Overview
The AM5728BABCXEA is a high-performance Sitara processor developed by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the AM572x family, designed to meet the intense processing needs of modern embedded products. It features a dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem, along with two TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP cores. The processor also includes Vision AccelerationPac with four Embedded Vision Engines (EVEs) and an IVA-HD subsystem, making it highly suitable for applications requiring advanced video processing and analytics.
The AM5728BABCXEA is packaged in a 760-pin FCBGA (ABC) package, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C. It supports a wide range of peripherals and interfaces, including DDR3/DDR3L memory, USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0, and multiple serial interfaces. The device is built on 28-nm CMOS technology, ensuring high performance and power efficiency.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (ABC), 760 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C |
| Processor Cores | Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15, 1.5 GHz |
| DSP Cores | Two TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP cores |
| Memory | Up to 2.5 MB of on-chip L3 RAM, DDR3/DDR3L memory interface (up to 2 GB per EMIF) |
| Graphics | Dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU, Vivante GC320 core |
| Video Processing | IVA-HD subsystem, 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), HDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 compliant |
| Interfaces | SuperSpeed USB 3.0, High-speed USB 2.0, PCIe 3.0, SATA gen2, McASP, McSPI, QSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO |
| Other Features | Cryptographic acceleration (AES, SHA, RNG, DES, 3DES), PRU-ICSS, EDMA controller, up to 247 GPIO pins |
Key Features
- Dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 Microprocessor Subsystem: With Arm Neon extension, providing high processing performance and control functions separation.
- DSP and Co-processors: Two TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP cores, two dual-core Arm Cortex-M4 co-processors (IPU1 and IPU2), and Vision AccelerationPac with four EVEs.
- Video and Graphics Processing: IVA-HD subsystem, 4K video support, dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU, and Vivante GC320 core.
- Memory and Storage: Up to 2.5 MB of on-chip L3 RAM, DDR3/DDR3L memory interface, and various storage interfaces like SATA gen2 and MMC/SD/SDIO.
- Peripheral and Interface Support: SuperSpeed USB 3.0, High-speed USB 2.0, PCIe 3.0, SATA gen2, McASP, McSPI, QSPI, and more.
- Cryptographic Acceleration: AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES hardware accelerators.
- Development Tools: Complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and debugging interface.
Applications
- Industrial Communication: Suitable for industrial automation and communication systems.
- Human Machine Interface (HMI): Ideal for HMI applications requiring high-performance processing and advanced graphics.
- Automation and Control: Used in automation and control systems that need robust processing and multiple interface support.
- High Performance Applications: Applicable in various high-performance embedded systems requiring advanced video processing and analytics.
- Analytics: Suitable for applications involving data analytics and machine learning.
- General Use: Can be used in other general-purpose embedded systems where high processing power and flexibility are needed.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the AM5728BABCXEA?
The AM5728BABCXEA is packaged in a 760-pin FCBGA (ABC) package.
- What is the operating temperature range of the AM5728BABCXEA?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C.
- What type of processor cores does the AM5728BABCXEA have?
The device features dual-core Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem and two TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP cores.
- What is the maximum memory capacity supported by the AM5728BABCXEA?
The device supports up to 2.5 MB of on-chip L3 RAM and up to 2 GB of DDR3/DDR3L memory per EMIF.
- Does the AM5728BABCXEA support cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, it includes cryptographic acceleration for AES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES.
- What kind of video processing capabilities does the AM5728BABCXEA have?
The device features an IVA-HD subsystem with 4K @ 15fps encode and decode support for H.264 CODEC and up to 1080p60 for other CODECs.
- What are the key interfaces supported by the AM5728BABCXEA?
The device supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0, High-speed USB 2.0, PCIe 3.0, SATA gen2, McASP, McSPI, QSPI, and more.
- Is the AM5728BABCXEA suitable for industrial communication applications?
Yes, it is highly suitable for industrial communication and automation systems due to its robust processing and multiple interface support.
- What development tools are available for the AM5728BABCXEA?
Texas Instruments provides a complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and debugging interface.
- What is the technology node of the AM5728BABCXEA?
The device is built on 28-nm CMOS technology.
