MIMX8DL1CVNFZAB

Overview

The MIMX8DL1CVNFZAB is an i.MX 8XLite Industrial Applications Processor featuring two Arm Cortex-A35 cores operating at 1.2 GHz and one Cortex-M4F core running at 264 MHz. It supports LPDDR4 memory up to 1200 MHz with inline ECC and DDR3L up to 933 MHz with inline ECC. The device includes a FlexSPI interface for booting from SPI NOR flash, dual SD 3.0 interfaces, and eMMC 5.1/SD 3.0 NAND support with 62-bit ECC. Connectivity features include PCIe 3.0 (1-lane), dual USB 2.0 ports, 1Gb Ethernet with AVB, 1Gb Ethernet with TSN, three CAN/CAN-FD controllers, six UARTs, four SAI modules, and a 6-channel ADC.

Feature Summary

• Provides multicore processing architecture with AArch64 support and ARM virtualization extensions on Cortex-A35 cores alongside real-time Cortex-M4F capabilities.
• Integrates V2X acceleration via a standalone cryptographic accelerator designed for verifying and signing packets.
• Ensures data integrity through inline ECC protection on both LPDDR4 and DDR3L memory interfaces.
• Includes comprehensive security features such as High Assurance Boot, Secure JTAG, tamper detection, and CAAM cryptographic acceleration.

Applications

• Automotive telematics and infotainment systems
• V2X communication units
• Industrial control and automation
• Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) clusters

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific System Controller Firmware (SCFW) version required for your Board Support Package before integration. Mixing newer BSP versions with older SCFW revisions may cause reliability issues. Confirm that the industrial temperature grade (-40°C to 125°C Tj) matches your environmental requirements. Ensure the FCPBGA package dimensions and mixed pitch specifications align with your PCB layout constraints.

Selection Notes

Select this processor when high-performance multicore processing is needed alongside dedicated real-time control via the Cortex-M4F core. It is suitable for applications requiring robust security features like V2X packet verification and hardware-based encryption. Consider this part if your design demands flexible memory options including LPDDR4 or DDR3L with ECC support. It is ideal for industrial environments requiring extended temperature ranges and long-term availability.

Part Context

This component belongs to the NXP i.MX 8XLite family of industrial applications processors. It extends the scalable range of the i.MX 8 series by sharing common subsystems and architecture with higher-end models, enabling software reuse and pin-compatible options. The family targets cost-performance scaling for graphics, video, image processing, audio, and voice functions in demanding industrial and automotive sectors.

Replacement Considerations

MIMX8SL1CVNFZAB: Single A35 core variant with identical package and speed grades.