Overview
The AM5728BABCX 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, dual TI C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores, and various other coprocessors and peripherals. It is built on 28-nm CMOS technology and features a 760-pin FCBGA (ABC) package. The AM5728BABCX combines programmable video processing with a highly integrated peripheral set, making it suitable for a wide range of applications requiring high processing power and multimedia capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (ABC) with 760 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C |
| Processor Cores | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15, Dual TI C66x VLIW DSP, 2x Dual-core Arm Cortex-M4 |
| Memory | Up to 2.5MB on-chip L3 RAM, Two DDR3/DDR3L memory interface modules (up to 2GB per EMIF) |
| Graphics and Video | Full-HD video (1920 × 1080p, 60 fps), 4K @ 15fps encode and decode support for H.264 CODEC, Dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU |
| Networking | 2-port gigabit ethernet (GMAC), Dual Controller Area Network (DCAN) modules |
| Interfaces | SuperSpeed USB 3.0, High-speed USB 2.0, PCI-Express 3.0, SATA gen2, MMC/SD/SDIO |
| General-Purpose I/O | Up to 247 GPIO pins |
Key Features
- Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem with Arm Neon extension
- Up to 2 TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP cores, fully object-code compatible with C67x and C64x+
- Up to four Embedded Vision Engines (EVEs) and IVA-HD subsystem
- Display subsystem with Full-HD video support, multiple video input and output, and 2D/3D graphics
- HDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 compliant encoder
- 2D-graphics accelerator (BB2D) subsystem and Vivante GC320 core
- Crypto hardware accelerators for AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA) controller and General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC)
- Ten configurable UART/IrDA/CIR modules and four Multichannel Serial Peripheral Interfaces (McSPI)
- On-chip debug with CTools technology and Power, Reset, and Clock Management (PRCM)
Applications
The AM5728BABCX is suitable for a variety of applications that require high processing power, advanced multimedia capabilities, and extensive peripheral integration. These include:
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
- Automotive infotainment and driver assistance systems
- Smart home and building automation
- High-performance embedded computing systems
- Video surveillance and security systems
Q & A
- What is the package type of the AM5728BABCX?
The AM5728BABCX comes in a 760-pin FCBGA (ABC) package.
- What are the key processor cores in the AM5728BABCX?
The processor features dual-core Arm Cortex-A15, dual TI C66x VLIW DSP, and 2x dual-core Arm Cortex-M4 co-processors.
- What is the maximum operating temperature range for the AM5728BABCX?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
- What are the memory capabilities of the AM5728BABCX?
The device includes up to 2.5MB on-chip L3 RAM and two DDR3/DDR3L memory interface modules supporting up to 2GB per EMIF.
- Does the AM5728BABCX support high-definition video?
- What cryptographic accelerators are available on the AM5728BABCX?
The device includes crypto hardware accelerators for AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES.
- What are the networking capabilities of the AM5728BABCX?
The device features 2-port gigabit ethernet (GMAC) and Dual Controller Area Network (DCAN) modules.
- What development tools are available for the AM5728BABCX?
Texas Instruments provides a complete set of development tools, including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a debugging interface.
- What is the significance of the Embedded Vision Engines (EVEs) in the AM5728BABCX?
The EVEs enhance the device's capability for vision processing and machine learning tasks.
- Does the AM5728BABCX support USB and other interfaces?
