Texas Instruments AM3358BZCZD30

Overview

AM3358BZCZD30 from Texas Instruments is a 1-GHz ARM Cortex-A8-based Sitara™ processor with integrated PowerVR SGX530 3D graphics engine, dual 1-Gbps Ethernet MACs with switch, PRU-ICSS for EtherCAT/PROFINET, and 8-channel 12-bit SAR ADC. It supports DDR3/DDR3L at 800-MHz data rate, operates across 0°C to 90°C, and targets industrial HMI and real-time control systems.

For engineers reviewing the AM3358BZCZD30 datasheet, AM3358BZCZD30 pinout, AM3358BZCZD30 application, or AM3358BZCZD30 equivalent, key selection criteria include its 1-GHz CPU frequency, dual Gigabit Ethernet with IEEE 1588v1 PTP support, PRU-ICSS programmability for industrial protocols, 256KB L2 cache with ECC, and ZCZ 324-ball NFBGA package with 0.80-mm pitch.

Technical Context

The AM3358BZCZD30 implements a single-core ARM Cortex-A8 CPU with NEON SIMD coprocessor, 32KB L1 instruction and 32KB L1 data cache (parity-protected), and 256KB L2 cache with ECC. Its PRU-ICSS subsystem contains two 200-MHz 32-bit RISC processors with 8KB instruction RAM, 8KB data RAM, and 12KB shared RAM - all parity-protected - enabling deterministic real-time I/O handling independent of the ARM core.

Memory subsystem includes 16-bit EMIF supporting DDR3/DDR3L at 400-MHz clock (800-MHz data rate), 1GB address space, and GPMC for NAND/NOR/SRAM with BCH 4-/8-/16-bit ECC. The device integrates USB 2.0 DRD with PHY, dual CAN 2.0A/B controllers, six UARTs with flow control, and LCD controller supporting up to 2048×2048 resolution at 126-MHz pixel clock.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

NFBGA-324 (ZCZ) package with 0.80-mm ball pitch, 15.0 mm × 15.0 mm body size, and thermal pad on underside per TI packaging specification.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar ARM-based industrial processor applications.

Compared with AM3359BZCZD30, the AM3358BZCZD30 offers identical feature set and performance at lower temperature grade - ideal for cost-sensitive indoor industrial applications. Versus AM4379BZDN40, it trades dual-core CPU and camera support for deterministic PRU-ICSS real-time capability essential for EtherCAT/PROFINET.

Availability

AM3358BZCZD30 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI terminals, PLC base units, networked energy meter gateways, and medical infusion pump controllers requiring stable component supply across long production lifecycles.

Supply support for AM3358BZCZD30 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 headquartered in Dallas, Texas, specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The AM335x Sitara™ processor family - including AM3358BZCZD30 - was designed for cost-sensitive industrial automation applications requiring real-time I/O, rich graphics, and Linux-capable processing in a single chip.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the AM3358BZCZD30?

The AM3358BZCZD30 operates at a maximum frequency of 1 GHz on its ARM Cortex-A8 core. This rating is validated under specified thermal and voltage conditions per TI's SPRS717L datasheet revision March 2020. The AM3358BZCZD30 achieves this speed using adaptive voltage scaling (SmartReflex Class 2B) and supports multiple OPPs (Operating Performance Points) to balance performance and power consumption in real-world deployments.

Does the AM3358BZCZD30 include hardware acceleration for industrial Ethernet protocols?

Yes, the AM3358BZCZD30 includes a dedicated Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem and Industrial Communication Subsystem (PRU-ICSS) that supports EtherCAT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, and PROFIBUS natively. The PRU-ICSS contains two 200-MHz RISC processors with local RAM and direct pin access, enabling protocol stack execution with sub-microsecond timing determinism - independent of the ARM Cortex-A8 core.

What memory interfaces does the AM3358BZCZD30 support?

The AM3358BZCZD30 supports DDR3 and DDR3L memory via its 16-bit External Memory Interface (EMIF) running at 400-MHz clock (800-MHz data rate), plus mDDR, DDR2, and LPDDR. It also integrates a General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) for NAND, NOR, SRAM, and muxed-NOR devices with BCH 4-/8-/16-bit ECC and Hamming 1-bit ECC - enabling robust boot and data storage in harsh environments.

Is the AM3358BZCZD30 pin-compatible with other AM335x variants?

The AM3358BZCZD30 uses the ZCZ 324-ball NFBGA package and is pin-compatible with other ZCZ-suffix AM335x devices (e.g., AM3359BZCZD30, AM3357BZCZD30). Pin compatibility extends to power, clock, DDR, and peripheral signals; however, certain PRU-ICSS I/O pins and thermal pad layout must be verified against the specific variant's datasheet to ensure full functional equivalence in production designs.

What graphics capabilities does the AM3358BZCZD30 provide?

The AM3358BZCZD30 integrates the PowerVR SGX530 3D graphics engine capable of rendering up to 20 million polygons per second. It supports Direct3D Mobile, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, and OpenMAX APIs, and features tile-based rendering, fine-grained task switching, and unified memory architecture - enabling responsive, animated HMIs with minimal CPU load in Linux-based applications.