AM3517AZCNC

The AM3517AZCNC is a Sitara AM35xx series microprocessor IC from Texas Instruments featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core running at 600 MHz. It is a 32-bit embedded MPU targeted at designs that require integrated connectivity, multimedia acceleration, and display support in a compact surface-mount package.

With on-chip multimedia acceleration (NEON™ SIMD), memory controller support for LPDDR and DDR2, multiple USB ports, 10/100Mbps Ethernet, CAN and an LCD controller, this device consolidates key interfaces for a range of embedded applications where performance and integration matter.

Key Features

• Core and Performance — Single ARM® Cortex®-A8 32-bit core at 600 MHz, providing deterministic processing for embedded workloads.
• Multimedia and DSP — Integrated multimedia co-processor capabilities with NEON™ SIMD to accelerate media and signal-processing tasks.
• Memory Support — On-chip controllers supporting LPDDR and DDR2 memories for flexible system memory configurations.
• Display — LCD display interface controller for user-interface and HMI applications.
• Connectivity — Built-in 10/100Mbps Ethernet (1), three USB 2.0 ports plus one USB 2.0 with PHY, and CAN interface for broad external connectivity.
• Security — Cryptography features included to support secure communications and system integrity.
• Graphics Acceleration — On-chip graphics acceleration to offload rendering tasks from the CPU.
• Package and Mounting — Supplier device package: 491-NFBGA (17×17), surface-mount; package case listed as 491-LFBGA.
• Operating Range — Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 90 °C.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Human-Machine Interfaces — Use the LCD controller and graphics acceleration to drive compact touch or display modules for control panels and operator interfaces.
• Connected Devices and Gateways — 10/100 Ethernet plus multiple USB ports enable networked devices, protocol gateways, and edge connectivity solutions.
• Multimedia and Signal Processing — NEON™ SIMD and multimedia co-processing support audio/video handling and other media-intensive tasks in portable and fixed applications.
• Industrial Control and Automation — CAN interface and robust peripheral integration suit embedded controllers and machine interfaces within commercial industrial equipment.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated Connectivity Suite — Ethernet, multiple USB ports and CAN provide a broad set of interfaces without requiring extensive external ICs, simplifying BOM and PCB layout.
• Memory Flexibility — Support for LPDDR and DDR2 memory types enables designers to choose memory solutions that balance cost, power and performance for their application.
• On-Chip Multimedia Acceleration — NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration reduce CPU load for media and UI tasks, enabling smoother user experiences with lower software complexity.
• Compact, Surface-Mount Package — 491-NFBGA (17×17) packaging provides a high-pin-count solution in a compact footprint for space-constrained embedded boards.
• Commercial-Grade Operating Range — Rated for 0 °C to 90 °C, suitable for a wide range of commercial embedded environments.
• Security Capabilities — Built-in cryptography features help address device and communication security requirements directly on the MPU.

Why Choose AM3517AZCNC?

The AM3517AZCNC positions itself as an integrated, single-core ARM® Cortex®-A8 option within the Sitara AM35xx family, combining compute performance with multimedia acceleration and a comprehensive interface set. Its support for LCD display control, Ethernet, multiple USB ports, CAN and memory controller flexibility makes it suitable for embedded designs that require connectivity, user interfaces and media handling in a compact package.

Designed for commercial embedded systems, this device offers a balance of performance, interface integration and package density that helps reduce external components and simplify system design while remaining RoHS compliant and backed by the Sitara AM35xx product lineage.

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