SCIMX6G3CVML5AA - i.MX 6DualPlus 528MHz ARM Cortex-A7 MPU | NXP
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SCIMX6G3CVML5AA Overview
A microprocessor (MPU) is a single-chip CPU that integrates the central processing unit, memory controllers, peripherals, and interfaces typically found on a discrete processor board. The ARM Cortex-A7 is a 32-bit application-class core optimized for low-power operation while supporting the ARMv7-A instruction set, including TrustZone security extensions. The i.MX 6 series architecture places this core inside an SoC that adds L1 cache, multimedia accelerators, and a rich set of peripheral interfaces. Compared to the higher-clocked Cortex-A9 variants in the i.MX 6 family (1.2 GHz), the Cortex-A7 targets lower power consumption while retaining ARMv7 compatibility, making it suitable for thermally constrained designs and battery-fed industrial endpoints.
Key integrated features of the i.MX 6DualPlus include hardware video codecs, a GPU for 2D/3D graphics acceleration, dual display controllers capable of driving two independent screens, and high-bandwidth memory interfaces supporting LPDDR2 and DDR3/DDR3L DRAM. Peripherals include USB 2.0 with PHY, Gigabit Ethernet MAC, SATA-II, multiple SPI/I2C/UART interfaces, PCIe-II, and a wide range of audio, camera, and display interfaces. The integrated power management unit supports dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) to optimize energy efficiency across load conditions.
Typical applications for the SCIMX6G3CVML5AA include industrial HMI panels, smart appliance controllers, building automation gateways, medical point-of-care terminals, automotive infotainment pre-development, retail point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and ruggedized IoT edge nodes. The Cortex-A7 power profile also supports fanless designs in sealed enclosures. When designing with this device, pay close attention to PCB layout for the parallel memory bus - impedance-controlled traces with matched lengths are critical for LPDDR2/DDR3 operation above 400 MHz. Confirm the exact pinout, package variant, and power-rail sequencing details against the manufacturer datasheet before committing to layout.
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SCIMX6G3CVML5AA Maximum Ratings & Electrical Characteristics
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Number of Cores | 2 (Dual) |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 528 MHz |
| Data Bus Width | 32-bit |
| Instruction Set | ARMv7-A (32-bit) |
| FPU | Yes (NEON SIMD + VFPv4) |
| Series | i.MX 6DualPlus (G3) |
| Primary Interface | LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L |
| Graphics | Integrated 2D/3D GPU |
| Display Controllers | Dual independent display outputs |
| USB | USB 2.0 with integrated PHY |
| Ethernet | Gigabit MAC (RGMII) |
| PCIe | PCIe-II (1 lane) |
| SATA | SATA-II |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount (BGA) |
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
SCIMX6G3CVML5AA standard Pin Configuration Guide
Pin configuration for SCIMX6G3CVML5AA (standard package). This digital IC includes GPIO, communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), and power pins. Refer to the manufacturer datasheet for alternate pin functions and configuration options. Essential for embedded system design and PCB layout.
No detailed pinout data available for SCIMX6G3CVML5AA.
Refer to the datasheet for full pin configuration.
Typical Applications
SCIMX6G3CVML5AA is suitable for 6 applications: Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panels, Smart Appliance and Building Automation Gateways, Medical Point-of-Care Terminals, Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals, Industrial IoT Edge Gateways and Protocol Converters, Ruggedized Outdoor Signage and Kiosk Displays.
Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Panels
The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA's dual-display controllers and integrated 2D/3D GPU make it an excellent fit for industrial HMI panels that must render rich Qt/QML or Android graphics. The Cortex-A7 dual cores at 528 MHz deliver responsive multi-touch UI performance while keeping the SoC within a fanless thermal envelope, allowing sealed front-panel enclosures in factory environments. NXP's i.MX 6 BSP and long-term Linux kernel support simplify IEC 61131-3 and PROFINET integration. Unlike the higher-clocked i.MX 6Quad (1.2 GHz), the G3 variant sips power while still driving two independent displays, suiting 7-15 inch industrial touchscreens that prioritize reliability over raw rendering throughput.
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Smart Appliance and Building Automation Gateways
Smart appliances and building automation gateways benefit from the SCIMX6G3CVML5AA's combination of ARM Cortex-A7 efficiency and rich peripherals including Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 with PHY, PCIe-II, and multiple SPI/I2C/UART interfaces. The part's low thermal footprint eliminates the need for active cooling in wall-mounted enclosures behind light switches or above ceiling tiles. NXP documentation cites the i.MX 6 family's hardware encryption and TrustZone support as an enabler for KNX, BACnet, and MQTT-secured building protocols. Compared to microcontrollers like the i.MX RT1060, this Cortex-A7 application processor runs full Linux distributions required for advanced edge analytics, while consuming less power than Cortex-A9 competitors.
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Medical Point-of-Care Terminals
The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA powers medical point-of-care terminals and patient-monitoring bedside displays, where the integrated dual-display output drives both a clinician-facing touchscreen and a patient-facing status indicator simultaneously. Its Cortex-A7 power efficiency enables a fanless IEC 60601-1 sealed enclosure suitable for clinical environments with strict hygiene requirements. NXP's documented long-term silicon longevity program supports the multi-year lifecycles demanded by regulated medical OEMs. The 528 MHz dual-core performance comfortably runs the medical-grade Linux stacks plus display compositing without the higher thermal output of the i.MX 6Quad, making it ideal for portable cart-mounted terminals where battery life and surface temperature matter.
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Retail Point-of-Sale (POS) Terminals
The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA's peripherals and graphics engine are well matched to retail POS terminals needing a primary cashier display plus a customer-facing secondary screen. The integrated GPU accelerates barcode scanner UI overlays and contactless-payment animations, while the dual USB 2.0 with PHY hosts printers, scanners, and NFC readers without external hubs. NXP's broad connectivity (PCIe-II for Wi-Fi cards, SATA-II for local receipt storage) provides a one-chip solution for the entire POS terminal. Its 528 MHz dual-core Cortex-A7 outperforms Cortex-M microcontrollers in full POS Linux distributions but draws less power than Cortex-A9 parts in always-on retail environments.
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Industrial IoT Edge Gateways and Protocol Converters
The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA acts as an industrial IoT edge gateway by running containerized protocol stacks (Modbus, OPC-UA, EtherCAT, MQTT) alongside pre-processing pipelines for sensor data. The Cortex-A7 dual cores handle parallel tasks like TLS encryption and JSON serialization without saturating, while NXP's hardware crypto accelerators offload RSA/ECC key exchange. Its compact BGA package and low SoC power fit DIN-rail-mounted gateways that must tolerate 0-70C cabinet temperatures. Unlike the i.MX RT crossover MCUs, the G3 variant supports full Debian-based Linux distributions required for edge analytics frameworks like Node-RED or AWS Greengrass.
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Ruggedized Outdoor Signage and Kiosk Displays
The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA drives ruggedized outdoor signage and information kiosks that operate from -40C to +85C depending on orderable speed grade. The dual-display pipeline and GPU-accelerated video codec accelerate 1080p media playback plus interactive menu layers, while the low SoC TDP fits passively cooled IP65 kiosk enclosures exposed to sunlight. NXP's documented long-term supply and Freescale legacy sourcing channels keep existing kiosk fleets serviceable through 2030. The Cortex-A7 efficiency trade-off is acceptable for menu-driven kiosk workloads, and the part pairs naturally with capacitive touch controllers and 4G LTE modems over PCIe for connected deployments.
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Engineering reference data for SCIMX6G3CVML5AA — comparison, design guidance, and compliance information.
Selection Guide
Comparison with Alternatives
| Parameter | This Product | MCIMX6U5EVM10AC | MCIMX6D5EYM10AD | MCIMX6S5EVM10AB | MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD |
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| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Package | BGA (i.MX 6 family, suffix-dependent) | MAPBGA-624 (21x21mm) | FCPBGA-624 (21x21mm) | MAPBGA-624 (21x21mm) | FCPBGA-624 (21x21mm) |
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-A7 dual-core | ARM Cortex-A7 single-core | ARM Cortex-A9 dual-core | ARM Cortex-A9 single-core | ARM Cortex-A9 quad-core |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 528 MHz | 528 MHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz | 1.0 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| GPU | Yes (2D/3D) | No (Lite variant) | Yes (2D/3D) | Yes (3D) | Yes (3D) |
| Display Controllers | 2 independent | 1 | 2 independent | 1 | 2 independent |
| Lifecycle Status | NRND (2026-10-17) | Active | NRND | Active | NRND |
Key Differentiators
- Cortex-A7 power-efficient dual-core versus Cortex-A9 alternatives in same family (vs MCIMX6D5EYM10AD)
- Dual-display pipeline for HMI plus customer-facing screen (vs MCIMX6U5EVM10AC)
- Integrated GPU for hardware-accelerated 2D/3D graphics (vs MCIMX6U5EVM10AC)
- Lower core count with maintained dual-display controllers (vs MCIMX6Q5EYM10AD)
Design Notes
Estimated: The i.MX 6DualPlus uses 624-ball BGA packages with 0.5 mm or 0.8 mm pitch depending on the orderable suffix. Use an 8-layer PCB stack-up with 4 solid reference planes (GND-VCC-GND-Signal) and 50 ohm single-ended controlled impedance for high-speed traces. Match the parallel DRAM bus within +/-25 mil length tolerance and route DQ-DQS groups with strict length matching per byte lane. Always escape-route via-in-pad with filled-and-capped microvias on the break-out region to avoid assembly defects.
Estimated: At 528 MHz full utilization across both Cortex-A7 cores plus GPU, the SCIMX6G3CVML5AA dissipates approximately 2-3 W. The BGA package provides an exposed die-side thermal interface; design a continuous copper thermal pad directly under the SoC connected to inner-plane copper with at least 20 thermal vias (0.3 mm drill, 0.5 mm pitch). For sealed enclosures, verify junction temperature using the i.MX 6 thermal model from NXP and confirm delta_T_j below the 85C or 105C rating depending on orderable speed grade.
Critical: The SCIMX6G3CVML5AA requires precise power-rail sequencing (NVCC_x supplies before SOC supplies, with strict rise-time and monotonicity rules) - violation causes latch-up or permanent damage. Do not substitute the boot-mode pull resistors or remove the POR (power-on reset) decoupling capacitor; both are required for reliable cold-boot behavior. Always program the eFuses for boot configuration and unique MAC address before sealing the device, as re-programming requires hardware fuses to remain accessible. Confirm the BSP and bootloader (U-Boot) match the silicon revision printed on the package top marking.
The LPDDR2/DDR3 memory interface runs up to 528 MHz with source-synchronous strobing. Perform IBIS-AMI simulation for the DRAM bus plus the display LVDS/HDMI outputs before committing to layout. Use TX/RX on-die termination (ODT) settings from the i.MX 6 reference script for your chosen DRAM density. Keep differential pairs (USB, PCIe, SATA, Ethernet) over a continuous reference plane with no more than two vias to avoid impedance discontinuities. Verify the SATA-II link with a protocol analyzer during characterization.
Compliance Information
RoHS and lead-free compliance per NXP product documentation. The standard SCIMX6G3CVML5AA is not AEC-Q100 qualified; choose an automotive-grade i.MX 6 variant (e.g. SCIMX6D4AVT08AC) for AEC-Q100 and PPAP-required applications.
