MCIMX6Y1CVK05AB

The MCIMX6Y1CVK05AB from NXP Semiconductors is a single-core ARM® Cortex®-A7 microprocessor IC running at 528 MHz, optimized for embedded and industrial applications. It combines a compact 272-MAPBGA (9×9 mm) package with integrated system features—such as on-chip security and power management—to simplify board design for connected and industrial devices.

Designed as part of the i.MX 6Y series, this device targets resource-efficient multimedia and control applications that require industrial qualification and extended temperature operation.

Key Features

• Core Single ARM® Cortex®-A7 32-bit core operating at 528 MHz, delivering application processing for embedded control and lightweight multimedia workloads.
• Memory Support Integrated controllers for LPDDR2, DDR3 and DDR3L memory types, enabling flexible memory subsystem choices for performance and cost trade-offs.
• Co-processors Multimedia capabilities with NEON™ MPE support for accelerated media and signal-processing tasks.
• Connectivity 10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface and USB 2.0 OTG with integrated PHY provide primary wired connectivity options; additional CAN interface support is included for industrial networks.
• Display Support Display interface controllers for electrophoretic and LCD panels to support a range of human‑machine interface designs.
• Security On-chip security features including A-HAB, ARM TZ, CSU, SJC and SNVS to support secure boot, trusted execution and system-level security controls.
• Power & Integration Integrated power management module (as described in the i.MX 6ULL family datasheet) to reduce external power-supply complexity and simplify power sequencing.
• Package & Mounting Compact 272-MAPBGA (9×9 mm) supplier device package; 272-LFBGA package case information available for design compatibility. Surface-mount mounting type.
• Industrial Qualification & Temperature Range Industrial qualification with an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Compliance RoHS status: Compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control and Automation Leverage the industrial qualification, CAN interface and extended temperature range for control nodes, gateways and machine automation controllers.
• Connected Devices and IoT Gateways Use Ethernet and USB 2.0 OTG connectivity alongside integrated power management to build compact connected appliances and edge devices.
• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI) Drive electrophoretic and LCD displays for operator panels, simple UI systems and display-based sensing products.
• Secure Embedded Systems Implement secure boot and trusted execution using on-chip security blocks (A-HAB, ARM TZ, CSU, SJC, SNVS) for devices that require system integrity and protection.

Unique Advantages

• Compact, production-ready package: The 272-MAPBGA (9×9 mm) footprint supports dense board layouts while maintaining standard surface-mount assembly processes.
• Integrated power management: On-chip power management reduces external regulator count and simplifies power sequencing for faster time-to-market.
• Industrial-grade operation: Qualification for industrial use and an operating range of −40 °C to 105 °C support deployment in temperature-extreme and rugged environments.
• Security building blocks: Multiple hardware security features provide a layered approach to secure boot, runtime protection and isolation.
• Flexible memory options: Support for LPDDR2, DDR3 and DDR3L enables designers to optimize for cost, power or performance depending on application needs.

Why Choose MCIMX6Y1CVK05AB?

The MCIMX6Y1CVK05AB positions itself as a compact, industrially qualified microprocessor solution for embedded designs that require a single ARM® Cortex®-A7 core with integrated system-level features. Its combination of integrated power management, on-chip security, flexible memory controller support and common wired interfaces (Ethernet, USB, CAN) makes it suitable for connected devices, HMIs and industrial control applications.

Engineers seeking a streamlined BOM and a processor aligned with the i.MX processor family can rely on this device for designs that need predictable performance at 528 MHz and robust operation across extended temperature ranges.

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