MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE

Overview

The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is an i.MX 6Quad automotive-grade microprocessor featuring four Arm Cortex-A9 cores operating at 1 GHz. It utilizes a 21 x 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch FCPBGA package with a lid. The device includes a 32 KByte L1 instruction cache and 32 KByte L1 data cache per core, alongside a shared 1 MB unified L2 cache. It supports DDR3, DDR3L, and LPDDR2 memory interfaces and operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

Feature Summary

• Automotive-grade qualification supporting extended temperature ranges up to +125°C
• Integrated hardware security features including Advanced High Assurance Boot (HAB) and Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM)
• Multimedia processing capabilities via NEON SIMD media accelerator and dedicated graphics units
• Comprehensive connectivity options including Gigabit Ethernet, USB, SATA-II, and PCIe

Applications

• Automotive navigation and entertainment systems
• Telematics control units
• Human Machine Interface (HMI) displays
• Display-based instrument clusters

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'E' corresponds to the required silicon revision level before procurement. Confirm that the application design accommodates the lidded FCPBGA thermal requirements. Ensure the system power supply meets the specified voltage ranges for the processor domains. Cross-reference the ordering information table in the datasheet to validate the exact part configuration against project needs.

Selection Notes

Select this component when an automotive-qualified quad-core processor is required for infotainment or cluster applications. The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AE is suitable for designs needing high-performance multimedia processing without video decoding hardware. Consider the integrated security modules if secure boot and encryption are mandatory. Evaluate the pin compatibility with other i.MX 6 series devices if migration from dual-core variants is planned.

Part Context

This processor belongs to the i.MX 6Dual/6Quad family designed specifically for automotive and infotainment markets. It shares architectural similarities with consumer and industrial variants but is distinguished by its extended temperature rating and automotive-specific feature set. The 'Q' designation indicates the Quad-core configuration, differentiating it from Dual-core models.

Replacement Considerations

MCIMX6Q4AVT10AC and MCIMX6Q4AVT10AD are alternative parts within the same series offering identical core specifications and package dimensions.