MIMX8MD6CVAHZAA
| Part Description |
ARM® Cortex®-A53 Microprocessor IC i.MX8MD 2 Core, 64-Bit 1.3GHz 621-FCPBGA (17x17) |
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| Quantity | 408 Available (as of October 8, 2026) |
| Product Category | Microprocessors |
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| Part Series | i.MX 8MD |
| Manufacturer | NXP USA Inc. |
| Manufacturing Status | Not For New Designs |
| Manufacturer Standard Lead Time | 18 Weeks |
| Datasheet |
Specifications & Environmental
| Co-Processors/DSP | ARM® Cortex®-M4 | Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A53 | Device Package | 621-FCPBGA (17x17) | ||
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| Display & Interface Controllers | eDP, HDMI, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI | ECCN | 5A992C | Ethernet | GbE | ||
| Graphics Acceleration | Yes | HTS Code | 8542.31.0001 | Moisture Sensitivity Level | 3 (168 Hours) | ||
| Mounting Method | Surface Mount | Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Number of Cores/Bus Width | 2 Core, 64-Bit | ||
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ) | Package / Case | 621-FBGA, FCBGA | RAM Controllers | DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4 | ||
| REACH Compliance | REACH Unaffected | RoHS Compliance | Unknown | Security Features | ARM TZ, CAAM, HAB, RDC, RTC, SJC, SNVS | ||
| Speed | 1.3GHz | Supplier Device Package | 621-FCPBGA (17×17) | USB | USB 3.0 (2) |
Overview of MIMX8MD6CVAHZAA – IC MPU I.MX8MD 1.3GHZ 621FCPBGA
The MIMX8MD6CVAHZAA is an NXP i.MX 8MD-series microprocessor IC featuring dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64‑bit cores running at 1.3 GHz and an integrated ARM® Cortex®-M4 co-processor. It is designed for embedded applications that require multimedia processing, secure system control and a wide set of high-speed interfaces.
This device targets streaming video and audio, voice-control and HMI designs, offering a balance of performance, hardware-accelerated graphics/video capabilities and industrial-grade reliability for designs that need robust operation across –40 °C to 105 °C.
Key Features
- Core & Architecture Dual ARM® Cortex®-A53 64‑bit processors at 1.3 GHz with an ARM® Cortex®-M4 co-processor for real-time and low-power tasks.
- Memory Support External memory controller support for DDR3L, DDR4 and LPDDR4 options to match performance and system power targets.
- Display & Video Display interfaces include eDP, HDMI and MIPI-DSI; series-level multimedia capabilities include 4K UltraHD, 10‑bit video and HDR (HDR10, HLG) processing.
- Audio Advanced audio processing capability indicated for multi-channel pro audio and high-fidelity streaming (series-level audio features described in product family documentation).
- High-speed Interfaces Two USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) and additional EBI/EMI interfaces for broad connectivity.
- Graphics Acceleration Hardware graphics acceleration supported to enable rich HMI and UI frameworks.
- Security & Secure Boot On-chip security features including ARM TrustZone (ARM TZ), CAAM, HAB, RDC, RTC, SJC and SNVS for platform integrity and secure provisioning.
- Package & Mounting 621‑FCPBGA (17 × 17 mm) FCBGA package, surface-mount mounting type.
- Industrial Qualification & Temperature Industrial-grade qualification with operating temperature range of –40 °C to 105 °C.
- Compliance RoHS compliant.
Typical Applications
- Streaming Video Devices OTT set-top boxes, digital media adapters and digital signage that require 4K/HDR playback and multiple display/connectivity options.
- Streaming Audio & AV Systems Networked speakers, sound bars and AV receivers benefiting from high-channel audio support and advanced audio interfaces.
- Voice Control & Assistants Voice-enabled devices and voice assistants leveraging on-chip audio processing and real-time co-processor control for responsive voice interaction.
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) Touch and graphical HMIs, industrial control panels and machine-vision front-ends requiring graphics acceleration and camera/display interfaces.
- Machine Vision & Inspection Embedded inspection and image-analytics systems using MIPI-CSI camera inputs and hardware video processing.
Unique Advantages
- Balanced Performance and Power: Dual 64‑bit Cortex‑A53 cores with an M4 co-processor let designers separate high-performance application processing from low-power, real-time tasks.
- Multimedia-Ready Platform: Native support for multiple display interfaces and series-level 4K/HDR video plus hardware graphics acceleration simplifies advanced HMI and media designs.
- Flexible Memory Options: Support for DDR3L, DDR4 and LPDDR4 lets you optimize for cost, performance or standby power in system designs.
- Comprehensive Connectivity: Two USB 3.0 ports and GbE provide high-throughput paths for peripherals, storage and networked media streaming.
- Security Built In: Integrated TrustZone and CAAM/HAB/SNVS features provide a foundation for secure boot, cryptography and system isolation.
- Industrial Reliability: Industrial temperature qualification (–40 °C to 105 °C) and a robust BGA package support demanding embedded deployments.
Why Choose MIMX8MD6CVAHZAA?
The MIMX8MD6CVAHZAA delivers a practical combination of application-level compute, multimedia capabilities and on-chip security in a compact 621‑FCPBGA package. Its dual Cortex‑A53 cores together with a Cortex‑M4 co-processor and broad external memory and interface support make it suitable for developers building streaming media, voice-enabled and advanced HMI systems that require an industrial temperature range.
Choosing this device offers scalability within the i.MX 8M family, a range of high-speed interfaces for modern connected designs and the security primitives needed for protected deployments—helping reduce BOM complexity while maintaining performance and reliability.
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