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i.MX RT1170 New
phyCORE®-i.MX RT1170
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SoM Highlights
- Arm® Cortex®-M7 with up to 1 GHz
- Arm® Cortex®-M4 (400 MHz)
- Minimal dimensions of only 30 mm x 30 mm
- Multimedia capabilities: 1x MIPI DSI/ MIPI CSI, Audio Codec
- Industrial interfaces: Dual Ethernet, 3x CAN FD, 6x I2C, 9x UART
- Extensive security features
- Real-time realization through Zephyr OS
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Core
1x M7 / 1x M4
Size in mm
30 x 30 x 4,71
Temperature
-40 ° C / + 85 ° C
Longevity
February 2036
Starting from
37 00 €
Product details
i.MX RT1170: the space-saving crossover MCU
The phyCORE-i.MX RT1170 System on Module combines maximum performance with minimal space requirements: at just 30 mm x 30 mm, it is the smallest connectorized SoM based on the NXP i.MX RT1170. Its dual-core architecture with Cortex-M7 and Cortex-M4 enables it to handle demanding real-time tasks and, thanks to its multimedia capabilities, comprehensive industrial interfaces, and the integration of Zephyr OS, offers optimal conditions for demanding embedded applications in the consumer, industrial, and automotive markets.
High performance despite compact SoM design
The high-performance i.MX RT1170 SoC from NXP Semiconductors combines an Arm® Cortex®-M7 with a clock speed of up to 1 GHz and an Arm® Cortex®-M4 with a clock speed of 400 MHz. As a crossover MCU, this architecture combines the advantages of a classic MCU with the performance of an application processor, ensuring high computing power and energy efficiency for demanding embedded solutions.
Areas of Application: 
Multimedia functions
Despite its compact design, the SoM offers a wide range of multimedia functions. The MIPI-DSI interface allows for easy connection of larger displays and direct integration into your HMI. For applications with a camera interface, MIPI-CSI is available for direct camera data acquisition. Additionally, an integrated audio codec supports audio processing. The powerful MCU processes camera data and audio quickly and efficiently – an ideal solution for demanding multimedia projects.
Industrial interfaces
The phyCORE-i.MX RT1170 offers extensive interfaces for industrial applications: Dual Ethernet, 3x CAN FD, and 2x USB 2.0 enable reliable network and device connectivity. Six I2C and nine UART ports are available for peripherals and sensors, ensuring flexible integration into complex systems.
Zephyr OS for real-time and advanced security
With the integrated security features provided in Zephyr OS, such as SecureBoot, SBoM and encryption, CRA-compliant applications can be easily implemented.
Multimedia functions
Despite its compact design, the SoM offers a wide range of multimedia functions. The MIPI-DSI interface allows for easy connection of larger displays and direct integration into your HMI. For applications with a camera interface, MIPI-CSI is available for direct camera data acquisition. Additionally, an integrated audio codec supports audio processing. The powerful MCU processes camera data and audio quickly and efficiently – an ideal solution for demanding multimedia projects.
Industrial interfaces
The phyCORE-i.MX RT1170 offers extensive interfaces for industrial applications: Dual Ethernet, 3x CAN FD, and 2x USB 2.0 enable reliable network and device connectivity. Six I2C and nine UART ports are available for peripherals and sensors, ensuring flexible integration into complex systems.
Zephyr OS for real-time and advanced security
With the integrated security features provided in Zephyr OS, such as SecureBoot, SBoM and encryption, CRA-compliant applications can be easily implemented.
Technical details
| Processor | NXP i.MX RT1176 |
| Core(s) | Single-core Arm Cortex-M7 |
| Bit width | 32-bit |
| Additional core(s) | Single-core Arm Cortex-M4 |
| Clock frequency | 1 GHz (M7), 400 MHz (M4) |
| Digital signal processor | N/A |
| Graphics processing unit | 2D GPU (PXP) |
| Video processing unit | N/A |
| Image signal processor | N/A |
| AI/ML | N/A |
| Cryptogr. acceleration | AES DES (3DES) SHA-1 SHA-2 (RSA4096) |
| HW security | secure boot |
| Functional safety | N/A |
| FPSC feature set | N/A |
| FPSC subclasses | N/A |
| Ethernet | |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 OTG |
| UART | 12x |
| CAN | |
| PCle | N/A |
| Serial ATA | N/A |
| I2C | up to 6x |
| I3C | N/A |
| SPI | 6x, up to 2x FlexSPI |
| GPMC | 8/16/32 Bit |
| MMC/SD/SDIO | 2x eMMC 5.0/SD 3.0 |
| PWM | 4x FlexPWM |
| ePWM | N/A |
| eCAP | N/A |
| eQEP | N/A |
| Display | MIPI DSI or 24-bit RGB parallel |
| Audio | SPDIF, up to SAI Microphone Interface |
| Camera | MIPI CSI 24-bit parallel |
| ADC | up to 2x |
| Debugging | JTAG, UART, SWD |
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