MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB

Overview

The MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAB is an i.MX 8M Quad applications processor featuring four Arm Cortex-A53 cores operating at 1.5 GHz and a dedicated Cortex-M4 core for low-power processing. It integrates hardware acceleration for 4Kp60 HEVC/H.265 video decoding, VP9 decoding, and 4Kp30 H.264 decoding. The device includes a GPU supporting OpenGL ES 3.1 and Vulkan, along with HDMI 2.0a output capable of 4096 x 2160 resolution. Connectivity features include dual USB 3.0/2.0 controllers, dual PCIe Gen2 interfaces, and Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588 support. It utilizes a 17 x 17 mm FBGA package with a 0.65 mm pitch.

Feature Summary

• Quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 platform with integrated NEON SIMD and FPU for high-performance multimedia processing
• Hardware-accelerated video playback up to 4Kp60 including HEVC/H.265, VP9, and H.264 standards
• Comprehensive security architecture featuring Arm TrustZone, High Assurance Boot (HAB), and CAAM cryptographic accelerator
• Dual display interfaces supporting HDMI 2.0a and MIPI-DSI with simultaneous independent display capabilities

Applications

• Connected streaming audio/video devices
• Scanning and imaging devices
• High-performance consumer electronics requiring low-power processing
• Mobile computers and smart home hubs

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific silicon revision and fusing options required for your application before ordering. Confirm that any licensing requirements for embedded technologies, such as Dolby Digital Plus if applicable to variant differences, are addressed with NXP Commercial Marketing. Ensure the design supports the specified power domains and thermal dissipation characteristics for the 17x17mm FBGA package.

Selection Notes

Select this part for applications requiring quad-core A53 performance with dedicated hardware video decoding. Compare against Dual or QuadLite variants if lower core counts or absence of VPU decode are acceptable. Ensure the system design accommodates the LPDDR4/DDR4/DDR3L memory interface requirements and the specific I/O voltage levels defined in the electrical characteristics section.

Part Context

This component belongs to the i.MX 8M family of applications processors designed by NXP Semiconductors. It sits alongside the i.MX 8M Dual and i.MX 8M QuadLite models, offering the highest core count within this specific generation. The series targets the edge computing market with a focus on multimedia processing and secure connectivity.

Replacement Considerations

Direct substitutes within the same datasheet include MIMX8MQ6DVAJZAA (Consumer qualification) and MIMX8MQ6DVAJZIB (with Dolby Digital Plus support). Verify pin compatibility and software driver support when migrating between these variants.