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RT500

The NXP i.MX RT500 is a Cortex-M33 Crossover MCU designed for low-power HMI applications. It integrates a 200 MHz DSP and a 2D GPU.

✓ Total Stock: 5,049 pcs

$ Price Range: $1.87

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RT500 Specifications Quick View

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Category	New Products
Manufacturer Name	Rafael Micro
Security Features	Arm TrustZone, Secure Boot, PUF-based key store, OTFAD, Certificate-based debug authentication, RSA signed firmware, AES-CTR encrypted firmware

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RT500 Description

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The NXP i.MX RT500 is a Cortex-M33 Crossover MCU optimized for low-power Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications, targeting wearables and Smart Home & IoT devices. It operates at up to 200 MHz and includes a 200 MHz Tensilica Fusion F1 DSP and a 2D GPU, enabling advanced features while supporting long battery life.

Key specifications include up to 5 MB of system SRAM, 2x 32 kB FlexSPI cache, and support for Quad/Octal SPI Flash and SD/eMMC external storage. The MCU features multiple interfaces for graphics and cameras, including parallel LCD and MIPI DSI, along with an 8-channel digital microphone interface and a high-speed USB controller.

Security is a strong focus, with Arm TrustZone technology, Secure Boot, a PUF-based key store, and hardware crypto accelerators for AES, TRNG, SHA-256, and SHA-1. The RT500 series offers various configurations, such as the i.MX RT595 with DSP and GPU, i.MX RT555 with GPU, and i.MX RT533 with reduced SRAM.

This MCU is supported by the MCUXpresso SDK and libraries like LVGL, TensorFlow Lite Micro, and Voice Intelligent Technology (VIT), making it suitable for complex embedded systems requiring graphical interfaces and voice control.

RT500 Quick Information

Product Type: Microcontroller

Series: i.MX RT500

Canonical Name: NXP i.MX RT500 Cortex-M33 Crossover MCU

Subcategory: Crossover MCU

RT500 Compliance

RoHS Status: RoHS Compliant

Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 Unlimited

REACH Status: REACH Unaffected

RT500 Estimated Pricing

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RT500 Features

Cortex-M33 core at up to 200 MHz
Integrated 200 MHz DSP core
2D GPU with vector graphics acceleration
Up to 5 MB of system SRAM
Advanced security and crypto features

RT500 Applications

Wearable devices and smartwatches
Smart Home and IoT devices
Low-power HMI applications
Embedded systems with graphical interfaces

RT500 FAQs

6 frequently asked questions generated from this part’s specifications.

What is the core clock speed of the NXP i.MX RT500 MCU?

The NXP i.MX RT500 MCU core is clocked at up to 200 MHz.

Does the NXP i.MX RT500 feature a DSP core?

Yes, it includes a Cadence Tensilica Fusion F1 DSP core operating at up to 200 MHz.

How much on-chip memory does the RT500 offer?

The RT500 offers up to 5 MB of system SRAM accessible by CPUs and DMA engines.

What graphics capabilities does the RT500 have?

It features a 2D GPU with vector graphics acceleration and supports parallel LCD and MIPI DSI interfaces.

What security features are included in the RT500?

Security features include Arm TrustZone, Secure Boot, PUF-based key storage, and hardware crypto accelerators for AES, TRNG, SHA-256, and SHA-1.

What packages are available for the RT500?

The RT500 is available in FOWLP249 and WLCSP141 packages.