Overview
The AM1707DZKBD4, produced by Texas Instruments, is a sophisticated ARM microprocessor based on the ARM926EJ-S RISC core. This device is part of the Sitara processor family and is designed to offer a robust set of peripherals and high-performance capabilities. It operates at frequencies of 375 MHz or 456 MHz, depending on the voltage supply, and is housed in a 256-ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA) package. The AM1707 is tailored for applications requiring high processing power, extensive peripheral support, and low power consumption.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM926EJ-S RISC Core |
| Operating Frequency | 375 MHz (1.2V) or 456 MHz (1.3V) |
| Instruction Set | ARMv5TEJ (32/16-bit) |
| Cache Memory | 16KB Instruction Cache, 16KB Data Cache |
| On-Chip Memory | 64KB ROM, 8KB RAM (Vector Table), 128KB RAM |
| External Memory Interfaces | EMIFA (Asynchronous, NOR, NAND, Flash), EMIFB (SDRAM) |
| USB Interfaces | USB 1.1 OHCI (Host), USB 2.0 OTG with Integrated PHY |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO |
| UARTs | Three Configurable 16550-Type UART Modules |
| Other Peripherals | I2C, SPI, McASP, eHRPWM, eCAP, eQEP, LCD Controller |
| Package | 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 17 mm x 17 mm |
| Voltage I/O | 3.3 V |
Key Features
- Clock Gating and Single-Cycle MAC for efficient power management
- Dedicated Interrupt Controller and ARM Jazelle Technology for enhanced performance
- Embedded ICE-RT for real-time debugging
- Multimedia Card (MMC)/Secure Digital (SD) Card support
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access Controller (EDMA3) with 32 independent DMA channels
- Three Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASPs) with FIFO buffers
- Three Enhanced High-Resolution Pulse Width Modulators (eHRPWM)
- Three Enhanced Capture (eCAP) Modules and two Enhanced Quadrature Encoder (eQEP) Modules
- Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem (PRUSS) with two PRU Cores
- Real-Time Clock (RTC) with 32-kHz Oscillator and separate power rail
Applications
- Industrial Automation
- Test and Measurement
- Home Automation
- Portable Data Terminals
- Other applications requiring high processing power and extensive peripheral support
Q & A
- What is the core processor of the AM1707DZKBD4?
The core processor is the ARM926EJ-S RISC Core.
- What are the operating frequencies of the AM1707DZKBD4?
The operating frequencies are 375 MHz (1.2V) or 456 MHz (1.3V).
- What type of cache memory does the AM1707DZKBD4 have?
The device has 16KB Instruction Cache and 16KB Data Cache.
- What external memory interfaces are supported by the AM1707DZKBD4?
The device supports EMIFA (Asynchronous, NOR, NAND, Flash) and EMIFB (SDRAM) interfaces.
- Does the AM1707DZKBD4 have USB interfaces?
Yes, it includes USB 1.1 OHCI (Host) and USB 2.0 OTG with Integrated PHY.
- What is the Ethernet capability of the AM1707DZKBD4?
The device features a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO.
- How many UART modules does the AM1707DZKBD4 have?
The device has three configurable 16550-Type UART Modules.
- What is the package type and size of the AM1707DZKBD4?
The device is packaged in a 256-Ball Pb-Free Plastic Ball Grid Array (PBGA), 17 mm x 17 mm.
- What are some of the key peripherals supported by the AM1707DZKBD4?
The device supports I2C, SPI, McASP, eHRPWM, eCAP, eQEP, and an LCD Controller.
- What are the typical applications for the AM1707DZKBD4?
Typical applications include Industrial Automation, Test and Measurement, Home Automation, and Portable Data Terminals.
