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MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD

MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD

NXP USA Inc.
ARM® Cortex®-A9 Microprocessor IC i.MX6Q 4 Core, 32-Bit 1.0GHz 624-FCPBGA (21x21)
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Overview

The MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD is a high-performance i.MX 6Quad applications processor featuring four ARM Cortex-A9 cores running at up to 1.0GHz. It is designed for multimedia-intensive applications, integrating dedicated hardware acceleration for 2D/3D graphics and 1080p video processing.

Why Choose This Part

This processor offers massive parallel processing capability through its quad-core architecture and NEON SIMD coprocessors. Its integrated power management and dynamic voltage scaling allow for efficient operation across a wide 1.8V to 3.3V I/O range despite its high performance.

Applications

Industrial Human-Machine Interfaces
High-resolution touch displays requiring fluid 3D UI and multi-screen support via LVDS and HDMI.
Digital Signage and Media Players
Utilizing integrated 1080p hardware video decoding and SATA 3Gbps for high-bandwidth local storage.
Edge Computing Gateways
Powerful quad-core processing with Gigabit Ethernet and PCIe for high-speed network connectivity.
Automotive Infotainment
Supporting multiple camera inputs via MIPI CSI-2 and complex graphical instrumentation.

Key Specifications

USB USB 2.0 + PHY (4)
SATA SATA 3Gbps (1)
Speed 1.0GHz
Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps (1)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Voltage - I/O 1.8V, 2.5V, 2.8V, 3.3V
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A9
Package / Case 624-LFBGA, FCBGA
RAM Controllers LPDDR2, LVDDR3, DDR3
Co-Processors/DSP Multimedia; NEON SIMD
Security Features ARM TZ, Boot Security, Cryptography, RTIC, Secure Fusebox, Secure JTAG, Secure Memory, Secure RTC, Tamper Detection
Additional Interfaces CAN, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD/SDIO, SAI, SPI, SSI, UART
Graphics Acceleration Yes
Operating Temperature -20degC ~ 105degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 624-FCPBGA (21x21)
Number of Cores/Bus Width 4 Core, 32-Bit
Display & Interface Controllers Keypad, LCD

Getting Started

Development is typically performed using the NXP SABRE platform or various third-party system-on-modules (SoMs). Software support includes Linux, Android, and QNX BSPs, with the Yocto Project being the standard toolchain for custom embedded distributions.