Overview
The AM6548BACDXEAF is a high-performance System-on-Chip (SoC) developed by Texas Instruments, part of the Sitara™ processor family. This device is designed to meet the complex processing needs of modern Industry 4.0 embedded products. It combines four or two Arm Cortex-A53 cores with a dual Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystem, making it suitable for industrial controls, functional safety applications, and industrial connectivity. The AM6548 is currently undergoing assessment for certification by TÜV SÜD according to IEC 61508 standards.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Dual- or quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 at up to 1.1 GHz, dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F at up to 400 MHz |
| Memory | Up to 2MB of on-chip L3 RAM with SECDED, DDR4 memory support up to DDR-1600, 8 GB total addressable space |
| Package | 784-pin FCBGA (ACD), 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 105°C |
| Industrial Communication Subsystems | Three Gigabit PRU-ICSSG, up to two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports per PRU-ICSSG |
| Graphics Processing Unit | PowerVR SGX544-MP1 3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) |
| Security Features | Secure boot, hardware-enforced root-of-trust, cryptographic acceleration, Arm TrustZone based TEE |
| High-Speed Interfaces | Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express revision 3.1, USB 3.1 Dual-Role Device (DRD) |
Key Features
- Processor Cores: Dual- or quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 at up to 1.1 GHz and dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F at up to 400 MHz, with lockstep mode support for R5F cores.
- Memory and Cache: Up to 2MB of on-chip L3 RAM with SECDED, multi-core Shared Memory Controller (MSMC), and DDR4 memory support up to DDR-1600.
- Industrial Communication Subsystems: Three Gigabit PRU-ICSSG with up to two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports per PRU-ICSSG, supporting various industrial protocols like Profinet IRT, TSN, Ethernet/IP, and EtherCAT.
- Graphics and Multimedia: PowerVR SGX544-MP1 3D Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), display subsystem with two fully input-mapped overlay managers, and camera serial interface-2 (MIPI CSI-2).
- Security: Secure boot, hardware-enforced root-of-trust, cryptographic acceleration, Arm TrustZone based Trusted Execution Environment (TEE), and extensive firewall support.
- High-Speed Interfaces: Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express revision 3.1, USB 3.1 Dual-Role Device (DRD), and multiple general-purpose interfaces like I2C, UART, and MCSPI.
Applications
- Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC): Suitable for high-performance industrial controls and functional safety applications.
- Factory Automation with Safety Functions: Supports multi-protocol fieldbus communications and safety-critical systems.
- Industrial PC and Robots: Ideal for industrial PCs, robots, and human machine interfaces (HMI).
- Grid Infrastructure Protection Relays: Used in grid infrastructure protection relays and robotic motor drives.
Q & A
- What is the AM6548BACDXEAF processor core configuration?
The AM6548BACDXEAF features a dual- or quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 microprocessor subsystem at up to 1.1 GHz and a dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystem at up to 400 MHz.
- What type of memory does the AM6548BACDXEAF support?
The device supports up to 2MB of on-chip L3 RAM with SECDED and DDR4 memory up to DDR-1600).
- What are the key industrial communication features of the AM6548BACDXEAF?
The device includes three Gigabit PRU-ICSSG with up to two 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports per PRU-ICSSG, supporting various industrial protocols).
- Does the AM6548BACDXEAF have built-in security features?
Yes, it includes secure boot, hardware-enforced root-of-trust, cryptographic acceleration, and Arm TrustZone based TEE).
- What high-speed interfaces are available on the AM6548BACDXEAF?
The device supports Gigabit Ethernet, PCI-Express revision 3.1, and USB 3.1 Dual-Role Device (DRD)).
- What are the typical applications of the AM6548BACDXEAF?
It is used in industrial programmable logic controllers (PLC), factory automation with safety functions, industrial PCs, robots, and human machine interfaces (HMI)).
- What is the operating temperature range of the AM6548BACDXEAF?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 105°C).
- What is the package type and pin count of the AM6548BACDXEAF?
The device is packaged in a 784-pin FCBGA (ACD) with a 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch).
- Does the AM6548BACDXEAF support functional safety features?
Yes, it includes features intended to help customers achieve their functional safety goals, and it is undergoing assessment for certification by TÜV SÜD according to IEC 61508).
- What development tools and software are available for the AM6548BACDXEAF?
Texas Instruments provides a complete set of software and development tools, including Processor SDK Linux, Linux-RT, RTOS, Android, C compilers, and a debugging interface).
