i.MX537: Multimedia Applications Processors - HD Video, High-end, advanced applications, ARM® Cortex®-A8 Core

The i.MX53 family of processors represents NXP’s next generation of advanced multimedia and power-efficient implementation of the ARM Cortex™-A8 core. With core processing speeds up to 800 MHz, the i.MX537 is optimized for both performance and power to meet the demands of high-end, advanced applications. Integrated display controller, 1080p HD video decode and 720p video encode, enhanced graphics and connectivity features make the i.MX537 ideal for a wide range of applications such as Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and patient monitors which require rich user interfaces with high color displays and user interaction.

The i.MX537 provides key environmental differentiators for the industrial market. These include 3.3V I/O support, a 0.8 mm pitch package to reduce PCB and manufacturing costs, extended temperature coverage for harsh environments, industrial qualification for extended reliability and a formal long product supply guarantee to support product life spans.

The i.MX537 is supported by a companion NXP power management IC (PMIC), MC34709.

i.MX537 Multimedia Applications Processor Block Diagram

i.MX53 Quick Start Board: Getting Started - How To

Name/Description	Type	Modified Date
i.MX537 Applications Processor - Fact Sheet (REV 2) PDF (222.3 kB) IMX537INDFS	Fact Sheets	18 Nov 2014
i.MX537 Solution for the Industrial Market - White Paper (REV 1) PDF (284.9 kB) IMX537INDWP	White Papers	18 Nov 2014

Data Sheets (1)

Name/Description	Modified Date
i.MX53 Applications Processors for Industrial Products - Data Sheet (REV 7) PDF (1.7 MB) IMX53IEC	08 Jun 2015

Errata (1)

Name/Description	Modified Date
Chip Errata for i.MX53 - IMX53CE (REV 6) PDF (458.1 kB) IMX53CE	19 Feb 2015

Application Notes (7)

Name/Description	Modified Date
Secure Boot on i.MX50, i.MX53, and i.MX 6 Series using HABv4 (REV 1) PDF (867.8 kB) AN4581	02 Oct 2015
i.MX53 DDR Calibration (REV 1) PDF (621.5 kB) AN4466	10 May 2013
Using Open Source Debugging Tools for Linux on i.MX Processors (REV 0) PDF (251.5 kB) AN4553	19 Jul 2012
AN4270_Rev1.fm (REV 1) PDF (189.0 kB) AN4270	09 Feb 2012
AN4380.fm (REV 0) PDF (261.0 kB) AN4380	11 Oct 2011
Architectural Differences Between i.MX51 and i.MX53 (REV 0) PDF (518.5 kB) AN4271	26 Feb 2011
High-End 3D Graphics with OpenGL ES 2.0 (REV 0) PDF (2.3 MB) AN4274	23 Feb 2011

Reference Manuals (2)

Name/Description	Modified Date
i.MX53 Quick Start Board Hardware Manual (REV 0.91) PDF (2.2 MB) IMX53QSBRM	13 Mar 2014
i.MX53 Reference Manual with fusemap addendum. (REV 2.1) PDF (72.4 MB) IMX53RM	05 Jun 2012

Users Guides (1)

Name/Description	Modified Date
i.MX53 System Development User’s Guide (REV 2) PDF (16.0 MB) MX53UG	21 Jun 2015

Fact Sheets (1)

Name/Description	Modified Date
i.MX537 Applications Processor - Fact Sheet (REV 2) PDF (222.3 kB) IMX537INDFS	18 Nov 2014

Brochures (1)

Name/Description	Modified Date
Embedded Solutions Based on ARM Technology Guide (REV 8) PDF (4.5 MB) NXPARM	07 Oct 2014

White Papers (3)

Name/Description	Modified Date
i.MX Security Technology - White Paper (REV 1) PDF (409.6 kB) IMXSCRTYWP	20 Nov 2014
i.MX537 Solution for the Industrial Market - White Paper (REV 1) PDF (284.9 kB) IMX537INDWP	18 Nov 2014
XEC-LCD White Paper (REV 0) PDF (349.5 kB) XECLCDWP	20 Apr 2011

Supporting Information (15)

Name/Description	Modified Date
Windows Embedded Compact 7 MM Documentation Bundle for the SABRE Platform for Automotive . Includes Release Notes and... (REV 11.05) ZIP (962.7 kB) IMX53_AUTO_1105_WCE7_MM_DOCS	16 Jan 2012
Windows Embedded Compact 7 MM Documentation Bundle for the SABRE Platform for Tablets . Includes Release Notes and User... (REV 11.05) ZIP (967.7 kB) IMX53_TABLET_1105_WCE7_MM_DOCS	16 Jan 2012
Windows Embedded Compact 7 BSP Codecs Documentation Bundle for the SABRE Platform for Automotive. Includes Release Notes... (REV 11.05) ZIP (2.4 MB) IMX53_AUTO_1105_WCE7_BSP_DOCS	23 Jun 2011
Windows Embedded Compact 7 BSP Codecs Documentation Bundle for the SABRE Platform for Tablets. Includes Release Notes... (REV 11.05) ZIP (2.4 MB) IMX53_TABLET_1105_WCE7_BSP_DOCS	23 Jun 2011

Ordering Information

Product	Status	Budgetary Price excluding tax(US$)	Package Type and Termination Count	Core Type	Operating Frequency (Max) (MHz)	Core: Number of cores (Spec)	Ambient Operating Temperature (Min-Max) (°C)	Cache (KB)	L2 Cache (Max) (KB)	Internal RAM (KB)	External Memory Supported	Multimedia	External Storage Support	Qualification Tier	USB features	CAN Type	Ethernet Type	Additional Features	Video/Display features
MCIMX537CVV8C	Active	1K @ US$20.06	TEPBGA 529	ARM Cortex-A8	800	1	-40 to 85	32	256	128	DDR3, FLASH, DDR2	2-D Graphics, 3-D Graphics, Image Pre- and Post-Processor		10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFE	Integrated PHY, USB 2.0	FlexCAN	10/100 BaseT	Watchdog OSC/Timer, Temperature Sensor, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller	LCD Controller
MCIMX537CVV8CR2	Active	1K @ US$20.06	TEPBGA 529	ARM Cortex-A8	800	1	-40 to 85	32	256	128	FLASH, DDR3, DDR2	2-D Graphics, 3-D Graphics, Image Pre- and Post-Processor		10-YEARS APPLICATION LIFE	Integrated PHY, USB 2.0	FlexCAN	10/100 BaseT	Watchdog OSC/Timer, Temperature Sensor, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller	LCD Controller

Package Information

Package Description	Outline Version	Packing	Product Status	Part Number	Chemical Content	RoHS / Pb FreeChina RoHS Lookup	MSL	PPT (°C)
TEPBGAII 529 19*19 P0.8	98ASA00167D	MPQ - 420 BRICKPOQ - 420 BRICK	Active	MCIMX537CVV8C	MCIMX537CVV8C.pdf		3	260
TEPBGAII 529 19*19 P0.8	98ASA00167D	MPQ - 750 REELPOQ - 750 REEL	Active	MCIMX537CVV8CR2	MCIMX537CVV8CR2.pdf		3	260