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Texas Instruments AM5718AABCXQ1
- Part No.:
- AM5718AABCXQ1
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 760-BFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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AM5718AABCXQ1.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU SITARA CORTEX-A15 760BGA
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Product details
Overview
AM5718AABCXQ1 from Texas Instruments is a high-performance automotive-grade Sitara™ processor integrating an Arm® Cortex®-A15 CPU, dual C66x DSP cores, dual Cortex-M4 coprocessors (IPU1/IPU2), IVA-HD video subsystem (4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode), PowerVR® SGX544 3D GPU, and dual PRU-ICSS for real-time industrial Ethernet. It supports DDR3-1333, PCIe Gen2, dual Gigabit Ethernet, SATA Gen2, and 215 GPIOs in a 760-pin FCBGA package - deployed in automotive infotainment gateways and industrial HMIs requiring deterministic multimedia and control co-processing.
For engineers reviewing the AM5718AABCXQ1 datasheet, AM5718AABCXQ1 pinout, AM5718AABCXQ1 application, or AM5718AABCXQ1 equivalent, key selection criteria include AEC-Q100 qualification, silicon revision 2.1 security features (secure boot with customer-programmable keys, TrustZone® TEE), dual PRU-ICSS for EtherCAT®/Profinet offload, and verified 4K video pipeline integration with HDMI 1.4a output.
Technical Context
The AM5718AABCXQ1 implements a heterogeneous multi-core architecture: the Cortex-A15 handles OS-level tasks and application logic, while C66x DSPs execute vision/audio algorithms; dual Cortex-M4s (IPU1/IPU2) manage real-time image preprocessing and sensor fusion independently of the main CPU. Its L3/L4 interconnect enables cache-coherent communication across all domains.
Hardware acceleration is distributed across dedicated subsystems: IVA-HD handles 4K H.264 encode/decode, VPE manages video scaling/composition, BB2D (Vivante GC320) accelerates 2D graphics, and PRU-ICSS provides programmable real-time I/O for industrial protocols without CPU intervention - all coordinated via a unified power/clock management system supporting multiple OPPs.
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 support for media workloads. |
| DSP Cores | Dual TI C66x VLIW floating-point DSPs - fully object-code compatible with C64x+/C67x, enabling reuse of legacy signal processing libraries. |
| Video Engine | IVA-HD + VPE - supports 4K@15fps H.264 encode/decode and full-HD 1080p60 for multiple codecs, with HDMI 1.4a output compliance. |
| GPU | PowerVR® SGX544 single-core 3D GPU - enables OpenGL ES 2.0/3.0 rendering for rich HMI graphics and UI compositing. |
| Memory Interface | DDR3/DDR3L EMIF supporting up to 2GB at 1333 MT/s - provides high-bandwidth access for video buffers and application data. |
| Security | Hardware-enforced secure boot (SR 2.1), TrustZone® TEE, AES-128/192/256, SHA2-224/256/384/512, TRNG - meets automotive functional safety and IP protection requirements. |
| Package | 760-pin FCBGA, 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch - automotive-qualified mechanical footprint with thermal pad for conduction cooling. |
| Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +105°C) - validated for under-hood and dashboard-mounted automotive applications. |
Pinout & Package
AM5718AABCXQ1 uses a 23 mm × 23 mm, 0.8-mm pitch, 760-ball FCBGA (package code ABC) with integrated thermal pad. Ball assignment follows TI's standardized mux-mode configuration, where each ball supports up to 16 multiplexed functions controlled via Pad Configuration Registers. Unused balls require specific tie-offs per Table 4-1 (e.g., AE15/AE14 to GND via pull resistor; E20/C20 to corresponding supply).
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| VSS / VDD | Power/Ground | Dedicated power rails for core (VDD_MPU, VDD_DSP), I/O (VDDS), analog (AVDD), and RTC (VDD_RTC); strict sequencing required per Section 5.10. |
| AB17 (rtc_porz) | RTC Reset Control | Must connect to VSS when RTC unused; alternatively tied to PORZ (F22) with level translation - enables selective RTC domain isolation. |
| AF14 (rtc_iso) | RTC Isolation | Pull to corresponding supply (e.g., VDD_RTC) if RTC used; otherwise tie to PORZ (F22) - controls RTC domain power gating during deep sleep. |
| K14 (vpp) | eFUSE Programming | Must remain unconnected when unused - supplies programming voltage for one-time programmable OTP fuses (silicon revision 2.1). |
| porz / rstoutn | Power-On Reset | Active-low POR input (porz) and open-drain reset output (rstoutn) - drives external reset chains and synchronizes internal domain resets. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Heterogeneous Core Architecture | Arm® Cortex®-A15 + dual C66x DSP + dual Cortex-M4 + PRU-ICSS - enables concurrent real-time control, vision processing, and application execution without software complexity. |
| Industrial Protocol Offload | Dual PRU-ICSS subsystems - run EtherCAT®, Profinet, and Ethernet/IP stacks in firmware, freeing CPU cycles and guaranteeing sub-100 µs I/O response times. |
| Secure Boot & TEE | Hardware root-of-trust with customer-programmable keys (SR 2.1), TrustZone® isolation, and secure DMA paths - protects firmware integrity and prevents unauthorized debug access. |
| 4K Video Pipeline | IVA-HD + VPE + HDMI 1.4a encoder - delivers production-ready 4K@15fps encode/decode and full-HD display output with zero-copy buffer sharing between subsystems. |
| Automotive Qualification | AEC-Q100 Grade 2, silicon revision 2.1 - validated for extended temperature operation and automotive ESD/EMI environments per ISO 16750. |
| High-Speed Connectivity | PCIe Gen2 (2-lane or dual 1-lane), SATA Gen2, dual Gigabit Ethernet with switch, USB 3.0 DRD - enables scalable gateway architectures with multi-protocol backhaul. |
Applications
| Automotive Infotainment Gateway | Industrial HMI with Real-Time Control |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: Central vehicle gateway aggregating CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and USB data while rendering 4K instrument cluster and rear-seat entertainment. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCXQ1 acts as the primary application processor managing Linux-based IVI stack, video composition, and protocol bridging via PRU-ICSS and DCAN modules. Use Value: Single-chip integration eliminates discrete video encoder, Ethernet switch, and real-time controller - reducing BOM cost by ~32% and board area by 45% versus multi-chip solutions. |
Use Scenario: Programmable logic controller (PLC) front-end with touchscreen HMI, motion control I/O, and EtherCAT® master functionality. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCXQ1 runs real-time EtherCAT® stack on PRU-ICSS, executes motion algorithms on C66x DSP, and renders responsive GUI on SGX544 GPU - all concurrently. Use Value: Deterministic <100 µs PRU-ICSS cycle time ensures precise servo synchronization, while dual Cortex-M4s handle sensor preprocessing without CPU load. |
| Smart Vision Camera System | Substation Automation Controller |
|
Use Scenario: AI-enabled traffic camera performing license plate recognition, object detection, and 4K streaming over Gigabit Ethernet. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCXQ1 ingests dual MIPI CSI-2 streams via CAL, processes frames on C66x DSP, encodes output with IVA-HD, and transmits via GMAC_SW. Use Value: Hardware-accelerated VPE scaling and BB2D overlay enable real-time OSD annotation on 4K video without frame drops at 30 fps. |
Use Scenario: High-availability substation controller performing IEC 61850 GOOSE messaging, waveform capture, and human-machine interface rendering. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: AM5718AABCXQ1 hosts dual-redundant Linux instances on Cortex-A15, runs deterministic IEC 61850 stack on PRU-ICSS, and logs synchronized waveforms using EDMA to DDR3. Use Value: Secure boot and TrustZone® isolate critical protection logic from HMI software, meeting IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 cybersecurity requirements. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar high-performance automotive and industrial processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM5728AABCXQ1 | Same package and pinout; adds second C66x DSP core and doubles IVA-HD throughput (4K@30fps), but no SGX544 GPU - replaced by Vivante GC7000UL. | Targeted at higher-compute vision analytics (e.g., multi-camera ADAS), not graphics-rich HMIs. | Select AM5728AABCXQ1 only when additional DSP compute or higher video encode rate is required; AM5718AABCXQ1 remains optimal for balanced CPU/GPU/video workloads. |
| AM6548AABCXQ1 | Newer 16nm process; replaces C66x with C7x DSP, adds ARM Cortex-R5F lockstep cores for ASIL-D safety, removes SGX544 GPU, adds PCIe Gen3 and USB 3.1. | Designed for ISO 26262 ASIL-B/D automotive safety-critical systems (e.g., domain controllers), not general-purpose multimedia gateways. | Choose AM6548AABCXQ1 for new safety-certified designs requiring R5F real-time cores; AM5718AABCXQ1 suits cost-sensitive AEC-Q100 Grade 2 applications without ASIL requirements. |
Compared with AM5728AABCXQ1 and AM6548AABCXQ1, the AM5718AABCXQ1 uniquely balances mature C66x DSP performance, PowerVR® SGX544 GPU graphics capability, and AEC-Q100 qualification - making it the optimal choice for production automotive infotainment and industrial HMI platforms where proven reliability and multimedia integration outweigh next-gen process or safety certification needs.
Availability
AM5718AABCXQ1 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive infotainment gateways, industrial HMIs, smart vision cameras, and substation automation controllers requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.
Supply support for AM5718AABCXQ1 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 leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies, with decades of automotive and industrial qualification expertise.
The AM571x Sitara™ processor family was designed to deliver scalable, heterogeneous compute for demanding embedded applications - combining Arm® application processors, TI DSPs, real-time PRUs, and hardware accelerators in a single die for automotive and industrial edge devices.
FAQ
What is the maximum DDR3 speed supported by AM5718AABCXQ1?
The AM5718AABCXQ1 supports DDR3/DDR3L up to 1333 MT/s (667 MHz) across a single chip select, delivering up to 2 GB of external memory capacity. This speed is validated per JEDEC standards and requires strict PCB layout adherence to TI's DDR3 design guidelines in Section 8.2 of the SPRS957I datasheet. The EMIF module includes built-in calibration and error correction (ECC) support for mission-critical applications.
Does AM5718AABCXQ1 support secure boot with customer-programmable keys?
Yes, AM5718AABCXQ1 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 feature is enabled only on High-Security (HS) variants and requires proper fuse programming during manufacturing - confirmed in Section 1.1 and Table 5-8 of the SPRS957I datasheet.
Can AM5718AABCXQ1 run EtherCAT® master firmware on its PRU-ICSS?
Yes, AM5718AABCXQ1 includes two independent PRU-ICSS subsystems specifically designed to run real-time industrial Ethernet protocols including EtherCAT® master, Profinet IRT, and Ethernet/IP. TI provides certified firmware stacks and reference implementations - documented in the PRU-ICSS Software Developer's Guide and Industrial Communications SDK.
What video output interfaces does AM5718AABCXQ1 support?
AM5718AABCXQ1 supports HDMI 1.4a (with HDCP optional), DVI 1.0, and three independent video pipelines driving LCD1/LCD2/LCD3 outputs - enabling simultaneous full-HD 1080p60 display, 4K@15fps encode/decode, and multi-layer graphics composition. The HDMI encoder complies with CEA-861-E timing and supports YUV444/RGB444 color spaces.
Is AM5718AABCXQ1 qualified for automotive applications?
Yes, AM5718AABCXQ1 is qualified per AEC-Q100 Grade 2 (–40°C to +105°C ambient), with full validation for automotive ESD, EMC, and thermal stress per ISO 16750. This qualification covers silicon revision 2.0 and 2.1, and applies to the ABC package variant - explicitly stated in Section 1.3 and the Device Information table of the SPRS957I datasheet.
AM5718AABCXQ1 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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