AM3517AZCN - Texas Instruments

Manufacturer Part Number

AM3517AZCN

Manufacturer

Texas Instruments

Introduction

The AM3517AZCN is part of the Sitara™ series, which are high-performance, ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessors with enhanced multimedia capabilities.

Product Features and Performance

ARM Cortex-A8 Core at 600MHz

Multimedia Co-Processor with NEON SIMD support

Powerful graphics acceleration

Supports LPDDR and DDR2 RAM Controllers

LCD Display and Interface Controllers built-in

Integrated 10/100Mbps Ethernet controller

Multiple USB 2.0 interfaces including 3 general-purpose and 1 with PHY

Surface Mount 491-LFBGA Package

Product Advantages

High integration to support multimedia applications

Efficient performance-power balance for embedded processing

Robust peripheral set to facilitate design flexibility

Key Technical Parameters

Core Processor: ARM Cortex-A8

Number of Cores/Bus Width: 1 Core, 32-Bit

Speed: 600MHz

RAM Controllers: LPDDR, DDR2

Graphics Acceleration: Yes

Ethernet: 10/100Mbps

USB: USB 2.0 (3), USB 2.0 + PHY (1)

Voltage - I/O: 1.8V, 3.3V

Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 90°C

Quality and Safety Features

Designed for demanding industrial applications with a wide temperature range for operation

Complies with industry standards for quality and safety

Compatibility

Supports a range of interfaces for broad peripheral compatibility

Additional Interfaces: CAN, HDQ/1-Wire, I2C, McBSP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART

Application Areas

Industrial control

Medical devices

Interactive point-of-service kiosks

Multimedia devices

Navigational equipment

Product Lifecycle

Active product status with continuous manufacturer support

No near-term discontinuation announced

Several Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Enhanced multimedia processing capabilities

Flexible connectivity supporting a variety of peripherals

Suitable for high-reliability applications with extended operating temperature

On-chip graphics acceleration enabling rich user interfaces

Energy-efficient design suitable for embedded applications

Strong community and manufacturer support

Availability of development tools and software for rapid prototyping and deployment