Overview
The AM3703CUSD100 is a high-performance microprocessor from Texas Instruments, part of the Sitara AM37x family. It is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture, integrated on TI's advanced 45-nm process technology. This microprocessor is designed to provide exceptional ARM and graphics performance while maintaining low power consumption. It supports various high-level operating systems, including Linux, Android, and Windows Embedded CE, and is backward compatible with previous Cortex-A8 Sitara microprocessors and OMAP™ processors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-A8, up to 1 GHz |
| Graphics Accelerator | POWERVR SGX (AM3715 only) |
| Memory | 32K-Byte Data Cache, 256K-Byte L2 Cache, 64K-Byte Shared SRAM, 32K-Byte ROM |
| External Memory Interfaces | SDRAM Controller (SDRC), General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC), NAND/NOR Flash, SRAM |
| Serial Communication | 5 Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs), 4 Multichannel Serial Port Interface (McSPI) Ports |
| USB | High-Speed/Full-Speed/Low-Speed USB OTG and Host Subsystem |
| Package | 423-LFBGA (FCBGA) |
| Operating Voltage | 0.9-V to 1.2-V Adaptive Processor Core Voltage, 1.8-V I/O |
| Temperature Range | Commercial, Industrial, and Extended Temperature Grades |
Key Features
- Flexible Asynchronous Protocol and compatibility with OMAP™ 3 Architecture
- NEON™ SIMD Coprocessor and Jazelle® RCT Execution Environment
- POWERVR SGX™ Graphics Accelerator (AM3715 only)
- Universal Scalable Shader Engine with multi-threaded engine and pixel/vertex shader functionality
- Industry Standard API Support: OpenGLES 1.1 and 2.0, OpenVG 1.0
- SmartReflex™ Technology for Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS)
- Comprehensive Power, Reset, and Clock Management
- Embedded Trace Macro Interface (ETM) and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Compatible
- Up to 188 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins
Applications
- Portable Data Terminals
- Navigation
- Auto Infotainment
- Gaming
- Medical Imaging
- Home Automation
- Human Machine Interface
- Industrial Control
- Test and Measurement
- Single-board Computer
Q & A
- What is the core architecture of the AM3703CUSD100?
The AM3703CUSD100 is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture.
- What is the maximum operating frequency of the AM3703CUSD100?
The maximum operating frequency is up to 1 GHz.
- What type of graphics accelerator does the AM3703CUSD100 have?
The AM3703 does not have a POWERVR SGX graphics accelerator, but the AM3715 does.
- What types of external memory interfaces are supported?
It supports SDRAM, NAND/NOR Flash, and SRAM through the SDRAM Controller (SDRC) and General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC).
- Does the AM3703CUSD100 support USB?
Yes, it supports High-Speed/Full-Speed/Low-Speed USB OTG and Host Subsystem.
- What is the package type of the AM3703CUSD100?
The package type is 423-LFBGA (FCBGA).
- What are the operating voltage ranges for the AM3703CUSD100?
The operating voltage ranges from 0.9-V to 1.2-V for the adaptive processor core and 1.8-V for I/O.
- What temperature grades are supported by the AM3703CUSD100?
It supports Commercial, Industrial, and Extended Temperature Grades.
- Does the AM3703CUSD100 support any power management features?
Yes, it includes SmartReflex™ Technology for Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS).
- What debugging interfaces are available on the AM3703CUSD100?
It includes Embedded Trace Macro Interface (ETM) and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan Compatible interfaces.
