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AM3358BZCZA100

TIAM3358BZCZA100

Texas Instruments
ARM® Cortex®-A8 Microprocessor IC Sitara™ 1 Core, 32-Bit 1.0GHz 324-NFBGA (15x15)
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Overview

The AM3358BZCZA100 is a high-performance Sitara microprocessor based on the ARM Cortex-A8 core operating at 1.0GHz. It is specifically designed for industrial applications, featuring a dedicated Programmable Real-Time Unit (PRU) that offloads low-latency tasks and industrial protocol processing from the main CPU.

Why Choose This Part

The integrated PRU-ICSS provides unique flexibility by enabling custom real-time I/O and industrial communication without the need for an external FPGA. It also supports multiple RAM types including DDR3 and DDR3L, allowing for cost-effective memory designs in robust industrial environments.

Applications

Industrial Gateways
Utilizing dual Gigabit Ethernet and PRU-ICSS for real-time industrial protocols like EtherCAT, PROFINET, and EtherNet/IP.
Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Driving interactive displays and touch interfaces using the integrated multimedia capabilities and NEON SIMD coprocessor.
Edge Robotics Controllers
Managing complex motor control loops and sensor fusion in robotics through the 32-bit multiplier and real-time subsystems.

Key Specifications

USB USB 2.0 + PHY (2)
Speed 1.0GHz
Ethernet 10/100/1000Mbps (2)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Voltage - I/O 1.8V, 3.3V
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A8
Package / Case 324-LFBGA
RAM Controllers LPDDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L
Co-Processors/DSP Multimedia; NEON SIMD
Security Features Cryptography, Random Number Generator
Additional Interfaces CAN, I2C, McASP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART
Graphics Acceleration Yes
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 324-NFBGA (15x15)
Number of Cores/Bus Width 1 Core, 32-Bit
Display & Interface Controllers LCD, Touchscreen

Getting Started

The most common starting point is the BeagleBone Black development platform, which uses the Sitara AM335x series. Engineers can leverage the TI Processor SDK for Linux or RTOS and utilize the integrated JTAG interface for debugging and emulation.

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AM3358 Family

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Part Number Temp Range Stock
AM3358BZCZA100 (this part) -40degC ~ 105degC .. 911
AM3358BZCZ100 0degC ~ 90degC (TJ) 988

Also Consider

AM3359BZCZA80 TITexas Instruments - Offers similar PRU capabilities but optimized for 800MHz operation when 1GHz is not required.
i.MX 6Quad NXP Semiconductors - Provides a quad-core Cortex-A9 architecture for applications requiring significantly higher multi-threaded processing power.
SAMA5D27 MCHPMicrochip Technology - An alternative Cortex-A5 processor known for its low power consumption and integrated DDR memory in a System-in-Package (SiP).