NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT1052CVL5BR

Overview

MIMXRT1052CVL5BR from NXP Semiconductors is an Arm Cortex-M7-based crossover processor operating at 528 MHz, integrating 512 KB on-chip RAM (configurable as TCM or OCRAM), dual USB 2.0 OTG with integrated PHY, and industrial-grade (-40°C to +105°C) operation in a 196-pin MAPBGA package (10 × 10 mm, 0.65 mm pitch). It supports LCD/CSI/PXP multimedia acceleration and is deployed in industrial HMI and motor control systems requiring real-time deterministic response.

For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR datasheet, MIMXRT1052CVL5BR pinout, MIMXRT1052CVL5BR application, or MIMXRT1052CVL5BR equivalent, key selection criteria include its 528 MHz Cortex-M7 core with FPU and MPU, 127 GPIOs with IOMUXC, FlexPWM for motor drive, SEMC for SDRAM/NAND/NOR, and hardware security features including HAB, DCP (AES-128/SHA-256), and SNVS.

Technical Context

The MIMXRT1052CVL5BR implements a single Arm Cortex-M7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, and full VFPv5 floating-point unit - enabling high-throughput signal processing and real-time control. Its memory subsystem includes boot ROM (96 KB), flexibly allocated 512 KB on-chip RAM, and SEMC supporting SDRAM-166, NAND with software ECC, and Quad SPI with XIP.

Peripherals include four FlexPWM modules (up to 8 channels total, 16-bit resolution), four quadrature encoder interfaces, three SAI modules (I2S/AC97/TDM), parallel LCDIF (up to 1366×768), CSI (24-bit parallel), PXP graphics accelerator, and dual uSDHC (eMMC 4.5/SD 3.0 compliant). Security is enforced via HAB, DCP, BEE, TRNG, and SNVS with secure RTC.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

196-pin MAPBGA (10 × 10 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) with ball grid layout defined in NXP document IMXRT1050IEC Rev. 2, Section 6.1. Pin assignments are fully documented in Tables 6-1 through 6-196 of the datasheet, covering dedicated functions including SEMC address/data/control, FlexPWM outputs, LCDIF RGB signals, CSI data lanes, SAI serial audio lines, and secure debug (SWD/JTAG).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMXRT1052CVL5BR, MIMXRT1052CVJ5B offers identical functionality in a physically larger package for improved thermal dissipation, while MIMXRT1062CVL5B trades analog HMI features for higher clock speed and embedded Flash - making it optimal for non-touch, compute-heavy deployments.

Availability

MIMXRT1052CVL5BR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, motor control, and smart appliance applications requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing for production programs.

Supply support for MIMXRT1052CVL5BR 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, connected, and intelligent edge solutions for automotive, industrial, IoT, and mobile markets.

The i.MX RT series targets high-performance microcontroller applications needing MCU simplicity with MPU-level capability - designed specifically for real-time industrial control, rich HMI, and secure edge processing without Linux overhead.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR?

The MIMXRT1052CVL5BR operates at a maximum core frequency of 528 MHz. This is achieved using the Arm Cortex-M7 processor with integrated FPU and L1 caches. The frequency is fixed by silicon design and supported across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C), as verified in Table 10 ("Operating ranges") of the IMXRT1050IEC datasheet. No overclocking or user-configurable scaling beyond this value is supported.

Does the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR include hardware security features?

Yes, the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR integrates multiple hardware security blocks: High Assurance Boot (HAB) for authenticated boot, Data Co-Processor (DCP) supporting AES-128 and SHA-256, Bus Encryption Engine (BEE) for on-the-fly QSPI decryption, True Random Number Generator (TRNG), and Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS) with secure RTC. These features are confirmed in Table 1 and Section 1.1 of the IMXRT1050IEC datasheet and are active in all industrial-grade variants including MIMXRT1052CVL5BR.

What display interfaces does the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR support?

The MIMXRT1052CVL5BR supports parallel RGB LCD (up to 1366×768), 8/16/24-bit MPU/8080 smart panel interface, and includes the Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP) for hardware-accelerated 2D graphics. These capabilities are explicitly enabled in the "LCD/CSI/PXP" feature set listed for MIMXRT1052CVL5B variants in Table 1 of the IMXRT1050IEC datasheet - confirming full support in MIMXRT1052CVL5BR.

Is the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR pin-compatible with other i.MX RT105x variants in the same package?

Yes - MIMXRT1052CVL5BR shares identical 196-pin MAPBGA (10×10 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) mechanical and electrical pinout with MIMXRT1051CVL5A, MIMXRT1051CVL5B, and MIMXRT1052CVL5A. Pin assignments are standardized across the VL package family per Section 6.1 of IMXRT1050IEC, enabling PCB reuse where functional differences (e.g., LCD/CSI presence) are managed in firmware or BOM selection.

What is the role of the SEMC in the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR?

The Smart External Memory Controller (SEMC) in the MIMXRT1052CVL5BR provides direct hardware interfacing to external memories including SDRAM (up to SDRAM-166), NAND Flash (with software ECC), NOR Flash (with XIP), PSRAM, and 8080 display panels. It is a key enabler for systems requiring large working memory or code execution from external storage - confirmed in Section 1.1 and Table 1 of the IMXRT1050IEC datasheet for all CVL5B variants.