NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT117CCVM8A

Overview

MIMXRT117CCVM8A from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7/M4 crossover processor operating at 800 MHz/400 MHz, featuring 2 MB on-chip SRAM (1.25 MB OCRAM + 512 KB TCM + 256 KB M4 TCM), integrated DCDC/LDO power management, and industrial-grade temperature range (–40°C to +105°C). It targets high-performance embedded HMI, motor control, and audio appliance applications requiring deterministic real-time response and rich peripheral integration.

For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT117CCVM8A datasheet, MIMXRT117CCVM8A pinout, MIMXRT117CCVM8A application, or MIMXRT117CCVM8A equivalent, key selection considerations include dual-core clock speeds, SRAM configuration flexibility, industrial qualification, 289-pin MAPBGA package compatibility, and support for FlexPWM, CAN-FD, and dual USB 2.0 OTG with PHY.

Technical Context

The MIMXRT117CCVM8A implements a tightly coupled dual-core architecture: the Cortex-M7 core executes high-throughput tasks at 800 MHz with 32 KB I/D cache, ECC-protected TCM, and FPU; the Cortex-M4 core handles real-time control at 400 MHz with dedicated 256 KB TCM and parity-protected cache. Both cores share access to 2 MB on-chip memory via configurable FlexRAM allocation.

It integrates full-system power management including on-die DCDC regulators (1.0 V and 1.8 V outputs), hardware-based power gating (GPC), and temperature monitoring. Peripheral subsystems are partitioned across domains-eDMA, SEMC, and FlexSPI support high-bandwidth external memory access, while RDC enforces secure resource domain isolation between M7 and M4 execution contexts.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

289-pin plastic MAPBGA package, 14 mm × 14 mm body, 0.8 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant, with standard JEDEC MO-277A mechanical outline. Ball grid organized in 17 × 17 array with corner balls omitted (A1, A17, P1, P17).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMXRT1176CVM8A, MIMXRT117CCVM8A removes premium graphics IP but retains identical dual-core performance and industrial I/O; versus MIMXRT1175CVM8A, it adds critical CAN-FD and dual uSDHC for robust industrial edge node deployment.

Availability

MIMXRT117CCVM8A is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, motor control systems, and high-end audio appliances requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle assurance, and traceable sourcing from authorized NXP channels.

Supply support for MIMXRT117CCVM8A 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 over 40 years of microcontroller innovation.

The i.MX RT1170 family-including MIMXRT117CCVM8A-is designed as a crossover processor line bridging MCU simplicity with MPU-level performance, targeting deterministic real-time applications in industrial automation and human-machine interaction.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the Cortex-M7 core in the MIMXRT117CCVM8A?

The Cortex-M7 core in the MIMXRT117CCVM8A operates at a maximum frequency of 800 MHz, achieved with Forward Body Biasing (FBB) under industrial temperature conditions (–40°C to +105°C). This speed is validated per Table 11 in the IMXRT1170IEC datasheet and applies specifically to the MIMXRT117CCVM8A variant, which shares the same M7 platform as other i.MX RT1170 industrial-grade parts.

Does the MIMXRT117CCVM8A support CAN-FD, and how many instances are available?

Yes, the MIMXRT117CCVM8A supports three CAN-FD modules (CANFD1–CANFD3), each compliant with ISO 11898-1 and CAN 2.0B specifications. This capability is confirmed in Table 1 of the IMXRT1170IEC datasheet under the "CAN-FD" row for the "C" variant, distinguishing it from lower-tier variants like MIMXRT1175CVM8A that omit CAN-FD entirely.

What type of external memory interfaces does the MIMXRT117CCVM8A support?

The MIMXRT117CCVM8A supports SDRAM (up to SDRAM-200), RAW NAND FLASH, NOR FLASH with XIP, SD/eMMC (eMMC 5.0 HS400), Quad/Octal SPI, HyperRAM/Flash, and OCT FLASH. These interfaces are documented in Section 1.1 and Table 1 of the IMXRT1170IEC datasheet, and all are available on the MIMXRT117CCVM8A as part of the full i.MX RT1170 industrial feature set.

Is the MIMXRT117CCVM8A pin-compatible with other i.MX RT1170 variants in the CVM8A package?

Yes, all i.MX RT1170 variants with the CVM8A suffix-including MIMXRT117CCVM8A, MIMXRT1176CVM8A, and MIMXRT1175CVM8A-share identical 289-pin MAPBGA mechanical packaging and pinout. Functional differences arise from internal silicon configuration (e.g., enabled peripherals), not pin assignment, enabling hardware reuse across variants where feature sets align.

What security features are implemented in hardware on the MIMXRT117CCVM8A?

The MIMXRT117CCVM8A includes High Assurance Boot (HAB), Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with PKHA/RNG4/AES-128, On-the-Fly AES Decryption (OTFAD), Secure Non-Volatile Storage (SNVS), and Physical Unclonable Function (PUF). These are explicitly listed in Table 1 and Section 1.1 of the IMXRT1170IEC datasheet for the "C" industrial variant, confirming their presence on MIMXRT117CCVM8A.