Texas Instruments' AM625 Sitara microprocessor (MPU) is a cost-effective solution specifically designed for Linux application development. With its optimized power architecture and intelligent features, it provides excellent performance. The AM625 Sitara MPU boasts scalable Arm Cortex-A53 performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in the industrial and automotive sectors.
One of the key features of the AM625 Sitara MPU is its embedded capabilities, including dual-display support and 3D graphics acceleration. This enables the device to deliver immersive visual experiences in applications such as industrial human-machine interaction (HMI), EV-charging stations, touchless building access systems, and driver monitoring systems.
The AM625 Sitara processors are available in two package options: an industrial-grade 13 mm x 13 mm ALW package and an AECQ100 automotive-grade 17.2 mm x 17.2 mm AMC package. This allows customers to choose the package that best suits their specific application requirements.
To meet the functional safety requirements of industrial and automotive applications, the AM625 Sitara MPU integrates Cortex-M4F cores and dedicated peripherals. These components can be isolated from the rest of the processor, ensuring the highest level of safety and reliability.
In terms of connectivity, the AM625 Sitara MPU offers a three-port Gb Ethernet switch with time-sensitive networking (TSN) support. This enables efficient and reliable communication within industrial networks. Additionally, the MPU includes a PRU (Programmable Real-Time Unit) module, which provides real-time I/O capabilities for various use cases.
The extensive set of peripherals available in the AM625 Sitara MPU allows for seamless system-level connectivity. This includes interfaces such as USB, MMC/SD, camera, OSPI, CAN-FD, and GPMC (General-Purpose Memory Controller). These interfaces enable easy integration with external devices such as ASICs (Application-Specific Integrated Circuits) or FPGAs (Field-Programmable Gate Arrays).
Security is a top priority for the AM625 Sitara MPU. It supports secure boot functionality, ensuring the protection of intellectual property (IP). The MPU also includes a built-in hardware security module (HSM) for enhanced security measures.
Furthermore, the AM625 Sitara MPU incorporates advanced power-management features, making it suitable for portable and power-sensitive applications. This helps optimize power consumption while maintaining high performance.
Overall, the Texas Instruments' AM625 Sitara microprocessor is a versatile solution for Linux application development, offering powerful performance, extensive connectivity options, and robust security features.
Optimal power management solution
Processor cores: up to quad 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 MPU subsystem (up to 1.4 GHz), single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU (up to 400 MHz), and a dedicated device/power manager
Multimedia: display subsystem, 3D graphics processing unit, one-camera serial interface (CSI-Rx), and four lanes with DPHY
Memory subsystem: DDR subsystem (DDRSS) and up to 816 KB on-chip RAM
Functional safety-compliant targeted for industrial and automotive
Security: HSM, secure boot support, cryptographic acceleration, debugging security, TEE support, secure storage support, and on-the-fly encryption support for the OSPI interface in XIP mode
PRU subsystem:
Dual-core programmable real-time unit subsystem (PRUSS)
Intended for driving GPIO for cycle-accurate protocols
High-speed interfaces:
Integrated Ethernet switch support and two USB2.0 ports
General connectivity
Media and data storage:
Secure digital® (SD®) (4b+4b+8b) interfaces
General-purpose memory controller (GPMC)
OSPI/QSPI with DDR/SDR support
Power management: low power modes are supported by the device/power manager
Boot options: UART, I2C EEPROM, serial NAND Flash, SD card, eMMC, Ethernet, and more
Technology: 16 nm
Packages: 13 mm x 13 mm 0.5 mm pitch 425-pin FCCSP BGA (ALW) and 17.2 mm x 17.2 mm, 0.8 mm pitch 441-pin FCBGA (AMC)
HMI
Retail automation
Driver monitoring systems (DMS/OMS) and in-cabin monitoring (ICM)
Telematics control units (TCU)
3D-point clouds
Vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V)
3D-reconfigurable automotive instrument clusters
Appliance user interfaces and connectivity
Medical equipment
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