Overview
The MCIMX6Q6AVT08AD is a high-performance applications processor from NXP Semiconductors, part of the i.MX 6Dual/6Quad family. This processor is designed to meet the demands of advanced multimedia and computing applications, particularly in automotive, consumer, and industrial sectors. It features a quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform, operating at speeds up to 1 GHz, and includes integrated 2D and 3D graphics processors, as well as 1080p video processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Core Type | Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore |
| Number of Cores | Quad-core |
| Operating Frequency [Max] | 1 GHz |
| External Memory Supported | DDR3 SDRAM, DDR3L SDRAM, LPDDR2 DRAM, NAND |
| Cache | 32 KByte L1 Instruction Cache, 32 KByte L1 Data Cache per core |
| Graphics Processors | 2D and 3D graphics processors |
| Video Processing | 1080p video processing |
| Display Interfaces | Parallel 24-bit display port, LVDS serial ports, HDMI 1.4 port, MIPI/DSI |
| Camera Interfaces | Parallel Camera port, MIPI CSI-2 serial camera port |
| USB Interfaces | High Speed (HS) USB 2.0 OTG, three USB 2.0 hosts |
| Expansion Cards | Four MMC/SD/SDIO card ports |
| Package Type | FCPBGA 21x21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch |
| Temperature Range | -40 to +105°C (Industrial), -20 to +105°C (Extended Commercial) |
Key Features
- Advanced Core Architecture: Quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore platform with TrustZone® support.
- Integrated Graphics and Video Processing: Includes 2D and 3D graphics processors and 1080p video processing capabilities.
- Interface Flexibility: Supports multiple display interfaces (parallel, LVDS, HDMI 1.4, MIPI/DSI), camera interfaces (parallel and MIPI CSI-2), and high-speed USB and expansion card ports.
- Power Management: Advanced power management unit with LDO supplies, temperature sensor, and support for dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) and power gating.
- Security Features: Hardware-enabled security features including secure boot, secure software downloads, and support for digital rights management (DRM) and information encryption.
- Automotive Support: Includes interfaces such as CAN ports, MLB150/50 port, ESAI audio interface, and asynchronous sample rate converter for automotive applications.
Applications
- Automotive Navigation and Entertainment: Ideal for automotive infotainment systems, telematics, and display-based cluster markets.
- High-End Mobile Internet Devices (MID): Suitable for high-end mobile internet devices and portable media players with HD video capability.
- Portable Navigation Devices (PND): Used in portable navigation devices and gaming consoles.
- Industrial and Consumer Electronics: Applicable in various industrial and consumer electronics requiring high-performance processing and multimedia capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the core type of the MCIMX6Q6AVT08AD processor?
The core type is Arm Cortex-A9 MPCore.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the processor?
The maximum operating frequency is 1 GHz.
- What types of external memory are supported by the processor?
The processor supports DDR3 SDRAM, DDR3L SDRAM, LPDDR2 DRAM, and NAND.
- What graphics and video processing capabilities does the processor have?
The processor includes 2D and 3D graphics processors and supports 1080p video processing.
- What display interfaces are supported by the processor?
The processor supports parallel 24-bit display port, LVDS serial ports, HDMI 1.4 port, and MIPI/DSI.
- What camera interfaces are available on the processor?
The processor has parallel camera port and MIPI CSI-2 serial camera port.
- What USB interfaces are provided by the processor?
The processor includes one High Speed (HS) USB 2.0 OTG and three USB 2.0 hosts.
- What expansion card ports are supported by the processor?
The processor has four MMC/SD/SDIO card ports.
- What is the package type and size of the processor?
The package type is FCPBGA with a size of 21x21 mm and a pitch of 0.8 mm.
- What is the operating temperature range of the processor?
The operating temperature range is -40 to +105°C (Industrial) and -20 to +105°C (Extended Commercial).
