AM3358BZCZA80

The AM3358BZCZA80 is a Sitara AM335x series microprocessor from Texas Instruments featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core running at 800 MHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, it combines a 32-bit application processor with integrated multimedia and connectivity support to address systems requiring display, networking and secure processing.

With on-chip display controllers, dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 with PHY, and multiple memory controller options, this MPU targets embedded systems that demand integration, performance and industrial temperature operation.

Key Features

• Core — ARM® Cortex®-A8 single core, 32-bit architecture running at 800 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Multimedia and DSP — Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ SIMD acceleration to offload vector and media processing tasks.
• Memory Interfaces — Integrated controllers for LPDDR, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR3L memory types to support a range of system memory configurations.
• Display and UI — On-chip LCD and touchscreen display interface controllers for human-machine interface designs.
• Ethernet — Dual 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet MACs provide robust wired networking options (2 ports).
• USB — Two USB 2.0 controllers with integrated PHY for host/device peripheral connectivity (2 ports).
• Additional Interfaces — CAN interface for industrial and automotive-adjacent communications where CAN is required.
• Graphics Acceleration — Integrated graphics acceleration to support embedded graphical user interfaces.
• Security Features — Hardware cryptography and a random number generator to support secure communications and system protection mechanisms.
• Package and Mounting — 324-NFBGA (15×15) surface-mount package (324-LFBGA case reference) suitable for compact board designs.
• Industrial Grade Temperature — Rated for operation from -40 °C to 105 °C to meet industrial environment requirements.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control & Automation — Use the dual Ethernet and CAN interfaces with industrial temperature range for control nodes, gateways and PLC companion processors.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) — Integrated LCD and touchscreen controllers plus graphics acceleration support responsive, graphically rich operator displays.
• Embedded Networking Appliances — Dual Gigabit Ethernet and USB 2.0 PHYs enable secure, connected embedded network devices and edge appliances.
• Multimedia Devices — NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration provide processing headroom for media decoding and UI rendering in embedded multimedia applications.

Unique Advantages

• High-performance single-core processing: 800 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 core delivers capable application processing while simplifying software and thermal design versus multi-core alternatives.
• Broad memory support: Native controllers for LPDDR, DDR2, DDR3 and DDR3L ease system-level memory selection and scalability across product variants.
• Integrated connectivity: Dual Gigabit Ethernet, dual USB 2.0 with PHY and CAN reduce external component count and PCB routing complexity.
• Designed for industrial environments: Operating range of -40 °C to 105 °C and surface-mount BGA packaging support reliable deployment in harsh conditions.
• Built-in security primitives: Hardware cryptography and a random number generator enable secure communication and system integrity functions without the need for external security ICs.
• Compact package: 324-NFBGA (15×15) package allows for high integration in space-constrained embedded boards.

Why Choose AM3358BZCZA80?

The AM3358BZCZA80 positions itself as an integrated, industrial-grade embedded MPU that balances application performance with extensive peripheral integration. Its single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core, multimedia acceleration, flexible memory interface options and multiple wired connectivity ports make it suitable for designs that require reliable networking, display capability and security in a compact package.

This device is well suited for engineering teams building industrial control systems, HMIs, networked edge appliances and multimedia-enabled embedded products that need a combination of performance, peripheral integration and temperature robustness.

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