MCIMX257DJM4A557
MCIMX257DJM4A557 - i.MX25 ARM926EJ-S MPU, 400MHz, 400-BGA | NXP Semiconductors
NXP Semiconductors (formerly Freescale Semiconductor) MCIMX257DJM4A557 is an i.MX25 family multimedia applications processor built around an ARM926EJ-S core, integrating a 32-bit RISC CPU running at up to 400 MHz, an MMU for Linux/WinCE, and a broad set of on-chip peripherals inside a 400-ball plastic BGA measuring 17 mm x 17 mm with 0.8 mm pitch. The device targets industrial HMI, factory automation, point-of-sale terminals, and general embedded markets that require deterministic interrupt handling and a rich connectivity mix (Ethernet, USB OTG, CAN, UART, I²C, SPI, I²S/AC97, PWM, and an integrated LCD controller up to VGA resolution).
At the system level, a microprocessor IC (often called an MPU) is a highly integrated variant of a microcontroller that combines a CPU core, memory controllers, and application-specific peripherals on a single die. The i.MX25 sits in the hierarchy: ARM926EJ-S CPU -> i.MX applications processor family -> NXP Multimedia/Communications processors -> embedded MPU -> semiconductor IC. Distinguishing it from a microcontroller, an MPU typically relies on external SDRAM and flash, and the i.MX25 exposes EIM and SDRAM controllers for exactly this purpose.
Key features of the MCIMX257DJM4A557 include ARM926EJ-S at up to 400 MHz, 16 KB I-cache and 16 KB D-cache, MMU, integrated LCD controller with touchscreen interface, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 OTG with PHY, CAN 2.0B, three UARTs, two CSPI, two I²C, I²S/AC97 audio, SD/MMC, and up to six PWM channels. Voltage rails are organized into core, I/O, and PLL supplies, with the on-chip voltage regulator supporting core domains.
Architecturally, the i.MX25 uses an ARM9TDMI-compatible core with a separate 16 KB instruction cache and 16 KB data cache, a write buffer, and a standard AMBA AHB/APB peripheral bus matrix. The integrated Image Processing Unit (IPU) supports LCD displays up to VGA (640x480), enabling HMI panels without an external graphics controller. Hardware accelerators for security (HAB/SCC) provide secure boot and cryptographic engine for protected content delivery.
Typical applications for the MCIMX257DJM4A557 include industrial human-machine interface panels, point-of-sale terminals, factory automation controllers, building automation gateways, medical patient-monitoring HMIs, and portable data terminals. Designers choose this MPU for its long-term industrial temperature support, ARM ecosystem maturity, and the i.MX25 reference design footprint provided by NXP.
When designing with the i.MX25, pay close attention to the power-up sequence: the I/O supply (typically 3.3 V) must be applied before or simultaneously with the core supply to avoid latch-up, and the reset signal must remain asserted until all clocks are stable. The BGA substrate also requires a 4-6 layer PCB with buried vias for the inner-ball breakouts and matched-impedance routing for the USB and Ethernet differential pairs.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin-compatible drop-in alternatives from the i.MX25 family, and practical layout guidance that goes beyond what is included in the manufacturer's standard product overview.
Cotação
Contato