Overview
The AM5726BABCXA is a high-performance Sitara processor from Texas Instruments, designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded products. This processor integrates a dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem, up to two C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores, and various other accelerators and peripherals. It is built on 28-nm CMOS technology and features a 760-pin FCBGA package. The AM5726 provides a fully integrated mixed processor solution, combining programmable video processing with a highly integrated peripheral set, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including industrial communication, human machine interfaces, automation, and high-performance computing.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem |
| DSP Cores | Up to 2 C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores |
| Memory | Up to 2.5MB of on-chip L3 RAM, two DDR3/DDR3L memory interface modules (up to 2GB per EMIF) |
| Co-processors | 2x dual Arm Cortex-M4 co-processors (IPU1 and IPU2) |
| Video Processing | IVA-HD subsystem with 4K @ 15fps encode and decode support for H.264 CODEC, up to 1080p60 for other CODECs |
| Display Subsystem | Full-HD video (1920 × 1080p, 60 fps), multiple video input and output, 2D and 3D graphics, HDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 compliant |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 105°C |
| Package | 760-pin FCBGA (ABC), 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch |
| Peripherals | 2-port gigabit ethernet, sixteen 32-bit general-purpose timers, five I2C ports, ten configurable UART/IrDA/CIR modules, and more |
Key Features
- Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem with Arm Neon extension
- Up to two C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores, fully object-code compatible with C67x and C64x+
- Up to four Embedded Vision Engines (EVEs) and Vision AccelerationPac
- IVA-HD subsystem with 4K video encoding and decoding support
- Display subsystem with full-HD video, multiple video inputs and outputs, 2D and 3D graphics, and HDMI 1.4a compliance
- Dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU and Vivante GC320 core for 2D graphics acceleration
- Crypto hardware accelerators for AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA) controller and General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC)
- SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and high-speed USB 2.0 dual-role devices
- PCI-Express 3.0 subsystems with two 5-Gbps lanes
- Dual Controller Area Network (DCAN) modules with CAN 2.0B protocol
- Up to 247 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
Applications
- Industrial communication
- Human Machine Interface (HMI)
- Automation and control
- High-performance applications
- Analytics and data processing
- General use in embedded systems requiring high processing power and integrated peripherals
Q & A
- What is the primary processor in the AM5726BABCXA?
The primary processor is a dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem.
- How many DSP cores does the AM5726BABCXA have?
It has up to two C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores.
- What is the maximum operating temperature of the AM5726BABCXA?
The maximum operating temperature is 105°C.
- What type of memory interfaces does the AM5726BABCXA support?
It supports two DDR3/DDR3L memory interface modules, each supporting up to 2GB of memory.
- Does the AM5726BABCXA support 4K video encoding and decoding?
Yes, it supports 4K @ 15fps encode and decode for H.264 CODEC through its IVA-HD subsystem.
- What cryptographic accelerators are available on the AM5726BABCXA?
The device includes crypto hardware accelerators for AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES.
- What is the package type and size of the AM5726BABCXA?
The package is a 760-pin FCBGA (ABC) with dimensions of 23 mm × 23 mm and a 0.8-mm pitch.
- Does the AM5726BABCXA support USB 3.0 and USB 2.0?
Yes, it supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 and high-speed USB 2.0 as dual-role devices.
- What type of display capabilities does the AM5726BABCXA have?
The device supports full-HD video (1920 × 1080p, 60 fps), multiple video inputs and outputs, 2D and 3D graphics, and is HDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 compliant.
- What development tools are available for the AM5726BABCXA?
Texas Instruments provides a complete set of development tools, including C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a debugging interface.
