NXP Semiconductors MIMX9352AVTYMAB

Overview

MIMX9352AVTYMAB from NXP Semiconductors is an automotive-qualified dual-core Arm® Cortex®-A55 applications processor operating up to 1.7 GHz, integrated with a 256-MAC Neural Processing Unit (NPU) and a real-time Arm® Cortex®-M33 core running at 250 MHz. It supports LPDDR4X/LPDDR4 with inline ECC, dual Gigabit Ethernet (one with TSN), CAN-FD, MIPI CSI-2/DSI, and is designed for driver monitoring systems and cost-optimized automotive gateways.

For engineers reviewing the MIMX9352AVTYMAB datasheet, MIMX9352AVTYMAB pinout, MIMX9352AVTYMAB application, or MIMX9352AVTYMAB equivalent, key selection criteria include its AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualification (-40°C to +125°C), NPU enablement status, 14×14 mm FCBGA306 package, and support for Time-Sensitive Networking and CAN-FD in safety-critical automotive edge compute.

Technical Context

The MIMX9352AVTYMAB implements a heterogeneous compute architecture: dual Cortex-A55 cores handle high-level OS tasks and multimedia processing, while the Cortex-M33 manages real-time control, low-power monitoring, and secure boot coordination. Its NPU operates at 1.0 GHz with 2 OPS/MAC, targeting 8-bit/16-bit integer RNN inference.

System-level connectivity includes two independent Gigabit Ethernet controllers-one compliant with IEEE 802.1AS/TSN-and two FlexCAN modules supporting CAN-FD. Memory subsystem features a 256 KB cluster L3 cache with ECC, 640 KB on-chip RAM, and a 16-bit DRAM interface supporting up to 2 GB LPDDR4X with inline ECC.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

The MIMX9352AVTYMAB is housed in a 14 mm × 14 mm, 0.65 mm pitch, 306-ball Fine-Pitch Chip Array Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package optimized for automotive thermal and mechanical reliability. Pin assignments follow the i.MX 93 reference layout per IMX93RM; ball map includes dedicated power domains (VDD_SOC, NVCC_GPIO, VDDQ_DDR), high-speed differential pairs (MIPI, LVDS, USB), and functional groups (CAN, Ethernet, SDIO).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMX9352AVTYMAB, MIMX9352AVTXMBC offers immediate NPU access without fuse programming, while S32G399A provides higher ASIL coverage at the expense of ML inference capability and increased power consumption.

Availability

MIMX9352AVTYMAB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive driver monitoring systems, cost-optimized gateways, and smart cockpit infotainment requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MIMX9352AVTYMAB 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 specializing in secure connectivity solutions for automotive, industrial, and IoT markets, with leadership in radar, secure MCUs, and edge AI processors.

The i.MX 93 family-including MIMX9352AVTYMAB-is engineered for power-efficient, safety-aware automotive edge computing, targeting vision-based ADAS, centralized gateways, and next-generation digital cockpits with integrated ML acceleration.

FAQ

What is the temperature grade and qualification status of MIMX9352AVTYMAB?

MIMX9352AVTYMAB is rated for automotive junction temperature range of –40°C to +125°C and is AEC-Q100 Grade 2 qualified. This qualification ensures reliability in under-hood and cockpit environments, including thermal cycling, humidity, and vibration stress testing per automotive standards. The part number suffix "A" explicitly denotes automotive qualification per NXP's i.MX 93 nomenclature.

Does MIMX9352AVTYMAB include an enabled Neural Processing Unit (NPU)?

MIMX9352AVTYMAB has NPU hardware present but disabled at factory default; it requires fuse programming (GDET enable) to activate. The related part MIMX9352AVTXMBC ships with NPU enabled. NPU performance is 256 MACs @ 1.0 GHz with 2 OPS/MAC, optimized for 8-bit/16-bit integer RNN inference used in driver monitoring workloads.

What package type and ball count does MIMX9352AVTYMAB use?

MIMX9352AVTYMAB uses a 14 mm × 14 mm, 0.65 mm pitch, 306-ball Fine-Pitch Chip Array Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package. This package is thermally optimized for automotive applications, with documented RθJA = 21.7°C/W and RθJC = 5.4°C/W on JEDEC-standard test boards, enabling robust thermal management in compact ECU designs.

Which Ethernet features are supported by MIMX9352AVTYMAB?

MIMX9352AVTYMAB integrates two independent Gigabit Ethernet controllers: one supports Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), AVB, and IEEE 1588; the other adds Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capabilities including IEEE 802.1AS timestamping and 802.1Qbv time-aware shaping. Both controllers operate simultaneously and support full-duplex 1000BASE-T operation.

What security features are integrated into MIMX9352AVTYMAB?

MIMX9352AVTYMAB includes EdgeLock® secure enclave, Arm TrustZone-A and TrustZone-M, Trusted Resource Domain Controller (TRDC) with 16 domains, Battery Backed Security Module (BBSM) with secure RTC, and hardware-accelerated crypto engines. These features collectively support secure boot, runtime attestation, encrypted storage, and isolation of safety-critical firmware from general-purpose software.