MCIMX508CZK8B

The MCIMX508CZK8B is an ARM® Cortex®-A8 microprocessor in the i.MX 50 family, featuring a single 32-bit core running at 800 MHz in a compact 416‑VFBGA (13 × 13 mm) package. It targets portable multimedia and consumer applications that require integrated display processing, multimedia acceleration, and flexible memory support.

Built with a display-focused architecture and power-optimized design, this device integrates graphics acceleration, electrophoretic display support, and a broad set of peripheral interfaces to simplify multimedia-rich product designs.

Key Features

• Core & Performance — ARM® Cortex®-A8 single core, 32-bit operating at 800 MHz for responsive application and multimedia processing.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers for LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 memories to support a range of performance and power trade-offs.
• Graphics & Display — Built-in graphics acceleration with a 2D GPU and Pixel Processing Pipeline (ePXP); includes electrophoretic display controller (EPDC) and LCD controller for advanced display use cases.
• Multimedia Acceleration — Co-processors for multimedia tasks and NEON™ SIMD support to accelerate signal and media processing.
• Connectivity — Single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface and two USB 2.0 controllers with PHY for wired connectivity and peripheral support; additional 1‑Wire interface included.
• Security — On-chip Boot Security, Cryptography, and Secure JTAG features to support secure boot and development workflows.
• Package & Mounting — 416‑VFBGA supplier device package (13 × 13 mm) designed for surface-mount assembly.
• Operating Range — Rated for operation from 0 °C to 70 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Portable Multimedia Devices — High-efficiency processing and integrated graphics make it suitable for handheld multimedia players and consumer tablets.
• Electrophoretic/E‑paper Displays — Integrated EPDC and display pipeline support devices using electrophoretic displays, including e‑readers and low-power display products.
• Consumer Electronics — Ideal for display-centric consumer products that require multimedia acceleration, connectivity, and compact packaging.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Display Architecture — On-chip 2D GPU and ePXP plus EPDC/LCD controllers reduce external display processing requirements and simplify BOM.
• Flexible Memory Support — Built-in controllers for LPDDR, LPDDR2 and DDR2 enable designers to select memory options based on cost, performance, and power targets.
• Multimedia Acceleration — NEON™ SIMD and multimedia co-processors accelerate media and signal processing tasks, improving user experience for graphics and audio/video workloads.
• Security-Ready — Boot Security, Cryptography, and Secure JTAG support help protect device IP and enable secure development and manufacturing flows.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package — 416‑VFBGA (13 × 13 mm) package balances pin count and PCB footprint for space-constrained designs.
• Vendor Documentation — Backed by i.MX50 family technical documentation and package information to support development and integration.

Why Choose MCIMX508CZK8B?

The MCIMX508CZK8B positions itself as a compact, display-focused application processor that combines a Cortex‑A8 core with dedicated graphics and display subsystems, flexible memory interfaces, and integrated connectivity. Its feature set is suited to designs requiring multimedia capability, electrophoretic display support, and on-chip security functionality.

This device is appropriate for engineers and product teams developing portable multimedia and consumer display products who need a balanced solution of processing performance, display integration, and proven vendor support from the i.MX50 family documentation.

Request a quote or submit an inquiry to obtain pricing, lead time, and availability information for the MCIMX508CZK8B. Our team can assist with technical details and ordering support tailored to your project needs.