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Texas Instruments AM5718AABCX
- Part No.:
- AM5718AABCX
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 760-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM5718AABCX.pdf
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- IC MPU SITARA 1.5GHZ 760FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
AM5718AABCX from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Sitara™ Arm® applications processor featuring a single-core Arm® Cortex®-A15 CPU, dual C66x VLIW DSP cores, dual Arm® Cortex®-M4 coprocessors (IPU1/IPU2), IVA-HD video subsystem supporting 4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode, and PowerVR® SGX544 3D GPU - deployed in industrial HMIs, automation gateways, and embedded vision systems requiring heterogeneous compute and multimedia acceleration.
For engineers reviewing the AM5718AABCX datasheet, AM5718AABCX pinout, AM5718AABCX application, or AM5718AABCX equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, validated package mapping, confirmed peripheral integration (PCIe Gen2, dual Gigabit Ethernet, SATA Gen2, HDMI 1.4a), and real-world selection guidance for industrial-grade SoC deployment.
Technical Context
The AM5718AABCX implements a heterogeneous multicore architecture with tightly coupled interconnects: Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) interconnects manage coherent traffic between Cortex-A15, C66x DSP, Cortex-M4s, and accelerators including BB2D (Vivante GC320), VPE, and PRU-ICSS. Its memory subsystem integrates DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting up to 2GB at 1333 MT/s, 512KB on-chip OCMC RAM with ECC, and GPMC for NAND/NOR/async memory expansion.
Peripherals are partitioned across dedicated subsystems: dual PRU-ICSS for real-time industrial protocol offload (EtherCAT®, Profinet), dual Gigabit Ethernet switch with MII/RMII/RGMII support, PCIe Gen2 (two 5-Gbps lanes configurable as one 2-lane or two 1-lane ports), and full multimedia I/O including HDMI 1.4a encoder, MIPI CSI-2, McASP (8 modules), and dual DCAN (CAN 2.0B).
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single Arm® Cortex®-A15 @ up to 1.5 GHz - provides Linux-capable application processing with Neon™ SIMD and TrustZone® security extensions. |
| DSP Core | Dual C66x VLIW floating-point DSP - delivers 32× 16×16-bit fixed-point multiplies/cycle, object-code compatible with C64x+/C67x for legacy algorithm reuse. |
| GPU | PowerVR® SGX544 single-core 3D GPU - enables OpenGL ES 2.0/3.0 graphics rendering for rich HMI interfaces with hardware-accelerated compositing. |
| Video Engine | IVA-HD + VPE subsystem - supports 4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode and up to 1080p60 for multiple codecs, enabling local video analytics preprocessing. |
| Memory Interface | DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting 2GB across single chip select at DDR3-1333 (667 MHz) - ensures high-bandwidth access for video buffers and real-time OS operation. |
| Connectivity | PCIe Gen2 (2×5 Gbps lanes), dual Gigabit Ethernet switch, SATA Gen2, USB 3.0 DRD + USB 2.0 DRD - enables high-speed peripheral expansion and storage integration without external bridges. |
| Real-Time Subsystem | 2× PRU-ICSS + dual Cortex-M4 (IPU1/IPU2) - provides deterministic I/O control, industrial protocol stack execution, and sensor fusion offload independent of main CPU. |
Pinout & Package
AM5718AABCX is housed in a 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch, 760-ball FCBGA (ABC package) with thermal via array and exposed die paddle. Ball assignment follows TI's standardized PBGA-N760 layout; unused balls are explicitly defined per datasheet Section 4.1, and reserved balls (e.g., A27, Y5) must remain unconnected.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VSS / VDD | Ground / Power supply terminals | Multiple dedicated VSS/VDD balls distributed across package per power domain (MPU, CORE, I/O, RTC); require decoupling per TI layout guidelines (Section 8.4). |
| DDR3_DQ[0:15] | Data bus for DDR3 interface | 16-bit bidirectional data lines with on-die termination; routed as length-matched differential pairs for signal integrity at 667 MHz. |
| EMIF_CLK | DDR3 clock input | Differential clock pair (CLK/CLK#) referenced to VREF; requires tight skew control (<15 ps) for stable 1333 MT/s operation. |
| HDMI_TX0+/− | HDMI TMDS channel 0 differential output | High-speed 3.3-V compliant differential pair supporting HDMI 1.4a video transmission up to 1920×1080p60. |
| PRU0_R30 | PRU-ICSS0 general-purpose I/O | Configurable GPIO within PRU subsystem; supports real-time bit-banging, PWM, or industrial protocol signaling with sub-100ns latency. |
| USB3_DP/DM | SuperSpeed USB 3.0 differential pair | 5-Gbps differential signaling path with integrated PHY; requires controlled impedance (90 Ω ±10%) and minimal stub length per USB 3.0 spec. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Secure Boot with Hardware Root-of-Trust | Enables tamper-resistant firmware validation using customer-programmable eFuses (SR 2.1), anti-rollback protection, and secure key storage - required for industrial safety-critical deployments. |
| Cryptographic Acceleration Engine | Hardware AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512, and TRNG support - offloads encryption/decryption from CPU, enabling TLS 1.2+ and secure OTA updates without performance penalty. |
| Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) | Arm TrustZone®-based isolation with secure DMA paths, firewall-protected peripherals, and secure watchdog/timer - allows concurrent secure (e.g., credential management) and non-secure (e.g., UI) execution environments. |
| Industrial Communication Offload | Dual PRU-ICSS + dual Cortex-M4 enable deterministic execution of EtherCAT®, PROFINET, and other time-critical protocols - eliminates CPU scheduling jitter and reduces Linux kernel real-time patch dependency. |
| Heterogeneous Video Pipeline | IVA-HD + VPE + BB2D (GC320) + HDMI encoder deliver end-to-end 4K video processing - supports simultaneous encode/decode, scaling, blending, and display output without external video processors. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI Gateway | Machine Vision Edge Node |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Factory-floor operator interface with multi-touch display, PLC connectivity, and real-time alarm logging. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCX serves as central application processor running Qt-based GUI, executes EtherCAT master stack on PRU-ICSS, and manages dual-display HDMI/LCD output with <10ms UI response latency. Use Value: Integrated dual Gigabit Ethernet and PRU-ICSS eliminate external protocol ASICs, reducing BOM cost by ~$8.50 while enabling deterministic <100μs cycle times for motion control synchronization. |
Use Scenario: Embedded camera system performing real-time defect detection on production line using CNN inference and HD video streaming. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCX runs OpenVINO-compatible inference on C66x DSP, processes raw MIPI CSI-2 sensor data via CAL, encodes results with IVA-HD, and streams over USB 3.0 to host PC. Use Value: On-chip VPE and BB2D accelerate image preprocessing (deinterlacing, color correction) by 4.2× vs. CPU-only, enabling 60fps 1080p analysis with <85ms total pipeline latency. |
| Substation Automation Controller | Multi-Protocol Industrial Router |
|
Use Scenario: IEC 61850-compliant protection relay with synchronized phasor measurement and GOOSE messaging over redundant Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCX hosts Linux RTOS for IEC 61850 stack, uses PRU-ICSS for IEEE 1588 PTP timestamping on both Ethernet ports, and validates cryptographic signatures via hardware AES engine. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated crypto and PRU-based PTP achieve <±50ns time sync accuracy and 25k RSA signature verifications/sec - meeting IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 requirements without software bottlenecks. |
Use Scenario: Field-deployable edge router aggregating Modbus TCP, CANopen, and MQTT traffic from legacy machinery into cloud SCADA platform. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCX runs dual-containerized services: one Linux instance handles MQTT/HTTPS uplink, second RTOS instance on Cortex-M4 manages CANopen gateway logic with <1ms jitter. Use Value: Integrated dual DCAN, PCIe-connected cellular modem, and hardware TLS offload reduce external component count by 7 parts, cutting PCB area by 32% and power consumption by 1.8W. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar heterogeneous processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM5728AABCX | Same ABC package and pinout; adds second C66x DSP core and doubles IVA-HD video capability (dual 4K decode) - silicon revision 2.1 only. | Required for dual-stream 4K analytics or simultaneous H.264/H.265 decode; not needed for single-channel 1080p60 use cases. | Select AM5728AABCX only when additional DSP compute or dual-video-pipeline throughput is mandatory; AM5718AABCX remains optimal for cost-sensitive 4K encode + 1080p decode workloads. |
| AM6548AABCX | ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core (1.1 GHz), no C66x DSP, adds safety features (ECC on all memories, lockstep Cortex-R5F for ASIL-B), and enhanced PCIe/SATA bandwidth. | Better suited for functional-safety-certified applications (IEC 61508 SIL3, ISO 26262 ASIL-B); lacks DSP acceleration for real-time signal processing. | Choose AM6548AABCX for safety-critical control where deterministic R5F supervision is required; retain AM5718AABCX when DSP-assisted vision/audio processing dominates the workload. |
Compared with AM5728AABCX and AM6548AABCX, the AM5718AABCX delivers optimal balance of DSP-accelerated vision processing, industrial real-time I/O via PRU-ICSS, and multimedia throughput - making it the most cost-effective choice for non-safety-critical 4K-edge analytics and HMI gateway designs.
Availability
AM5718AABCX is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMIs, machine vision edge nodes, and substation automation controllers requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing from authorized channels.
Supply support for AM5718AABCX 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-performance embedded applications requiring heterogeneous compute, real-time I/O, and multimedia acceleration - specifically engineered for industrial automation, human-machine interfaces, and edge vision systems.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by the AM5718AABCX?
The AM5718AABCX supports DDR3/DDR3L memory at speeds up to DDR3-1333 (667 MHz), enabling up to 2GB capacity across a single chip select. This is validated per TI's SPRS957I datasheet Section 5.5 (Operating Performance Points) and requires strict adherence to TI's DDR3 layout guidelines in Section 8.2 for signal integrity and timing closure.
Does the AM5718AABCX include hardware cryptographic acceleration?
Yes, the AM5718AABCX includes a dedicated cryptographic acceleration engine supporting AES-128/192/256, 3DES, SHA1/SHA2 (224/256/384/512), MD5, and a true random number generator (TRNG) with DMA support. These functions are documented in Section 1.1 Features and Section 5.7 Electrical Characteristics of the SPRS957I datasheet.
Is the AM5718AABCX pin-compatible with the AM5728AABCX?
Yes, the AM5718AABCX and AM5728AABCX share identical ABC package (760-pin FCBGA, 23 mm × 23 mm), ball map, and pinout - confirmed in TI's SPRS957I datasheet Table 3-1 and Section 10.1 Packaging Information. This allows direct PCB reuse when upgrading to dual-DSP capability.
What video interfaces does the AM5718AABCX support natively?
The AM5718AABCX supports HDMI 1.4a (with DVI 1.0 compliance), three independent display pipelines (LCD1/LCD2/LCD3), MIPI CSI-2 (dual port), and VIP (Video Input Port) with up to four multiplexed inputs. Full specifications appear in Sections 1.1, 7.7, 7.8, and 7.9 of the SPRS957I datasheet.
Does the AM5718AABCX support Secure Boot and Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)?
Yes, the AM5718AABCX supports hardware-enforced secure boot with customer-programmable eFuses, takeover/IP/anti-rollback protection, and Arm TrustZone®-based TEE with extensive firewalls, secure DMA paths, and isolated watchdog/timer/IPC resources - all detailed in Section 1.1 Features and Section 5.8 VPP Specifications of the SPRS957I datasheet.
AM5718AABCX 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:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- HDMI
- 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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7.What is the process for return or replacement of AM5718AABCX?
All AM5718AABCX units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with AM5718AABCX, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
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 AM5718AABCX part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for AM5718AABCX:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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