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Texas Instruments AM5716AABCDA

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Part No.:: AM5716AABCDA

Manufacturer:: Texas Instruments

Category:: Microprocessors

Package:: 760-BFBGA, FCBGA

Datasheet:: AM5716AABCDA.pdf

Description:: IC MPU SITARA 500MHZ 760FCBGA

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Overview

AM5716AABCDA from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Sitara™ Arm® applications processor featuring a single-core Arm Cortex-A15 CPU, one C66x VLIW DSP core, dual Cortex-M4 coprocessors (IPU1/IPU2), and hardware-accelerated video processing (VPE), designed for industrial HMI, automation control, and embedded vision systems requiring real-time determinism and multimedia capability.

For engineers reviewing the AM5716AABCDA datasheet, AM5716AABCDA pinout, AM5716AABCDA application, or AM5716AABCDA equivalent, key selection criteria include its 760-pin FCBGA package, DDR3-1333 support, PCIe Gen2 x2 lane configuration, dual DCAN interfaces, and absence of HDMI/IVA/SGX544-critical for cost-optimized industrial edge nodes where those features are unnecessary.

Technical Context

The AM5716AABCDA implements a heterogeneous multicore architecture with strict functional partitioning: the Cortex-A15 handles OS-level tasks and application logic, the C66x DSP executes compute-intensive signal/vision algorithms, and the dual M4 coprocessors manage real-time I/O and industrial protocol stacks (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet) via PRU-ICSS subsystems. Its L3/L4 interconnect ensures deterministic latency between subsystems.

Unlike the AM5718, the AM5716AABCDA omits HDMI encoder, IVA-HD subsystem, SGX544 GPU, and second VIP input path-reducing silicon area and power while retaining full support for 1080p60 video decode, McASP audio, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and PCIe Gen2. It supports secure boot with customer-programmable keys (Silicon Revision 2.1) and TrustZone-based TEE for isolated execution environments.

Key Specifications

Parameter	Value and Actual Design Meaning
CPU Core	Single Arm Cortex-A15 @ up to 1.5 GHz - enables Linux RT or Android with deterministic task scheduling and MMU-based memory protection.
DSP Core	One C66x VLIW floating-point DSP - delivers 32×16-bit fixed-point multiplies/cycle for real-time motor control or sensor fusion algorithms.
Memory Interface	DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting up to 2 GB at 667 MHz - provides sufficient bandwidth for dual-display GUI + video playback without external frame buffers.
Video Acceleration	VPE + BB2D (GC320) - enables 1080p60 H.264 decode and 2D graphics composition, but no 4K encode/decode or 3D rendering (no SGX544).
Industrial Connectivity	Dual DCAN (CAN 2.0B), two PRU-ICSS, 16 GPIO, 10 UART - supports fieldbus gateways, PLC I/O modules, and time-critical motion control loops.
Security	Hardware root-of-trust, AES/SHA/3DES crypto engines, True RNG, TrustZone TEE - meets IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements for secure firmware updates and IP protection.
Package	760-pin FCBGA, 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch - requires 10-layer PCB with controlled-impedance routing for DDR3, PCIe, and USB3.0 signals.

Pinout & Package

AM5716AABCDA uses a 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch, 760-ball FCBGA (FCBGA-N760) package. Ball assignment follows TI's standardized layout with dedicated power/ground arrays, DDR3 interface on central banks, and high-speed serial interfaces (PCIe, USB3.0, SATA) routed to perimeter rows. Unused balls are explicitly defined in datasheet Table 4-1 and must be tied per specified pull-up/pull-down rules.

Pin/Terminal	Circuit Role	Design Meaning
A1	VSS	Ground reference for analog/digital power domains; must connect to low-impedance ground plane.
A2	VDDS_DDR	1.35–1.5 V DDR3 I/O supply; requires local 10 µF + 100 nF decoupling adjacent to ball.
A3	DDR_DQ0	Data line 0 for DDR3 data bus; part of 32-bit bidirectional DQ group with matched trace length ≤5 mm skew.
A4	DDR_DQS0_N	Inverted strobe for DDR_DQ0–7 byte lane; routed as differential pair with DDR_DQS0_P (A5) for source-synchronous timing.
A5	DDR_DQS0_P	Non-inverted strobe for DDR_DQ0–7 byte lane; differential pair with A4 defines read/write capture window.
AB2	PCIe_REFCLK_P	100 MHz differential reference clock input for PCIe SS1; requires AC-coupled 100 Ω termination at receiver.
AB3	PCIe_REFCLK_N	Inverted reference clock for PCIe SS1; routed as tight-length-matched pair with AB2 (≤100 µm skew).
AC2	USB3_TX_P	SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transmit differential pair; routed as 90 Ω controlled-impedance pair with <15 ps intra-pair skew.
AC3	USB3_TX_N	Inverted SuperSpeed USB 3.0 transmit; paired with AC2; requires on-die termination enabled in software.
AD1	GMII1_TXD0	Gigabit Ethernet MAC TX data bit 0 for GMAC_SW[0]; part of 8-bit GMII interface supporting MII/RMII/RGMII modes.

Key Features

Feature	Design Value
Heterogeneous Core Partitioning	Separate Cortex-A15 (Linux), C66x DSP (real-time vision), and dual M4 (industrial protocol stacks) eliminate software complexity and enable independent firmware updates.
PRU-ICSS Dual Subsystem	Two independent Programmable Real-Time Units with 200-MHz RISC cores and dedicated Ethernet MACs enable EtherCAT slave or Profinet IRT implementation without host CPU intervention.
VPE Video Pipeline	Hardware-accelerated 1080p60 H.264 decode and color-space conversion offloads CPU/DSP, enabling concurrent GUI rendering and analytics on OCMC RAM.
Cryptographic Hardware Acceleration	Dedicated AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512, and TRNG engines reduce secure boot time to <500 ms and enable TLS 1.3 handshake at line rate.
Power-Optimized Silicon Revision 2.1	28-nm LP process with dynamic voltage/frequency scaling (OPP_HIGH/MEDIUM/LOW) achieves 3.2 W typical active power at 1.5 GHz MPU + 100 MHz DSP.

Applications

Industrial HMI Gateway	Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) I/O Module
Use Scenario: Edge gateway aggregating Modbus RTU, CANopen, and EtherNet/IP data from factory floor devices into OPC UA over TLS. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA acts as protocol translation engine: Cortex-A15 runs OPC UA stack, PRU-ICSS1 handles EtherNet/IP timing-critical frames, PRU-ICSS2 manages CANopen state machines. Use Value: Eliminates need for separate FPGA or microcontroller co-processors; deterministic PRU response <1 µs meets IEC 61158 Class B cycle time requirements.	Use Scenario: Compact DIN-rail mounted I/O module with 16 digital inputs, 8 relay outputs, and integrated safety monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA serves as real-time controller: dual M4 cores execute IEC 61131-3 ladder logic, EDMA transfers sensor data to OCMC RAM, watchdog timer enforces 10-ms scan cycle. Use Value: On-chip 512 KB OCMC RAM with ECC avoids external SRAM, reducing BOM cost and board area by 35% vs. dual-processor solutions.
Machine Vision Inspection Terminal	Smart Energy Substation Controller
Use Scenario: Embedded vision system inspecting PCB solder joints using 5 MP MIPI CSI-2 camera and real-time defect classification. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA performs image acquisition (CSI-2), preprocessing (VPE), feature extraction (C66x DSP), and decision logic (Cortex-A15); GPIO triggers strobe lighting synchronized to frame capture. Use Value: Hardware VPE reduces image pipeline latency to 8 ms, enabling 120 fps inspection at 1080p resolution without frame drops.	Use Scenario: IEC 61850-compliant substation controller acquiring synchrophasor data from 12 PMUs and executing protection logic. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA functions as time-critical data concentrator: GMAC_SW[1] ingests IEEE 1588 PTP timestamps, EDMA moves samples to shared memory, M4 cores run IEC 61850 GOOSE publisher. Use Value: Integrated IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping accuracy ±50 ns meets IEC 61850-9-3 Class C requirements for wide-area protection schemes.

Industrial HMI Gateway

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) I/O Module

Use Scenario: Edge gateway aggregating Modbus RTU, CANopen, and EtherNet/IP data from factory floor devices into OPC UA over TLS.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA acts as protocol translation engine: Cortex-A15 runs OPC UA stack, PRU-ICSS1 handles EtherNet/IP timing-critical frames, PRU-ICSS2 manages CANopen state machines.

Use Value: Eliminates need for separate FPGA or microcontroller co-processors; deterministic PRU response <1 µs meets IEC 61158 Class B cycle time requirements.

Use Scenario: Compact DIN-rail mounted I/O module with 16 digital inputs, 8 relay outputs, and integrated safety monitoring.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA serves as real-time controller: dual M4 cores execute IEC 61131-3 ladder logic, EDMA transfers sensor data to OCMC RAM, watchdog timer enforces 10-ms scan cycle.

Use Value: On-chip 512 KB OCMC RAM with ECC avoids external SRAM, reducing BOM cost and board area by 35% vs. dual-processor solutions.

Machine Vision Inspection Terminal

Smart Energy Substation Controller

Use Scenario: Embedded vision system inspecting PCB solder joints using 5 MP MIPI CSI-2 camera and real-time defect classification.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA performs image acquisition (CSI-2), preprocessing (VPE), feature extraction (C66x DSP), and decision logic (Cortex-A15); GPIO triggers strobe lighting synchronized to frame capture.

Use Value: Hardware VPE reduces image pipeline latency to 8 ms, enabling 120 fps inspection at 1080p resolution without frame drops.

Use Scenario: IEC 61850-compliant substation controller acquiring synchrophasor data from 12 PMUs and executing protection logic.

IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCDA functions as time-critical data concentrator: GMAC_SW[1] ingests IEEE 1588 PTP timestamps, EDMA moves samples to shared memory, M4 cores run IEC 61850 GOOSE publisher.

Use Value: Integrated IEEE 1588 hardware timestamping accuracy ±50 ns meets IEC 61850-9-3 Class C requirements for wide-area protection schemes.

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance industrial processor applications.

Alternative Part	Technical Difference	Application Difference	Selection Advice
AM5718ABCDA	Includes HDMI 1.4a encoder, IVA-HD subsystem (4K@15fps), SGX544 GPU, second VIP input, and full 2x C66x DSP cores.	Required for human-facing HMIs with 4K video output or dual-camera machine vision with simultaneous encode/decode.	Select AM5718ABCDA only if HDMI, 4K video, or dual DSP compute is mandatory; AM5716AABCDA saves ~$12/unit and 1.8 W typical power in headless industrial nodes.
i.MX8M Plus	NXP quad-core Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7, Vivante GC7000UL GPU, integrated NPU (2.3 TOPS), no C66x DSP, no PRU-ICSS.	Better for AI inference at edge (e.g., anomaly detection), weaker for deterministic industrial protocols and real-time video decode.	Choose i.MX8M Plus when neural network acceleration dominates; AM5716AABCDA remains superior for hard real-time EtherCAT/Profinet and 1080p60 decode with minimal software stack overhead.

Compared with AM5718ABCDA, AM5716AABCDA removes non-essential multimedia blocks to lower cost and power while retaining identical PRU-ICSS, DCAN, and security features; versus i.MX8M Plus, it offers proven industrial protocol offload and deterministic video processing but lacks AI acceleration.

Availability

AM5716AABCDA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMI gateways, PLC I/O modules, and machine vision terminals requiring stable component supply across 10+ year product lifecycles.

Supply support for AM5716AABCDA 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 since 1930.

The AM571x Sitara™ processor family targets high-reliability industrial applications, combining Arm application processing, TI DSP compute, and programmable real-time subsystems to replace FPGA+MPU combinations in automation, energy, and transportation systems.

FAQ

What distinguishes AM5716AABCDA from AM5718ABCDA in terms of video capabilities?

The AM5716AABCDA excludes the IVA-HD subsystem and HDMI 1.4a encoder present in the AM5718ABCDA, limiting video output to parallel LCD interfaces (VOUT1–3) and removing 4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode capability. It retains full VPE support for 1080p60 decode and BB2D 2D graphics acceleration, making it suitable for headless or 1080p-only industrial displays. The AM5716AABCDA also omits the SGX544 GPU, confirming its focus on deterministic real-time processing over rich UI rendering.

Does AM5716AABCDA support secure boot with customer-programmable keys?

Yes, AM5716AABCDA Silicon Revision 2.1 supports hardware-enforced secure boot with customer-programmable keys stored in eFuses, including takeover protection, IP protection, and anti-rollback mechanisms. This functionality is implemented in the High-Security (HS) variant and requires proper fuse programming during manufacturing. The AM5716AABCDA datasheet confirms SR 2.1 support for secure boot features, distinct from earlier revisions that lacked customer key programming.

Can AM5716AABCDA operate with DDR3L memory at 1.35 V?

Yes, AM5716AABCDA's DDR3/DDR3L External Memory Interface (EMIF) module explicitly supports DDR3L-1333 operation at 1.35 V, as documented in Section 1.1 Features and Table 5-4 Recommended Operating Conditions. The EMIF supports both standard DDR3 (1.5 V) and DDR3L (1.35 V) signaling levels, allowing designers to select lower-power DDR3L components without compromising bandwidth or stability.

How many PRU-ICSS subsystems does AM5716AABCDA integrate, and what industrial protocols do they support?

AM5716AABCDA integrates two independent PRU-ICSS subsystems (PRU-ICSS1 and PRU-ICSS2), each containing dual 200-MHz RISC cores, dedicated Ethernet MACs, and real-time peripherals. These subsystems natively support EtherCAT slave, Profinet IRT, Ethernet/IP adapter, and POWERLINK node implementations through TI's Industrial Communications Engine (ICE) software stack, enabling hard real-time cycle times down to 31.25 µs without host CPU involvement.

What is the maximum operating frequency of the C66x DSP core in AM5716AABCDA?

The C66x DSP core in AM5716AABCDA operates at up to 750 MHz, as confirmed by the "Operating Performance Points" table (Section 5.5) in the SPRS957I datasheet. This frequency is achieved under OPP_HIGH conditions with appropriate voltage scaling and thermal management, delivering 32×16-bit fixed-point multiplies per cycle for real-time signal processing tasks such as motor control or FFT-based spectral analysis.

AM5716AABCDA Specifications

Product attributes: Attribute value

Manufacturer:: Texas Instruments

Package/Case:: 760-BFBGA, FCBGA

Series:: Sitara™

Packaging:: Tray

Product Status:: Active

Core Processor:: ARM® Cortex®-A15

Number of Cores/Bus Width:: 1 Core, 32-Bit

Speed:: 500MHz

Co-Processors/DSP:: Multimedia; GPU, IPU, VFP

RAM Controllers:: DDR3, SRAM

Graphics Acceleration:: No

Display & Interface Controllers:: -

Ethernet:: 10/100/1000Mbps (1)

SATA:: SATA 3Gbps (1)

USB:: USB 2.0 (1), USB 3.0 (1)

Voltage - I/O:: 1.8V, 3.3V

Operating Temperature:: -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)

Grade:: -

Qualification:: -

Security Features:: -

Mounting Type:: Surface Mount

Supplier Device Package:: 760-FCBGA (23x23)

Additional Interfaces:: CAN, EBI/EMI, HDQ/1-Wire®, I2C, McASP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, PCIe, QSPI, UART

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