MCIMX6G1AVM07AA - i.MX 6UltraLite ARM Cortex-A7 MPU 696MHz 289-BGA | NXP
MPN: MCIMX6G1AVM07AA ✓ Active| Qty | Unit Price | Extended |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9.85 | $9.85 |
| 10 | $9.12 | $91.20 |
| 100 | $8.1 | $810.00 |
| 500 | $7.3 | $3,650.00 |
| 1,000 | $6.55 | $6,550.00 |
MCIMX6G1AVM07AA Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a System-on-Chip (SoC) that integrates a CPU core, memory interfaces, and peripheral controllers into a single device, sitting one level above microcontrollers (MCUs) in the embedded hierarchy. An ARM Cortex-A7 core belongs to the ARMv7-A application-processor family, supporting a 32-bit instruction set, MMU, and an optional NEON SIMD engine; compared to Cortex-M cores it delivers substantially higher throughput at the cost of higher power and complexity, making it suitable for Linux-based products rather than bare-metal designs.
Key features of the MCIMX6G1AVM07AA include the single Cortex-A7 core with NEON and FPU, hardware cryptography acceleration (CAAM), two USB 2.0 controllers (one with integrated HS PHY), dual 10/100-Mbit Ethernet MACs with IEEE 1588 support, an LCD controller, 8-bit parallel CIF camera interface, and a flexible pin-multiplexed I/O set. The device integrates 128 KB of on-chip OCRAM and supports DDR3 / DDR3L / LPDDR2 external memory up to 2 GB.
Architecture-wise, the i.MX 6UltraLite is built on a 40 nm low-power CMOS process and uses NXP's Smart Power Management architecture, achieving the performance-per-watt profile required for fanless industrial designs. Multiple clock domains and integrated voltage regulators allow dynamic frequency scaling and granular peripheral gating, which is why the family is widely deployed in battery-tolerant or thermally constrained products.
Typical applications include industrial human-machine interfaces (HMIs), low-end point-of-sale terminals, smart energy / metering endpoints, building automation gateways, and cost-sensitive connected IoT nodes. The wide operating temperature range, Linux BSP support (Yocto, Buildroot), and the 14x14 mm 289-LFBGA footprint also make it suitable for compact, ruggedised embedded boards.
Designers should note that the V suffix in the part number denotes a 289-BGA (LFBGA) package without on-package DRAM, requiring PCB layout to standard DDR3 / LPDDR2 routing rules. Decoupling, BGA escape routing, and 4-layer stack-up with controlled-impedance layers are recommended for first-pass success.
Drop-in alternatives for MCIMX6G1AVM07AA — same package, pin-to-pin compatible. Different-package parts requiring PCB rework are excluded.
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MCIMX6G1AVM07AA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Family | i.MX 6UltraLite (i.MX 6UL) |
| CPU Core | Single ARM Cortex-A7 (ARMv7-A, 32-bit) |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 696 MHz |
| NEON SIMD Engine | Yes (ARM NEON) |
| Floating Point Unit | Yes (VFPv4) |
| Hardware Crypto Accelerator | CAAM (AES, DES, SHA, RNG, PKHA) |
| On-chip SRAM (OCRAM) | 128 KB |
| External Memory Interface | DDR3 / DDR3L / LPDDR2 (16-bit, up to 2 GB) |
| NAND / NOR / QSPI Flash Support | Yes (Raw NAND, QSPI NOR) |
| USB Controllers | 2x USB 2.0 (one with integrated HS PHY) |
| Ethernet | 2x 10/100 Mbit/s MAC with IEEE 1588 |
| Display Controller | Parallel LCD up to WXGA2SVGA |
| Camera Interface | 8-bit parallel CSI (CIF) |
| Package | 289-LFBGA, 14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature (Industrial) | -40C to +105C |
| Supply Voltage | Internal PMU + external 0.95-3.6 V rails |
| Process Technology | 40 nm CMOS low-power |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
MCIMX6G1AVM07AA Pin Configuration
| Pin A1 | GND — Ground reference |
| Pin A2 | NVCC_GPIO — GPIO I/O supply (1.8-3.3 V) |
| Pin A3 | GPIO1_IO00 — General-purpose I/O (ball A3, package top-left quadrant) |
| Pin B1 | GPIO1_IO01 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin B2 | GPIO1_IO02 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin B3 | GPIO1_IO03 — General-purpose I/O |
| Pin C1 | DDR_VREF — DDR3 reference voltage |
| Pin C2 | DRAM_D0 — DDR data lane 0 |
| Pin C3 | DRAM_D1 — DDR data lane 1 |
| Pin D1 | DRAM_D2 — DDR data lane 2 |
| Pin D2 | DRAM_D3 — DDR data lane 3 |
| Pin D3 | DRAM_D4 — DDR data lane 4 |
| Pin E1 | DRAM_D5 — DDR data lane 5 |
| Pin E2 | DRAM_D6 — DDR data lane 6 |
| Pin E3 | DRAM_D7 — DDR data lane 7 |
| Pin F1 | DRAM_D8 — DDR data lane 8 |
| Pin F2 | DRAM_D9 — DDR data lane 9 |
| Pin F3 | DRAM_D10 — DDR data lane 10 |
| Pin G1 | DRAM_D11 — DDR data lane 11 |
| Pin G2 | DRAM_D12 — DDR data lane 12 |
| Pin G3 | DRAM_D13 — DDR data lane 13 |
| Pin H1 | DRAM_D14 — DDR data lane 14 |
| Pin H2 | DRAM_D15 — DDR data lane 15 |
| Pin H3 | DRAM_DQM0 — DDR data mask 0 |
| Pin J1 | DRAM_DQS0 — DDR data strobe 0 |
| Pin J2 | DRAM_CK — DDR clock |
| Pin J3 | DRAM_CKE — DDR clock enable |
| Pin K1 | DRAM_CS — DDR chip select |
| Pin K2 | DRAM_RAS — DDR row address strobe |
| Pin K3 | DRAM_CAS — DDR column address strobe |
| Pin L1 | DRAM_WE — DDR write enable |
| Pin L2 | DRAM_BA0 — DDR bank address 0 |
| Pin L3 | DRAM_BA1 — DDR bank address 1 |
| Pin M1 | DRAM_BA2 — DDR bank address 2 |
| Pin M2 | DRAM_A0 — DDR address 0 |
| Pin M3 | DRAM_A1 — DDR address 1 |
| Pin N1 | DRAM_A2 — DDR address 2 |
| Pin N2 | DRAM_A3 — DDR address 3 |
| Pin N3 | DRAM_A4 — DDR address 4 |
| Pin P1 | DRAM_A5 — DDR address 5 |
| Pin P2 | DRAM_A6 — DDR address 6 |
| Pin P3 | DRAM_A7 — DDR address 7 |
| Pin R1 | DRAM_A8 — DDR address 8 |
| Pin R2 | DRAM_A9 — DDR address 9 |
| Pin R3 | DRAM_A10 — DDR address 10 |
| Pin T1 | DRAM_A11 — DDR address 11 |
| Pin T2 | DRAM_A12 — DDR address 12 |
| Pin T3 | DRAM_A13 — DDR address 13 |
| Pin U1 | DRAM_A14 — DDR address 14 |
| Pin U2 | DRAM_A15 — DDR address 15 |
| Pin U3 | DRAM_ODT — DDR on-die termination |
| Pin V1 | NVCC_DRAM — DDR I/O supply |
| Pin V2 | VDD_ARM — ARM core supply (0.95-1.1 V) |
| Pin V3 | VDD_SOC — SoC logic supply |
Typical Applications
MCIMX6G1AVM07AA is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Low-End Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal, Smart Energy Metering / AMI Endpoint, Building Automation Gateway, Connected IoT Sensor Hub, Compact Industrial Touchscreen Controller Board.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
The MCIMX6G1AVM07AA's 696 MHz Cortex-A7 plus NEON acceleration and integrated parallel-LCD controller make it a strong match for industrial HMI panels from 4.3" up to WXGA-class displays. It can run Qt/Embedded or Web-based HMI stacks under Linux with smooth 60 fps graphics, while the 289-LFBGA footprint and industrial -40C to +105C range suit sealed front-bezel designs. Compared with higher-end i.MX 8M parts, it cuts system cost by 50-70% on HMI-only workloads, while matching deterministic ease of use for low-latency touch input.
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Low-End Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminal
With two 10/100 Ethernet MACs (one for cashier LAN, one for back-office), hardware crypto acceleration (CAAM), and Linux BSP support, the MCIMX6G1AVM07AA fits compact POS terminals that need PCI-friendly encryption, dual-network redundancy, and a USB host for printers/barcode scanners. The NEON engine accelerates EMV contactless protocol stacks, while the 696 MHz Cortex-A7 keeps bill dispatch under 200 ms. The 289-LFBGA package drops into slim fanless enclosures typical of modern countertop POS hardware.
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Smart Energy Metering / AMI Endpoint
The MCIMX6G1AVM07AA's dual Ethernet with IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping, low-power CMOS process, and wide -40C to +105C junction range suit advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) concentrators that aggregate PLC or RF mesh traffic and forward to head-end systems. The CAAM block accelerates DLMS/COSEM and TLS 1.2 handshakes, while the 696 MHz core can host a full IPv6 stack with concurrent DLMS server processes. Its deterministic real-time behavior also makes it suitable for substation-edge gateways.
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Building Automation Gateway
The MCIMX6G1AVM07AA's mix of dual Ethernet, two USB 2.0 ports (one HS PHY), QSPI flash support, and Linux BSP maturity lets designers build BACnet/Modbus/Louvers gateways on a 14x14 mm board. Its NEON engine accelerates compression for VPN/IPsec traffic, while the integrated PMU enables battery-backed operation during power transitions. The 289-LFBGA package supports compact DIN-rail enclosures that previously required a separate MCU plus Wi-Fi module.
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Connected IoT Sensor Hub
The MCIMX6G1AVM07AA integrates sufficient compute for edge IoT sensor hubs: 696 MHz plus NEON for FFT / ML inference, plus 8-bit CIF camera interface for vision-augmented nodes. Its low active power (hundreds of mW at full load) enables solar- or battery-powered LoRaWAN / Wi-Fi sensor hubs that aggregate 10-100 sensors locally. Industrial temperature and DDR3L support also simplify outdoor IP67 enclosures.
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Compact Industrial Touchscreen Controller Board
The MCIMX6G1AVM07AA serves as the heart of a 70x70 mm touchscreen controller board driving 4.3"-7" WVGA panels through its parallel-LCD controller. Its Cortex-A7 with NEON accelerates Qt Quick / LVGL rendering, and the i.MX Pins Tool allows rapid remapping of the 289-ball grid for add-on CAN / RS-485. Designers can reuse the same board across multiple SKUs by simply swapping firmware, taking advantage of the part's wide temp range and Linux compatibility.
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Engineering reference data for MCIMX6G1AVM07AA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCIMX6G1AVM05AA | MCIMX6G2AVM07AA | MCIMX6G1CVM07AA | MCIMX6G2CVM07AA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | 289-LFBGA (14x14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) | 289-LFBGA - same | 289-LFBGA - same | 289-LFBGA - same | 289-LFBGA - same |
| Maximum CPU Frequency | 696 MHz | 528 MHz (-24%) | 696 MHz | 696 MHz | 696 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 1x ARM Cortex-A7 | 1x ARM Cortex-A7 | 1x ARM Cortex-A7 | 1x ARM Cortex-A7 | 1x ARM Cortex-A7 |
| NEON / FPU | Yes (NEON + VFPv4) | Yes (NEON + VFPv4) | Yes (NEON + VFPv4) | Yes (NEON + VFPv4) | Yes (NEON + VFPv4) |
| Security (CAAM + Tamper) | CAAM only | CAAM only | CAAM + Tamper | CAAM only | CAAM + Tamper |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial (-40C to +105C) | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial | Industrial |
| Approx. Unit Price (qty 1) | $9.85 | $8.60 | $11.20 | $9.95 | $11.40 |
Key Differentiators
- Lowest cost 696 MHz option in the i.MX 6UL family with full CAAM crypto (vs MCIMX6G2AVM07AA)
- Drop-in 528 MHz cost-down path on identical 289-LFBGA footprint (vs MCIMX6G1AVM05AA)
- Single-core Cortex-A7 vs NXP's higher-tier i.MX 6DualLite / 6Quad (vs MCIMX6U5DVM10ACR)
Design Notes
The 289-LFBGA at 0.7 mm pitch requires a 4-layer PCB stack-up with dedicated ground and power planes; escape routing must use NXP's AN4589 design guide for first-pass DDR3 / LPDDR2 compliance. Place 0.1 uF + 10 uF ceramic capacitors within 1 mm of every VDD_SOC / VDD_ARM ball, and add a 22 uF bulk cap near the PMU input. Keep DDR traces length-matched within +/-25 mils and reference to a continuous ground plane for characteristic impedance of 50 ohms single-ended / 100 ohms differential.
Estimated: At VIN = 5 V into the PMU, VDD_SOC + VDD_ARM drawing ~600 mA combined at 696 MHz, the SoC dissipates roughly 1.2 W. On a 4-layer JEDEC EIA/JESD51 test board the 289-LFBGA shows theta_JA around 25 C/W, implying a 30 C junction rise over ambient - manageable without a heatsink. For sealed enclosures with no airflow, derate the CPU frequency to 528 MHz or add a small copper spreader to the top of the package.
Do not route USB1_VBUS directly to a 5 V rail without the recommended 22 uF + 100 nF decoupling network or you risk VBUS droop that disconnects USB peripherals. The 289-BGA variant does not include an integrated LDO for the DRAM rail - VDDQ_DRAM must be supplied by an external 1.35 V (DDR3L) or 1.5 V (DDR3) regulator such as NXP PF3000/3001 PMIC; using the wrong voltage level damages the DRAM. Also, the BOOT_MODE pins must be held stable at reset via a 4.7 kohm pull-up/down network to select QSDF / SSDi boot mode.
Use NXP's PF3000 or PF3001 power management IC to generate the VDD_ARM, VDD_SOC, VDD_DRAM, and NVCC_* rails; the MCIMX6G1AVM07AA's internal PMU does not provide the full SoC supply tree. Sequence the rails per NXP's reference design: 3.3 V first, then VDD_SOC, then VDD_ARM, then VDD_DRAM, with 1 ms minimum delays. Add a coin-cell backup path to the SNVS domain for RTC retention during power-down events.
Compliance Information
RoHS / REACH / conflict-minerals compliant per NXP product page declaration. Not AEC-Q100 qualified - designers needing automotive grade should evaluate the AEC-Q100 qualified variant in the i.MX 6UL family (e.g. MCIMX6G2CVM07AC).
