Texas Instruments AM3352BZCZD80
| Parameters | |
|---|---|
| Series | Sitara™ |
| Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) | 3 (168 Hours) |
| RoHS Status | ROHS3 Compliant |
| Package / Case | 324-LFBGA |
| Mfr | Texas Instruments |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 90°C (TJ) |
| Supplier Device Package | 324-NFBGA (15x15) |
| Speed | 800MHz |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps (2) |
| USB | USB 2.0 + PHY (2) |
| SATA | - |
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A8 |
| Voltage - I/O | 1.8V, 3.3V |
| Number of Cores/Bus Width | 1 Core, 32-Bit |
| Graphics Acceleration | Yes |
| RAM Controllers | LPDDR, DDR2, DDR3, DDR3L |
| Co-Processors/DSP | Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD |
| Security Features | Cryptography, Random Number Generator |
| Display & Interface Controllers | LCD, Touchscreen |
| Additional Interfaces | CAN, I²C, McASP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART |
| Package | Tray |
| Product Status | Active |
| Base Product Number | AM3352 |
| REACH Status | REACH Unaffected |
| Standard Package | 126 |
| ECCN | 5A992C |
| HTSUS | 8542.31.0001 |
AM3352BZCZD80 Chip Overview
The AM3352BZCZD80, developed by Texas Instruments (TI), is a high-performance embedded processor based on the ARM Cortex-A8 core, operating at up to 800 MHz. Designed for industrial, automotive, and consumer applications, this 298-pin NFBGA (ZCE package) device integrates 256 KB of L2 cache, 64 KB of RAM, and supports DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2 memory interfaces. It operates within a temperature range of -40°C to 105°C, ensuring reliability in harsh environments. The chip includes advanced peripherals such as dual Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, and multiple serial interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C), alongside programmable real-time units (PRU-ICSS) for deterministic industrial communication protocols. Compliant with industrial safety and automotive standards, it is optimized for scalable, real-time control systems.
AM3352BZCZD80 Key Features
The AM3352BZCZD80 delivers robust features, including a NEON SIMD accelerator for enhanced multimedia processing and a PowerVR SGX530 GPU for 2D/3D graphics acceleration. It supports Linux, Android, and RTOS via TI’s Sitara SDK, enabling flexible software development. Integrated security features include secure boot, cryptographic acceleration (AES, SHA, RNG), and tamper detection. The PRU-ICSS subsystem allows direct implementation of industrial protocols like EtherCAT, PROFINET, or CAN without external ASICs. Additionally, its low-power modes (e.g., DeepSleep) minimize energy consumption, while dual 12-bit ADCs (1 MSPS) enable precise analog signal acquisition.
AM3352BZCZD80 Applications
1. Industrial Automation: PLCs, motor drives, and robotics leveraging PRU-ICSS for real-time protocol support.
2. Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs): Touchscreen displays and control panels utilizing GPU-driven graphics.
3. Automotive Telematics: Infotainment systems, gateways, and ADAS modules requiring secure connectivity.
4. Medical Devices: Portable diagnostic equipment benefiting from high processing and low-power operation.
5. Smart Grids: Energy meters and grid communication nodes with Ethernet and secure data handling.
Alternative Models
1. AM3354BZCZD80: A higher-clocked variant (1 GHz) with identical peripherals, suited for compute-intensive tasks.
2. AM3358BZCZD100: Adds dual ARM Cortex-M3 co-processors for enhanced real-time control and 1 GHz CPU speed.
3. NXP i.MX6ULZ: Lower-cost ARM Cortex-A7 processor with integrated security but lacks PRU-ICSS and industrial protocol support.
4. STMicroelectronics STM32MP157: Dual-core Cortex-A7/M4 with 3D GPU, targeting multimedia-rich embedded systems.
5. Renesas RZ/A1H: ARM Cortex-A9 with large on-chip RAM (10 MB), ideal for GUI applications without external memory.
These alternatives cater to varying needs in performance, cost, and peripheral integration, ensuring adaptability across embedded design requirements.
