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AM6234ATCGGAALW

TIAM6234ATCGGAALW

Texas Instruments
ARM® Cortex®-A53 Microprocessor IC Sitara™ 4 Core, 64-Bit 1.4GHz 425-FCCSP (13x13)
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Overview

The AM6234ATCGGAALW is a high-performance Sitara quad-core processor featuring four 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 cores clocked up to 1.4GHz. It integrates an Arm Cortex-M4F co-processor for real-time tasks and is designed for power-efficient industrial and edge computing applications requiring advanced security and diverse connectivity.

Why Choose This Part

This SoC offers a balanced power profile with dedicated DeepSleep and MCU-only modes, significantly reducing standby consumption. It provides extensive peripheral integration including three CAN-FD interfaces and dual USB 2.0 ports, while SECDED ECC on memory interfaces ensures high reliability in industrial environments.

Applications

Industrial Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Utilizes quad-core processing power and dual Gigabit Ethernet for connected factory floor control panels and display systems.
Edge AI Gateways
Acts as a central node for data processing and secure cloud communication using its built-in hardware cryptographic accelerators.
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
Leverages the Cortex-M4F co-processor for real-time deterministic control while the A53 cores handle networking and high-level logic.

Key Specifications

USB USB 2.0 (2)
Speed 1.4GHz
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (2), 10/100/1000 Mbps (2)
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Voltage - I/O 1.1V, 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V
Core Processor ARM Cortex-A53
Package / Case 425-VFBGA, FCCSPBGA
RAM Controllers DDR4, LPDDR4
Co-Processors/DSP ARM Cortex-M4F
Security Features AES, ARM TZ, Cryptography, DRBG, ECC, MD5, PKA, Random Number Generator, RSA, Secure Boot, SHA2, SMS
Additional Interfaces DMA, GPIO, I2C, MMC/SD, QSPI, SPI, TDM, UART/USART
Graphics Acceleration Yes
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 105degC (TJ)
Supplier Device Package 425-FCCSP (13x13)
Number of Cores/Bus Width 4 Core, 64-Bit
Display & Interface Controllers LVDS

Getting Started

Designers should begin with the SK-AM62 evaluation module to prototype software and hardware interfaces. Development is supported by the TI Processor SDK Linux for the Cortex-A53 cores and an RTOS or bare-metal environment for the Cortex-M4F co-processor.

Also Consider

AM6254 TITexas Instruments - Offers an integrated 3D GPU for applications requiring advanced graphical user interfaces.
STM32MP157 STMicroelectronics - Suitable for lower power applications that still require dual-core Cortex-A7 performance with integrated 3D GPU.