NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT1061CVL5B

Overview

MIMXRT1061CVL5B from NXP Semiconductors is a 528 MHz Arm Cortex-M7 crossover processor with MPU/FPU, 1 MB on-chip RAM (512 KB OCRAM + 512 KB TCM), integrated DCDC/LDO power management, and 127 GPIOs (124 tightly coupled). It supports dual FlexSPI, dual USB OTG, dual Ethernet with IEEE 1588, eight UARTs, four I²C, four SPI, two FlexCAN (one with FD), and three SAI audio interfaces - deployed in industrial HMI and motor control systems.

For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT1061CVL5B datasheet, MIMXRT1061CVL5B pinout, MIMXRT1061CVL5B application, or MIMXRT1061CVL5B equivalent, key selection criteria include its 10 × 10 mm 196-pin MAPBGA package, -40 to +105 °C junction temperature rating, absence of LCD/CSI/PXP modules, and full security stack (HAB/DCP/BEE/TRNG/SNVS/SJC).

Technical Context

The MIMXRT1061CVL5B implements a single Arm Cortex-M7 core with 32 KB L1 instruction cache, 32 KB L1 data cache, VFPv5 FPU, and MPU supporting up to 16 protection regions. Its memory subsystem includes 128 KB boot ROM and flexible 1 MB on-chip RAM allocation across I-TCM, D-TCM, and OCRAM.

It integrates eDMA (32-channel), four Quad Timers (16-bit, quadrature decode), four FlexPWMs (16-bit, 8 channels total), four ENC modules, and advanced power management with on-die DCDC and LDO - enabling deterministic real-time response without external PMIC complexity.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

196-pin MAPBGA, 10 × 10 mm, 0.65 mm pitch - RoHS-compliant plastic package with thermal pad for industrial thermal dissipation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMXRT1062CVL5B, MIMXRT1061CVL5B removes display/camera hardware to reduce cost and attack surface - ideal for headless control. Against MIMXRT1061CVJ5B, it trades package size for board density while maintaining identical electrical and functional behavior.

Availability

MIMXRT1061CVL5B is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, motor control drives, smart home appliance hubs, and industrial gateways requiring stable component supply across long product lifecycles.

Supply support for MIMXRT1061CVL5B 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 communication markets.

The i.MX RT1060 family - including MIMXRT1061CVL5B - was designed as a high-performance crossover processor bridging MCU simplicity with application processor capability, targeting real-time industrial control and human-machine interaction without Linux overhead.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the MIMXRT1061CVL5B?

The MIMXRT1061CVL5B operates at a maximum core frequency of 528 MHz. This speed is achieved using the Arm Cortex-M7 core with integrated L1 caches and FPU, and is validated across the full -40 to +105 °C junction temperature range. The MIMXRT1061CVL5B maintains this frequency under specified voltage and thermal conditions per NXP's IMXRT1060IEC datasheet Rev. 4.

Does the MIMXRT1061CVL5B include LCD or camera interface hardware?

No, the MIMXRT1061CVL5B explicitly omits LCDIF, CSI, and PXP modules as confirmed in Table 1 of the IMXRT1060IEC datasheet. This distinguishes it from the MIMXRT1062CVL5B variant. The MIMXRT1061CVL5B is intended for headless or non-display applications such as motor control, industrial gateways, and appliance control where those peripherals are unnecessary.

What security features are implemented in the MIMXRT1061CVL5B?

The MIMXRT1061CVL5B integrates HAB (High Assurance Boot), DCP (Data Co-Processor for AES-128/SHA-256), BEE (Bus Encryption Engine for on-the-fly QSPI decryption), TRNG (True Random Number Generator), SNVS (Secure Non-Volatile Storage), and SJC (Secure JTAG Controller). These features are fully enabled and documented in the IMXRT1060IEC datasheet and are identical across all MIMXRT1061 variants including MIMXRT1061CVL5B.

What package type and dimensions does the MIMXRT1061CVL5B use?

The MIMXRT1061CVL5B uses a 196-pin MAPBGA package measuring 10 × 10 mm with 0.65 mm ball pitch. This is explicitly listed in Table 1 of the IMXRT1060IEC datasheet for both MIMXRT1061CVL5A and MIMXRT1061CVL5B. The package includes an exposed thermal pad and complies with JEDEC MO-277 standards.

How many FlexCAN interfaces does the MIMXRT1061CVL5B support, and do they include CAN FD?

The MIMXRT1061CVL5B supports two FlexCAN modules: one standard FlexCAN (CAN 2.0B) and one FlexCAN with Flexible Data-Rate (FD) capability. This is confirmed in the "Features" column for MIMXRT1061CVL5A/B in Table 1 of the IMXRT1060IEC datasheet. Both controllers operate independently and support standard and extended message frames.