AM5718BABCXSR

The AM5718BABCXSR is a Sitara™ microprocessor IC featuring a single ARM® Cortex®-A15 core running at 1.5 GHz in a 760-pin FCBGA package. It targets embedded designs requiring a combination of high-performance application processing, multimedia and graphics capabilities, and extensive peripheral integration.

Designed for systems that demand video, display and connectivity subsystems alongside hardware security and real‑time control, the device delivers integration that simplifies system-level design and reduces bill-of-materials for advanced embedded applications.

Key Features

• Core and Processing ARM® Cortex®-A15 single-core 32-bit microprocessor at 1.5 GHz with additional coprocessor resources including ARM® Cortex®-M4 cores, C66x DSP cores, BB2D accelerator and an available PowerVR® SGX544 3D GPU for heterogeneous compute.
• Memory and Cache On-chip memory architecture includes up to 512 KB of L3 RAM and support for external memory via DDR3/DDR3L EMIF and SRAM controllers (DDR3 support up to DDR3-1333 documented in the series datasheet).
• Multimedia and Graphics Integrated display and video subsystems with support for HDMI and LCD interfaces, IVA-HD video processing (H.264 encode/decode capabilities documented for the series), 2D/3D graphics acceleration and a Video Processing Engine.
• Connectivity and Storage Rich I/O set including 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, SATA Gen2 (3 Gbps), USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 with PHYs, PCIe lanes, multiple MMC/SD interfaces, CANbus and numerous serial peripherals (UART, I2C, SPI, QSPI).
• Real-Time and Acceleration Dual PRU-ICSS subsystems for low-latency industrial I/O and real-time control, an EDMA controller, and accelerators such as BB2D and IVA for offloading intensive tasks.
• Security Hardware-enforced secure boot, cryptographic acceleration (AES, 3DES, MD5, SHA-1/2), True Random Number Generator (TRNG), ARM TrustZone® support and secure debug controls.
• System and I/O Integration Up to 215 GPIOs, multiple audio interfaces (McASP), MIPI CSI-2 camera input support and extensive timers and watchdogs for system management.
• Package and Environmental 760-pin FCBGA package (23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8 mm pitch) for surface-mount applications; RoHS compliant with an operating temperature range of 0 °C to 90 °C and AEC‑Q100 qualification listed in product data.

Typical Applications

• Multimedia and Video Systems High-resolution display controllers, video capture/encode/decode platforms and digital signage leveraging HDMI, IVA-HD and graphics acceleration.
• Industrial Automation and Control Real-time machine control and deterministic industrial networks using PRU-ICSS, CANbus and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Embedded HMIs and operator panels that require rich graphics, touchscreen displays and diverse I/O integration.
• Networked Storage and Gateway Appliances Storage or gateway devices utilizing SATA Gen2, USB 3.0, PCIe and multiple high-speed serial interfaces.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Platform: Combines application processing, DSP, real‑time subsystems and multimedia accelerators to reduce external components and simplify design.
• Broad I/O and Peripheral Support: Extensive native interfaces (Ethernet, USB 3.0/2.0, SATA, PCIe, CANbus, HDMI, MMC/SD) enable flexible system architectures without heavy external bridging.
• Hardware Security and Trust: On-chip cryptographic engines, secure boot and TrustZone-based TEE support provide a hardened substrate for protected applications.
• Real-Time Determinism: PRU-ICSS and DSP resources enable low-latency control and signal processing alongside high-level application processing.
• Validated Package and Thermal Range: 760-pin FCBGA (23 mm × 23 mm) with documented operating temperature range and RoHS compliance supports robust deployment in embedded systems.

Why Choose AM5718BABCXSR?

The AM5718BABCXSR positions itself as a versatile embedded MPU that balances application processing performance with multimedia, security and real-time capabilities. Its single Cortex‑A15 core at 1.5 GHz combined with DSPs, IVA and optional GPU support enables mixed workloads—user interface, video and deterministic control—on one silicon platform.

This device is suitable for engineers building systems that require tight integration of video, networking, storage and secure boot capabilities while minimizing external components. Backed by the Sitara family architecture and on-chip accelerators, the AM5718BABCXSR offers a scalable foundation and long-term ecosystem support for advanced embedded designs.

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