Overview
The MCIMX356AJQ5C is a high-performance microcontroller from NXP USA Inc., designed specifically for automotive infotainment and navigation applications. It is part of the i.MX35 Auto Application Processor family, which is AECQ100 Grade 3 qualified and rated for ambient operating temperatures up to 85 °C. The device is based on the ARM1136JF-S processor core, running at up to 532 MHz, and is optimized for low-power solutions in high-performance multimedia and graphics applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM1136JF-S |
| Core Speed | Up to 532 MHz |
| Caches | 16-Kbyte L1 instruction cache, 16-Kbyte L1 data cache, 128-Kbyte L2 cache |
| Internal SRAM | 128 Kbytes |
| Vector Floating Point Unit | VFP11 |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-bit mobile DDR, DDR2 (4-bank architecture), and SDRAM (up to 133 MHz) |
| External Interfaces | 2 CAN interfaces, 2 SDIO/MMC interfaces, 1 SDIO/CE-ATA interface, 2 CSPI, ESAI, 2 SSI, Ethernet MAC 10/100 Mbps, USB 2.0 host and OTG |
| Operating Temperature | Up to 85 °C |
| Package | Plastic Package Case 5284, 17 x 17 mm, 0.8 mm Pitch |
Key Features
- Integrated image processing unit (IPU) and OpenVG 1.1 graphics processing unit (GPU).
- Audio connectivity and telematics support, including compressed audio playback, iPod/iPhone control, and high-speed CD ripping.
- Support for external devices such as high-speed USB2.0 OTG, ATA, MMC/SDIO, and Compact Flash.
- Enhanced serial audio interface (ESAI), synchronous serial interfaces (SSI), and asynchronous sample rate converter (ASRC).
- GPIO with interrupt capabilities, JTAG, key pin port, and media local bus (MLB) interface.
- Integrated flash controller for MLC/SLC NAND and NOR flash.
Applications
The MCIMX356AJQ5C is primarily designed for automotive infotainment and navigation applications. It supports various multimedia and graphics-intensive tasks, making it suitable for in-vehicle systems that require high-performance processing and low power consumption.
Q & A
- What is the processor core of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The processor core is the ARM1136JF-S.
- What is the maximum operating speed of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The maximum operating speed is up to 532 MHz.
- What types of memory interfaces does the MCIMX356AJQ5C support?
The device supports 32-bit mobile DDR, DDR2 (4-bank architecture), and SDRAM (up to 133 MHz).
- What are the key external interfaces of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The key external interfaces include 2 CAN interfaces, 2 SDIO/MMC interfaces, 1 SDIO/CE-ATA interface, 2 CSPI, ESAI, 2 SSI, Ethernet MAC 10/100 Mbps, and USB 2.0 host and OTG.
- What is the operating temperature range of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The operating temperature range is up to 85 °C.
- What are the multimedia capabilities of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The device supports compressed audio playback, iPod/iPhone control, high-speed CD ripping, and audio processing for hands-free telephony.
- Does the MCIMX356AJQ5C have integrated graphics processing?
Yes, it includes an integrated image processing unit (IPU) and OpenVG 1.1 graphics processing unit (GPU).
- What types of flash memory does the MCIMX356AJQ5C support?
The device supports MLC/SLC NAND and NOR flash through its integrated flash controller.
- Is the MCIMX356AJQ5C suitable for automotive applications?
Yes, it is specifically designed for automotive infotainment and navigation applications and is AECQ100 Grade 3 qualified.
- What is the package type of the MCIMX356AJQ5C?
The package type is a plastic package case 5284, 17 x 17 mm, 0.8 mm Pitch.
