Overview
The MCIMX6Q7CVT08AE is part of the i.MX 6Quad family of applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. This processor combines scalable platforms with broad levels of integration and power-efficient processing capabilities, making it ideal for innovative consumer, automotive, and industrial multimedia applications. The i.MX 6Quad processors feature a quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 architecture, enhancing multimedia performance and providing advanced power management.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Quad-core Arm Cortex-A9 |
| Maximum Frequency | Up to 800 MHz |
| Cache Memory | 32 KByte L1 Instruction Cache, 32 KByte L1 Data Cache, 1 MB unified I/D L2 cache |
| Memory Support | DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2, NOR Flash, PSRAM, cellular RAM, NAND Flash (MLC and SLC), OneNAND™, eMMC up to rev 4.4/4.41 |
| Package Type | 21 mm x 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, FCPBGA (lidded) |
| Temperature Range | Industrial: -40 to +105°C |
| Graphics Processing Units | OpenGL® ES 2.0 3D graphics accelerator, 2D graphics accelerator, OpenVG™ 1.1 accelerator |
| Display Interfaces | Parallel display, HDMI 1.4, MIPI display, LVDS display |
| Camera Interfaces | Parallel Camera port, MIPI CSI-2 serial camera port |
| Other Interfaces | High-speed USB on-the-go with PHY, high-speed USB host with PHY, Gigabit Ethernet Controller, multiple expansion card ports |
Key Features
- Smart Speed Technology: Enables power management throughout the device to minimize power consumption in both active and low power modes.
- Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling: Optimizes performance by scaling voltage and frequency.
- Multimedia Performance: Enhanced by a multilevel cache system, Neon® MPE co-processor, and a programmable smart DMA (SDMA) controller.
- Graphics Acceleration: Three independent integrated graphics processing units including an OpenGL® ES 2.0 3D graphics accelerator, 2D graphics accelerator, and OpenVG™ 1.1 accelerator.
- Interface Flexibility: Supports various interfaces such as LCD controller, dual CMOS sensor interface, high-speed USB, and Gigabit Ethernet Controller.
- Advanced Power Management: Includes PMU with LDO supplies for on-chip resources.
Applications
- Consumer Electronics: Ideal for multimedia devices such as tablets, smart TVs, and set-top boxes.
- Automotive Systems: Suitable for infotainment systems, navigation, and other automotive multimedia applications.
- Industrial Systems: Used in industrial control systems, medical devices, and other industrial multimedia applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum frequency of the MCIMX6Q7CVT08AE processor?
Up to 800 MHz.
- What type of cache memory does the processor have?
32 KByte L1 Instruction Cache, 32 KByte L1 Data Cache, and 1 MB unified I/D L2 cache.
- What types of memory does the processor support?
DDR3, DDR3L, LPDDR2, NOR Flash, PSRAM, cellular RAM, NAND Flash (MLC and SLC), OneNAND™, and eMMC up to rev 4.4/4.41.
- What is the package type and size of the MCIMX6Q7CVT08AE?
21 mm x 21 mm, 0.8 mm pitch, FCPBGA (lidded).
- What is the temperature range for the industrial version of this processor?
-40 to +105°C.
- What graphics processing units are integrated into the processor?
OpenGL® ES 2.0 3D graphics accelerator, 2D graphics accelerator, and OpenVG™ 1.1 accelerator.
- What display interfaces are supported by the processor?
Parallel display, HDMI 1.4, MIPI display, and LVDS display.
- What camera interfaces are available on the processor?
Parallel Camera port and MIPI CSI-2 serial camera port.
- Does the processor support high-speed USB and Ethernet?
- What is the purpose of the smart speed technology in the processor?
It enables power management throughout the device to minimize power consumption in both active and low power modes.
