MC9328MX21CVK - i.MX21 ARM926EJ-S MPU 266MHz | NXP
MPN: MC9328MX21CVK ✗ Akhir HayatMC9328MX21CVK Ringkasan
An applications processor (AP) is a System-on-Chip variant of a microprocessor that integrates peripherals and accelerators oriented toward a target end-application rather than general-purpose computing. Applications processors sit at the hierarchy of microprocessor -> embedded MPU -> applications processor -> SoC, and they typically pair a high-performance CPU core with image, display, connectivity, and multimedia peripherals.
Key features include the ARM926EJ-S 32-bit RISC core with a 16KB instruction cache, 16KB data cache, and tightly-coupled memory for deterministic interrupt latency. Memory is supported externally through SDRAM, NOR flash, NAND flash, and PCMCIA/CF interfaces. The integrated LCD controller supports TFT panels up to SVGA resolution, the CMOS sensor interface connects directly to image sensors, and USB On-The-Go allows the device to act as either host or peripheral. An on-chip video accelerator offloads MPEG-4/H.263 encoding/decoding, and a hardware security module provides a secure boot flow.
Technical depth: the ARM926EJ-S core is a five-stage pipeline Harvard architecture with MMU support for full Linux and Windows CE. Power management integrates dynamic voltage and frequency scaling with multiple low-power modes (Run, Wait, Doze, Stop, Standby). Operating voltage is typically 1.5V core / 1.8V/2.8V/3.3V I/O. Industrial-grade operating range is -40C to +85C.
Typical applications include portable media players, point-of-sale terminals, industrial human-machine interfaces, single-board computers, GPS personal navigation devices, and biometric/medical data terminals. The combination of LCD controller, CMOS sensor interface, and USB OTG allows system designers to build self-contained units without external companion chips.
When designing with this device, allocate generous decoupling on all supply rails and respect the 289-ball BGA keep-out regions in PCB layout. Consider the latest i.MX28 or i.MX6 parts for new designs, since the i.MX21 family has been declared End-of-Life.
This page consolidates distributor pricing, drop-in alternatives, lifecycle notes and PCB design guidance not all available on the manufacturer product page.
Pilihan pengganti yang segera untuk MC9328MX21CVK — sama paket, pin-pin kompatibel. Bahagian paket yang berbeza memerlukan kerja ulang PCB diasingkan.
Varietas dalam siri ini
Model serupa yang kompatibel dengan pengganti yang segera MC9328MX21CVK (sama faktor bentuk dan kaki) — berbeza dalam Core Architecture, Mounting Type, Package, LCD Controller, On-chip Modules.
MC9328MX21CVKR2
✅ Masuk Drop-In📋 Alternatif rujukan (tidak dalam katalog)
MC9328MX21CVM
✅ Masuk Drop-InHubungi untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →MC9328MX21DVK
✅ Masuk Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak DisahkanHubungi untuk harga
Lihat Datasheet →MCIMX27CVOP4A
✅ Masuk Drop-In📋 Alternatif rujukan (tidak dalam katalog)
MC9328MXSCVP10
✅ Masuk Drop-In ⚠️ Spesifikasi Tidak Disahkan📋 Alternatif rujukan (tidak dalam katalog)
MC9328MX21CVK Penilaian maksimum & Ciri-ciri Elektrik
| MPU Family | i.MX21 |
| Core Architecture | ARM926EJ-S (32-bit RISC) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 266 MHz |
| Number of Cores | 1 |
| Lebar Bus Data | 32-bit |
| L1 Instruction Cache | 16 KB |
| L1 Data Cache | 16 KB |
| On-chip Modules | LCD controller, USB OTG, video accelerator, CMOS sensor interface, 1-Wire, SSI, MMC/SD, PCMCIA/CF |
| External Memory Bus | SDRAM, NOR flash, NAND flash, PCMCIA/CF |
| USB | USB On-The-Go (host + peripheral) |
| Suhu Operasi | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Kemasan | 289-LFBGA (14x14 mm) |
| Jenis Pemasangan | Surface Mount |
| Status RoHS | Compliant |
| Lead-free | Yes |
Panduan Konfigurasi Pin MC9328MX21CVK 289-lfbga (14x14 mm)
Konfigurasi pin untuk MC9328MX21CVK (289-lfbga (14x14 mm) pakai). IC digital ini termasuk GPIO, antaramuka komunikasi (UART, SPI, I2C), dan pin kuasa. Rujuk dokumen pengeluar untuk fungsi pin alternatif dan opsi konfigurasi. Biasa digunakan dalam rancangan sistem ter嵌入式 dan PCB.
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Aplikasi Biasa
MC9328MX21CVK patut untuk 6 aplikasis: Portable Media Player, Point-of-Sale Terminal, GPS Personal Navigation Device, Industrial Human-Machine Interface, Biometric Data Terminal, Single-Board Computer / Embedded Gateway.
Portable Media Player
The MC9328MX21CVK is well-matched to portable media players because its ARM926EJ-S core handles audio/video decoding workloads while the integrated LCD controller drives a TFT display directly and the USB OTG port allows drag-and-drop media transfer. The on-chip video accelerator offloads MPEG-4/H.263 decoding at up to 30 fps at CIF resolution, freeing the CPU for UI and audio mixing. Designers typically place the MPU with 64 MB SDRAM and 32 MB NOR/NAND flash; the chip's low-power modes enable 8-12 hours of playback on a single Li-ion cell.
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Point-of-Sale Terminal
The MC9328MX21CVK fits POS terminals because the LCD controller drives the operator display, the CMOS sensor interface connects to a 2D barcode imager, and the USB OTG port accepts peripheral accessories such as receipt printers or customer displays. The 266 MHz ARM926EJ-S executes encryption and payment protocols with the hardware security module supporting secure boot and key storage. Operating temperature -40C to +85C covers the wider thermal envelope of POS deployments in unconditioned retail spaces.
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GPS Personal Navigation Device
In GPS PND designs the MC9328MX21CVK drives the LCD touchscreen, interfaces with a GPS receiver over UART or SSI, and renders vector maps via the hardware-accelerated 2D engine. The 16KB/16KB cache hierarchy keeps map tile rendering responsive while the integrated LCD controller with TFT support simplifies the BOM. Real-world units typically add 32-64 MB mobile SDRAM and an MMC/SD slot for offline map storage, both of which the i.MX21 supports natively.
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Industrial Human-Machine Interface
The MC9328MX21CVK's industrial -40C to +85C operation and integrated LCD + touchscreen interface make it a fit for factory HMI panels and equipment status displays. USB OTG enables field-service software updates via USB stick, eliminating the need for a network connection during commissioning. The MMU-supported ARM926EJ-S allows full Linux with Qt or similar toolkits; software reuse from other ARM9 designs shortens time-to-market. The 289-ball LFBGA is well-suited to high-vibration factory environments.
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Biometric Data Terminal
The MC9328MX21CVK pairs naturally with fingerprint and palm-vein sensors because the CMOS sensor interface accepts sensor data directly without external bridge chips and the hardware security module safeguards biometric templates. The 266 MHz core runs matching algorithms in 200-400 ms for typical databases, and the USB OTG port enables enrollment upload to a host PC. Designers add an LCD + keypad for standalone operation and an encrypted SD card slot for audit logging.
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Single-Board Computer / Embedded Gateway
Engineering single-board computers is straightforward with the MC9328MX21CVK because it exposes PCMCIA/CF, USB OTG, MMC/SD, Ethernet MAC, and multiple serial interfaces directly. Linux/WinCE BSPs from NXP accelerate boot. Power consumption is low enough to allow fanless SBC operation with a small aluminium heatsink or none at all, suitable for industrial gateways, kiosk controllers, and remote sensor aggregation devices.
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Data referensi kejuruteraan untuk MC9328MX21CVK — perbandingan, panduan rancangan, dan maklumat kesediaan
Panduan Pilihan
Perbandingan dengan Gantian
| Parametr | Produk Ini | MC9328MX21CVKR2 | MC9328MX21CVM | MC9328MX21DVK | MCIMX27CVOP4A | MC9328MXSCVP10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | 266 MHz | up to 400-532 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Core Architecture | ARM926EJ-S | ARM926EJ-S | ARM926EJ-S | ARM926EJ-S | ARM926EJ-S | ARM920T |
| L1 Instruction Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| L1 Data Cache | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB | 16 KB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LCD Controller | Yes (TFT up to SVGA) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lifecycle Status | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL | EOL |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C | -40C to +85C |
Penyeberangsung Jelas
- EOL status with established NXP BSP (vsnewer i.MX28/i.MX6 parts)
- Integrated USB OTG and 1-Wire (vsMC9328MXSCVP10 at 100 MHz)
- Same-package drop-in variants available (vsMCIMX27CVOP4A (different package))
Catatan Desain
The 289-ball LFBGA at 0.8 mm pitch demands a multi-layer PCB with controlled-impedance routing. Use at least 4 layers with dedicated power and ground planes. Escape routing under the BGA should fan-out on the top layer with microvias; avoid vias in pads when possible to reduce solder joint stress. Reference designators should be silkscreened outside the package keep-out region.
Decouple each supply rail with a 0.1 uF X7R ceramic placed as close to the corresponding ball as possible, plus a bulk 10-22 uF tantalum or polymer. The i.MX21 power sequencing requires core voltage to come up before I/O rails; verify against the datasheet sequence diagram before bringing the system out of reset. Inrush during PLL lock can exceed steady-state by 30-50%.
The LFBGA package exposes a thermal pad that must be soldered to a copper pour on the top layer connected via thermal vias to inner ground planes. Without a thermal pad, junction temperature can exceed 100C at moderate activity. Estimated: at 266 MHz core activity and 1.5V core, expect 0.5-0.9W power dissipation under typical Linux workloads; pad-attached copper pour should spread this efficiently.
Maklumat Kesediaan
RoHS and lead-free compliance per NXP product page material declarations. AEC-Q100 not applicable - this is an applications processor, not an automotive-grade discrete. Halogen-free status not explicitly stated in retrieved data.