AM3517AZCN

The AM3517AZCN is a Sitara™ microprocessor integrating a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core running at 600 MHz. Designed for embedded applications, it combines a general-purpose application processor core with multimedia acceleration and a broad set of peripheral interfaces.

This device targets embedded systems requiring on-chip memory controllers, display and connectivity interfaces, and hardware security features, delivering integration that simplifies board-level design and system partitioning.

Key Features

• Core  Single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core running at 600 MHz, providing general-purpose processing for embedded workloads.
• Multimedia and DSP  Includes multimedia co-processor capability and NEON™ SIMD for accelerated media and signal-processing tasks.
• Memory Controllers  On-chip controllers for LPDDR and DDR2 memory types to support a range of DRAM configurations.
• Display  Integrated LCD display interface controller for driving display panels in user-interface applications.
• Connectivity  Multiple USB interfaces (three USB 2.0 ports plus one USB 2.0 with PHY) and a single 10/100 Mbps Ethernet MAC for wired networking; CAN interface for vehicle or industrial bus integration.
• Security  Built-in cryptography features to support hardware-accelerated security functions.
• Graphics Acceleration  Graphics acceleration capabilities to offload visual processing from the CPU core.
• Package and Mounting  Supplied in a 491-pin NFBGA package (17 × 17 mm) and listed package case 491-LFBGA; surface-mount device suitable for standard PCB assembly.
• Operating Range  Commercial-grade operating temperature range of 0 °C to 90 °C.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant for environmental and manufacturing considerations.

Typical Applications

• Human‑Machine Interfaces (HMI)  Use the integrated LCD controller and graphics acceleration to drive display-based user interfaces and control panels.
• Multimedia Devices  Leverage the multimedia co-processor and NEON™ SIMD to handle audio/video processing and media playback tasks.
• Embedded Connectivity Gateways  Combine Ethernet, multiple USB ports, and CAN to implement networked embedded gateways and peripheral hubs.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated peripheral set: Reduces external component count by combining display, USB, Ethernet, and CAN interfaces on-chip.
• Memory flexibility: Supports both LPDDR and DDR2 memory controllers to accommodate a range of system memory designs.
• Multimedia acceleration: On-chip multimedia and NEON™ SIMD offload compute-intensive signal and media processing from the CPU core.
• Security features included: Built-in cryptography capabilities enable hardware-accelerated security functions for embedded applications.
• Commercial temperature rating: Specified 0 °C to 90 °C operating range for standard commercial environments.
• RoHS compliant: Meets environmental compliance requirements for modern electronics manufacturing.

Why Choose AM3517AZCN?

The AM3517AZCN positions itself as a compact, single-core Sitara MPU option for embedded designs that require a balance of compute, multimedia acceleration, and a rich set of I/O. With a 600 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 core, on-chip memory controllers for LPDDR and DDR2, and multiple connectivity interfaces, it is suited to applications that need integrated display, media, and network capabilities without extensive external logic.

This device is appropriate for designers seeking a commercially graded, RoHS-compliant MPU package in a 491-pin NFBGA (17 × 17 mm) footprint, offering long-term design stability and the peripheral integration needed to simplify BOM and board design.

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