AM1808BZCE3

The AM1808BZCE3 is a single-core Sitara AM18xx microprocessor featuring an ARM926EJ-S 32-bit core running at 375 MHz. Targeted at embedded systems, this device integrates a broad set of interfaces and on-chip subsystems to consolidate control, connectivity and multimedia functions in a compact package.

With integrated memory controllers for DDR2 and LPDDR, multiple serial and multimedia interfaces, and hardware support for real-time tasks and DMA, the AM1808BZCE3 is suited for embedded applications that require a balance of processing performance and peripheral integration.

Key Features

• Core and Memory Architecture ARM926EJ-S single 32-bit core at 375 MHz; 16 KB instruction cache and 16 KB data cache; 128 KB on-chip memory and 64 KB ROM for embedded code and boot storage.
• Programmable Real-Time Subsystem (PRUSS) Two independent PRU cores with instruction and data RAM (per-core instruction RAM and data RAM sizes are provided in the product datasheet) for deterministic real-time processing and I/O offload.
• Enhanced DMA and Power Management EDMA3 controller with multiple controllers and up to 64 independent DMA channels, plus system power-management features such as clock gating and a single PSC clock gating domain to help manage power and performance.
• Memory Interfaces External memory support including LPDDR, DDR2 and mobile DDR variants; NOR and NAND support via EMIFA and dedicated memory interface options.
• High-Speed Connectivity Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC, SATA 3 Gbps interface, USB 2.0 OTG (with integrated PHY) and USB 1.1 OHCI host with PHY for a wide range of connectivity and storage use cases.
• Multimedia and Audio LCD controller and Video Port Interface (VPIF) for display/video inputs; McASP and McBSP audio serial ports plus AC97 codec support for audio applications.
• Peripheral Set Multiple UARTs (16550-type), SPI, I2C, MMC/SD (with SDIO), HPI (16-bit muxed address/data), MDIO and other serial interfaces for flexible peripheral integration.
• Package and Environmental 361-NFBGA (13 × 13 mm) surface-mount package; commercial grade operation from 0 °C to 90 °C; RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control Deterministic real-time processing via PRUSS and flexible serial I/O make this device suitable for industrial automation and machine control tasks.
• Networking and Communication Integrated 10/100 Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0 OTG and SATA support enable embedded networking appliances, gateways and communication endpoints.
• Multimedia and Display LCD controller and VPIF support video and display subsystems for HMI, kiosks, and embedded display applications.
• Storage and Data Acquisition SATA 3 Gbps plus MMC/SD interfaces provide options for onboard storage and high-throughput data logging systems.

Unique Advantages

• Single-chip integration: Combines CPU, on-chip memory, memory controllers and a rich set of peripherals to reduce BOM and board complexity.
• Real-time offload capability: PRUSS provides dedicated cores for deterministic I/O and timing-critical tasks without burdening the main ARM926 core.
• Flexible memory support: Native DDR2 and LPDDR controller support along with EMIFA for NOR/NAND gives design flexibility for cost and performance trade-offs.
• Broad connectivity: Built-in Ethernet, SATA and USB PHYs simplify system-level connectivity for networking, storage and peripheral attachment.
• Power-management primitives: Clock gating and a unified PSC domain enable controlled power saving and subsystem-level management.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 361-NFBGA (13×13) surface-mount package balances I/O density with a small footprint for embedded board designs.

Why Choose AM1808BZCE3?

The AM1808BZCE3 positions itself as a highly integrated, single-core ARM926EJ-S microprocessor for embedded designs that require a mixture of real-time capability, multimedia interfaces and broad connectivity. Its combination of PRU-based real-time processing, EDMA channels, on-chip memory and multiple wired interfaces helps reduce system complexity while enabling responsive control and data-handling tasks.

As a member of the Texas Instruments Sitara AM18xx family, this device provides a consistent foundation for designs needing a compact 361-NFBGA package, commercial temperature range, and a comprehensive peripheral set to address networking, display, storage and industrial control applications.

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