex-A35 hosts web server and remote diagnostics. Use Value: Dedicated FlexCAN and LPUART peripherals with stop-mode operation enable continuous fieldbus communication during A35 sleep; RDC isolates control logic from network-facing services. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar heterogeneous processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMX8UD5DVK08SC | Same die, identical Cortex-A35/M33 frequencies and feature set; differs only in security fusing (no EdgeLock enabled by default). | Lacks factory-provisioned EdgeLock secure enclave and AHAB boot - requires external secure element for comparable root-of-trust. | Select when full EdgeLock functionality is not required and cost sensitivity outweighs security certification needs. |
| MIMX8UD3DVK08SC | Same FCBGA package and pinout, but reduced peripheral set: no GPU-3D, no MIPI CSI, and only one SAI instead of six. | Suitable for headless control applications; cannot drive complex graphical UIs or multi-camera vision pipelines. | Choose for cost-optimized deterministic control nodes where display/audio acceleration is unnecessary. |
Compared with MIMX8UD7DVK08SC, MIMX8UD5DVK08SC offers identical compute and memory capability but requires external security implementation, while MIMX8UD3DVK08SC sacrifices graphics and audio bandwidth to reduce BOM cost - making MIMX8UD7DVK08SC the only variant supporting full-featured secure edge AI with display and voice.
Availability
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for smart display control units, voice-activated edge gateways, secure medical data loggers, and low-power industrial PLC nodes requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for MIMX8UD7DVK08SC 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 8ULP family - including MIMX8UD7DVK08SC - was designed specifically for battery-constrained edge devices requiring simultaneous rich OS execution, real-time responsiveness, and hardware-rooted security without thermal throttling.
FAQ
What is the maximum supported LPDDR4x speed for MIMX8UD7DVK08SC?
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC supports LPDDR4x at data rates up to 4266 MT/s (2133 MHz clock) with 32-bit bus width. The LPDDR4C controller includes DFI 4.0 interface and automatic PHY calibration to maintain signal integrity across voltage/temperature variations. This enables sustained memory bandwidth of ~17 GB/s for GPU and DSP workloads.
Does MIMX8UD7DVK08SC include hardware support for CAN FD?
No, MIMX8UD7DVK08SC integrates FlexCAN modules compliant with ISO 11898-1 and CAN 2.0 B only - it does not support CAN FD frame format or higher bit rates. For CAN FD applications, NXP recommends the i.MX 8M Plus or i.MX 93 series processors, which include CAN FD controllers with transceiver-ready I/O.
How is the EdgeLock secure enclave provisioned on MIMX8UD7DVK08SC?
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC ships with EdgeLock secure enclave pre-provisioned using NXP's factory programming process: ECDSA P256 keys are fused into OTP, AHAB boot ROM is locked, and secure JTAG is disabled by default. Provisioning occurs during wafer test and cannot be altered post-manufacture - ensuring immutable root-of-trust for secure boot and runtime attestation.
Can MIMX8UD7DVK08SC run Android alongside FreeRTOS?
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC supports Android on the Cortex-A35 core (via NXP Android BSP), but Android's memory footprint and scheduling model conflict with deterministic FreeRTOS operation on the Cortex-M33. NXP recommends Linux + FreeRTOS or Zephyr RTOS instead - both validated in the i.MX 8ULP SDK with IPC via SEMA42 and MU messaging units.
What thermal management features are implemented in MIMX8UD7DVK08SC?
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC includes on-die thermal sensors monitored by the uPower subsystem, dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (DVFS) across all domains, and programmable thermal throttling thresholds. The FCBGA package supports standard 2-layer PCB layouts with 4 thermal vias under the die; junction temperature must remain ≤95°C for commercial-grade operation per datasheet Section 4.1.6.
MIMX8UD7DVK08SC Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 512-VFBGA
- Series:
- i.MX8ULP
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A35
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 2 Core, 64-Bit
- Speed:
- 800MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- 3D GPU, ARM® Cortex®-M33, Hi-Fi4 DSP
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR3, LPDDR4
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI
- Ethernet:
- 10/100Mbps
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 95°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 512-VFBGA (9.4x9.4)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SPDIF, SPI, TDM, UART, USB
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