Texas Instruments AM335x Arm® Cortex™-A8 MPUs

Texas Instruments AM335x Arm® Cortex™-A8 Microprocessors are highly integrated MPUs based on the Cortex-A8 processor that deliver high DMIPs at a low cost while also delivering optional 3D graphics acceleration and key peripherals. These TI Cortex-A8 MPUs include industrial interface options, such as EtherCAT and PROFIBUS, and can support the Linux® and Android™ high-level operating systems. The combination of graphics and connectivity support makes TI AM335x MPUs ideal for portable navigation systems, handheld gaming devices, education, and home/building automation solutions.

Features

  • Feature-rich Arm Cortex-A8-based solution with performance up to 720MHz
  • Fully integrated solution including key peripherals
    • CAN
    • 2-port Gigabit Ethernet switch
    • USB+PHY
    • Acceleration
    • LPDDR1/DDR2/DDR3
  • Programmable Real-time Unit (PRU) adapts to new application-specific standards with user configurable I/Os
  • Flexible power management options to minimize active power while enabling standby power as low as 7mW
  • System-on-a-chip with display subsystem including touch screen controller, 3D graphics accelerator, and display controller
  • StarterWare™ software suite eases design with a microcontroller-like development environment, without requiring an operating system (OS)
  • Optional support for both EtherCAT® and PROFIBUS® industrial interfaces
  • Wireless connectivity support pre-integrated, including Wi-Fi™, Bluetooth® and other technologies
  • Broad software support for Linux, Android™ and Windows® Embedded Compact 7, in addition to a variety of third-party RTOS offerings

Applications

  • Gaming Peripherals
  • Home and Industrial Automation
  • Consumer Medical Appliances
  • Printers
  • Smart Toll Systems
  • Connected Vending Machines
  • Weighing Scales
  • Educational Consoles
  • Advanced Toys

Additional Resources

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Functional Block Diagram

Block Diagram - Texas Instruments AM335x Arm® Cortex™-A8 MPUs