MCIMX357CVM5B - i.MX35 ARM11 MPU 532MHz | NXP 400-LFBGA
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An applications processor (AP) is a system-on-chip (SoC) designed to run a full operating system and complex user applications, in contrast to a microcontroller which typically runs bare-metal or RTOS code. The i.MX35 family belongs to the ARM11 generation of processors, sitting hierarchically between Cortex-A5/A7 entry-level APs and Cortex-A9/A53 mid-range APs. It combines a CPU core, memory controller, graphics accelerator, and I/O peripherals on a single die, simplifying board design while supporting Linux, Windows Embedded, and other high-level operating systems.
Key features include the ARM1136JF-S core with Jazelle and floating-point support, a maximum CPU clock of 532 MHz, dedicated OpenVG 1.1 hardware acceleration for 2D vector graphics, an integrated Image Processing Unit (IPU) for camera and display pipelines, dual USB 2.0 OTG/Host ports, 10/100 Ethernet MAC, and a mobile DDR/DDR2 memory controller. The part is rated for industrial temperature operation, and the integrated IPU simplifies LCD panel and CMOS sensor interfacing.
The i.MX357 uses a hierarchical AHB/AXI bus matrix to interconnect the CPU, L2 cache, graphics engine, and peripherals, enabling concurrent display refresh, camera capture, and user-interface processing. The hardware OpenVG 1.1 accelerator offloads vector-graphics operations from the ARM core, sustaining fluid UI rendering even at relatively modest CPU clock rates and freeing the ARM core for application logic and connectivity stacks.
Typical applications include human-machine interface (HMI) panels, industrial control terminals, portable medical devices, point-of-sale terminals, and graphical IoT gateways. The combination of OpenVG acceleration, an image processing unit, and Linux support makes the i.MX357 well suited to products that require polished vector UIs alongside camera or display functionality.
When designing with this part, allocate the boot configuration straps, supply rails, and DDR memory layout per the reference manual, and use the NXP BSP (LTIB or Yocto) to bring up Linux quickly. Engineers should also verify the PCB supports the 0.8 mm BGA pitch required by the 400-LFBGA package and provide adequate thermal relief given the LFBGA thermal resistance.
This page synthesizes distributor pricing, drop-in i.MX35 family alternatives, and practical design considerations not consolidated in the manufacturer datasheet, with all data last verified as of 2026-10-17.
Mga alternatibo na pwedeng ilagay na MCIMX357CVM5B — parehas na package, pin-to-pin na katugmang. Hindi kasama ang mga bahagi ng iba't-ibang package na nangangailangan ng pagpapaayos ng PCB.
Variante sa Seri na ito
Katulad na modelo sa serye na katugma sa pagpasok MCIMX357CVM5B (parehas na form factor at footprint) — pagkakaiba sa Core Architecture, Package, USB, Graphics Accelerator, Ethernet.
MCIMX357CVM5B-R
✅ Drop-In📋 Alternatibo na Reference (hindi sa katalogo)
MCIMX357CJP5B
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Mga Talaan Hindi Naiwerikmo📋 Alternatibo na Reference (hindi sa katalogo)
MCIMX353CVM5B
✅ Drop-In ⚠️ Mga Talaan Hindi Naiwerikmo📋 Alternatibo na Reference (hindi sa katalogo)
MCIMX357CJP5BR
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MCIMX357CVM5BR2
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MCIMX357CVM5B Mga Pinakamataas na Rating at Electrical Characteristics
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
| Family | i.MX35 Applications Processors |
| Core | ARM1136JF-S |
| Core Architecture | ARM11 |
| Width ng Data Bus | 32-bit |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 532 MHz |
| Graphics Accelerator | OpenVG 1.1 hardware accelerator |
| Image Processing Unit | Yes (IPU) |
| Temperature na Operasyon | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Packhaging | 400-LFBGA (MAPBGA-400) |
| Package Size | 17 x 17 mm |
| Ball Pitch | 0.8 mm |
| USB | 2 x USB 2.0 (OTG + Host) |
| Ethernet | 10/100 MAC |
| Memory Interface | Mobile DDR / DDR2 controller |
| Tindminan RoHS | Compliant |
| Katayuan ng Lifecycle | End of Life (Last Time Buy) - per NXP product page |
Gabay sa Pin Configuration ng MCIMX357CVM5B 17 x 17 mm
Pin configuration para sa MCIMX357CVM5B (17 x 17 mm package). Kasama sa digital IC na ito ang GPIO, mga communication interface (UART, SPI, I2C), at mga power pin. Sumangguni sa datasheet ng manufacturer para sa mga alternatibong function ng pin at mga opsyon sa configuration. Mahalaga para sa disenyo ng embedded system at PCB layout.
Wala ng detalyadong pinout data na magagamit para sa MCIMX357CVM5B.
Sumangguni sa datasheet para sa buong pin configuration.
Tipikal na mga Gamit
MCIMX357CVM5B ay nararapat para sa 6 aplikasyons: Industrial HMI Panels, Point-of-Sale Terminals, Portable Medical Devices, Building Automation Controllers, Graphical IoT Gateways, Multimedia Kiosks.
Industrial HMI Panels
The MCIMX357CVM5B's ARM1136JF-S core at 532 MHz combined with the OpenVG 1.1 hardware accelerator is well matched to industrial human-machine interface (HMI) panels that run Linux or Windows Embedded. The integrated Image Processing Unit drives TFT LCDs directly and accepts CMOS sensor input for cameras embedded in operator terminals. The -40C to +85C industrial temperature rating allows deployment in factory-floor enclosures without additional thermal conditioning, and the dual USB 2.0 ports simplify touch-screen controller and external storage integration.
Inirekomenda
Point-of-Sale Terminals
Retail point-of-sale (POS) terminals benefit from the MCIMX357CVM5B's combination of OpenVG acceleration for crisp menu and barcode rendering, the 10/100 Ethernet MAC for LAN connectivity, and the dual USB 2.0 ports for barcode scanners, receipt printers, and customer displays. The 400-LFBGA package fits compact terminal mainboards, and NXP's Linux BSP provides reference stacks for payment and inventory applications. Compared with discrete microcontroller-based designs, the integrated MPU shrinks BOM and accelerates time-to-market.
Inirekomenda
Portable Medical Devices
Portable diagnostic and patient-monitoring devices use the MCIMX357CVM5B for its low-power ARM11 core, integrated IPU for camera-driven imaging, and Mobile DDR controller for low-RAM-cost designs. OpenVG 1.1 acceleration enables smooth rendering of anatomical graphics on color displays, while the image processing pipeline supports CMOS image sensors used in endoscopes or skin-imaging accessories. The industrial temperature rating suits clinical and ambulatory environments, and NXP's long-life BSP maintains regulatory-grade software traceability.
Inirekomenda
Building Automation Controllers
Building automation controllers and graphical thermostats leverage the MCIMX357CVM5B's OpenVG accelerator to render animated floor plans and HVAC schematics, while the Ethernet MAC and USB ports connect to BACnet, Modbus, and Z-Wave/Zigbee gateway subsystems. The industrial temperature envelope supports unconditioned mechanical rooms, and the integrated LCD controller drives 4- to 7-inch TFT panels typically used in modern control interfaces. Linux BSPs from NXP accelerate integration with open-source automation frameworks.
Inirekomenda
Graphical IoT Gateways
Industrial IoT gateways with local touchscreens use the MCIMX357CVM5B to consolidate protocol translation, edge analytics, and operator visualization on a single SoC. The ARM1136JF-S core runs containerized workloads (e.g., Docker on Linux), while OpenVG acceleration powers local dashboards. Dual USB 2.0 ports support Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dongles and external storage, and the 10/100 Ethernet MAC connects to plant networks. The 400-LFBGA footprint is compatible with prior i.MX35 designs, simplifying board revisions.
Inirekomenda
Multimedia Kiosks
Interactive kiosks for retail, transit, and self-service use the MCIMX357CVM5B's OpenVG 1.1 hardware accelerator for fluid 2D vector menu rendering and the integrated IPU for camera-based user sensing. The 400-LFBGA package supports fanless thermal designs at moderate clock rates, and the rich peripheral set (USB, Ethernet, LCD controller) keeps the bill of materials compact. Linux and Windows Embedded CE BSPs from NXP provide reference kiosk application stacks.
Inirekomenda
Buod ng mga Inirekomendang Produkto
Impormasyon ng Talumpati sa Engineering for MCIMX357CVM5B — ikabit, gabay sa disenyo, at impormasyon ng pagsunod sa kautusan.
Paunawang Hanapin
Ikabit sa Mga Alternatibo
| Parametro | Ito ang Producto | MCIMX357CVM5B-R | MCIMX357CJP5B | MCIMX353CVM5B | MCIMX357CJP5BR | MCIMX357CVM5BR2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) - same | 400-LFBGA (17x17 mm) - same |
| Brand | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors | NXP Semiconductors |
| Core | ARM1136JF-S | ARM1136JF-S | ARM1136JF-S | ARM1136JF-S | ARM1136JF-S | ARM1136JF-S |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 532 MHz | 532 MHz | 532 MHz | 532 MHz | 532 MHz | 532 MHz |
| OpenVG 1.1 Accelerator | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Image Processing Unit | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | -40C to +85C (industrial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) | 0C to +70C (commercial) | -40C to +85C (industrial) |
| Lifecycle Status | Last Time Buy (EOL) | Last Time Buy (EOL) | Last Time Buy (EOL) | Last Time Buy (EOL) | Last Time Buy (EOL) | Last Time Buy (EOL) |
Pangunahing mga Pagkakaiba
- Integrated OpenVG 1.1 hardware graphics accelerator (kumpara saMCIMX353CVM5B)
- Last-time-buy status indicates broader design risk (kumpara sai.MX6 series successors)
- Pin-compatible variants within the same family (kumpara saMCIMX357CVM5B-R)
Talaan ng Disenyo
The 400-LFBGA package uses a 0.8 mm ball pitch on a 17 x 17 mm body. PCB designers must use laser-drilled or chemically-etched microvias in the land pattern, and provide at least 4 (preferably 6) routing layers for fan-out. Power and ground planes should be continuous under the package to deliver the high transient currents demanded by the i.MX35 core, and a thermal pad array tied to the inner ground plane improves heat spreading for fanless designs.
Estimated: at 532 MHz CPU clock and 1.0 V core supply, the i.MX35 core can draw on the order of 500 mA to 800 mA. Total system current including DDR1, I/O, and IPU clocks can exceed 1.5 A. Use a multi-rail PMIC with sequencing (e.g., NXP PF3000 or equivalent) and place 22 uF + 0.1 uF decoupling within 5 mm of each supply pin pair to suppress switching transients.
Route the Mobile DDR / DDR2 interface as a matched-length, impedance-controlled bus (typically 50 ohm single-ended) with length matching within 25 mils (0.635 mm) on the byte lanes. Keep reference voltages (VREF) and DDR clock traces short, and isolate the analog PLL supply (VDDA_PLL) with an LC pi-filter to minimize jitter that would otherwise degrade the USB and display interfaces.
Do not substitute the i.MX353 for the i.MX357 in designs that depend on OpenVG 1.1 hardware acceleration - the i.MX353 omits the OpenVG block. Also, the last-time-buy lifecycle status means new designs should plan for NXP's recommended migration path (typically i.MX6x28) rather than relying on long-term availability of the i.MX35 family.
Impormasyon ng Pagsunod sa Kautusan
RoHS and lead-free status confirmed from NXP product page. AEC-Q100 is not applicable to applications processors in this category. Halogen-free status not stated in provided data.
