MCIMX508CVK1B

The MCIMX508CVK1B is an NXP i.MX 508 series applications processor featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core running at up to 1.0 GHz. It is designed for multimedia-focused, portable and consumer embedded products, providing integrated display and graphics support alongside security features for protected boot and runtime operations.

Built with integration and energy efficiency in mind, the device targets designs that require display control, graphics acceleration, and a compact BGA package suitable for surface-mount assembly in industrially qualified applications.

Key Features

• Core & Performance Single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core operating at 1 GHz with NEON™ SIMD multimedia coprocessor support for optimized media processing.
• Memory Controllers Integrated controllers for LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 memory; supports DRAM clock rates up to 266 MHz for flexible performance/power trade-offs.
• Graphics & Display 2D Graphics Processing Unit and Pixel Processing Pipeline (ePXP) with integrated electrophoretic display (EPDC) functionality and LCD controller for advanced display handling.
• Interfaces 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), USB 2.0 with PHY (2), and additional interfaces including 1-Wire to support common embedded connectivity needs.
• Security & Debug Boot security, on-chip cryptography, and Secure JTAG provide foundational hardware security and secure debug capability.
• Power & Efficiency Series architecture is optimized for high-performance multimedia with attention to energy efficiency for portable applications.
• Package & Mounting 416-MAPBGA supplier device package (13 × 13 mm, 0.5 mm pitch) in a surface-mount form factor suitable for compact system designs.
• Qualification & Temperature Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Portable Multimedia Devices — Designed for multimedia-focused portable products that require a balance of processing performance and energy efficiency.
• E‑Paper and E‑Reader Devices — Integrated electrophoretic display controller (EPDC) and display pipeline support e-paper display applications.
• Embedded Display Controllers — 2D GPU, ePXP and LCD controller enable responsive user interfaces and advanced image handling in embedded systems.
• Networked Embedded Devices — Built-in 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and USB 2.0 interfaces support connected device use cases.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated multimedia subsystem: On-chip 2D GPU, ePXP and NEON SIMD support reduce external component needs for display and media processing.
• Flexible memory options: Support for LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 at up to 266 MHz allows designers to tune for performance or power consumption.
• Security features included: Boot security, cryptography and Secure JTAG help protect IP and enable secure deployment models.
• Industrial-grade readiness: Industrial qualification and a 0 °C to 70 °C operating range make the device suitable for a range of embedded environments.
• Compact system integration: 416-MAPBGA (13 × 13 mm) surface-mount package supports space-constrained board designs.
• RoHS compliant: Meets common environmental compliance expectations for modern product development.

Why Choose MCIMX508CVK1B?

The MCIMX508CVK1B combines a 1.0 GHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 core with multimedia acceleration, dedicated display processing (including electrophoretic display support), and a broad set of peripheral interfaces to address portable and consumer embedded applications. Its integration of security features and flexible memory support simplifies system design while enabling performance and power trade-offs.

This device is well suited for engineers building compact, display-centric embedded systems that require industrial qualification, display acceleration, and networked connectivity, delivering long-term value through an established series architecture and integrated feature set.

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