AM3517 ARM Cortex A8 System on Module (SOM)

phyCORE-AM3517 : SOM suitable for high-performance, industrial applications requiring video, imaging, and graphics

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phyCORE-AM3517 RDK

Includes module, carrier board, optional LCD, OS BSP, access to schematics

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Windows Embedded Compact 7

Linux

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Processor Details

The phyCORE-AM3517 supports the TI AM3517 and AM3505 controllers.

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phyCORE-AM3517 SOM

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AM3517 SOM Description

The phyCORE-AM3517 System on Module (SOM) is a production-ready hardware and software solution that enables engineers to shorten time-to-market, reduce development costs and avoid substantial design risks. Also referred to as a Computer on Module (COM), the phyCORE-AM35x supports the Texas Instruments’ AM3517 and AM3505 Sitara ARM Cortex A8 high-performance, industrial applications processors. AM3517 highlights include a POWER SGX™Graphics Accelerator Subsystem for 3D graphics acceleration, a display subsystem with several features for multiple concurrent image manipulation and a programmable interface supporting a wide variety of displays.

AM3517 SOM Features

Bold denotes default

Feature		Details
CPU	Architecture	Cortex A8
	CPU	Texas Instruments AM3517
	Frequency (max)	600 MHz
	Floating Point Unit	Yes (VFP)
Memory	On-Chip	32 KB L1, 256 KB L2, 64 KB SRAM
	SRAM	-
	DRAM	256/512 MB DDR2
	NAND	128/256/512 MB
	NOR	-
	EEPROM	4/32 KB
Expansion	SD/SDIO/MMC	Yes
	PCMCIA/CF	-
	PCIe	-
	SATA	-
Serial	UARTs	4 (1 muxed with I/O)
	RS-232	2
	I²C	3
	I²S	4 (McBSP)
	SPI/SSP	4 (McSPI) (1 muxed with I/O)
	CAN	1
USB	Host	1 HS 2.0
	Device	-
	OTG	1 HS 2.0
Network	Ethernet (Mbit/s)	10/100
Multimedia	Audio	Yes (device located on carrier board)
	Graphics	PowerVR SGX530
	Video	VPFE (REC656/CCIR-656, YCbCr 422)
Display	LCD	LVDS, TTL (24 bpp)
Display	Touch	Yes
RTC		Yes
A/D	Channel/Bit	-
Miscellaneous		PWM, TV Out, JTAG, GPIO, GPMC (16-bit data, 8 CS)
Mechanical Specifications	Dimensions	58 x 72 mm
Mechanical Specifications	Connector	2 x 160-pin, 0.635 mm pitch
Electrical Specifications	Supply	3.3 - 5 V
	Power Consumption (typ.)	1.25 W
	Temperature Range	0° to 70° C/-40° to 85° C
Operating Systems	Linux	Yes/Android
Operating Systems	Windows Embedded	Compact 7

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Ordering

Product	Description	Pricing
phyCORE-AM3517 System on Module	Customized configurations are available to OEM customers at optimized SOM pricing for minimum orders of 100 units.	Contact sales@phytec.com for quote or call 800.278.9913
phyCORE-AM3517 Development Kit	Includes phyCORE-AM3517 SOM with the following configuration: TI AM3517 @ 600MHz, 256MB DDR2 SDRAM, 256MB NAND Flash, Ethernet PHY, Touch Screen Controller, LCD LVDS (3.3V), -40° to 85°C. Also includes Carrier Board, complete electronic documentation, access to schematics, demo applications, and third party industry-standard C compilers and embedded development environments for evaluation. Optional LCD available.	Kit variations, pricing and order information for the phyCORE-AM3517 Development Kit »

Technical Documentation & Demos

File Download	Date	Filename	Size
phyCORE-AM3517 Hardware Manual	03/2012	L-761e_2	6.05 MB
phyCORE-AM3517 Quickstart for Windows Embedded CE	08/2011	L-767e_1	1.56 MB
phyCORE-AM3517 Quickstart for Linux	08/2011	L-765e_2	366 KB
phyCORE-AM3517 Block Diagram	11/2010		156 KB

RTOSes & Tools

The availability of Board Support software and tools is a primary criterion in the selection of a microcontroller for embedded development. PHYTEC works closely with our partners up and down the embedded solutions chain to ensure optimized interoperability of our boards with other tools, and provides embedded developers with what they need to speed design concepts to product and market.