MCIMX6Q4AVT10AER

Overview

The MCIMX6Q4AVT10AER is an i.MX 6Quad automotive-grade application processor featuring four Arm Cortex-A9 cores operating at 1 GHz. It includes a Vivante GC2000 3D GPU and a GC355 2D GPU but lacks a Video Processing Unit (VPU). The device utilizes a 21x21 mm FCPBGA package with a 0.8 mm pitch. It supports DDR3, DDR3L, and LPDDR2 memory interfaces and operates within an extended temperature range of -40°C to +125°C.

Feature Summary

• Four symmetric Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore processors with TrustZone security support
• Integrated Vivante GC2000 3D graphics accelerator supporting OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenCL
• Multilevel memory system including L1/L2 caches and external DDR/NAND/NOR interfaces
• Automotive qualification with integrated power management and dynamic voltage/frequency scaling

Applications

• Automotive navigation and entertainment systems
• Telematics and Human Machine Interface (HMI) applications
• Display-based instrument clusters
• High-performance speech processing units

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific ordering suffix against NXP documentation to confirm silicon revision and fusing options. Ensure compatibility with the IMX6DQAEC datasheet for automotive grade specifications. Confirm that the absence of a VPU aligns with system requirements, as this variant excludes video decoding hardware acceleration compared to other i.MX 6Quad models.

Selection Notes

Select this part when automotive reliability is required alongside high-performance 3D graphics rendering without video decoding needs. The 1 GHz clock speed provides sufficient MIPS for complex HMI tasks. Consider the lack of VPU if video playback is not a primary function. Verify interface availability, as some peripherals are multiplexed and cannot be used simultaneously.

Part Context

This component belongs to the i.MX 6Dual/6Quad family designed for multimedia applications. It shares architectural similarities with consumer and industrial variants but is distinguished by its automotive temperature rating and specific feature set. The 'Q' designation indicates a quad-core configuration, while the '4' signifies the exclusion of the VPU module.

Replacement Considerations

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