MCIMX6U4AVM10AC

Overview

The MCIMX6U4AVM10AC is an i.MX 6DualLite automotive and infotainment application processor manufactured by NXP Semiconductors. It features two Arm Cortex-A9 cores operating at a maximum frequency of 1 GHz, with a 512 KB unified L2 cache. The device supports DDR3, DDR3L, and LPDDR2-800 memory interfaces. It includes integrated graphics processing units (OpenGL ES 2.0 3D and 2D), multimedia accelerators, and automotive-specific interfaces such as FlexCAN and MLB. The processor operates within an extended temperature range of -40°C to +125°C and utilizes a 21x21 mm MAPBGA package.

Feature Summary

• Dual-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with TrustZone security
• Integrated OpenGL ES 2.0 3D and 2D graphics acceleration
• Automotive-grade interface support including FlexCAN and MLB
• Hardware-accelerated video processing and image subsystem

Applications

• Automotive navigation and entertainment systems
• Graphics rendering for Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Telematics and display-based instrument clusters

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific silicon revision and fusing options against the ordering information table in the IMX6SDLAEC datasheet. Confirm that the 'A' suffix denotes the Automotive temperature grade (-40°C to +125°C). Ensure compatibility with the required external memory types (DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR2) and validate pin assignments for the MAPBGA-625 package before integration.

Selection Notes

Select this component when dual-core processing performance is required alongside dedicated hardware graphics and automotive connectivity. The MCIMX6U4AVM10AC lacks the Video Processing Unit (VPU) found in other variants, making it suitable for applications where CPU handles video decoding or where VPU is not needed. Verify power supply requirements and thermal management capabilities for the specified operating temperature range.

Part Context

This part belongs to the i.MX 6Solo/6DualLite family designed for automotive and infotainment markets. It shares architectural similarities with consumer and industrial variants but is qualified for higher temperature ranges and includes specific automotive peripherals like MLB. The 'U' designation indicates the DualLite core configuration with 64-bit DDR support.

Replacement Considerations

MCIMX6U4AVM08AC: Same DualLite configuration but rated for 800 MHz operation. MCIMX6U6AVM10AC: Includes the Video Processing Unit (VPU) in addition to GPU and MLB.