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MIMX8MN6CVTIZAA

MIMX8MN6CVTIZAA

NXP USA Inc.
ARM® Cortex®-A53 Microprocessor IC i.MX8MN 4 Core, 64-Bit 1.4GHz 486-LFBGA (14x14)
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Overview

The MIMX8MN6CVTIZAA is an i.MX 8M Nano application processor featuring a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 cluster running at 1.4GHz alongside an ARM Cortex-M7 co-processor. Designed for high-performance audio and edge computing, it integrates advanced security features like ARM TrustZone, a Cryptographic Acceleration and Assurance Module (CAAM), and High Assurance Boot (HAB).

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers a balanced power-to-performance profile with extensive memory support for DDR3L, DDR4, and LPDDR4, allowing for flexible bill-of-materials optimization. Its heterogeneous multicore architecture enables hardware-level isolation between real-time control and high-level application environments.

Applications

High-Fidelity Audio Systems
Utilizes integrated interfaces such as I2S, AC97, TDM, DSD, and PDM for professional-grade digital audio processing and streaming.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Drives high-resolution displays via MIPI DSI while handling real-time tasks on the Cortex-M7 core and general-purpose OS tasks on the A53 cores.
Edge AI and Voice Assistants
Leverages NEON DSP instructions and FPU support for local voice recognition and low-latency machine learning inference at the edge.
Secure IoT Gateways
Provides Gigabit Ethernet and hardware-based security features to act as a secure bridge for industrial IoT sensor networks.

Key Specifications

USB USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
Speed 1.4GHz
Ethernet GbE
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A53
Package / Case 486-LFBGA, FCBGA
RAM Controllers DDR3L, DDR4, LPDDR4
Co-Processors/DSP ARM Cortex-M7
Security Features ARM TZ, CAAM, HAB, OCRAM, RDC, SJC, SNVS
Additional Interfaces I2C, PCIe, SDHC, SPI, UART
Graphics Acceleration Yes
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 486-LFBGA (14x14)
Number of Cores/Bus Width 4 Core, 64-Bit
Display & Interface Controllers LCD, MIPI-CSI, MIPI-DSI

Getting Started

Development is typically performed using the NXP i.MX 8M Nano EVK evaluation kit. Engineers should utilize the Yocto Project or Android BSPs for Linux-based application development, while the MCUXpresso SDK supports firmware development for the Cortex-M7 real-time core.

Also Consider

MIMX8MN6DVTJZAA NXP USA Inc. - Offers a higher clock speed of 1.5GHz for applications requiring more processing headroom than the 1.4GHz variant.
i.MX 8M Mini NXP USA Inc. - Includes a 1080p60 VPU for hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding not present in the Nano series.