AM3517AZER

The AM3517AZER is a Sitara AM35xx family microprocessor from Texas Instruments featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core running at 600 MHz. Designed for embedded applications, it combines a 32-bit processor core with integrated multimedia acceleration and a broad set of on-chip interfaces for commercial embedded systems.

This device targets designs that require moderate compute performance together with integrated connectivity and display capabilities, providing a compact, surface-mount 484-BGA package for space-constrained boards.

Key Features

• Core  ARM® Cortex®-A8 single core, 32-bit processor running at 600 MHz for deterministic embedded processing.
• Multimedia and DSP  Integrated multimedia support including NEON™ SIMD for media acceleration and graphics acceleration to assist user interfaces and video tasks.
• Memory Controllers  Supports LPDDR and DDR2 memory interfaces to match common embedded memory choices and system memory configurations.
• Display  On-chip LCD display interface controller to drive panels for human-machine interfaces and status displays.
• Ethernet and USB  10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1) and multiple USB 2.0 interfaces (USB 2.0 (3) plus USB 2.0 + PHY (1)) for networking and peripheral connectivity.
• Fieldbus and Additional Interfaces  CAN interface plus other standard embedded peripherals to connect sensors, actuators, and vehicle/industrial networks.
• Security  Built-in cryptography features to support secure communication and data protection in commercial applications.
• Package and Mounting  484-BBGA exposed pad package (484-BGA, 23 × 23) designed for surface-mount assembly in compact system layouts.
• Operating Range and Grade  Commercial grade with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 90 °C and RoHS compliance for global commercial product builds.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Systems  Provides application processing, peripheral control, and display driving for general embedded devices that require a single 32-bit Cortex-A8 core.
• Human–Machine Interfaces (HMIs)  Integrated LCD controller and graphics acceleration enable responsive user interfaces and status displays in equipment and appliances.
• Networked Devices  On-chip 10/100 Ethernet and multiple USB 2.0 ports support connectivity and peripheral expansion in commercial networking and IoT gateway designs.
• Industrial and Commercial Control  CAN connectivity, cryptography, and a variety of peripheral interfaces make the device suitable for instrument control, sensor aggregation, and secure communications in commercial deployments.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced performance at 600 MHz: Delivers practical compute capability with a single ARM® Cortex®-A8 core for responsive embedded processing.
• Integrated multimedia acceleration: NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration reduce external processing requirements for display and media tasks.
• Comprehensive connectivity: Multiple USB ports, Ethernet, and CAN provide flexible options for peripherals, networking, and fieldbus integration.
• Memory flexibility: Support for LPDDR and DDR2 memory controllers enables designers to choose memory types that match system cost and performance targets.
• Compact, manufacturable package: 484-BBGA exposed pad, surface-mount package simplifies board layout for compact embedded systems.
• Commercial temperature and compliance: 0 °C to 90 °C operating range and RoHS compliance for commercial product requirements.

Why Choose AM3517AZER?

The AM3517AZER positions itself as a capable, integrated microprocessor for commercial embedded designs that need a single 32-bit ARM® Cortex®-A8 core combined with multimedia, display, networking, and fieldbus interfaces. Its mix of on-chip peripherals and memory controller support reduces external component count while enabling common embedded workloads.

As part of the Texas Instruments Sitara AM35xx series, AM3517AZER is suited for designers seeking a compact BGA package, commercial-grade operating range, and a feature set aimed at user interfaces, connectivity, and secure communications in embedded products.

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