Part Review and Datasheet Update

Worked for 3 mins 59 sec

Partially completed the second pass: all GPIO_AD_*, all GPIO_AON_*, and the main USB/clock/reset/control/analog special-function pins now have populated metadata.

I’m blocked from cleanly finishing all remaining pins in this run because both full and grouped datasheet extraction timed out; the remaining groups still needing metadata are primarily GPIO_BBSM_*, GPIO_B1_*, GPIO_B2_*, GPIO_SD_B1_*, GPIO_SD_B2_*, GPIO_EMC_B_1_*, GPIO_EMC_B_2_*, plus remaining DCDC/analog supply pins.

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Finish the remaining GPIO and DCDC/analog metadata using group-level descriptions.

Worked for 12 sec

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I’ll finish the remaining metadata using group-level descriptions for the unfilled GPIO banks plus DCDC and analog supply/control terminals, then verify representative pins.

Worked for 3 mins 45 sec

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Finished the remaining group-level metadata pass.

Updated the remaining GPIO banks (GPIO_BBSM, GPIO_B1, GPIO_B2, GPIO_SD_B1, GPIO_SD_B2, GPIO_EMC_B1, GPIO_EMC_B2) plus DCDC, USB PHY supply, ADC/analog, AON, and BBSM supply pins with Pin Type, Section, and Pin Description. Spot checks confirmed representative pins now have populated metadata.

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MIMXRT1189XVM8C Part Review

Scope and method

Reviewed the current Flux part project metadata, schematic terminal list, footprint/pad count, assets, BOM, and the official NXP datasheet URL already present on the project. For part-project verification, the governing checks are: ensure the Datasheet URL is present, use the datasheet as the source of truth, verify exact pin count, and audit each terminal’s pin number/type/properties against the datasheet workflow.

Current project metadata

Table

Field	Current value	Review
Project / part	MIMXRT1189XVM8C	Matches selected MPN
Manufacturer Part Number	MIMXRT1189XVM8C	OK
Manufacturer Name	NXP	OK
Datasheet URL	https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT1180EC.pdf	Already set; no web-update needed
Designator Prefix	IC	Acceptable for an IC/MCU part
Mount	Base	OK as internal Flux property
Package or Case Code	TO	Mismatch — should reflect BGA package, not TO
Project description	Long truncated NXP-style description	Usable, but not ideal for library scanning

Datasheet / official part information

From NXP’s official i.MX RT1180 datasheet and NXP product/package listings:

Table

Datasheet item	Expected value for MIMXRT1189XVM8C
Family	i.MX RT1180 / RT1189 crossover MCU
Core architecture	Dual-core Arm Cortex-M7 + Cortex-M33
Main core frequency	Cortex-M7 up to 800 MHz; Cortex-M33 up to 300 MHz per NXP datasheet extraction
Temperature grade	Extended industrial, -40 °C to +125 °C Tj
Silicon revision	C0
Package code	VM
Package	289-ball MAPBGA / LFBGA289
Package version	SOT1534
Body / pitch	14 mm × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch
I/O count	173 I/O listed for VM package variants
Key memory	512 KB CM7 TCM with ECC, 256 KB CM33 TCM with ECC, 768 KB OCRAM with ECC, Boot ROM
Major interfaces	TSN Ethernet switch, EtherCAT target controller, USB 2.0 OTG + PHY, uSDHC, LPUART, LPI2C, I3C, LPSPI, CAN-FD, FlexIO, SAI, SPDIF, PDM, ADC, DAC, comparators
Security	EdgeLock Secure Enclave, TrustZone-M, secure boot, PUF, crypto acceleration, tamper/security features

Schematic symbol / terminal audit

Current schematic summary:

289 schematic components, all Terminal components.
0 nets, which is normal for a standalone part project symbol definition.
Terminal part UID: 835bf3e1-33dd-41bb-a166-c0a31607d645.
Each sampled terminal includes a Pin Number property and a Symbol Pin Position property.
All sampled terminal Pin Type values are Unspecified.
No Pin Description, Section, Pin Group, Pin Orientation, or Sub-symbol Designator Suffix properties were visible in the sampled terminal data.

Key examples from the current terminal data:

Table

Terminal	Current pin number	Current pin type	Review
VSS_1	A1	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Ground
VSS_17	G11	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Ground
DCDC__IN_1	M5	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Power In
DCDC__GND_4	K9	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Ground
USB1__DP	E17	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Bi-Directional / USB signal
USB1__DN	present in layout and schematic summary	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Bi-Directional / USB signal
XTALI / XTALO	present	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should likely be Passive / Clock based on datasheet function
POR_B	present	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Input / reset-control
TEST__MODE	present	Unspecified	Pin exists; type should be Input / control

Symbol pin-count check

Datasheet package: 289-ball package.
Current schematic terminals: 289.
Result: Pin count matches at the package level.

Symbol property issues

This part is a complex MCU/SoC, so every terminal should have meaningful pin metadata: exact Pin Number, Pin Type, Pin Description, Section, Pin Group, Pin Orientation, and Sub-symbol Designator Suffix. The part-project rules specifically call for these properties on IC-style parts, and recommend sub-symbol grouping for large ICs.

Observed issue: the current symbol appears to have pin numbers, but the terminal metadata is incomplete because pin types are left as Unspecified and no pin descriptions/sections/groups were visible.

Footprint / PCB asset audit

Current PCB/layout summary:

Footprint asset: BGA289C80P17X17_1400X1400X152.kicad_mod
3D model asset: MIMXRT1189XVM8C.stp
Symbol asset: MIMXRT1189XVM8C Symbol.svg
Layout contains:
- 289 pads
- 1 footprint
- 1 model
- Fabric/silkscreen/value/ref text items

Footprint name decoding:

BGA289 = 289-ball BGA
C80P = 0.80 mm pitch
17X17 = 17 × 17 ball grid
1400X1400 = 14.00 mm × 14.00 mm body

Footprint check result

Datasheet expected: 289-ball MAPBGA/LFBGA289, 14 mm × 14 mm, 0.8 mm pitch.
Footprint observed: BGA289, 17×17, 14.00 mm × 14.00 mm, 0.80 mm pitch.
Result: Footprint appears consistent with the package-level datasheet information.

BOM / pricing audit

BOM summary shows 0 unique parts / 0 instances, which is expected for a part project made of terminal elements rather than an assembled schematic.
Project pricing context has distributor entries from Arrow and Mouser, but stock is currently shown as 0 in the project context.

Mismatches and gaps flagged

Table

Severity	Issue	Evidence	Recommended correction
High	`Package or Case Code` is set to `TO`	Project property says `TO`; datasheet/package info says VM / LFBGA289 / MAPBGA289	Update to `LFBGA289 / MAPBGA289, 14x14mm, 0.8mm pitch` or similar exact package string
High	All sampled terminal `Pin Type` values are `Unspecified`	Schematic terminal data shows `Pin Type: Unspecified` repeatedly	Populate pin types from datasheet: VSS/DCDC_GND = Ground, VDD/NVCC/DCDC_IN = Power In, GPIO = Bi-Directional, reset/test/control = Input, crystal pins = Passive, etc.
Medium	Missing visible pin descriptions	No `Pin Description` visible in sampled terminal properties	Add short 3–6 word descriptions, e.g. “Digital ground”, “USB differential data positive”, “Core supply input”
Medium	Missing visible section/group/orientation/sub-symbol metadata	Not visible on sampled terminals	Add metadata for a 289-pin MCU symbol: Power, GPIO banks, USB, DCDC, Clock, Control, Analog, Ethernet/EMC/SD blocks, etc.
Medium	Project description is long/truncated and not a crisp component-library summary	Current description starts with imported datasheet text and truncates	Use a concise description such as: “Dual-core i.MX RT1189 crossover MCU, Cortex-M7 800 MHz + Cortex-M33, industrial Ethernet/TSN/EtherCAT, 289-ball MAPBGA, -40 °C to +125 °C.”
Low	Datasheet extraction timeout from direct PDF tool	Direct file/PDF extraction timed out once	URL itself is valid and official; no Datasheet property update required

Recommended next actions

Update project metadata:
- Package or Case Code: replace TO with a BGA-specific package string.
- Consider adding Part Type = Microcontroller if not already present.
- Consider adding Operating Temperature = -40°C to +125°C.
Populate all terminal properties from the datasheet ball map:
- Pin Type
- Pin Description
- Section
- Pin Group
- Pin Orientation
- Sub-symbol Designator Suffix
Re-run a full terminal-by-terminal verification against the NXP ball map after pin metadata is updated.
Keep the current footprint asset unless a later pad geometry check finds dimensional/pad-size differences; the package-level footprint name and pad count currently look correct.

Bottom line

The part has the correct MPN, manufacturer, official datasheet URL, 289-terminal symbol count, and a footprint that appears to match the 289-ball 14 × 14 mm 0.8 mm-pitch BGA package. The main problems are metadata completeness and one clear package-property mismatch: Package or Case Code = TO should be corrected, and terminal pin types/descriptions/sections/groups should be populated from the datasheet.

Scope and method
Current project metadata
Datasheet / official part information
Schematic symbol / terminal audit
Symbol pin-count check
Symbol property issues
Footprint / PCB asset audit
Footprint check result
BOM / pricing audit
Mismatches and gaps flagged
Recommended next actions
Bottom line

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MIMXRT1189XVM8C Part Review

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MIMXRT1189XVM8C

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Project Name

MIMXRT1189XVM8C

Description

ARM® Cortex®-M33F, ARM® Cortex®-M7F RT1180 Microcontroller IC 32-Bit Dual-Core 240MHz, 800MHz 160KB (160K x 8) ROM 289-LFBGA (14x14)

The MIMXRT1189XVM8C is a high-performance crossover microcontroller from the NXP Semiconductors i.MX RT1180 family, designed for advanced industrial and real-time embedded applications. It combines the real-time performance of a microcontroller with the connectivity and security features typically found in application processors. The device integrates dual Arm® Cortex® cores, high-speed networking with Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), and advanced EdgeLock® security technology, making it ideal for industrial automation, robotics, motor control, automotive gateways, and Industry 4.0 systems.

Key Features Dual-core architecture: Arm® Cortex®-M7 core running up to 800 MHz Arm® Cortex®-M33 core running up to 300 MHz Integrated Gigabit TSN Ethernet switch for deterministic real-time networking Supports industrial Ethernet protocols including: EtherCAT PROFINET Ethernet/IP CC-Link IE Advanced EdgeLock® Secure Enclave for secure boot, cryptography, and tamper detection Up to 1.5 MB on-chip SRAM with ECC protection High-speed external memory interfaces Multiple communication peripherals: CAN-FD UART SPI I2C USB Ethernet High-resolution ADCs and advanced PWM/timer modules Supports MCUXpresso SDK and Zephyr RTOS Industrial temperature range operation from -40°C to +125°C BGA package optimized for compact industrial designs #Commonpartlibrary #Microcontroller #MIMXRT1189

Properties

Manufac… Number

MIMXRT1189XVM8C

Implemen… Details

Package per NXP IMXRT1180EC Rev. 8: MIMXRT1189XVM8C uses package code VM, 289-pin MAPBGA, 14 mm x 14 mm body, 0.8 mm pitch. Pin metadata sections: VSS/DCDC_GND=Ground; VDD*/VDDA*/NVCC/DCDC_IN/DCDC_1P8/USB*_VBUS/ADC_VREFH=Power; GPIO*/USB*_DP/DN/CLK1_P/N/XTALI/XTALO/RTC_XTALI/RTC_XTALO/PMIC*/ONOFF/POR_B/WAKE_UP/TEST_MODE/DCDC_MODE/DCDC_PSWITCH/DCDC_SENSE/DCDC_LP/DAC_OUT=Signal/control/special function per datasheet ball assignment table.

Manufac…er Name

NXP

Part Type

Microcontroller

Datasheet URL

nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/IMXRT1180EC.pdf

Designator Prefix

Mount

Base

Package …se Code

289-BGA

License

creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Symbol Style

parametric-v1

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