AM5718AZBOXEM

The AM5718AZBOXEM is an embedded microprocessor from Texas Instruments' Sitara AM57xx series featuring an ARM® Cortex®-A15 core running at 1.5 GHz. Designed as a compact, single-core 32-bit MPU in a 780-FCBGA (23×23) package, it integrates multiple on-chip accelerators and connectivity controllers to consolidate system functionality.

With integrated DSP/graphics accelerators, DDR3/DDR3L memory controllers, SATA and USB interfaces, and AEC-Q100 qualification with an operating range of –55°C to 125°C, this device targets embedded designs that require high performance, broad connectivity, and extended-environment reliability.

Key Features

• Core and Performance  ARM® Cortex®-A15 single core, 32-bit architecture running at 1.5 GHz for compute-intensive embedded tasks.
• On-chip Accelerators & Co-processors  Includes DSP, BB2D, IPU, IVA, GPU and VPE to offload multimedia, imaging and signal-processing workloads.
• Memory Interfaces  Built-in DDR3 and DDR3L memory controllers to support common high-performance embedded memory configurations.
• Storage and USB Connectivity  SATA 3 Gbps (1) and multiple USB ports—USB 2.0 (2) and USB 3.0 (2) with PHY (2)—for storage and high-speed peripheral support.
• Additional Interfaces  Integrated CAN interface for robust communication in distributed embedded networks.
• Graphics Acceleration  Hardware graphics acceleration supported, enabling improved UI and visual-processing performance.
• Package & Mounting  780-ball FCBGA package (23×23) optimized for surface-mount PCB assembly in compact designs.
• Qualification & Temperature Range  AEC-Q100 qualified with an operating temperature range of –55°C to 125°C for extended-environment applications.
• Compliance  RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Systems  AEC-Q100 qualification and wide temperature range make it suitable for automotive embedded control and infotainment subsystems.
• Embedded Compute and Control  Single-core Cortex-A15 performance with on-chip accelerators for control processors and edge compute tasks.
• Storage and Connectivity Gateways  SATA 3 Gbps plus USB 3.0/2.0 interfaces enable designs that require local storage and high-speed peripheral connectivity.
• Graphics and Imaging Subsystems  Integrated GPU, IPU and VPE support graphics-rich HMIs and image/video processing pipelines.

Unique Advantages

• High single-thread performance: 1.5 GHz ARM® Cortex®-A15 core delivers responsive compute for embedded workloads.
• Integrated multimedia and acceleration: DSP, GPU, IPU, IVA and VPE reduce the need for external accelerators and lower BOM complexity.
• Flexible I/O and storage: Native support for DDR3/DDR3L, SATA 3 Gbps and multiple USB 3.0/2.0 ports streamlines system-level connectivity.
• Automotive-grade reliability: AEC-Q100 qualification and a –55°C to 125°C operating range support deployment in harsh environments.
• Compact, assembly-ready package: 780-FCBGA (23×23) enables dense PCB layouts and surface-mount manufacturing.
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS compliance addresses environmental and manufacturing requirements.

Why Choose AM5718AZBOXEM?

The AM5718AZBOXEM delivers a balanced combination of single-core Cortex-A15 performance and broad system integration—on-chip accelerators, memory controllers and high-speed I/O—making it suitable for embedded designs that demand compute, multimedia and connectivity in a compact package. Its AEC-Q100 qualification and wide operating temperature range position it for reliable use in extended-environment and automotive-related applications.

As part of the Sitara AM57xx family from Texas Instruments, this MPU provides a path to consolidate functionality, reduce external components, and simplify system design while meeting stringent environmental and manufacturing standards.

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