i.MX253: Multimedia Applications Processors - Connectivity, High Performance, Cost Effective, ARM9™ Core

Our ARM926EJ-S™ based i.MX253 applications processor targets cost sensitive industrial and general embedded applications, without sacrificing on performance or connectivity. The i.MX253 is packed with connectivity options including Ethernet, USB 2.0 with integrated PHY's, two MMC/SD/SDIO ports, and an SVGA (800x600) display controller enabling devices with high resolution, color-rich displays.

Along with its extensive connectivity options, support for external DDR2 memory and NAND flash simplifies board design and reduces cost. The i.MX253 enables cost effective and feature-packed solutions for applications including HMI, multi-function portable printers, and patient monitoring devices.

i.MX253 Multimedia Applications Processor Block Diagram
Recommended Documentation (2)
Name/DescriptionTypeModified Date
i.MX25 Family of Applications Processors Industrial/general embedded portfolio: i.MX253, i.MX257 and i.MX258 - Fact... (REV 2) PDF (184.9 kB) IMX25INDFSFact Sheets05 Nov 2014
i.MX25 Applications Processor for Consumer and Industrial Products - Data Sheet (REV 10) PDF (1.3 MB) IMX25CECData Sheets02 Jul 2013
Data Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
i.MX25 Applications Processor for Consumer and Industrial Products - Data Sheet (REV 10) PDF (1.3 MB) IMX25CEC02 Jul 2013
Errata (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Chip Errata for the i.MX25 (REV 7.1) PDF (315.0 kB) IMX25CE09 Jul 2014
Application Notes (9)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
AN4547_wrkng.fm (REV 0) PDF (432.4 kB) AN454722 Oct 2012
i.MX25 Boot Options (REV 1) PDF (112.3 kB) AN368429 Aug 2012
Using Open Source Debugging Tools for Linux on i.MX Processors (REV 0) PDF (251.5 kB) AN455319 Jul 2012
AN3948.fm (REV 1) PDF (569.9 kB) AN394802 Dec 2009
Workaround for i.MX25 USB OTG Erratum BID2108 (REV 1) PDF (459.2 kB) AN368311 Nov 2009
i.MX Layout Recommendations (REV 1) PDF (4.5 MB) AN395111 Sep 2009
Key Architectural Differences Between the i.MX233 and i.MX25 (REV 2) PDF (1.7 MB) AN388503 Sep 2009
i.MX25 Real Time Clock (RTC) (REV 0) PDF (970.4 kB) AN387422 Jun 2009
i.MX25 IC Identification Module (IIM) Fusebox (REV 0) PDF (1.2 MB) AN368210 Jun 2009
Reference Manuals (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual (REV 2) PDF (11.5 MB) IMX25RM16 Mar 2011
Fact Sheets (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
i.MX25 Family of Applications Processors Industrial/general embedded portfolio: i.MX253, i.MX257 and i.MX258 - Fact... (REV 2) PDF (184.9 kB) IMX25INDFS05 Nov 2014
White Papers (2)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
i.MX Security Technology - White Paper (REV 1) PDF (409.6 kB) IMXSCRTYWP20 Nov 2014
XEC-LCD White Paper (REV 0) PDF (349.5 kB) XECLCDWP20 Apr 2011
Product Change Notices (1)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
i.MX25 Errata Revision (REV 0) HTM (3.7 kB) PCN1633717 Jul 2014
Supporting Information (4)
Name/DescriptionModified Date
Windows CE Multimedia Codecs Documentation SDK 2009.12 for i.MX25 (REV 2009.12) ZIP (371.3 kB) IMX25_0912_WIN60_MMDOCS_BUNDLE_17 Jun 2010
i.MX25 PDK Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Documentation Bundle. Includes Hello World App note, ReadMe doc, release notes,... (REV 2009.12) ZIP (12.4 MB) IMX25_PDK09_12_WIN60DOCS_BUNDLE11 Feb 2010
Archived
Ordering Information
ProductStatusBudgetary Price excluding tax(US$)Package Type and Termination CountCore TypeOperating Frequency (Max) (MHz)Core: Number of cores (Spec)Ambient Operating Temperature (Min-Max) (°C)Cache (KB)Internal RAM (KB)External Storage SupportQualification TierUSB featuresCAN TypeEthernet TypeAdditional Features
MCIMX253DJM4AActive1K @ US$6.04MAPBGA 400ARM94001-20 to 70161285-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTWatchdog OSC/Timer, Random Number Generator, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller
MCIMX253CJM4AActive1K @ US$6.25MAPBGA 400ARM94001-40 to 851612810-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTWatchdog OSC/Timer, Random Number Generator, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller
MCIMX253DVM4No Longer ManufacturedARM94001-20 to 70161285-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTATA Controller, External Memory Controller, Flash Media Interface, Memory Management Unit (MMU), PLL, Random Number Generator, Watchdog OSC/Timer
MCIMX253CJM4No Longer ManufacturedARM94001-40 to 851612810-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTWatchdog OSC/Timer, Random Number Generator, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller
MCIMX253CVM4No Longer ManufacturedMAPBGA 400ARM94001-40 to 851612810-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTATA Controller, External Memory Controller, Flash Media Interface, Memory Management Unit (MMU), PLL, Watchdog OSC/Timer, Random Number Generator
MCIMX253DJM4No Longer ManufacturedMAPBGA 400ARM94001-20 to 70161285-YEARS APPLICATION LIFEUSB 2.0, USB OTGMII, 10/100 BaseTWatchdog OSC/Timer, Random Number Generator, PLL, Memory Management Unit (MMU), Flash Media Interface, External Memory Controller, ATA Controller
Package Information
Package DescriptionOutline VersionPackingProduct StatusPart NumberChemical ContentRoHS / Pb FreeChina RoHS LookupMSLPPT (°C)
MAPBGA 400 17*17*0.8P0.898ARE10559DMPQ - 450 BRICKPOQ - 450 BOXActiveMCIMX253CJM4AMCIMX253CJM4A.pdf3260
MPQ - 450 BRICKPOQ - 450 BOXActiveMCIMX253DJM4AMCIMX253DJM4A.pdf3260
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
MCIMX253CVM4MCIMX253CVM4.pdf3260
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
MCIMX253DVM4MCIMX253DVM4.pdf3260
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
MCIMX253CJM4MCIMX253CJM4.pdf3260
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
Migration Complete. No Longer Manufactured. View PCN and Replacement Part
MCIMX253DJM4MCIMX253DJM4.pdf3260
i.MX25 Applications Processor for Consumer and Industrial Products - Data Sheet i.MX258
Chip Errata for the i.MX25 i.MX258
AN4547_wrkng.fm i.MX258
i.MX25 Boot Options i.MX258
Using Open Source Debugging Tools for Linux on i.MX Processors i.MX258
AN3948.fm i.MX258
Workaround for i.MX25 USB OTG Erratum BID2108 i.MX258
i.MX Layout Recommendations i.MX258
Key Architectural Differences Between the i.MX233 and i.MX25 i.MX258
i.MX25 Real Time Clock (RTC) i.MX258
i.MX25 IC Identification Module (IIM) Fusebox i.MX258
i.MX25 Multimedia Applications Processor Reference Manual i.MX258
i.MX25 Family of Applications Processors Industrial/general embedded portfolio: i.MX253, i.MX257 and i.MX258 - Fact... i.MX258
i.MX Security Technology - White Paper i.MX258
XEC-LCD White Paper i.MX258
i.MX25 Errata Revision i.MX258
Windows CE Multimedia Codecs Documentation SDK 2009.12 for i.MX25 i.MX258
i.MX25 PDK Windows Embedded CE 6.0 Documentation Bundle. Includes Hello World App note, ReadMe doc, release notes,... i.MX258
[Archive]:BSDL file for i.MX25x i.mx258
98ARE10559D i.mx258
MCIMX253CJM4A.pdf i.mx253
MCIMX253DJM4A.pdf i.mx253
MCIMX253CVM4.pdf i.mx253
MCIMX253DVM4.pdf i.mx253
MCIMX253CJM4.pdf i.mx253
MCIMX253DJM4.pdf i.mx253