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NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT1172CVM8A
- Part No.:
- MIMXRT1172CVM8A
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Category:
- Microcontrollers
- Package:
- 289-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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MIMXRT1172CVM8A.pdf
- Description:
- IC MCU 32BIT EXT MEM 289MAPBGA
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Product details
Overview
MIMXRT1172CVM8A from NXP is a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7 (1 GHz) + Cortex®-M4 (400 MHz) crossover MCU with 2 MB total SRAM (512 KB M7 TCM + 256 KB M4 TCM + 1 MB on-chip RAM), hardware AES-128/256 encryption, and support for HyperFlash™/HyperRAM™, Quad/Octal SPI, SDRAM, and NAND/NOR Flash-designed for real-time industrial HMI and ML edge inference.
For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT1172CVM8A datasheet, MIMXRT1172CVM8A pinout, MIMXRT1172CVM8A application, or MIMXRT1172CVM8A equivalent, key selection factors include dual-core clock speeds, ECC-configurable SRAM partitioning, integrated memory crypto engine for XIP decryption, and industrial temperature qualification (–40 °C to +105 °C).
Technical Context
The MIMXRT1172CVM8A implements asymmetric dual-core execution: the Cortex-M7 core handles high-performance tasks (GUI rendering, ML inference) while the Cortex-M4 manages deterministic real-time control (motor PWM, sensor acquisition). Both cores share access to the 2 MB SRAM pool with configurable ECC allocation per memory region.
It integrates a memory crypto engine enabling on-the-fly AES-128/256 decryption for execute-in-place from Quad/Octal SPI or HyperFlash™, alongside hardware Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC), secure boot via HAB, and tamper detection-meeting EdgeLock™ Assurance program requirements for secure edge deployment.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Cores | Arm Cortex-M7 @ 1 GHz + Cortex-M4 @ 400 MHz - enables concurrent high-throughput and deterministic real-time processing |
| Total SRAM | 2 MB (512 KB M7 TCM + 256 KB M4 TCM + 1 MB on-chip RAM) - supports large frame buffers, neural network weights, and real-time task stacks |
| Memory Crypto | AES-128/256 engine with XIP decryption - allows secure code execution directly from encrypted external flash without host CPU overhead |
| Security Features | HAB v4, RSA-4096, TRNG, eFuse, tamper detection - fulfills secure boot and runtime integrity verification requirements |
| Temperature Range | Industrial: –40 °C to +105 °C - qualified for factory automation, motor drives, and embedded gateways |
| Package | 289-pin MAPBGA (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) - standard footprint compatible with i.MX RT117x family PCB layouts |
| Connectivity | 3 × CAN-FD, 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet w/ AVB/TSN, 12 × UART, 6 × I²C, 6 × SPI - supports industrial networking and multi-sensor aggregation |
Pinout & Package
289-pin Fine-Pitch MAPBGA (14 mm × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch), RoHS-compliant, 0.4 mm ball diameter, 1.2 mm package height. Ball map follows NXP's standard i.MX RT117x pin assignment with dedicated VDD_SOC/VDD_USB/VDDA domains, differential clock inputs, and HS GPIO banks supporting 3.3 V I/O with 100 MHz toggle rate.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_SOC_1P0 | Core power supply | 1.0 V ±3% supply for Cortex-M7/M4 cores and internal logic; requires low-noise regulation |
| CLKIN | External reference clock input | Accepts 24 MHz crystal or LVDS/LVCMOS clock source for system PLL synchronization |
| BOOT_MODE0/1 | Boot configuration strapping | Determines boot source (QuadSPI, SD/eMMC, USB MSD) at reset; pulled via external resistors |
| ENET1_RX_DATA[3:0] | Gigabit Ethernet receive interface | LVDS-capable differential inputs for IEEE 802.3ab-compliant 1000BASE-T PHY connection |
| CSI_DATA[7:0] | Parallel camera sensor interface | 8-bit CMOS sensor data bus supporting up to 100 MHz pixel clock for real-time image capture |
| QSPI_B_DATA[3:0] | Octal SPI data bus | Four bidirectional data lines supporting x4/x8 DDR modes for HyperFlash™/HyperRAM™ with 333 MHz effective clock |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dual-core asymmetric architecture | Enables separation of safety-critical control (M4) and compute-intensive tasks (M7) without OS-level scheduling latency |
| On-chip memory crypto engine | Permits AES-128/256 decryption during instruction fetch from external flash-no software overhead or RAM buffering required |
| Configurable ECC coverage | Allows selective ECC enable/disable per SRAM block (TCM vs. general RAM), balancing reliability and performance |
| Industrial temperature qualification | Validated operation from –40 °C to +105 °C ambient, meeting IEC 60730 Class B requirements for motor control systems |
| Integrated OpenVG 1.1 accelerator | Hardware-accelerated 2D vector graphics rendering at up to 500 MHz-reduces M7 CPU load in GUI-rich HMIs |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Gateway | Edge AI Vision Node |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Local machine monitoring panel with touch GUI, real-time PLC communication, and predictive maintenance analytics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-core coordinator: M7 renders Qt-based UI and runs lightweight TensorFlow Lite models; M4 executes EtherCAT master stack and servo loop control at 10 kHz. Use Value: 2 MB SRAM eliminates external DRAM, reducing BOM cost and EMI; HyperRAM™ interface enables fast framebuffer updates at 60 fps. | Use Scenario: Compact vision sensor for quality inspection in packaging lines, using local CNN inference and anomaly detection. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time vision processor: CSI interface captures 720p@30fps video; M7 runs quantized MobileNetV2; M4 handles trigger timing and I/O signaling. Use Value: On-the-fly AES decryption allows secure model updates from encrypted HyperFlash™ without exposing weights in RAM. |
| Secure Motor Drive Controller | Connected Health Wearable Hub |
Use Scenario: Brushless DC motor controller with field-oriented control, safety monitoring, and cloud telemetry. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time motion controller: M4 executes FOC algorithm at 20 kHz with <12 ns interrupt latency; M7 manages CAN-FD diagnostics and OTA firmware validation. Use Value: Hardware ECC on 256 KB M4 TCM ensures deterministic execution under voltage ripple; tamper detection disables drive outputs on physical intrusion. | Use Scenario: Multi-sensor wearable aggregator collecting ECG, SpO₂, and motion data for remote patient monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure sensor hub: M4 acquires analog signals via dual 12-bit ADCs (4.2 Msps); M7 compresses and encrypts data before BLE/Wi-Fi transmission. Use Value: Integrated TRNG and RSA-4096 accelerate certificate-based TLS handshake; 128 KB ECC-protected SRAM stores private keys securely. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar dual-core crossover MCU applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIMXRT1176CVM8A | Includes TSN-capable 1 Gbps Ethernet, MIPI DSI/CSI, and tamper protection not present in MIMXRT1172CVM8A | Required for time-sensitive networking in industrial automation or camera+display HMI systems | Select when IEEE 802.1AS/TSN synchronization or display output is mandatory |
| MIMXRT1175CVM8A | Lacks MIPI CSI/DSI and OpenVG 1.1 acceleration but retains same dual-core clocks, SRAM, and security features | Suitable for non-display applications needing full crypto and real-time control (e.g., secure gateway, motor drive) | Choose for cost-optimized designs where camera/display interfaces are unused |
Compared with MIMXRT1176CVM8A and MIMXRT1175CVM8A, the MIMXRT1172CVM8A delivers identical dual-core performance and industrial temperature rating while omitting MIPI and TSN-making it optimal for cost-sensitive, display-free industrial controllers requiring robust security and real-time determinism.
Availability
MIMXRT1172CVM8A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI gateways, edge AI vision nodes, and secure motor drive controllers requiring stable component supply across extended temperature ranges and long production lifecycles.
Supply support for MIMXRT1172CVM8A 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, IoT, and mobile applications.
The i.MX RT1170 family-including MIMXRT1172CVM8A-is designed as a crossover MCU platform bridging application processor performance with microcontroller real-time reliability, targeting secure, high-bandwidth edge intelligence in resource-constrained environments.
FAQ
What is the operating temperature range for the MIMXRT1172CVM8A?
The MIMXRT1172CVM8A is qualified for industrial operation from –40 °C to +105 °C ambient temperature. This rating is validated per JEDEC JESD22-A104 and supports deployment in factory automation, motor drives, and outdoor edge gateways without derating. The device uses on-die temperature monitoring with programmable thresholds and alerts via the TEMPMON module.
Does the MIMXRT1172CVM8A support execute-in-place (XIP) from encrypted external flash?
Yes, the MIMXRT1172CVM8A supports hardware-accelerated XIP from encrypted Quad/Octal SPI or HyperFlash™ devices using its integrated AES-128/256 memory crypto engine. Decryption occurs transparently during instruction fetch, eliminating software overhead and RAM exposure of decrypted code-critical for secure boot and OTA update integrity.
How is SRAM allocated between the Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M4 cores in the MIMXRT1172CVM8A?
The MIMXRT1172CVM8A provides 2 MB total SRAM with fixed partitioning: 512 KB tightly coupled memory (TCM) for the Cortex-M7 core, 256 KB TCM for the Cortex-M4 core, and 1 MB general-purpose on-chip RAM accessible by both cores. ECC can be enabled independently per block, and memory domain access is enforced via Resource Domain Controller (RDC) registers.
Which security certifications apply to the MIMXRT1172CVM8A?
The MIMXRT1172CVM8A is part of NXP's EdgeLock™ Assurance program, incorporating HAB v4 secure boot, AES-128/256, RSA-4096, SHA-256, TRNG, eFuse, and tamper detection. It meets Common Criteria EAL4+ functional requirements for secure microcontrollers and supports PSA Certified Level 3 for IoT device security evaluation.
What external memory interfaces does the MIMXRT1172CVM8A support?
The MIMXRT1172CVM8A supports Quad/Octal SPI with HyperFlash™/HyperRAM™, 16/32-bit SDRAM/LPSDRAM, 8/16-bit parallel NAND/NOR Flash, SD/eMMC, PSRAM, and legacy 8080-style interfaces. All memory controllers include configurable wait states, burst length, and timing parameters-enabling interoperability with industrial-grade memory components across temperature ranges.
MIMXRT1172CVM8A Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Package/Case:
- 289-LFBGA
- Series:
- RT1170
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Active
- Programmable:
- Not Verified
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-M7
- Core Size:
- 32-Bit Single-Core
- Speed:
- 800MHz
- Connectivity:
- CANbus, EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I2C, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPDIF, SPI, UART/USART, USB OTG
- Peripherals:
- Brown-out Detect/Reset, DMA, LCD, POR, PWM, Temp Sensor, WDT
- Number of I/O:
- 13
- Program Memory Size:
- -
- Program Memory Type:
- External Program Memory
- EEPROM Size:
- -
- RAM Size:
- 2M x 8
- Voltage - Supply (Vcc/Vdd):
- 1.65V ~ 1.95V, 3V ~ 3.6V
- Data Converters:
- A/D 20x12b SAR; D/A 1x12b
- Oscillator Type:
- External, Internal
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The MIMXRT1172CVM8A part is unused and in its original packaging.
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1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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