HX6538-A01TWA

$12.10

Description：IC MCU
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Mfr：Himax
Package：Tape & Reel (TR),Cut Tape (CT)
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SKU:334d615971d6 Category: Microcontrollers Brand: Himax

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Product introduction

HX6538-A01TWA is listed in the Microcontrollers range at ChipApex. The manufacturer field lists Himax. Its product description is IC MCU. Review the specifications below when checking this part for your BOM.

Microcontrollers specifications for HX6538-A01TWA

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Microcontrollers datasheet and documents for HX6538-A01TWA

HX6538-A01TWA

Microcontrollers Overview

The Himax HX6538-A01TWA is an AI processor designed for battery-powered endpoint applications. It integrates dual ARM Cortex-M55 processors with Helium and floating-point extensions, alongside an ARM Ethos-U55 microNPU core operating at up to 400MHz. The device features 2.5MB of ultra-low leakage SRAM and supports external QSPI Flash up to 16MB at 100MHz. Hardware accelerators include motion detection, JPEG codecs, and hardware-based voice activation detection. Security is ensured via PUF-based root of trust and CryptoCell-312 encryption.

Microcontrollers Feature Summary

Dual ARM Cortex-M55 processors with Helium vector and floating-point unit support for high-performance computing
Integrated ARM Ethos-U55 microNPU core accelerating neural network convolution operations
Built-in hardware accelerators for motion detection, JPEG encoding/decoding, and voice activation
Hardware root of trust utilizing Physical Unclonable Functions and true random number generation

Microcontrollers Applications

Battery-powered smart cameras
Always-on visual presence detection systems
Facial recognition endpoints
Voice-activated devices

Microcontrollers Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'A01TWA' against official Himax documentation to confirm package type and temperature grade. Ensure compatibility with required MIPI CSI-2 or DVP sensor interfaces. Confirm that the selected variant meets the specific power management and security requirements for the target embedded application.

Microcontrollers Selection Notes

Select this component when low latency and single-digit milliwatt power consumption are critical for always-on AI tasks. The inclusion of the Ethos-U55 NPU makes it suitable for complex CNN and RNN models. Consider the available LQFP128, WLCSP65, or QFN88 packages based on board space constraints and thermal requirements.

Microcontrollers Part Context

This processor is a key component of the WiseEye2 (WE2) AI solution, developed by Himax Technologies. It combines with ultralow power CMOS image sensors to enable efficient edge AI processing. The architecture represents a significant advancement in energy efficiency compared to previous generations, supporting advanced computer vision applications.