Overview
The AM3354BZCE60 is a member of the AM335x Sitara™ processor family from Texas Instruments. This processor is based on the ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit RISC core and is designed to provide high performance and low power consumption. It features a NEON™ SIMD coprocessor and a range of peripherals and interfaces, making it suitable for various embedded applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit RISC |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | Up to 1 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32KB Instruction and 32KB Data Cache |
| L2 Cache | 256KB with Error Correcting Code (ECC) |
| On-Chip Memory | 176KB Boot ROM, 64KB Dedicated RAM, 64KB General-Purpose On-Chip Memory Controller (OCMC) RAM |
| External Memory Interfaces | mDDR(LPDDR), DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L; up to 1GB total addressable space |
| Package | NFBGA-298 |
| Power Domains | Three switchable power domains: MPU, SGX530 (GFX), Peripherals and Infrastructure |
| Real-Time Clock (RTC) | Internal 32.768-kHz oscillator, RTC logic, and 1.1-V internal LDO |
Key Features
- Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem and Industrial Communication Subsystem (PRU-ICSS) supporting protocols like EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP™
- Two Programmable Real-Time Units (PRUs) with 32-bit load/store RISC processor capable of running at 200 MHz
- Integrated LCD controller with up to 24-bit data output and support for various display types
- 12-bit Successive Approximation Register (SAR) ADC with 200K samples per second
- Enhanced High-Resolution PWM (eHRPWM) modules and Enhanced Quadrature Encoder Pulse (eQEP) modules
- Up to two USB 2.0 high-speed dual-role device ports, two industrial Gigabit Ethernet MACs, and two CAN ports
- Support for IEEE 1588v1 Precision Time Protocol (PTP)
- Dynamic Voltage Frequency Scaling (DVFS) and Adaptive Voltage Scaling (AVS)
Applications
The AM3354BZCE60 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical devices requiring high-performance processing and low power consumption
- Aerospace and defense systems needing robust and reliable processing
- Automotive systems, especially those requiring advanced infotainment and control functions
- Consumer electronics such as smart home devices and multimedia systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the AM3354BZCE60 processor?
The maximum clock frequency of the AM3354BZCE60 processor is up to 1 GHz. - What type of cache does the AM3354BZCE60 have?
The AM3354BZCE60 has 32KB of L1 instruction and data cache and 256KB of L2 cache with Error Correcting Code (ECC). - What are the external memory interfaces supported by the AM3354BZCE60?
The AM3354BZCE60 supports mDDR(LPDDR), DDR2, DDR3, and DDR3L external memory interfaces. - Does the AM3354BZCE60 support industrial communication protocols?
Yes, the AM3354BZCE60 supports industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT®, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP™ through its PRU-ICSS subsystem. - What is the purpose of the PRU-ICSS in the AM3354BZCE60?
The PRU-ICSS (Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem and Industrial Communication Subsystem) is used for real-time responses, specialized data handling operations, and custom peripheral interfaces, and it supports various industrial communication protocols. - How many USB ports does the AM3354BZCE60 support?
The AM3354BZCE60 supports up to two USB 2.0 high-speed dual-role device ports. - Does the AM3354BZCE60 have integrated Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, the AM3354BZCE60 has up to two industrial Gigabit Ethernet MACs with MII, RMII, RGMII, and MDIO interfaces. - What is the resolution supported by the LCD controller of the AM3354BZCE60?
The LCD controller supports resolutions up to 2048 × 2048 with a maximum 126-MHz pixel clock. - Does the AM3354BZCE60 support touch screen interfaces?
Yes, the AM3354BZCE60 can be configured to operate as a 4-wire, 5-wire, or 8-wire resistive touch screen controller interface. - What is the power management capability of the AM3354BZCE60?
The AM3354BZCE60 features dynamic voltage frequency scaling (DVFS) and adaptive voltage scaling (AVS) for efficient power management.
