The **SCIMX6DP7EVT2AB** belongs to the **i.MX 6DualPlus** family of applications processors from NXP Semiconductors. This specific part is designed for high-performance multimedia applications, often found in automotive infotainment, industrial interfaces, and advanced medical equipment. --- ### 1. Key Technical Specifications The core architecture combines high-speed processing with dedicated hardware accelerators. | Feature | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Processor Core** | Dual-core ARM® Cortex®-A9 | | **Clock Speed** | Up to 1.0 GHz or 1.2 GHz (variant dependent) | | **GPU (Graphics)** | Vivante GC2000+ (3D), GC355 (2D), GC320 (Composition) | | **Memory Support** | LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L (up to 533MHz/1066MTs) | | **Package Type** | 624-pin FCBGA (21mm x 21mm) | | **Operating Temp** | -40°C to +105°C (Automotive/Industrial Grade) | --- ### 2. Major Hardware Subsystems The internal electronic layout is divided into several specialized "islands" to manage power and performance: #### A. Processing Unit * **Dual Cortex-A9:** Each core includes a NEON SIMD engine and a Floating Point Unit (FPU). * **L1/L2 Cache:** 32KB Instruction/Data L1 caches and a shared 1MB L2 cache to reduce memory latency. #### B. Multimedia & Graphics The "Plus" series (DP) features an enhanced memory bandwidth and upgraded graphics compared to the standard i.MX 6Dual: * **VPU (Video Processing Unit):** Hardware decoding and encoding of 1080p60 video (H.264, VC1, etc.). * **IPU (Image Processing Unit):** Manages camera sensors and display outputs (HDMI, MIPI-DSI, LVDS). #### C. Connectivity & Peripherals * **High-Speed I/O:** PCIe 2.0, SATA II (3Gbps), and Gigabit Ethernet. * **USB:** Dual USB 2.0 OTG with integrated PHYs. * **Standard I/O:** CAN bus, UART, I2C, SPI, and SDIO. --- ### 3. Part Number Decoding (SCIMX6DP7EVT2AB) Understanding the nomenclature helps identify specific capabilities: * **SC:** Special/Automotive Qualified prefix. * **IMX6:** i.MX 6 Series. * **DP:** DualPlus (2 Cores + Enhanced Graphics/Memory). * **7:** Performance/Feature set indicator (often denotes frequency and feature fuse bits). * **E:** Temperature Grade (Automotive: -40°C to 105°C). * **VT:** Package Code (FCBGA). * **2:** Silicon Revision. * **AB:** Specific configuration or mask set identifier. --- ### 4. Implementation Example (Snippet) When configuring the Pin Muxing for this chip in a Linux device tree, it generally follows this structure: ```dts /* Example: Enabling UART1 on i.MX6 DualPlus */ &uart1 { pinctrl-names = "default"; pinctrl-0 = <&pinctrl_uart1>; status = "okay"; }; pinctrl_uart1: uart1grp { fsl,pins = < MX6QDL_PAD_CSI0_DAT10__UART1_TX_DATA 0x1b0b1 MX6QDL_PAD_CSI0_DAT11__UART1_RX_DATA 0x1b0b1 >; }; ```