NXP introduces the low power i.MX 6ULL applications processor

The Cortex-A7 core is great for a processor that may be used in applications like access control panels, human machine interfaces, portable medical, IP phones, and smart appliances. What it needs in the way of added functions are memory interfaces, security, and Ethernet.

The NXP i.MX 6ULL processors have a single 520-MHz Cortex-A7 MPCore with DDR2/3 memory and NAND/NOR flash memory interfaces, ARM TrustZone, and a 10/100 Ethernet port. They also have a 128-Kbyte fast RAM, an ARM Neon multimedia co-processor, a parallel LCD display port, and an 8-/10-/16-/24-bit parallel camera sensor interface.

Also included is a random-number generator, eight PMW generators, and secure non-volatile storage. The chips furnish a 12-bit A/D converter, two USB 2.0 OTG ports, and two MMC/SD/SDIO card ports. They include a power management module that reduces complexity and simplifies power sequencing. In system idle mode, with the LDO enabled, the chips take 40 MW. The IC’s power management implementation enables multimedia features and peripherals to consume minimum power in both active and various low-power modes. The processors also feature dynamic voltage and frequency scaling.

The i.MX 6ULL applications processor starts at $3.50 ea/10,000 and is sampling now. It comes in 14 x 14-mm or 9 x 9-mm packages with optional –40°C to 105°C junction temperature.