NXP Semiconductors i.MX RT106S Crossover MCU

NXP Semiconductors i.MX RT106S Crossover MCU is an EdgeReady™ solution-specific variant of the i.MX RT1060 family of processors, targeting offline embedded local voice assistant applications. The i.MX RT106S MCU features an advanced implementation of the Arm® Cortex®-M7 core, which operates at speeds up to 600MHz to provide high CPU performance and the best real-time response.

The i.MX RT106S processor is licensed to run NXP’s turnkey voice assistant software solutions, which may include:

Phoneme-based speech recognition engine with PC-based modeling tool
Machine learning audio front end for far-field voice
- Deep learning-based filtering and beamforming
- Acoustic echo cancellation (barge-in)
Playback processing
Codecs, media player/streamer
MQTT, lwIP, TLS (optional)
Built on FreeRTOS and AWS IoT Core
All hardware drivers, including Wi-Fi® and BLUETOOTH® (optional)
Support from MCUXpresso SDK, IDE, and configuration tools

The i.MX RT106S is offered in a 10mm x 10mm 196-ball Molded Array Process Ball Grid Array (MAPBGA) package with a 0.65mm pitch.

Features

High-performing Arm Cortex-M7
3020 CoreMark/1284 DMIPS at 600MHz
1MB On-Chip SRAM - up to 512KB configurable as Tightly Coupled Memory (TCM)
Real-time, low-latency response as low as 20ns
Low dynamic power with an integrated DC-DC converter
Low-power run modes at 24MHz
Advanced multimedia for GUI and enhanced HMI
- 2D graphics acceleration engine
- Parallel camera sensor interface
- LCD display controller (up to WXGA 1366x768)
- 3x I²S for high-performance, multi-channel audio

Extensive external memory interface options
- NAND, eMMC, QuadSPI NOR Flash, and Parallel NOR Flash
Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy, ZigBee®, and Thread™
Supported by MCUXpresso SDK, IDE, and config tools
Package
- Type: MAPBGA-196
- Dimensions: 10mm x 10mm, 0.65mm pitch

Applications

Smart Home
- Smart lighting, shade, and fan controls
- Smart switches, dimmers, plugs, and outlets
- Thermostats, room air conditioners, and humidifiers/de-humidifiers
- Alarm panels, glass break sensors, smoke, and CO₂ detectors
- Set-top boxes, home gateways, and routers
- Garage door openers and access panels
- Smart toys

Smart Appliances
- White goods (fridge, oven, washer, dryer, cooktop, vent hood, etc.)
- Countertop (microwave, coffee maker, food processor, multicooker, etc.)
Smart Industrial and Smart Building Applications
- Elevators, vending machines, access control
- Intercom systems
- Advanced human-machine interfaces (HMI)
- Industrial automation and hands-free process control