AM3517AZERC

The AM3517AZERC is a single-core ARM® Cortex®-A8 microprocessor from the Sitara™ AM35xx family, operating at 600 MHz in a 484-ball BGA package. It is designed for embedded, commercial applications that require a compact, integrated processor with display, multimedia and connectivity capabilities.

Key on-chip features include a 32-bit Cortex-A8 core, multimedia/NEON SIMD co-processing, memory controllers for LPDDR and DDR2, and a range of peripheral interfaces to support display and networking functions.

Key Features

• Core  ARM® Cortex®-A8 single 32-bit core running at 600 MHz for deterministic application processing.
• Multimedia and Acceleration  Includes multimedia co-processing with NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration to support compute and media tasks.
• Memory Controllers  Integrated controllers for LPDDR and DDR2 memory types to provide flexible system memory options.
• Display  LCD display interface controllers and graphics acceleration for driving visual user interfaces.
• Connectivity  On-chip 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (1), three USB 2.0 ports plus one USB 2.0 port with integrated PHY, and CAN interface for diverse I/O and network connectivity.
• Security  Built-in cryptography features to support secure functions and authenticated communications.
• Package and Mounting  484-BBGA exposed pad, supplier package 484-BGA (23×23), surface-mount mounting for compact board integration.
• Operating Conditions  Commercial grade device with an operating temperature range of 0°C to 90°C and RoHS compliance.

Typical Applications

• Embedded Control and Gateway Modules  Ethernet, CAN and multiple USB interfaces enable use as a networked controller or protocol gateway in commercial embedded systems.
• Graphical User Interfaces  LCD controllers and graphics acceleration support rich display-driven interfaces for HMI and panel applications.
• Multimedia and Imaging Devices  NEON SIMD and multimedia co-processor capabilities help with media processing tasks in commercial multimedia modules.
• Connectivity Appliances  Integrated PHY option and multiple USB ports facilitate peripheral connectivity and host/device roles in connected devices.

Unique Advantages

• Balanced processing performance: 600 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 provides a compromise of performance and power suitable for single-core embedded applications.
• Integrated multimedia acceleration: NEON™ SIMD and graphics acceleration reduce the need for separate co-processors for media and UI tasks.
• Flexible memory support: On-chip controllers for LPDDR and DDR2 offer design flexibility for different performance and cost targets.
• Broad I/O integration: Ethernet, multiple USB ports (including USB 2.0 with PHY) and CAN minimize external components for connectivity.
• Compact thermal-ready package: 484-BBGA with exposed pad supports dense board layouts while enabling thermal management options.
• Commercial-grade compliance: RoHS-compliant and specified for 0°C to 90°C operation for commercial application deployment.

Why Choose AM3517AZERC?

The AM3517AZERC positions a single-core 600 MHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 processor with integrated multimedia, display and connectivity features in a compact 484-BGA package. As part of the Sitara™ AM35xx family from Texas Instruments, it provides a focused solution for commercial embedded designs that require display capability, media processing and a variety of wired interfaces.

This device is suited to engineers building compact, connected commercial products where integration of Ethernet, USB, CAN and display support reduces board-level complexity and component count while leveraging on-chip security and memory flexibility for deployable systems.

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