MCIMX355AJQ5CR2

The MCIMX355AJQ5CR2 is an NXP i.MX 35 family application processor built around a single ARM1136JF-S core running at 532 MHz. It integrates system interfaces and multimedia co-processors to support embedded designs that require audio, media and general-purpose connectivity.

Documented for automotive infotainment and navigation use at the series level, the i.MX35 family combines a compact 400-LFBGA (17 × 17 mm) package, broad memory interface support and industrial operating temperature range for robust embedded deployments.

Key Features

• Core & Architecture Single ARM1136JF-S 32-bit processor core running at 532 MHz, providing deterministic embedded processing for control, audio and media tasks.
• Multimedia Co-processors Integrated multimedia support including IPU and VFP to accelerate media and signal-processing workloads.
• Memory Controllers On-chip controllers for LPDDR and DDR2 memory enable flexible system memory choices for performance and cost optimization.
• Display & Input Built-in display interface support including LCD and keypad (KPP) enables user interface and visualization implementations.
• Connectivity Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port and two USB 2.0 controllers with PHY simplify networked and peripheral connectivity.
• Security & Debug Secure Fusebox and Secure JTAG features provide hardware-level security and controlled debug access.
• Package & Mounting 400-LFBGA surface-mount package (17 × 17 mm) offers a compact footprint for space-constrained boards.
• Operating Range & Compliance Rated for operation from −40 °C to 85 °C and listed as RoHS compliant.
• Additional Interfaces 1-Wire interface availability supports simple serial peripheral connectivity and accessory integration.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Infotainment Series-level documentation positions the i.MX35 for infotainment systems, enabling audio playback, media connectivity and user interfaces.
• Navigation Systems Processing and display interfaces support map rendering, route calculation and WVGA/QVGA display use cases described in the series documentation.
• Audio & Telematics Integrated audio connectivity features and multimedia co-processors support compressed audio playback, hands-free telephony processing and telematics functions.
• Industrial Embedded HMI Industrial temperature range and compact LFBGA packaging suit human-machine interfaces and embedded controllers that require network and USB connectivity.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced compute and I/O integration: Single ARM11 core with built-in Ethernet, USB and display interfaces reduces external component count and simplifies board design.
• Multimedia-capable architecture: IPU and VFP co-processors provide dedicated support for audio and media processing tasks common in infotainment and navigation designs.
• Flexible memory support: On-chip controllers for LPDDR and DDR2 allow designers to choose memory technologies that match cost and performance targets.
• Automotive-series qualification: Series documentation cites AEC-Q100 Grade 3 qualification, aligning the processor family to automotive application requirements.
• Industrial temperature tolerance: Specified operation from −40 °C to 85 °C supports deployment in temperature-demanding embedded environments.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 400-LFBGA (17 × 17 mm) surface-mount packaging enables dense system integration and standard PCB assembly processes.

Why Choose MCIMX355AJQ5CR2?

The MCIMX355AJQ5CR2 positions itself as a compact, integrated application processor for embedded designs that need media-capable processing alongside broad connectivity. With an ARM1136JF-S core at 532 MHz, multimedia co-processors, and on-chip memory controllers, it simplifies system architecture for infotainment, navigation and other embedded HMI applications.

Its combination of series-level automotive documentation, industrial operating temperature range and a small 400-LFBGA footprint makes it suitable for customers seeking a mature processor building block with NXP’s product documentation and ecosystem support. RoHS compliance further supports modern manufacturing requirements.

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