MCIMX6G3DVK05AA
MCIMX6G3DVK05AA - i.MX6UL 528MHz A7 MPU, 272-MAPBGA | NXP
The NXP MCIMX6G3DVK05AA is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 microprocessor IC from the i.MX 6UltraLite (i.MX6UL) family, running at up to 528 MHz with a 32-bit datapath, integrated into a 272-ball MAPBGA (9 mm x 9 mm) package. It targets cost- and power-sensitive industrial HMI, IoT gateways, and connected consumer devices that need deterministic real-time response with Linux support.
What is an application processor? An application processor is a system-on-chip (SoC) microprocessor that integrates one or more CPU cores, a memory controller, peripheral interfaces (Ethernet, USB, CAN, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, display/LCD, and ADC), and security blocks in a single device. Within the embedded taxonomy, an application processor sits above a microcontroller (MCU) in capability - delivering higher compute, MMU-based Linux support, and richer peripherals - while remaining below a multicore communications SoC. The i.MX6UL belongs to NXP's i.MX family of ARM-based application processors, positioned between the lower-power Cortex-M based crossover MCUs and the higher-end i.MX 6/7/8 Cortex-A series.
Key features of the MCIMX6G3DVK05AA include a Cortex-A7 core with Neon media engine and FPU, integrated L1 cache, support for DDR3/LPDDR2 memory, an LCD controller, dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs with IEEE 1588 support, two USB 2.0 controllers with PHY, up to two CAN-FD interfaces, secure boot with HABv4, and advanced power management with multiple low-power modes. The 272-MAPBGA package integrates the entire processor plus its supply rails, allowing compact four-layer PCB designs.
Architecturally, the i.MX6UL combines a Cortex-A7 cluster running Linux with an Arm Cortex-M4 coprocessor-style domain (select SKUs), a 2D graphics engine (PXP), and dedicated hardware acceleration blocks for encryption and secure boot. The 528 MHz operation yields deterministic interrupt latency under 100 ns in real-time extensions, while typical active power stays under 500 mW at full load with all peripherals enabled.
Typical applications include industrial HMI terminals, smart energy and metering gateways, building automation controllers, IoT edge nodes, point-of-sale terminals, and connected medical devices. The wide peripheral set (dual Ethernet, CAN-FD, USB, LCD) plus Linux/RTOS support makes it a strong fit for protocols like MQTT, OPC-UA, and BACnet.
When designing with this part, pay close attention to PCB stack-up, decoupling, and DDR3/LPDDR2 routing; matched-impedance memory traces and a 4-layer board with continuous ground are recommended for signal integrity at 528 MHz. For designs requiring hardware cryptography, configure the HAB and SNVS blocks early in your Bring-Up sequence per the i.MX6UL reference manual.
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