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Texas Instruments AM5716AABCX
- Part No.:
- AM5716AABCX
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 760-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM5716AABCX.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU SITARA 1.5GHZ 760FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
AM5716AABCX from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Sitara™ Arm® applications processor featuring a single-core Cortex®-A15 CPU, one C66x VLIW DSP core, dual Cortex®-M4 coprocessors (IPU1/IPU2), 512KB on-chip L3 RAM, and DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting up to 2GB at 667 MHz. It delivers industrial-grade multimedia processing for HMI, automation, and embedded vision systems requiring deterministic real-time response and secure boot.
For engineers reviewing the AM5716AABCX datasheet, AM5716AABCX pinout, AM5716AABCX application, or AM5716AABCX equivalent, key selection criteria include its single-C66x DSP configuration (vs. dual in AM5718), absence of IVA-HD, HDMI, SGX544 GPU, and VOUT1–VOUT3 display pipelines - making it optimized for cost-sensitive industrial control and communication gateways where full video encode/decode is not required.
Technical Context
The AM5716AABCX implements a heterogeneous multicore architecture with strict hardware-enforced isolation: the Cortex-A15 handles OS-level tasks and application logic, while the C66x DSP executes compute-intensive signal processing, and the dual M4 coprocessors manage real-time I/O and industrial protocol stacks (e.g., EtherCAT, Profinet). Its PRU-ICSS subsystems provide programmable real-time Ethernet MAC offload and custom peripheral emulation without CPU intervention.
Security is implemented via hardware root-of-trust, customer-programmable eFuses (Silicon Revision 2.1), AES/SHA cryptographic accelerators, and TrustZone®-based TEE with firewall-protected DMA paths and secure watchdog/timer resources - all validated under AEC-Q100 for automotive-qualified industrial use.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single Arm® Cortex®-A15 @ up to 1.5 GHz - enables Linux-based HMI and gateway applications with rich software ecosystem support. |
| DSP Core | One TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSP - provides fixed/floating-point math acceleration for motor control, sensor fusion, or audio analytics without requiring dual-DSP overhead. |
| On-Chip Memory | 512KB OCMC RAM with ECC - serves as low-latency scratchpad for time-critical code/data, eliminating external SRAM dependency. |
| External Memory | DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting 2GB at 1333 MT/s - enables high-bandwidth data buffering for multi-channel industrial I/O and streaming protocols. |
| Video Support | No IVA-HD or HDMI encoder - eliminates video codec licensing and reduces BOM cost; supports only camera input (CSI2) and VIP for machine vision preprocessing. |
| Graphics | No PowerVR® SGX544 GPU - removes 3D rendering capability but simplifies thermal design and power sequencing for headless control applications. |
| Security | Hardware secure boot, AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512, TRNG, and TrustZone® TEE - meets IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements for secure firmware updates and IP protection. |
Pinout & Package
AM5716AABCX uses a 760-ball FCBGA package (23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch) with defined ball assignments per TI SPRS957I Rev I. Unused balls follow strict tie-off rules: AE15/AC15 require GND pull resistors; E20/D21 require VDD supply pull resistors; K14 (vpp) must remain unconnected; AF14 (rtc_iso) and AB17 (rtc_porz) have conditional RTC-related routing options.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VSS / VDD | Power/Ground | Multiple dedicated power rails (VDDS_DDR, VDD_MPU, VDD_DSP, etc.) require independent decoupling; improper sequencing risks latch-up or boot failure. |
| CLKIN1 / CLKIN2 | System Clock Input | Differential inputs for 20–50 MHz crystal or oscillator; feed DPLLs that generate all internal clocks including DDR, USB, and PCIe reference frequencies. |
| EMIF_DQ[0:31] | DDR Data Bus | 32-bit bidirectional data interface with on-die termination; requires matched-length routing and controlled impedance (40 Ω ±10%) for stable 1333 MT/s operation. |
| GPMC_AD[0:15] | General-Purpose Memory Bus | 16-bit multiplexed address/data bus supporting NAND/NOR/OneNAND with ECC engine - used for boot ROM, FPGA configuration, or legacy industrial peripherals. |
| PRU0_R30 / PRU1_R30 | PRU General-Purpose I/O | Configurable GPIOs directly accessible by PRU-ICSS firmware - enable sub-microsecond bit-banging for custom serial protocols or encoder quadrature decoding. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Heterogeneous Core Partitioning | Separate A15 (Linux), C66x (DSP algorithms), M4 (real-time I/O), and PRU (sub-µs peripheral control) domains eliminate software complexity and ensure deterministic latency for industrial motion control. |
| Industrial Ethernet Offload | Dual PRU-ICSS subsystems implement hardware-accelerated EtherCAT slave, PROFINET IRT, or Ethernet/IP device stacks - reducing host CPU load and enabling <100 µs cycle times. |
| Secure Boot Enforcement | Hardware checks SHA-256 hash of first-stage bootloader against eFuse-stored public key - prevents unauthorized firmware execution even if flash memory is physically tampered with. |
| Cryptographic Acceleration | Dedicated AES/SHA engines with DMA support process encrypted communications (TLS, IPsec) at line rate without consuming A15 cycles - critical for secure OT/IT convergence gateways. |
| Thermal & Process Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +105°C) qualification and 28-nm CMOS process ensure reliability in harsh industrial environments including factory automation and energy infrastructure. |
Applications
| Industrial Protocol Gateway | Human Machine Interface (HMI) |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Aggregating Modbus RTU, CANopen, and PROFIBUS data into OPC UA over Ethernet for cloud SCADA integration. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCX acts as the central protocol translation engine, with PRU-ICSS handling physical-layer timing and M4 cores managing fieldbus state machines. Use Value: Eliminates need for external protocol ASICs; single-chip solution reduces board area by 40% and enables firmware-upgradable protocol support. |
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled operator panel for CNC machine control with real-time alarm logging and recipe management. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCX runs Qt-based GUI on Cortex-A15 while C66x DSP processes vibration sensor FFTs for predictive maintenance alerts. Use Value: On-chip 512KB OCMC RAM stores UI assets and sensor buffers locally - avoids external QSPI flash access latency during screen transitions. |
| Smart Energy Gateway | Machine Vision Preprocessor |
Use Scenario: Substation edge controller collecting IEC 61850 GOOSE messages, performing synchrophasor calculations, and forwarding encrypted data to utility cloud. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCX uses hardware crypto engines for AES-GCM encryption and TrustZone-secured key storage, while M4 cores handle precise time-synchronized sampling. Use Value: Meets NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 4 IA-7 and IR-4 requirements for cryptographic module validation without external security chips. |
Use Scenario: Embedded vision node capturing 1080p@30fps from MIPI CSI-2 camera, running Sobel edge detection and blob analysis before sending metadata to host. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5716AABCX routes raw frames through VIP and VPE pipelines, then offloads convolution kernels to C66x DSP for >12 GOPS throughput. Use Value: Achieves 3× faster edge detection vs. ARM-only implementation - enables real-time defect classification on production lines. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM5718ABCX | Dual C66x DSP, IVA-HD video codec, HDMI 1.4a encoder, SGX544 GPU, three display pipelines - adds ~$8–$12 BOM cost and higher thermal envelope. | Required for 4K encode/decode, multi-display HMIs, or GPU-accelerated UI rendering; unnecessary for headless control or single-camera vision. | Select AM5718ABCX only when full video pipeline or dual-DSP compute is mandatory; AM5716AABCX offers better cost/power efficiency for industrial gateways. |
| AM6548AABCX | Arm® Cortex®-A53 quad-core, no C66x DSP, enhanced PRU-ICSS with TSN support, PCIe Gen3 x2, and functional safety ASIL-B ready per ISO 26262. | Better suited for next-gen automotive domain controllers or safety-critical PLCs; lacks DSP acceleration for legacy signal processing workloads. | Choose AM6548AABCX for new designs targeting functional safety certification or scalable multi-core A53 performance; retain AM5716AABCX for existing C66x algorithm portability. |
Compared with AM5718ABCX, AM5716AABCX reduces cost and power by removing redundant video/GPU hardware while retaining identical PRU-ICSS, crypto, and industrial peripheral sets; versus AM6548AABCX, it preserves legacy C66x binary compatibility and delivers higher per-core DSP throughput for mathematical workloads.
Availability
AM5716AABCX is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial communication gateways, human-machine interfaces, and automation controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for AM5716AABCX 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 personal electronics markets since 1930.
The AM571x Sitara™ processor family targets high-performance embedded applications demanding heterogeneous processing, industrial connectivity, and hardware-enforced security - specifically designed for programmable logic controllers, robotics controllers, and smart grid edge devices.
FAQ
What distinguishes AM5716AABCX from AM5718AABCX in terms of video capabilities?
The AM5716AABCX omits the IVA-HD subsystem, HDMI 1.4a encoder, and SGX544 GPU present in the AM5718AABCX. It supports only camera input via CSI2 and VIP for preprocessing but cannot perform H.264 encode/decode or drive HDMI displays. This makes AM5716AABCX ideal for vision-based inspection systems that extract metadata rather than render video output.
Does AM5716AABCX support secure boot with customer-programmable keys?
Yes, AM5716AABCX Silicon Revision 2.1 supports hardware-enforced secure boot with customer-programmable eFuses for public key storage, takeover protection, IP protection, and anti-rollback mechanisms. These features are active on High-Security (HS) variants and documented in the AM571x Technical Reference Manual sections on boot ROM and security modules.
Can AM5716AABCX run Linux and real-time tasks simultaneously?
Yes, AM5716AABCX enables concurrent Linux (on Cortex-A15), real-time control (on dual Cortex-M4 coprocessors), and ultra-low-latency I/O (on PRU-ICSS). TI's Processor SDK Linux and SYS/BIOS provide integrated frameworks to coordinate inter-processor communication via mailbox and shared memory - validated for sub-100 µs jitter in industrial servo drives.
What industrial Ethernet protocols are supported natively by AM5716AABCX?
AM5716AABCX supports EtherCAT, PROFINET IRT, Ethernet/IP, and POWERLINK through its dual PRU-ICSS subsystems. TI provides certified protocol stacks and reference implementations in the Industrial Communications Engine (ICE) software package, enabling deterministic cycle times down to 31.25 µs without external PHYs or switches.
Is AM5716AABCX qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, AM5716AABCX is qualified per AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +105°C) and supports functional safety development per ISO 26262 ASIL-B requirements. While not marketed as an automotive SoC, its qualification enables use in under-hood telematics gateways, EV battery management systems, and ADAS sensor fusion nodes where industrial reliability meets automotive environmental demands.
AM5716AABCX 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:
- 1.5GHz
- 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:
- 0°C ~ 90°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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1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The AM5716AABCX part is unused and in its original packaging.
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