MCIMX508CVM8B

The MCIMX508CVM8B from NXP Semiconductors is an ARM® Cortex®-A8 based applications microprocessor operating at 800 MHz in a 400-LFBGA (17 × 17 mm) package. Built for multimedia-focused embedded designs, the i.MX 508 series integrates display and graphics acceleration, memory controller flexibility, and a broad set of peripheral interfaces.

Typical market segments include portable multimedia devices and industrial embedded systems that require a balance of processing performance, display capability, and integrated security features while maintaining RoHS compliance.

Key Features

• Core ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core, single-core at 800 MHz for responsive application processing.
• Multimedia and SIMD Built-in multimedia DSP support and NEON™ SIMD acceleration to assist media and signal processing tasks.
• Memory Controllers Integrated controllers for LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 allowing flexible DRAM options and system-level trade-offs.
• Display and Graphics Graphics acceleration with a 2D GPU and Pixel Processing Pipeline (ePXP), plus dedicated EPDC and LCD display controllers including electrophoretic display support.
• Interfaces 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), dual USB 2.0 ports with PHY (2), and additional interfaces including 1-Wire for peripheral connectivity.
• Security Boot security, cryptography, and Secure JTAG provide hardware-level security features for protected boot and secure debugging.
• Package and Mounting 400-LFBGA surface-mount package (17 × 17 mm) optimized for compact embedded designs.
• Qualification and Environmental Industrial qualification and RoHS compliance; operating temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C.

Typical Applications

• Portable multimedia devices — Leverages the ARM® Cortex®-A8 core, NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration for media playback and user interfaces.
• Electrophoretic (e-paper) displays and e-readers — Integrated EPDC and ePXP support enables direct control and processing for electrophoretic display panels.
• Industrial embedded systems — Industrial qualification and integrated networking and USB connectivity support a range of industrial HMI and control applications.
• Networked consumer devices — 10/100 Mbps Ethernet and dual USB 2.0 with PHY provide connectivity for media gateways and connected appliances.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated multimedia engine — 2D GPU, ePXP and EPDC support reduce the need for external graphics processors in display-centric designs.
• Flexible memory support — LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 controllers enable designers to choose memory types for power and performance balance.
• Security built into silicon — Boot security, cryptography and Secure JTAG help protect firmware and enable secure system provisioning.
• Compact surface-mount package — 400-LFBGA (17 × 17 mm) minimizes board footprint for space-constrained devices.
• Industrial-grade qualification — Designed and specified for industrial applications within the provided operating temperature range.
• RoHS compliant — Meets environmental compliance requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose MCIMX508CVM8B?

The MCIMX508CVM8B positions itself as a multimedia-focused embedded processor that combines an ARM® Cortex®-A8 core at 800 MHz with dedicated graphics and display engines, flexible memory support, and integrated security. Its feature set is tailored for designs that require display performance, secure boot capabilities, and a compact package footprint.

This device is suitable for engineers developing portable multimedia products, electrophoretic display systems, and industrial embedded applications that need a balanced mix of processing, display control, connectivity and security backed by NXP's i.MX 508 series specifications.

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