792 MHz Cortex-A7 with industrial temperature range
The MCIMX6Y2CVM08AB is a single-core ARM Cortex-A7 application processor from the NXP i.MX6 series, clocked at 792 MHz. This speed grade, combined with the -40 to +105 °C junction temperature rating, fits cost-optimized Linux or RTOS designs in factory automation, HMI, and IoT gateway applications where the ambient exceeds commercial limits.
Memory interface and peripheral set for industrial connectivity
The memory controller supports LPDDR2, DDR3, and DDR3L, giving the BOM engineer flexibility to trade cost against bandwidth — DDR3L at 1.35 V reduces system power in thermally constrained enclosures. Two USB 2.0 OTG interfaces with integrated PHY eliminate external USB transceivers, while the dual 10/100 Ethernet MACs enable a dual-network gateway or a daisy-chain topology without an external switch IC. Additional wired interfaces include CANbus, I²C, SPI, and UART — the CAN controller covers industrial fieldbus bridging, and the I²C/SPI count supports sensor and display peripheral expansion.
Security features and display support
The security subsystem includes A-HAB (Advanced High-Assurance Boot), ARM TrustZone, CSU (Central Security Unit), SJC (Secure JTAG Controller), and SNVS (Secure Non-Volatile Storage). This qualifies the part for secure-boot chains and trusted-execution environments in payment terminals or access-control panels. Display and interface controllers support electrophoretic (E Ink) and LCD panels — relevant for low-power signage or industrial HMI where the display refresh rate is modest. The NEON MPE coprocessor provides single-instruction multiple-data (SIMD) acceleration for multimedia and signal-processing tasks, though there is no dedicated graphics accelerator.
Package, supply rails, and compliance
Housed in a 289-ball MAPBGA measuring 14x14 mm with a 0.8 mm ball pitch.