Quad-core A53 with a real-time partner
The MIMX8MQ5CVAHZAA is a quad-core 64-bit application processor running at 1.3 GHz, paired with a Cortex-M4 co-processor. It integrates dual USB 3.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, and memory controllers for DDR3L, DDR4, and LPDDR4. Graphics acceleration and display interfaces (eDP, HDMI, MIPI-DSI) suit HMI panels and edge gateways.
1.3 GHz — what it buys the system architect
The 1.3 GHz clock on the quad-core cluster runs a full Linux distribution alongside real-time control on the M4. The dual USB 3.0 ports support high-bandwidth peripherals.
621-FCPBGA — board layout constraints
The 621-ball FCPBGA package (17x17 mm) requires a multi-layer PCB with controlled impedance for DDR3L/DDR4/LPDDR4 routing and differential pairs for USB 3.0 and GbE.
