NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT1051CVJ5B
- Part No.:
- MIMXRT1051CVJ5B
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 196-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMXRT1051CVJ5B.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT ROMLESS 196LFBGA
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Product details
Overview
MIMXRT1051CVJ5B from NXP Semiconductors is an Arm Cortex-M7-based crossover processor operating at 528 MHz, featuring 512 KB on-chip RAM (configurable as TCM or OCRAM), integrated DCDC/LDO power management, and industrial-grade operation from −40 °C to +105 °C. It delivers real-time performance for motor control, industrial HMI, and connected appliance applications with dual USB OTG, dual uSDHC, FlexCAN, and 127 GPIOs.
For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B datasheet, MIMXRT1051CVJ5B pinout, MIMXRT1051CVJ5B application, or MIMXRT1051CVJ5B equivalent, key selection considerations include its 12×12 mm 196-pin MAPBGA package, absence of LCD/CSI/PXP modules, support for SAI×3 and SPDIF×1 audio interfaces, and full security suite (HAB/DCP/BEE/TRNG/SNVS/SJC).
Technical Context
The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B implements a single Arm Cortex-M7 core with 32 KB I-cache, 32 KB D-cache, VFPv5 FPU, and MPU supporting up to 16 protection regions. Its memory subsystem includes 96 KB boot ROM and flexibly partitioned 512 KB on-chip RAM shared between I-TCM, D-TCM, and OCRAM.
It integrates SEMC for SDRAM/NAND/NOR/PSRAM, FlexSPI for Quad SPI flash, eDMA with 32 channels and 128 request sources, and four FlexPWM modules (16-bit resolution, up to 8 channels total) optimized for motor control. Security is enforced via hardware-accelerated AES-128/SHA-256 in DCP and BEE, plus secure boot (HAB) and tamper-resistant SNVS.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Arm Cortex-M7 @ 528 MHz - delivers deterministic real-time response with FPU and MPU for safety-critical industrial firmware. |
| On-chip Memory | 512 KB RAM configurable as TCM/OCRAM - enables low-latency code execution and data buffering without external SRAM. |
| Package | 196-pin MAPBGA, 12 × 12 mm, 0.8 mm pitch - supports high I/O density and thermal reliability in industrial PCB layouts. |
| Temperature Range | −40 °C to +105 °C junction - qualified for extended industrial environments including factory automation and motor drives. |
| Security Features | HAB, DCP (AES-128/SHA-256), BEE, TRNG, SNVS, SJC - enables secure boot, encrypted firmware updates, and tamper-resistant RTC/key storage. |
| Peripherals | FlexCAN×2, UART×8, I²C×4, SPI×4, SAI×3, SPDIF×1, USB OTG×2, uSDHC×2, ADC×2, ACMP×4, TSC - provides comprehensive connectivity for sensor fusion, human interface, and fieldbus integration. |
| Power Management | Integrated DCDC + LDO - eliminates need for external PMIC, simplifies power sequencing, and reduces BOM count in cost-sensitive designs. |
Pinout & Package
196-pin MAPBGA, 12 × 12 mm, 0.8 mm pitch - thermally robust, industry-standard footprint compatible with automated assembly and reflow profiles for industrial-grade reliability.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_SOC | Core logic supply | Accepts regulated 0.9–1.3 V input; powered by internal DCDC for stable M7 operation. |
| VDDA | Analog supply | Separate 3.3 V rail for ADC/ACMP/TSC; requires local filtering to maintain 12-bit accuracy. |
| BOOT_MODE[1:0] | Boot configuration | Strapped at reset to select boot source (eMMC, QSPI, SD, etc.); determines initial firmware load path. |
| USB_OTG1_DP/DM | USB 2.0 differential pair | Integrated HS PHY eliminates need for external transceiver; supports host/device/OTG roles. |
| ENET_RXD[3:0]/TXD[3:0] | Ethernet MAC interface | 10/100 Mbit/s IEEE 802.3 interface with IEEE 1588 timestamping support for time-sensitive networking. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| 528 MHz Cortex-M7 with FPU | Enables floating-point-intensive algorithms (e.g., motor FOC, FFT-based diagnostics) without software emulation overhead. |
| Flexible RAM allocation (TCM/OCRAM) | Allows runtime optimization: critical ISR code in I-TCM, DMA buffers in OCRAM, and stack/data in D-TCM - maximizing cache hit rate and determinism. |
| Dual uSDHC supporting eMMC 4.5/SD 3.0 | Provides 100 MB/s SD/SDIO and 200 MB/s eMMC HS200 throughput for local firmware storage and data logging. |
| Four FlexPWM modules (16-bit, 8-channel total) | Supports three-phase motor control with dead-time insertion, fault monitoring, and complementary PWM outputs - no external gate driver logic required. |
| Hardware crypto acceleration (DCP/BEE) | Offloads AES-128/SHA-256 from CPU during OTA updates or TLS handshake, preserving real-time latency for control loops. |
Applications
| Industrial Motor Control | Smart Home Appliance Hub |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Closed-loop servo drive for HVAC compressors or robotic actuators requiring precise torque/speed regulation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time controller executing field-oriented control (FOC) at 20 kHz PWM frequency with sub-microsecond interrupt latency. Use Value: Integrated FlexPWM with hardware dead-time insertion and encoder quadrature decoding eliminates external timing ICs and reduces system latency by >3 µs vs. software-based solutions. | Use Scenario: Central control unit in smart washing machine managing motor, water valves, display, and Wi-Fi/BLE connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main application processor coordinating UI rendering, sensor polling (ADC/TSC), and wireless protocol stacks. Use Value: On-chip DCDC and 127 GPIOs enable direct drive of solenoids, triacs, and touch panels - reducing external driver IC count by ≥4 and PCB area by 18%. |
| Industrial HMI Terminal | Condition Monitoring Gateway |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized panel PC for factory floor visualization with resistive touchscreen and serial fieldbus interfaces. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Graphics-capable controller driving 800×480 RGB display via parallel interface while servicing Modbus RTU over UART. Use Value: SAI×3 and MQS support local voice feedback and alarm tones without external audio codec; TSC interface directly reads 4-wire resistive touch with <5% linearity error. | Use Scenario: Edge node collecting vibration, temperature, and current data from industrial motors and transmitting to cloud via Ethernet or cellular modem. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure data aggregator performing sensor fusion, local anomaly detection, and encrypted telemetry upload. Use Value: Hardware TRNG and SNVS enable unique device identity and secure key storage; BEE decrypts firmware images on-the-fly from untrusted QSPI flash - preventing unauthorized firmware modification. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar crossover processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMXRT1051CVL5B | Same core, memory, peripherals, and features but in 10×10 mm, 0.65 mm pitch 196-pin MAPBGA package. | Preferred where board space is constrained and thermal dissipation requirements are lower than industrial ambient extremes. | Select when footprint reduction outweighs thermal margin needs; pinout differs due to smaller ball grid - not drop-in compatible. |
| MIMXRT1052CVJ5B | Identical package and speed but adds LCDIF, CSI, and PXP graphics acceleration modules. | Required for applications needing native RGB display output or camera sensor interfacing (e.g., vision-guided HMI). | Choose only if LCD/CSI/PXP functionality is essential; otherwise MIMXRT1051CVJ5B offers lower cost and identical real-time control capability. |
Compared with MIMXRT1051CVJ5B, MIMXRT1051CVL5B trades thermal headroom for compactness, while MIMXRT1052CVJ5B adds display/camera IP at higher silicon cost - making MIMXRT1051CVJ5B optimal for pure control-and-connectivity applications without graphics.
Availability
MIMXRT1051CVJ5B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial motor control, smart home appliance hubs, and condition monitoring gateways requiring stable component supply across long production lifecycles.
Supply support for MIMXRT1051CVJ5B 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 IoT markets, with deep expertise in Arm-based microcontrollers and crossover processors.
The i.MX RT1050 product line was designed to bridge the performance gap between traditional MCUs and application processors - delivering MPU-level compute with MCU-level real-time determinism and low-power efficiency for industrial edge devices.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B?
The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B operates at a maximum core frequency of 528 MHz. This speed is guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (−40 °C to +105 °C) and is achieved using the integrated PLL with external crystal reference. The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B does not support overclocking beyond this rated frequency.
Does the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B include integrated power management?
Yes, the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B integrates a DCDC converter and multiple LDOs to generate core, analog, and I/O supplies. This eliminates the need for external PMICs in most designs, simplifying power sequencing and reducing bill-of-materials cost. The DCDC supports output voltages from 0.9 V to 1.3 V in run mode, as specified in the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B electrical characteristics table.
Which display interfaces are supported by the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B?
The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B does not include LCDIF, CSI, or PXP modules - these are excluded per its ordering specification in Table 1 of the IMXRT1050IEC datasheet. It supports only indirect display control via GPIO-driven segment LCDs or external display controllers connected through SPI/I²C/UART. For native RGB or camera interfaces, MIMXRT1052CVJ5B must be selected instead of MIMXRT1051CVJ5B.
How many security features are implemented in hardware on the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B?
The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B implements six hardware security blocks: High Assurance Boot (HAB), Data Co-Processor (DCP) for AES-128/SHA-256, Bus Encryption Engine (BEE), True Random Number Generator (TRNG), Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS), and Secure JTAG Controller (SJC). All are documented in the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B security chapter and enabled without software overhead.
What is the GPIO count and voltage tolerance for MIMXRT1051CVJ5B?
The MIMXRT1051CVJ5B provides 127 GPIOs, each configurable as digital input/output, interrupt source, or peripheral function via IOMUXC. Most GPIOs are 3.3 V tolerant (VDDIO = 3.3 V), with dedicated analog pins (e.g., ADC, ACMP) requiring separate 3.3 V analog supply (VDDA). Pin-specific voltage ratings are defined in Section 4.3 (I/O parameters) of the MIMXRT1051CVJ5B datasheet.
MIMXRT1051CVJ5B Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 196-LFBGA
- Series:
- RT1050
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M7
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 528MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPDIF, SPI, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, POR, PWM, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 127
- Program Memory Size:
- -
- Program Memory Type:
- External Program Memory
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 512K x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 3V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 20x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- External, Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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