NXP i.MX RT1015 with high-performance features set in low-cost package

Building upon decades of leadership in providing both MCUs and applications processors, NXP has developed a series of embedded processors that fully embodies the best of two worlds: Application processor and Microcontrollers.

The i.MX RT1015 expands the i.MX RT crossover processor families by providing an extremely low-cost ARM^® Cortex^®-M7 running at up to 500 MHz, coupled with a high-performance feature set in low-cost LQFP package, further simplifying board design and layout for customers.  

Key features

• High-Performance, Real-Time Processing
• Extremely Low Cost
• Rich Integration, extensive external memory interfaces
• Easy for MCU-based developers to use

Additional features

High-Performance, Real-Time Processing

• Arm Cortex-M7 core running up to 500MHz with ultra-fast real-time responsiveness

Low Cost

• Lowest cost i.MX of the complete portfolio
• LQFP enabling true two-layer PCB design, while eliminating the need for expensive infrastructure
• Fully integrated PMIC with DC-DC

Rich Integration

• QuadSPI NOR Flash memory interface
• USB 2.0 HS OTG interface with PHY
• I2S, S/PDIF audio interface
• Support for wireless standards such as Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, BLE, Zigbee®, Thread™

Easy to Use

• Easy for MCU-based developers to use, increasing performance while leveraging toolchains. Enabled with rapid prototyping and development, even further with evaluation kit compatible with Arduino

PERFORMANCE AND INTEGRATION HIGHLIGHTS

• ARM^® Cortex^®-M7 up to 500 MHz with 16KB/16KB I/D cache
• High Speed USB with PHY
• Audio suite: 3 x I2S/SAI, S/PDIF
• PWM for motor control
• Security

LOW COST AND EASY TO DEVELOP

• LQFP package enables low-cost 2-layer PCB design
• Integrated power management module reduces complexity of external power supply
• FreeRTOS with SDK
• MCUXpresso / Keil / IAR

SPECIFICATIONS

• Package:
• 100 LQFP, 14x14
• Temp/Qual:
• -40 to 105 C (Tj), Industrial
• 0 to 95 C (Tj) Consumer

Applications

• Audio Subsystem/professional microphone, guitar pedals
• Smart Home/appliances, HVAC climate control, security
• Industrial Computing, PLCs, factory automation
• Motor Control and Power Conversion

Available tools

MIMXRT1015-EVK

The MIMXRT1015-EVK development board provides true MCU-usability and the out-of-box experience (OOBE), featuring the popular NXP MCU format with the Getting Started information and videos at nxp.com.

Processor

• NXP Semiconductors MIMXRT1015, 500MHz ARM Cortex-M7, 100 LQFP

Memory

• 128 Mb QSPI Flash

Audio

• Audio Codec
• 4-pole Audio Headphone Jack
• External speaker connection
• Microphone

Connectivity

• Micro USB OTG connector
• ARDUINO interface

Debug

• JTAG connector
• On-board DAP-Link debugger

2 layer through hole PCB

Software Enablement

• MCUXpresso SDK
  • Extensive suite of robust peripheral drivers, stacks, and middleware
  • Includes software examples demonstrating use of peripheral drivers and middleware
• ARM® Mbed®-enabled
• Free RTOS
• Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
  • IAR Embedded Workbench
  • ARM Keil Microcontroller Development Kit
  • MCUXpresso IDE