MCIMX7S3DVK08SC

The MCIMX7S3DVK08SC is an NXP Semiconductors microprocessor from the i.MX 7S series combining an ARM® Cortex®-A7 application core with an ARM® Cortex®-M4 coprocessor. It delivers a 32-bit 800 MHz application core in a compact 488-TFBGA (12×12) package targeted at embedded and consumer designs.

Designed for systems that need a mix of application processing and real-time control, the device provides integrated memory controller support, multiple display and connectivity interfaces, and hardware security features for robust embedded implementations.

Key Features

• Processing Cores ARM® Cortex®-A7 application core (32-bit, 800 MHz) paired with an ARM® Cortex®-M4 coprocessor to support mixed application and real-time workloads.
• Multimedia Acceleration Includes multimedia coprocessor support and NEON™ MPE to accelerate multimedia processing tasks.
• Memory Interfaces External memory controller support for LPDDR2, LPDDR3, DDR3 and DDR3L to accommodate a range of DRAM configurations.
• Display and Audio Interfaces Integrated display interface controllers for keypad, LCD and MIPI plus AC'97 audio interface support for UI and audio subsystems.
• Connectivity Integrated Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps, 1 port) and USB support including USB 2.0 + PHY (1) and USB 2.0 OTG + PHY (1) for wired network and peripheral connectivity.
• Security On-chip security features including A-HAB, ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ), CAAM, CSU, SJC and SNVS to support secure boot and runtime protection.
• Package and Mounting 488-TFBGA supplier device package (12×12) with surface-mount mounting for high-density board integration.
• Operating Range and Compliance Qualified for consumer applications with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 95 °C and RoHS compliance for environmental standards.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Consumer Devices — Suited for consumer-oriented embedded products that require application processing, display support and network connectivity.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Use in systems with LCD or MIPI displays and keypad interfaces for user interface control.
• Connected Devices — Ideal for networked products leveraging Gigabit Ethernet and USB connectivity for peripherals and communication.

Unique Advantages

• Flexible Processing Model: Dual-core architecture (Cortex-A7 + Cortex-M4) enables separation of application and real-time tasks without external controllers.
• Wide Memory Support: On-chip controllers for LPDDR2/LPDDR3 and DDR3/DDR3L provide design flexibility across cost and performance points.
• Integrated Connectivity: Built-in Gigabit Ethernet and USB PHYs reduce external component count and simplify board design.
• Hardware Security Suite: Multiple on-chip security modules (A-HAB, ARM TZ, CAAM, CSU, SJC, SNVS) support secure boot and runtime protections required in consumer products.
• Compact SMD Package: 488-TFBGA (12×12) surface-mount package supports high-density PCB layouts in space-constrained designs.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets RoHS environmental requirements for consumer electronic manufacturing.

Why Choose MCIMX7S3DVK08SC?

The MCIMX7S3DVK08SC positions itself as an integrated application and real-time processing solution within the i.MX 7S family from NXP Semiconductors, combining an 800 MHz Cortex-A7 core with a Cortex-M4 coprocessor. Its mix of memory interface flexibility, display and audio connectivity, Ethernet and USB support, and hardware security features make it well suited for embedded consumer products that require both application performance and system-level integration.

Choose this device for designs that demand a compact, RoHS-compliant processor package with versatile memory and peripheral interfaces, backed by the technical documentation and platform-level resources associated with the i.MX 7S series.

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