LogicPDTIAM3517MCU Application Product Development Solution (Part 1)

TI's AM3517/05 is a high-performance ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor with an operating frequency of up to 600MHz. It provides 3D graphics acceleration and supports a variety of peripherals including DDR2, CAN, EMAC and USB OTG PHY. It supports Linux®, Windows® CE and Android™ operating systems. Its main applications are industrial control, single-board computers, industrial and home automation, smart white appliances, DTV, PMP, digital cameras, game consoles and transportation. Logic PD's production-ready software and hardware platform based on TI's AM3517, the Zoom AM3517 EVM, includes the Logic PD system module (SOM-M2), the AM3517 application development board and the Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter baseboard. This article introduces the main features and functional block diagram of the AM3517/05 and the main features, block diagram, circuit diagram, bill of materials and PCB component layout of the Zoom™ AM3517 EVM development kit

. speeds up to 600 MHz. The device offers 3D graphics acceleration while also supporting numerous peripherals, including DDR2, CAN, EMAC, and USB OTG PHY that are well suited for industrial apllications.

The processor can support other applications, including:

• Single Board Computers

• Home and Industrial automation

• Human Machine Interface

The device supports high-level operating systems (OSs), such as:

• Linux®

• Windows® CE

• Android™

The following subsystems are part of the device:

• Microprocessor unit (MPU) subsystem based on the ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor.

• PowerVR SGX™ Graphics Accelerator (AM3517 device only) Subsystem for 3D graphics acceleration to support display and gaming effects.

• Display subsystem with several features for multiple concurrent image manipulation, and a programmable interface supporting a wide variety of displays. The display subsystem also supports NTSC/PAL video out.

• High performance interconnects provide high-bandwidth data transfers for multiple initiators to the internal and external memory controllers and to on-chip peripherals. The device also offers a comprehensive clock-management scheme.

AM3517/05 devices are available in a 491-pin BGA package and a 484-pin PBGA package.

This AM3517/05 data manual presents the electrical and mechanical specifications for the AM3517/05 Sitara ARM Microprocessor.

AM3517/05 Key Features:


AM3517/05 Applications:

• Single Board Computers

• Transportation

• Industrial and Home Autom ation

• Navigation

• Digital Signage

• Smart White Goods

• Point of Service

• Digital TV

• Portable Media Player

• Digital Video Camera

• Portable Industrial

• Gaming

Figure 1. AM3517/05 functional block diagram

Zoom™ AM3517 EVM Development Kit

Logic PD's product-ready software and hardware platforms fast forward your product development while reducing risk and controlling costs. The Zoom AM3517 EVM Development Kit is a high-performance application development kit for evaluating the functionality of Texas Instruments' Sitara AM3517 microprocessor and Logic PD's System on Module (SOM).

Application development is performed right on the product-ready AM3517 SOM-M2 and software Board Support Packages (BSPs) included with the kit, which enables you to seamlessly transfer your application code and hardware into production. The included SOM provides easy evaluation of the AM3517 processor.

The AM3517 SOM-M2 is ideal for applications that require high-performance graphics, including applications that require OpenVG and OpenGLES1.1 & 2.0 acceleration. The AM3517 includes an SGX530 graphics accelerator and multiple communication ports including wireless 802.11 b/g/n and wired 10/100 Ethernet peripherals. For commercial signage, medical imaging, avionics, and industrial displays, the AM3517 SOM2 allows for powerful versatility, long-life, and greener products.

The Zoom AM3517 EVM Development Kit includes the AM3517 SOM-M2, baseboard, application board, accessories, and software required to immediately begin development work.

图2. AM3517 EVM系统模块(SOM)外形图

AM3517 EVM开发套件包括:

Includes AM3517 SOM-M2

256 MB DDR2 SDRAM

512 MB NAND flash

Wireless 802.11b/g/n

Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR interface

Software and Tools

Android demo and development kiton SD card

Linux demo and SDKon SD card

Windows Embedded CE demo and SDKon SD card

U-Boot (bootloader/monitor)

CodeSourcery G++ Lite and Commercial Tools - Evaluation DVD

Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Desktop Edition CD

Windows Embedded CE 6.0 180-day Evaluation Kit

Board Support Library (BSL) sample programs

Timesys Linux BSP

Supports QNX Neutrino RTOS

Baseboard Features

Display

Integrated LCD, touch, and backlight connector for optional Zoom Display Kits

4.3" WQVGA LCD panel with 4-wire resistive touchscreen

HDMI 24 bpp video-out interface (video only)

Network/USB/Serial Connectors

One RJ45 Ethernet jack connector

One USB 2.0 high-speed On-the-Go mini AB connector

One USB 2.0 full-speed host Type A connector

115.2kbps RS-232 debug serial port

One USB/UART debug serial port

PC Card Expansion

One MMC/SD card slot

Debug

Connectors for JTAG interface

Application Board Features

Audio

Two stereo-out mini-headphone jacks

One stereo-in mini-headphone jack

Two powered mic inputs

Video

S-Video in connector (TVP5146)

Component video in connector (TVP5146)

Composite RGB video in connectors (TVP5146)

Parallel camera interface

Keypad

Keypad with function-specific keys

5-way jog-knob dial

Network/ Connectors

Dual RJ45 Ethernet jacks connected via hub

One USB 2.0 high-speed host Type A connector

PC Card Expansion

One SD/MMC card slot

Cables

USB SD card reader

Null-modem serial cable

Ethernet crossover cable

USB A to mini-B cable

USB A to B cable

U.FL to RP-SMA 80 mm RF cable and 2.4 GHz, 2 dBi whip antenna

5 volt power supply and cord

Power converter

Mechanical Specs

RoHS compliant

Figure 3. AM3517 SOM block diagram

Figure 4. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (1)

Figure 5. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (2)

Figure 6. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (3)

Figure 7. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (4)

Figure 8. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (5)

Figure 9. AM3517 SOM circuit diagram (6)

Figure 10. AM3517 SOM Circuit Diagram (7)

Figure 11. AM3517 SOM Circuit Diagram (8

) Figure 12. AM3517 SOM Circuit Diagram (9)

Figure 13. AM3517 SOM Circuit Diagram (10)
AM3517 SOM Bill of Materials:





Figure 14. AM3517 SOM PCB Component Layout: Top Layer

Figure 15. AM3517 SOM PCB Component Layout: Bottom Layer

Figure 16. 4.3” WQVGA LCD Adapter Board Circuit Diagram (1)

Figure 17. 4.3” WQVGA LCD Adapter Board Circuit Diagram (2)

Figure 18. 4.3” WQVGA LCD Adapter Board Circuit Diagram (3)

4.3” WQVGA LCD Adapter Board Bill of Materials: