AM3517AZCNA

The AM3517AZCNA is a Sitara AM35xx series microprocessor IC featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core running at 600 MHz. Designed for embedded and industrial applications, this device integrates multimedia acceleration, multiple I/O interfaces and memory controller support to address connected human‑machine interfaces, industrial controls and multimedia-enabled products.

With industrial-grade temperature range and on-chip security features, the AM3517AZCNA targets designs that require sustained operation across a wide temperature span while providing connectivity and display capabilities in a compact 491‑NFBGA (17×17) surface-mount package.

Key Features

• Core & Performance Single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core running at 600 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Multimedia & DSP Acceleration Includes multimedia co-processor support and NEON™ SIMD to accelerate signal and media processing tasks.
• Memory Support Integrated controllers supporting LPDDR and DDR2 memory types to accommodate a range of system memory configurations.
• Display On-chip LCD display interface controller and graphics acceleration for driving user interfaces and visual displays.
• Connectivity Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), multiple USB 2.0 ports (3) plus an additional USB 2.0 with PHY (1), and CAN interface for wired networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Security On-chip cryptography features to support secured communications and data protection within embedded systems.
• Package & Mounting 491‑lead NFBGA surface-mount package (17×17 mm) to minimize PCB footprint while supporting complex pinouts.
• Industrial Reliability Rated for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C and RoHS compliant, suitable for industrial temperature environments.

Typical Applications

• Industrial HMI and Control Panels — Drives LCD displays and graphical interfaces while handling control logic and network connectivity in industrial environments.
• Embedded Networking Devices — Provides Ethernet and CAN connectivity for gateways, protocol translators and networked controllers.
• Multimedia-Enabled Embedded Products — NEON SIMD and multimedia co-processor support enable media playback and signal processing in compact embedded platforms.
• USB Peripheral Systems — Multiple USB 2.0 interfaces (including integrated PHY) for peripheral connectivity, data transfer and device interfacing.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced Performance and Integration: A 600 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 core combined with multimedia acceleration provides capable processing for interactive embedded applications without excessive system complexity.
• Flexible Memory Options: Support for LPDDR and DDR2 memory controllers allows designers to choose memory technologies that match performance and cost targets.
• Broad Connectivity Suite: Built-in Ethernet, multiple USB ports (one with PHY) and CAN reduce external component count and simplify board-level design for connected systems.
• Industrial Temperature Range: Operation from −40 °C to 105 °C supports deployment in harsh and wide-temperature environments.
• Security Primitives On-Chip: Integrated cryptography features help protect data and communications without separate security co-processors.
• Compact Surface-Mount Package: The 491‑NFBGA (17×17) package enables high I/O density in space-constrained embedded boards.

Why Choose AM3517AZCNA?

The AM3517AZCNA from Texas Instruments' Sitara AM35xx series combines a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core with multimedia acceleration, broad I/O and memory controller support to address a variety of embedded and industrial applications. Its connectivity features—Ethernet, multiple USB ports and CAN—along with graphics/display capabilities make it suitable for networked HMIs, control platforms and multimedia-enabled devices.

With industrial temperature operation and RoHS compliance, the AM3517AZCNA delivers a reliable, compact building block for developers seeking integrated processing, connectivity and security in a single package backed by a well-established series from Texas Instruments.

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