NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT117CDVMAA

Overview

MIMXRT117CDVMAA from NXP Semiconductors is a dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M7/M4 crossover processor operating at 800 MHz/400 MHz, featuring 2 MB on-chip RAM (including 512 KB configurable TCM), integrated DCDC/LDO power management, and support for industrial HMI, motor control, and high-end audio applications.

For engineers reviewing the MIMXRT117CDVMAA datasheet, MIMXRT117CDVMAA pinout, MIMXRT117CDVMAA application, or MIMXRT117CDVMAA equivalent, key selection criteria include dual-core clock speeds, SRAM configuration flexibility, industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C), 289-pin MAPBGA package compatibility, and feature differentiation versus other i.MX RT117x variants.

Technical Context

The MIMXRT117CDVMAA implements a heterogeneous dual-core architecture: the Cortex-M7 core runs at 800 MHz with 32 KB I/D cache, FPU, ECC-enabled TCM, and Forward Body Biasing; the Cortex-M4 core operates at 400 MHz with 16 KB I/D cache, 256 KB TCM, and ECC/parity support. Both cores share access to 2 MB on-chip memory, including 1.25 MB OCRAM and configurable TCM partitions.

It integrates full PMIC functionality (on-die DCDC and LDOs), hardware security accelerators (CAAM, HAB, OTFAD, SNVS), and extensive peripheral sets-including three FlexCAN-FD controllers, two Gigabit Ethernet interfaces (one with AVB, one with TSN), four SAI modules, dual FlexSPI, and parallel/MIPI display & camera interfaces-subject to variant-specific enablement per Table 1 of IMXRT1170IEC Rev. 5.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

289-pin plastic MAPBGA package, 14 mm × 14 mm body, 0.8 mm ball pitch, RoHS-compliant. Ball grid layout follows JEDEC MO-277AA standard with defined power, ground, I/O, and dedicated function ball assignments per Section 6.1 of IMXRT1170IEC Rev. 5.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with MIMXRT1176CVM8A, MIMXRT117CDVMAA removes MIPI and GPU2D to reduce cost while retaining full dual-core performance and security; versus MIMXRT1172CVM8A, it adds second Gigabit Ethernet and full feature set - making it the balanced mid-tier option for industrial HMI and gateway applications.

Availability

MIMXRT117CDVMAA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI, motor control gateways, and high-end audio appliances requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for MIMXRT117CDVMAA 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, and IoT markets.

The i.MX RT1170 series - including MIMXRT117CDVMAA - was designed as a high-performance crossover processor family bridging MCU simplicity with MPU capability, targeting industrial automation, human-machine interfaces, and real-time edge AI applications.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of each core in the MIMXRT117CDVMAA?

The MIMXRT117CDVMAA features an Arm Cortex-M7 core rated for 800 MHz operation with Forward Body Biasing and an Arm Cortex-M4 core rated for 400 MHz operation without body biasing. These frequencies are guaranteed across the full industrial temperature range (-40°C to +105°C) per IMXRT1170IEC Rev. 5 specifications.

Does the MIMXRT117CDVMAA support secure boot and cryptographic acceleration?

Yes, the MIMXRT117CDVMAA includes High Assurance Boot (HAB) v4 for immutable signed image validation, Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM) with PKHA, AES-128/256, SHA-1/2, and RNG4, plus On-the-Fly AES Decryption (OTFAD) for secure external flash execution - all documented in the IMXRT1170IEC datasheet security chapter.

What package type and pin count does the MIMXRT117CDVMAA use?

The MIMXRT117CDVMAA uses a 289-pin plastic MAPBGA package with 14 mm × 14 mm body size and 0.8 mm ball pitch. This package is mechanically and thermally optimized for industrial PCB layouts and is identical across all i.MX RT117x CVM8A variants per Section 6.1 of IMXRT1170IEC Rev. 5.

How much on-chip RAM does the MIMXRT117CDVMAA provide, and how is it allocated?

The MIMXRT117CDVMAA provides 2 MB of on-chip RAM: 512 KB configurable as TCM (shared between M7 and M4), 1.25 MB dedicated OCRAM, 256 KB reserved for M4 TCM, and 4 KB secure always-on RAM. Configuration is managed by the FlexRAM controller with 32 KB granularity per IMXRT1170IEC Section 1.1.

Which Ethernet capabilities are included in the MIMXRT117CDVMAA?

The MIMXRT117CDVMAA integrates one 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller with IEEE 1588 support, one Gigabit Ethernet controller with AVB compliance, and one Gigabit Ethernet controller with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) capability - enabling deterministic industrial networking, audio/video bridging, and synchronized multi-device control per Table 1 of IMXRT1170IEC Rev. 5.