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Texas Instruments AM3894BCYG150
- Part No.:
- AM3894BCYG150
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 1031-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM3894BCYG150.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU SITARA 1.5GHZ 1031FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
AM3894BCYG150 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Sitara™ ARM® microprocessor (MPU) featuring an ARM Cortex-A8 core running up to 1.20 GHz, integrated SGX530 3D graphics engine, dual DDR2/DDR3 interfaces (up to DDR3-1600), and HD video processing subsystem (HDVPSS) with HDMI 1.3 transmitter. It targets embedded applications requiring rich UI, real-time video I/O, and multi-protocol connectivity - such as industrial HMIs and interactive kiosks.
For engineers reviewing the AM3894BCYG150 datasheet, AM3894BCYG150 pinout, AM3894BCYG150 application, or AM3894BCYG150 equivalent, key selection considerations include its 1031-pin FCBGA package, 25 mm × 25 mm footprint, 1.2 GHz CPU frequency, SGX530 GPU availability (exclusive to AM3894), and PCIe 2.0 x2 lane support in root complex or endpoint mode.
Technical Context
The AM3894BCYG150 implements a dual-issue, in-order superscalar ARMv7 architecture with NEON multimedia acceleration and VFPv3 floating-point compliance. Its memory subsystem includes 32 KB instruction cache, 32 KB data cache, 256 KB L2 cache, 64 KB on-chip RAM, and 512 KB OCM RAM - all managed via a Dynamic Memory Manager (DMM) supporting programmable multi-zone mapping and interleaving.
System-level interconnect uses L3 and L4 buses with dedicated DMM port for DDR access. Peripheral integration includes two Gigabit Ethernet MACs (MII/GMII), dual USB 2.0 ports with PHYs, SATA 3.0 Gbps controller with NCQ, three McASP audio ports (DIT-capable), and HDVPSS with simultaneous SD/HD analog output plus HDMI 1.3 digital transmission at up to 165 MHz pixel clock.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | ARM Cortex-A8, up to 1.20 GHz - delivers deterministic real-time execution with Thumb-2, Jazelle RCT, and NEON SIMD acceleration for media workloads. |
| Graphics Engine | SGX530 (30 MTri/s, OpenGL ES 2.0, OpenVG 1.1) - available only on AM3894 family; offloads rendering, compositing, and anti-aliasing from CPU. |
| Memory Interfaces | Dual 32-bit DDR2/DDR3 controllers supporting DDR2-800 and DDR3-1600 - enables 2 GB total address space with low-latency access for video buffers and OS. |
| Video Subsystem | HDVPSS with two 165-MHz HD capture channels, dual HD display channels, HDMI 1.3 transmitter + HDCP, and three graphics layers - supports simultaneous SD analog + HD digital output. |
| Connectivity | PCIe 2.0 x2 lanes (5.0 GT/s), dual Gigabit EMAC (MII/GMII), SATA 3.0 Gbps with NCQ, dual USB 2.0 (host/device), and two I²C ports - enables high-bandwidth peripheral expansion and storage. |
| Package | FCBGA-1031, 25.0 mm × 25.0 mm, 0.65-mm pitch with Via Channel™ technology - allows 0.8-mm PCB trace routing and reduces layer count to two signal layers. |
| Process & Power | 40-nm CMOS, SmartReflex™ Level 2 dynamic voltage scaling - supports AVS-based adaptive power management across seven independent core domains. |
Pinout & Package
AM3894BCYG150 is housed in a 1031-ball Fine-Pitch Chip Scale Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package measuring 25.0 mm × 25.0 mm with 0.65-mm ball pitch. Via Channel™ technology enables 0.8-mm PCB design rules and efficient two-layer routing.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| DEV_CLKIN | Reference Clock Input | 1.8-V input for system oscillator; feeds PLLs to generate CPU, DDR, and peripheral clocks - critical for timing stability and frequency synthesis accuracy. |
| DDR3_DQ[0:31] | Data Bus (x32) | Bi-directional 32-bit DDR3 data lines - supports burst transfers at up to 800 MHz (DDR3-1600); requires matched-length routing and termination. |
| HDMI_TX_CLK | HDMI Pixel Clock Output | Differential 165-MHz LVDS clock output - synchronizes HDMI video stream; must meet jitter and skew requirements per HDMI 1.3 spec. |
| USB0_DP / USB0_DM | USB 2.0 Differential Pair | Full-speed/high-speed differential signaling interface - integrated PHY eliminates external transceiver; supports OTG via ID pin detection. |
| PCIe_REFCLK_P/N | PCIe Reference Clock | 100-MHz differential reference clock input - required for PCIe 2.0 link training and compliance; routed as controlled-impedance pair. |
| GPMC_AD[0:15] | Asynchronous Data/Address Bus | Multiplexed 16-bit bus for NOR/NAND/SRAM - supports glueless interfacing with FPGA, CPLD, or legacy peripherals using programmable timing registers. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Dynamic Memory Manager (DMM) | Enables hardware-accelerated tiling, mirroring, and rotation of 2D graphics blocks - reduces CPU load for UI rendering and video composition. |
| HD Video Processing Subsystem (HDVPSS) | Supports simultaneous HD capture (1080p60) and HD display (1080p60) with hardware scalers, color-space converters, and OSD layers - eliminates need for external video processors. |
| PCIe 2.0 Root Complex Mode | Allows AM3894BCYG150 to host PCIe endpoints (e.g., NVMe SSDs, FPGAs, NICs) without bridge chips - simplifies system architecture and improves latency. |
| SGX530 Graphics Engine | Delivers OpenGL ES 2.0-compliant 3D rendering at 30 MTri/s - enables smooth animated UIs, dashboard graphics, and lightweight gaming in embedded HMI applications. |
| SmartReflex™ Level 2 | Real-time adaptive voltage scaling across seven power domains - reduces active power by up to 30% vs. fixed-voltage operation while maintaining 1.2 GHz performance. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Panels | Interactive Point-of-Service Kiosks |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled factory floor displays showing real-time machine status, alarms, and recipe control with animated gauges and video diagnostics. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central application processor executing Linux with Qt-based UI, driving HDMI output to LCD panel and capturing camera feed via HDVPSS for visual inspection. Use Value: Integrated SGX530 renders vector graphics and overlays without CPU overhead; dual Ethernet enables redundant PLC communication and remote maintenance. | Use Scenario: Retail self-checkout terminals with multi-touch screen, barcode scanner, receipt printer, and payment terminal interfacing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main controller running Android/Linux, managing USB peripherals (scanner, printer), HDMI display, and secure payment over PCIe-connected crypto module. Use Value: PCIe 2.0 x2 provides low-latency, high-throughput connection to payment security co-processor; SATA supports local OS + transaction log storage. |
| Network-Attached Media Servers | Single-Board Computing Platforms |
Use Scenario: Compact rack-mounted media server transcoding IP camera streams and serving video-on-demand to multiple clients over Gigabit Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Dual-core-capable MPU handling video decode (via HDVPSS), encode (CPU+NEON), network stack, and storage I/O simultaneously. Use Value: Dual DDR3 interfaces feed independent video decode/encode pipelines; SATA 3.0 with NCQ ensures sustained 200+ MB/s disk throughput for concurrent streams. | Use Scenario: Developer-focused SBC for robotics prototyping, supporting ROS, real-time Linux, camera vision, and motor control I/O expansion. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary compute engine with GPIO, McASP, and SPI for sensor fusion, motor drivers, and audio feedback - booting from eMMC or SD. Use Value: 64 GPIO pins and three UARTs enable direct connection to encoders, IMUs, and debug consoles; McASP supports time-synchronized audio/video capture. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar ARM-based application processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM3892BCYG150 | No SGX530 graphics engine; identical CPU, memory, and peripheral set otherwise. | Not suitable for applications requiring OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering or hardware-accelerated UI compositing. | Select when 3D graphics are unnecessary and cost reduction is prioritized over GPU capability. |
| AM4379BZDNA100 | Newer 32-bit ARM Cortex-A9 core (1.0 GHz), PRU-ICSS for real-time I/O, no HDMI or PCIe; supports industrial temp range. | Better suited for deterministic industrial control with EtherCAT/PROFINET, but lacks HDMI video output and PCIe expansion. | Choose for real-time deterministic I/O and extended temperature operation where video output is secondary. |
Compared with AM3892BCYG150, the AM3894BCYG150 adds essential 3D graphics acceleration for modern UIs; compared with AM4379BZDNA100, it retains HDMI and PCIe for multimedia-rich edge devices but lacks PRU-based real-time peripherals and industrial temperature rating.
Availability
AM3894BCYG150 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial automation, human-machine interface, and network-attached media server applications requiring stable component supply, long-lifecycle support, and qualified BGA packaging.
Supply support for AM3894BCYG150 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, delivering analog and embedded processing solutions for industrial, automotive, and communications markets.
The AM389x Sitara™ MPU product line was designed to deliver scalable, high-performance ARM-based platforms for single-board computing, interactive kiosks, and industrial HMIs - combining rich peripheral integration with Linux/Android software support.
FAQ
What is the maximum operating frequency of the AM3894BCYG150 CPU core?
The AM3894BCYG150 features an ARM Cortex-A8 core rated for up to 1.20 GHz under recommended operating conditions. This frequency is validated across temperature and voltage ranges per TI's SPRS681G datasheet revision March 2015. The AM3894BCYG150 achieves this speed using SmartReflex™ Level 2 adaptive voltage scaling and 40-nm process optimization. Actual sustained frequency depends on thermal design and power delivery integrity.
Does the AM3894BCYG150 include an integrated graphics processing unit?
Yes, the AM3894BCYG150 integrates the PowerVR SGX530 3D graphics engine - capable of 30 million triangles per second and supporting OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenVG 1.1, and Direct3D Mobile. This GPU is exclusive to the AM3894 variant; the AM3892 does not include it. The SGX530 enables hardware-accelerated UI rendering, video compositing, and image processing without burdening the ARM Cortex-A8 CPU.
What video output interfaces does the AM3894BCYG150 support?
The AM3894BCYG150 supports HDMI 1.3 digital output (with HDCP) at up to 165 MHz pixel clock, plus simultaneous SD analog video (CVBS) and HD analog video (YPbPr) outputs via integrated DACs. Its HDVPSS subsystem also provides two HD display channels (16-/24-/30-bit) and three graphics layers for overlay composition. These capabilities are documented in Section 1.1 and Figure 1-1 of the SPRS681G datasheet.
Can the AM3894BCYG150 operate in PCIe root complex mode?
Yes, the AM3894BCYG150 includes one PCI Express 2.0 port configurable as either root complex or endpoint. In root complex mode, it can enumerate and manage downstream PCIe endpoints such as NVMe SSDs, FPGAs, or network adapters. This functionality is implemented with an integrated PHY and complies with PCIe Base Specification 2.0 at 5.0 GT/s per lane across two lanes.
What package type and ball count does the AM3894BCYG150 use?
The AM3894BCYG150 uses a 1031-ball Fine-Pitch Chip Scale Ball Grid Array (FCBGA) package measuring 25.0 mm × 25.0 mm with 0.65-mm ball pitch. It employs Via Channel™ technology to enable 0.8-mm PCB trace routing and reduce signal layer count. This package is shared with the AM3892CYG variant and is specified in the Device Information table of the SPRS681G datasheet.
AM3894BCYG150 Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 1031-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- Sitara™
- Packaging:
- Tray
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A8
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 1.5GHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- DDR2, DDR3
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- HDMI, HDVPSS
- Ethernet:
- 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
- SATA:
- SATA 3Gbps (1)
- USB:
- USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 3.3V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 95°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 1031-FCBGA (25x25)
- Additional Interfaces:
- I2C, McASP, McBSP, SPI, SD/SDIO, UART
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