Texas Instruments AM3352ZCED50
- Part No.:
- AM3352ZCED50
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 298-LFBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM3352ZCED50.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU SITARA 500MHZ 298NFBGA
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Product details
Overview
AM3352ZCED50 from Texas Instruments is a 600-MHz ARM Cortex-A8-based Sitara™ processor with 256KB L2 cache (ECC), 8-channel 12-bit SAR ADC, dual 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet MACs (1-port in ZCE package), and PRU-ICSS supporting EtherCAT and PROFINET - deployed in industrial HMIs, programmable logic controllers, and connected weighing scales.
For engineers reviewing the AM3352ZCED50 datasheet, AM3352ZCED50 pinout, AM3352ZCED50 application, or AM3352ZCED50 equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, package-specific pin mapping, real-time industrial protocol support details, and validated alternative options for embedded SoC selection.
Technical Context
The AM3352ZCED50 implements a single-core ARM Cortex-A8 CPU running at 600 MHz with NEON SIMD coprocessor, 32KB L1 instruction and 32KB L1 data cache (parity-protected), and 256KB L2 cache with ECC. It integrates PowerVR SGX530 graphics acceleration and a dedicated 64KB OCMC RAM accessible by all masters.
Its PRU-ICSS subsystem contains two 200-MHz programmable real-time units with 8KB instruction RAM, 8KB data RAM, and 12KB shared RAM (all parity-protected), enabling deterministic execution of industrial protocols including EtherCAT and PROFIBUS without CPU intervention.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-A8, 600 MHz - delivers 1200 MIPS for real-time Linux or RTOS execution in resource-constrained industrial nodes. |
| L2 Cache | 256KB with ECC - prevents silent data corruption in safety-critical control loops and long-term unattended operation. |
| ADC | 12-bit SAR, 200 kSPS, 8-channel - supports direct analog sensor interfacing (e.g., load cells, temperature transducers) without external signal conditioning. |
| Ethernet | 1 × 10/100/1000-Mbps EMAC (MII/RMII/RGMII) - enables single-port industrial Ethernet connectivity with IEEE 1588v1 PTP support for time-synchronized motion control. |
| PRU-ICSS | Two 200-MHz PRUs with 12KB shared RAM - offloads real-time I/O handling (e.g., PWM generation, encoder counting, EtherCAT frame processing) from main CPU. |
| USB | 1 × USB 2.0 High-Speed DRD port with integrated PHY - supports host/peripheral mode for field service tools or peripheral attachment without external transceivers. |
| Operating Temp | –40°C to +105°C - qualified for extended-temperature industrial environments including factory floors and outdoor kiosks. |
Pinout & Package
AM3352ZCED50 uses a 298-ball NFBGA (ZCE package) with 0.65-mm ball pitch and 13.0 mm × 13.0 mm body size. The package supports via-channel routing and thermal dissipation suitable for compact industrial PCBs.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DDR_A0–DDR_A15 | Address bus (16-bit) | Connects to DDR2/DDR3 memory controller; supports up to 1GB address space with 16-bit data bus width. |
| DDR_D0–DDR_D15 | Data bus (16-bit) | Bi-directional interface to external SDRAM; requires matched trace lengths for timing compliance at 400-MHz clock (800-MHz data rate). |
| MII1_RX_DV / MII1_TX_EN | Ethernet MAC interface | Carries valid data and transmit enable signals for 10/100-Mbps MII mode; used for industrial Ethernet PHY connection in ZCE-pinout configuration. |
| AIN0–AIN7 | Analog input channels | Direct connection points for 8 differential/single-ended analog sensors; routed to internal 12-bit SAR ADC with programmable sampling rate up to 200 kSPS. |
| PWRONRSTn | Power-on reset input | Active-low asynchronous reset triggered on power-up; latches boot mode configuration for NAND/NOR/SD/MMC boot selection. |
| EMU0/EMU1/TCK/TMS/TDO/TDI/TRSTn | JTAG debug interface | Standard ARM CoreSight boundary-scan and debug access for firmware development, validation, and field diagnostics. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| PRU-ICSS with EtherCAT support | Enables deterministic sub-millisecond cycle times for distributed I/O synchronization without OS involvement or CPU overhead. |
| Integrated LCD controller (24-bit RGB) | Drives up to 2048×2048 resolution panels using internal DMA engine - eliminates CPU polling and reduces firmware complexity in HMI designs. |
| Hardware crypto accelerators (AES/SHA/RNG) | Offloads encryption/decryption and secure key generation from main CPU - essential for TLS, secure boot, and firmware update integrity verification. |
| Touch screen controller (TSC) mode | Configurable as 4-/5-/8-wire resistive interface - allows direct integration of cost-effective analog touch panels in human-machine interfaces. |
| GPMC with BCH ECC (4/8/16-bit) | Supports NAND flash with hardware error correction - extends field lifetime and reliability in applications using non-volatile program storage. |
Applications
| Industrial PLC Controller | Smart Weighing Terminal |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Real-time motion control and I/O scanning in compact programmable logic controllers with fieldbus connectivity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main SoC executing ladder logic, managing EtherCAT slave communication via PRU-ICSS, and driving local HMI through integrated LCD controller. Use Value: Deterministic PRU execution ensures <100-µs jitter in I/O update cycles, while 600-MHz Cortex-A8 handles HMI rendering and web server tasks concurrently. |
Use Scenario: High-precision weight measurement and display in commercial/industrial weighing systems with USB service port and SD logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central processor acquiring analog load cell signals via 12-bit ADC, performing digital filtering, updating graphical LCD, and managing USB mass storage. Use Value: On-chip ADC with 200 kSPS sampling eliminates external precision ADC, reducing BOM cost and board area while maintaining ±0.01% linearity. |
| Connected Vending Machine | Factory Floor HMI Panel |
Use Scenario: Secure, networked vending machine with payment processing, inventory tracking, and remote diagnostics over Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Application processor running Linux-based vending OS, handling secure payment stack (via AES accelerator), and communicating with bill/coin acceptors via UART/GPIO. Use Value: Hardware RNG and SHA engine enable FIPS-compliant transaction signing; 105°C rating ensures reliability inside thermally constrained metal enclosures. |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized operator interface mounted near machinery with vibration, EMI, and wide ambient temperature exposure. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Graphics-capable SoC rendering responsive GUI via SGX530 GPU, reading encoder feedback via eQEP modules, and controlling local actuators via eHRPWM outputs. Use Value: Integrated eQEP and eHRPWM eliminate external motion-control ICs; SGX530 delivers smooth 20-Mpoly/sec rendering for animated status displays without frame drops. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar ARM-based industrial SoC applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM3354ZCED60 | 600-MHz CPU, same ZCE package, but adds SGX530 3D graphics accelerator and full PRU-ICSS I/O pinout. | Required when HMI demands OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering or full EtherCAT slave pin availability beyond AM3352ZCED50's limited PRU I/O. | Select AM3354ZCED60 if graphics performance or expanded real-time I/O count is critical; otherwise AM3352ZCED50 offers lower cost and identical core functionality. |
| AM3356ZCED60 | 600-MHz CPU, same ZCE package, includes both USB 2.0 DRD ports (vs. one in AM3352ZCED50) and dual Ethernet MACs fully pinned out. | Suitable for applications requiring dual independent Ethernet interfaces (e.g., isolated control + IT network) or dual USB host/peripheral capability. | Choose AM3356ZCED60 only when second USB port or second Ethernet MAC is mandatory; AM3352ZCED50 suffices for single-network, single-USB field devices. |
Compared with AM3354ZCED60 and AM3356ZCED60, the AM3352ZCED50 provides identical 600-MHz Cortex-A8 performance and PRU-ICSS real-time capability in the ZCE package but omits secondary USB and full graphics - making it optimal for cost-sensitive, single-interface industrial controllers where those features are unused.
Availability
AM3352ZCED50 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, embedded HMIs, and connected instrumentation requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.
Supply support for AM3352ZCED50 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.
The AM335x Sitara™ processor family targets industrial automation and human-machine interface applications, combining ARM Cortex-A8 performance with programmable real-time units and industrial protocol acceleration.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the AM3352ZCED50?
The AM3352ZCED50 operates at a guaranteed maximum frequency of 600 MHz across its full industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C). This frequency is silicon-revision 2.x compliant and enables 1200 MIPS performance for deterministic real-time task execution in Linux or TI-RTOS environments. The AM3352ZCED50 does not support 800-MHz or 1-GHz operation - those speeds are reserved for higher-tier AM3357/AM3358 variants.
Does the AM3352ZCED50 support dual Ethernet MACs?
The AM3352ZCED50 die includes dual 10/100/1000-Mbps Ethernet MACs, but only one is fully routed and functional in the ZCE package. Pinout documentation confirms MII1 signals are available, while MII0 signals are not bonded out. Therefore, AM3352ZCED50 supports exactly one Ethernet interface - unlike ZCZ-package variants which expose both MACs.
Which packages are compatible with the AM3352ZCED50?
The AM3352ZCED50 is exclusively offered in the 298-ball NFBGA ZCE package with 0.65-mm ball pitch and 13.0 mm × 13.0 mm body size. It is not available in the larger 324-ball ZCZ package. The ZCE package uses via-channel technology for improved signal integrity and thermal performance in dense industrial PCB layouts.
What industrial protocols does the PRU-ICSS in AM3352ZCED50 support?
The PRU-ICSS in AM3352ZCED50 supports EtherCAT, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and other real-time industrial protocols through TI's PRU-ICSS Ethernet IP and protocol stacks. While all AM335x PRU-ICSS instances share the same dual-PRU architecture, AM3352ZCED50's ZCE package limits PRU I/O pin availability - sufficient for basic EtherCAT slave operation but not full pinout for all protocol variants.
Is hardware cryptographic acceleration available on AM3352ZCED50?
Yes, the AM3352ZCED50 includes dedicated hardware accelerators for AES-128/192/256, SHA-1/224/256, and a true random number generator (TRNG). These modules operate independently of the Cortex-A8 CPU and are accessible via TI's Cryptographic Services Library - enabling secure boot, TLS handshake offload, and encrypted firmware updates without impacting real-time application latency.
AM3352ZCED50 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 298-LFBGA
- Series:
- Sitara™
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A8
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 500MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- LCD, Touchscreen
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 90°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- Cryptography, Random Number Generator
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 298-NFBGA (13x13)
- Additional Interfaces:
- CAN, I2C, McASP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART
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