MCIMX7D2DVK12SD

Overview

The MCIMX7D2DVK12SD is a consumer-grade i.MX 7Dual processor featuring dual Arm Cortex-A7 cores operating at 1.2 GHz and an Arm Cortex-M4 core. It utilizes a 12x12 mm BGA package with 0.4 mm pitch. The device supports DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2, and LPDDR3 memory interfaces up to 1066 Mbps. Key peripherals include two Gigabit Ethernet controllers with AVB, PCIe v2.1, USB OTG, and MIPI DSI/CSI display and camera interfaces. Operating temperature range is 0 to +85°C.

Feature Summary

• Heterogeneous multicore architecture combining high-performance Cortex-A7 cores for OS execution with a low-power Cortex-M4 core for real-time control tasks.
• Integrated electrophoretic display controller (EPDC) enabling direct drive of E Ink panels with advanced waveform support.
• Hardware-accelerated multimedia processing via NEON MPE coprocessor and PiXel Processing Pipeline (PXP).
• Advanced security features including CAAM cryptographic accelerator, TrustZone technology, and High Assurance Boot (HAB).

Applications

• Connected devices and smart appliances
• Human-machine interfaces (HMI)
• Point of Sale systems
• eReaders and portable medical devices

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific suffix 'VK' indicates the absence of EPDC and CAN modules as per the ordering table. Confirm the '12' suffix corresponds to the 1.2 GHz speed grade and 0-85°C temperature range. Ensure the 'SD' suffix matches the Consumer qualification tier. Cross-reference the 12x12 mm BGA package dimensions with system board layout requirements.

Selection Notes

Select this part for applications requiring higher CPU frequency than the 1 GHz variants while maintaining consumer-grade reliability. The 12x12 mm package offers a smaller footprint compared to the 19x19 mm VM variant. Note that this specific SKU excludes EPDC and CAN functionality; verify if these interfaces are required for the target design before selection.

Part Context

This component belongs to the NXP i.MX 7Dual family, designed for connected and portable devices. It sits within the broader i.MX 7 series alongside the i.MX 7Solo and i.MX 7ULP processors. The family emphasizes heterogeneous processing and power efficiency for edge computing applications in the consumer electronics market.

Replacement Considerations

MCIMX7D2DVM12SD: Identical electrical specifications but housed in a larger 19x19 mm BGA package with 0.75 mm pitch and additional tamper pins.