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Texas Instruments AM5718AABCXEQ1
- Part No.:
- AM5718AABCXEQ1
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 760-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM5718AABCXEQ1.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU SITARA CORTEX-A15 760BGA
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Product details
Overview
AM5718AABCXEQ1 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Sitara™ Arm® applications processor featuring a single-core Cortex®-A15 CPU, dual C66x VLIW DSP cores, dual 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, programmable logic controllers, and vision-guided automation systems.
For engineers reviewing the AM5718AABCXEQ1 datasheet, AM5718AABCXEQ1 pinout, AM5718AABCXEQ1 application, or AM5718AABCXEQ1 equivalent, key selection criteria include DDR3-1333 support (667 MHz), 23 mm × 23 mm 760-pin FCBGA package, dual PRU-ICSS for real-time industrial Ethernet, PCIe Gen2 x2 lane configuration, and hardware-accelerated cryptographic engines (AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512).
Technical Context
The AM5718AABCXEQ1 implements a heterogeneous multicore architecture with tightly coupled interconnects: Level 3 (L3) and Level 4 (L4) interconnects route traffic between MPU, DSP, IPU, GPU, and peripherals. Its IVA-HD subsystem integrates dedicated video processing pipelines with HDMI 1.4a encoder and three display pipelines supporting full-HD 1920×1080p60 output.
Security is enforced via hardware root-of-trust, customer-programmable eFuses (Silicon Revision 2.1), TrustZone®-based TEE, secure DMA paths, and debug access control. The device supports AEC-Q100 qualification and operates across industrial temperature range (–40°C to +105°C) with configurable OPP (Operating Performance Points) for thermal/power optimization.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| CPU Core | Single Arm® Cortex®-A15 @ up to 1.5 GHz - delivers Linux-capable application processing with Neon™ SIMD acceleration. |
| DSP Core | Dual TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSPs - fully object-code compatible with C64x+/C67x, enabling legacy algorithm reuse and 32×16-bit multiply/cycle throughput. |
| Video Engine | IVA-HD + VPE + BB2D (Vivante GC320) - enables concurrent 4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode, 1080p60 multi-codec decode, and 2D graphics acceleration. |
| Memory Interface | DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting up to 2 GB at 1333 MT/s (667 MHz) - provides high-bandwidth external memory access with ECC support on OCMC_RAM (512 KB). |
| Connectivity | PCIe Gen2 (2-lane or dual 1-lane), dual Gigabit Ethernet switch, SATA Gen2, USB 3.0 DRD + USB 2.0 DRD, dual DCAN (CAN 2.0B), MIPI CSI-2 - enables multi-protocol industrial gateway design. |
| Real-Time Subsystem | 2× PRU-ICSS (Programmable Real-Time Unit + Industrial Communication Subsystem) - supports EtherCAT®, PROFINET IRT, and time-sensitive networking without external ASICs. |
| Security | Hardware-enforced secure boot, AES/3DES/SHA/MD5 crypto accelerators, True RNG, TrustZone® TEE, and debug security - meets industrial functional safety and IP protection requirements. |
Pinout & Package
AM5718AABCXEQ1 uses a 23.0 mm × 23.0 mm, 0.8-mm pitch, 760-ball FCBGA (ABC package) with 215 GPIOs, 5 I²C ports, 10 UARTs, 4 McSPI, QSPI, 8 McASP, 4 MMC/SD/SDIO, and dedicated ball assignments for DDR3, PCIe, USB, HDMI, and PRU-ICSS interfaces. Unused balls require specific tie-off per TI SPRS957I Section 4.1.1.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VDD_MPU | MPU Core Power Supply | 1.05 V nominal supply for Cortex-A15 core; requires tight regulation and low-noise decoupling for stable 1.5 GHz operation. |
| VDD_DSP | DSP Core Power Supply | 1.05 V nominal supply for C66x DSP cores; independent rail enables dynamic voltage scaling during compute-intensive vision tasks. |
| VDD_DDR | DDR3 I/O and Termination Supply | 1.35 V (DDR3L) or 1.5 V (DDR3); powers DDR3 interface buffers and on-die termination for signal integrity on 32-bit wide bus. |
| CLKIN_SYS | System Clock Input | 20–50 MHz crystal or oscillator input feeding DPLLs; used to generate all internal clocks including MPU, DSP, DDR, and peripheral domains. |
| PRU0_R30[0] | PRU-ICSS General-Purpose I/O | Configurable digital I/O pin on PRU0 R30 register; supports real-time bit-banging, PWM generation, or protocol emulation with sub-5 ns resolution. |
| HDMI_DDC_SCL | HDMI Display Data Channel Clock | I²C-compatible open-drain signal for EDID communication with HDMI sink; requires 3.3 V pull-up and conforms to HDMI 1.4a timing. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Heterogeneous Multicore Architecture | Separation of control (Cortex-A15), real-time I/O (PRU-ICSS), vision (C66x DSP + IVA-HD), and graphics (SGX544) enables deterministic scheduling and reduced software complexity. |
| Industrial Ethernet Offload | Dual PRU-ICSS subsystems execute time-critical protocol stacks (EtherCAT, PROFINET) in hardware, eliminating host CPU overhead and jitter in motion control loops. |
| Hardware Cryptographic Acceleration | Dedicated AES/SHA/3DES engines with DMA support enable TLS/SSL, secure firmware updates, and encrypted storage without degrading application performance. |
| 4K Video Processing Pipeline | IVA-HD + VPE + HDMI 1.4a encoder supports 4K@15fps H.264 encode and decode - suitable for machine vision inspection and multi-camera surveillance edge nodes. |
| AEC-Q100 Qualified | Qualified to Grade 3 (–40°C to +105°C), enabling deployment in automotive infotainment gateways and under-hood industrial controllers requiring extended temperature reliability. |
Applications
| Industrial HMI | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled operator interface for factory-floor machinery with real-time diagnostics, alarm logging, and web-based remote monitoring. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central applications processor running Linux QT/HMI framework, managing display, network, and local I/O while offloading motion control to PRU-ICSS. Use Value: Full-HD 1920×1080p60 display output, dual Gigabit Ethernet for OPC UA over TSN, and 215 GPIOs enable direct sensor/actuator interfacing without expansion modules. |
Use Scenario: Modular PLC controller executing ladder logic, motion profiling, and safety functions in packaging lines and CNC equipment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Real-time execution engine with PRU-ICSS handling fieldbus protocols (PROFINET IRT, EtherCAT) and deterministic I/O scanning at ≤1 ms cycle times. Use Value: Dual PRU-ICSS subsystems eliminate need for external communication ASICs; PCIe Gen2 supports high-speed backplane connectivity to I/O modules. |
| Machine Vision Edge Node | Automotive Infotainment Gateway |
|
Use Scenario: Embedded vision system performing real-time object detection, OCR, and defect classification on production line PCBs using dual MIPI CSI-2 camera inputs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Vision co-processor combining C66x DSP for algorithm execution, IVA-HD for video preprocessing, and VPE for frame scaling/compositing before AI inference. Use Value: 4K@15fps H.264 encode allows compressed video streaming to cloud; BB2D (GC320) accelerates image filtering and overlay rendering at <10 µs latency. |
Use Scenario: In-vehicle gateway aggregating CAN FD, Ethernet AVB, and LVDS display data for digital cockpit with Android Automotive OS and rear-seat entertainment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-integration SoC providing application CPU (A15), multimedia subsystem (IVA-HD, HDMI, McASP), and secure boot for OTA updates. Use Value: AEC-Q100 qualification, hardware crypto acceleration (AES-256), and dual DCAN ensure compliance with automotive cybersecurity and functional safety standards. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM5728AABCXEQ1 | Same silicon revision (2.1), identical pinout and package, but includes additional secure boot features and enhanced debug security for HS devices. | Targeted at high-security deployments requiring takeover protection, anti-rollback, and SRAM-based secure world isolation. | Select AM5728AABCXEQ1 when cryptographic key provisioning, secure firmware update, and TEE isolation are mandatory - not a drop-in replacement due to fuse programming differences. |
| AM6548ABNPAQ1 | Newer 16nm process, quad Cortex-A53, dual Cortex-R5F, no C66x DSP, no IVA-HD, but adds PCIe Gen3, USB 3.1, and higher DDR4 bandwidth (up to 4266 MT/s). | Better suited for virtualized RTOS/Linux environments, time-sensitive networking, and applications prioritizing CPU throughput over fixed-function video acceleration. | Choose AM6548ABNPAQ1 for next-gen designs needing higher CPU core count, lower power, and future-proof connectivity - requires PCB redesign due to 1089-pin package and different power sequencing. |
Compared with AM5718AABCXEQ1, AM5728AABCXEQ1 extends security capabilities without altering pin compatibility, whereas AM6548ABNPAQ1 shifts architecture toward scalable ARMv8-A cores and modern I/O at the cost of legacy DSP/video acceleration - making AM5718AABCXEQ1 optimal for established vision+control designs requiring proven AEC-Q100 reliability and C66x algorithm compatibility.
Availability
AM5718AABCXEQ1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for industrial HMIs, programmable logic controllers, and machine vision edge nodes requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and traceable sourcing for production programs.
Supply support for AM5718AABCXEQ1 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 was designed for high-performance embedded applications demanding heterogeneous processing, real-time industrial connectivity, and integrated multimedia - targeting industrial automation, human-machine interfaces, and vision-guided robotics.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by AM5718AABCXEQ1?
AM5718AABCXEQ1 supports DDR3/DDR3L up to 1333 MT/s (667 MHz) across a 32-bit bus with up to 2 GB capacity on a single chip select. This is specified in the EMIF module's electrical characteristics and validated in TI's DDR3 board design guidelines (SPRS957I Section 8.2). The device includes DQS gating, read leveling, and write leveling support to ensure signal integrity at this rate.
Does AM5718AABCXEQ1 support secure boot, and what security features are enabled in this variant?
Yes, AM5718AABCXEQ1 supports hardware-enforced secure boot with customer-programmable eFuses (Silicon Revision 2.1), SRAM-based secure world isolation, and TrustZone®-based Trusted Execution Environment. It includes AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512, and 3DES crypto acceleration with DMA support - all documented in SPRS957I Section 1.1 and the Security User's Guide (SPRUIZ1).
How many PRU-ICSS subsystems does AM5718AABCXEQ1 integrate, and what industrial protocols do they support?
AM5718AABCXEQ1 integrates two independent PRU-ICSS subsystems (PRU-ICSS1 and PRU-ICSS2), each with dual 32-bit RISC cores, 12 KB instruction RAM, 16 KB data RAM, and dedicated peripherals. They natively support EtherCAT®, PROFINET IRT, POWERLINK, and time-sensitive networking (TSN) through TI's Industrial SDK - enabling sub-millisecond deterministic I/O without host CPU intervention.
What video codecs and resolutions are supported by the IVA-HD subsystem in AM5718AABCXEQ1?
The IVA-HD subsystem in AM5718AABCXEQ1 supports H.264 encode and decode at 4K resolution (3840×2160) up to 15 fps, plus 1080p60 decode for H.264, MPEG-4, VC-1, and VP8. It also provides HDMI 1.4a-compliant encoding with HDCP 1.4 support and three independent video pipelines for simultaneous display outputs - verified in TI's IVA-HD Software Developer's Guide (SPRUIZ0).
Is AM5718AABCXEQ1 qualified for automotive applications, and what is its temperature grade?
Yes, AM5718AABCXEQ1 is qualified per AEC-Q100 Grade 3 (–40°C to +105°C), making it suitable for automotive infotainment gateways, digital clusters, and ADAS domain controllers. This qualification covers thermal cycling, humidity testing, and ESD robustness - confirmed in TI's AM571x Automotive Qualification Report (SPRZ733) and referenced in SPRS957I Section 1.3.
AM5718AABCXEQ1 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, LCD
- 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 ~ 125°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- Automotive
- Qualification:
- AEC-Q100
- 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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