MCIMX6G3CVK05AA

Overview

The MCIMX6G3CVK05AA is an industrial-grade application processor from the NXP i.MX 6UltraLite family. It features a single ARM Cortex-A7 core operating at 528 MHz, housed in a 9x9 mm LFBGA-272 package with a 0.5 mm pitch. The device supports an industrial junction temperature range of -40°C to +105°C. Key specifications include 128 KB of unified L2 cache, 32 KB each of L1 instruction and data caches, and 128 KB of internal OCRAM. It integrates interfaces such as dual USB OTG, dual Ethernet MACs, dual FlexCAN, Quad SPI, and multiple UARTs.

Feature Summary

• Industrial-grade reliability with extended temperature support for harsh environments
• Integrated multimedia processing via NEON MPE and Pixel Processing Pipeline (PXP)
• Advanced hardware security including TrustZone, CAAM, and Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HAB)
• Comprehensive connectivity suite supporting Ethernet, CAN, USB, and various serial protocols

Applications

• Electronics Point-of-Sale devices
• IoT Gateways
• Access control panels
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Smart appliances

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'AA' against the manufacturer's current ordering information to confirm silicon revision and fuse options. Ensure compatibility with the IMX6ULIEC datasheet for industrial temperature grades. Confirm that the 9x9 mm BGA package dimensions align with the target PCB layout constraints.

Selection Notes

Select this component when industrial environmental stability is required alongside low-power ARM Cortex-A7 performance. It is suitable for designs needing integrated security features and diverse peripheral connectivity without external power management complexity. Consider the 9x9 mm package size for compact form factors compared to larger BGA options.

Part Context

This part belongs to the i.MX 6UltraLite series, designed for cost-effective, power-efficient industrial applications. It shares architectural similarities with other G-series variants but differs in package type and specific peripheral availability. The 'VK' suffix denotes the 9x9 mm BGA package, while 'C' indicates the industrial temperature rating.

Replacement Considerations

MCIMX6G2CVK05AA

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the ARM Cortex-A7 core?

The core operates at a maximum frequency of 528 MHz.

Does this processor support secure boot?

Yes, it includes Advanced High Assurance Boot (A-HAB) v4 with SHA-256 and RSA key support.

What memory types are supported by the external memory interface?

It supports LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L, NAND Flash, NOR Flash, eMMC, and Quad SPI.