phyCORE®-AM64x
Insert-ready communication module for Industrial Control and Smart Manufacturing applications.
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50 mm x 37 mm -
Cortex®-A53, Cortex®-R5F -
EtherCAT -
DDR4 with inline ECC
Product Overview
A robust TI AM64x module designed for edge computing, industrial control, and automation systems that need reliable real-time performance. The phyCORE®-AM64x combines Linux application processing, deterministic control, industrial communication support, and PHYTEC engineering expertise to help teams build complex connected devices with less development risk.
The phyCORE®-AM64x is designed for industrial control, smart manufacturing, and edge devices that need dependable communication without adding unnecessary system complexity. Its compact 50 mm x 37 mm footprint gives engineering teams a production-ready AM64x-based module with the processing, connectivity, and industrial I/O required for demanding connected equipment.
Built on the Texas Instruments Sitara™ AM64x platform, it combines Cortex-A53 application processing, Cortex-R5F real-time cores, PRU-ICSSG industrial Ethernet, and an isolated Cortex-M4F MCU for functional safety support. This makes it well-suited to headless industrial systems where Linux applications, deterministic control, and time-sensitive communication need to run together.
With support for EtherCAT®, TSN, PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP®, CAN-FD, UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, eCAP, and eQEP, the phyCORE®-AM64x is built around the needs of automation and industrial IoT projects. PHYTEC’s configurable module approach, development resources, and hands-on engineering support help reduce integration risk and move designs from evaluation to production with greater confidence.
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When the AM64x Is the Right Fit
Designed for industrial products that need a balance of Linux application processing, real-time control, and deterministic communication.
Choose this module if your application requires:
- Real-time control alongside Linux-based application processing
- Industrial Ethernet support for EtherCAT®, TSN, PROFINET® or EtherNet/IP®
- Reliable edge computing for industrial IoT and automation systems
- Functional safety support for equipment that interacts with operators or machinery
- Flexible peripheral support for sensors, motors, actuators, and factory networks
- A production-ready module with expert support through evaluation, integration and deployment
Typical applications include:
- Industrial control systems
- Edge computing gateways
- Smart manufacturing equipment
- Factory automation devices
- Motor control and motion systems
- Industrial communication gateways
- Building automation and energy systems
- Connected monitoring and data acquisition devices
Development and Integration Benefits
- Compact 50 mm x 37 mm form factor for space-conscious industrial designs
- Cortex-A53 application cores with Cortex-R5F real-time processing for mixed workloads
- PRU-ICSSG industrial Ethernet support for time-sensitive communication
- DDR4 memory with inline ECC for reliable industrial operation
- Integrated power management to reduce carrier board complexity
- Secure boot support to help establish root-of-trust for embedded deployments
- Linux BSP resources, hardware documentation, schematics and pin muxing tools to support development
- Access to PHYTEC engineering support from concept through to production
- Faster development path than building a fully custom processor board from scratch
Features
Functional Safety
As heavy duty machinery becomes more automated it is important to ensure the safety of factory workers who interact with the equipment. The completely isolated Cortex-M4 MCU can be used to monitor, test for, and manage faults.
Power Management
Accelerate your development and reduce design risk. Power management is handled directly on the SOM. Supply +5V and even utilize the +3.3V / 2A output rail on the SOM for your interfaces to save on cost and design complexity.
Industrial Communication
The phyCORE-AM64x SOM supports use of the Sitara AM64x 4x PRU-ICSSG Industrial Ethernet interfaces. These interfaces can be loaded with various industrial communication protocol stacks such as TSN, EtherCAT®, PROFINET®, ETHERNET/IP® and others.
Security
Work with PHYTEC to add Secure Boot to your application. Burn security keys to the processor and establish root-of-trust by signing software images to ensure only trusted code is run on your device.
Specifications
Processor |
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| Processor | TI AM2431, TI AM2432, TI AM2434, TI AM6411, TI AM6412, TI AM6424, TI AM6441, TI AM6442 |
| Architecture | Arm Cortex-A53 / Arm Cortex-R5F |
| Frequency | 1 GHz |
| Co-Processors | 2x PRU-ICSSG |
Memory |
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| RAM | 2 GB default / 2 GB max DDR4 |
| eMMC | 32 GB default / 128 GB max |
| NOR | 64 MB up to 256 MB (Octal SPI/Dual SPI Flash) |
| EEPROM | 4 KB |
| SD/SDIO/MMC Interfaces | 2 |
| External Memory Bus | 1x GPMC |
High-Speed Interfaces |
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| PCIe | 1x PCIe 2.0 |
| USB | 1x 2.0 Dual Role, 1x 3.1 Dual Role |
Peripherals |
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| UART | 9 |
| I2C | 6 |
| SPI/SSP | 7 |
| CAN | 2x CAN FD |
| GPIO | Yes |
| PWM | 9 |
| ADC | 8 |
| eCAP | 3 |
| eQEP | 3 |
Connectivity |
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| Ethernet | 2x 10/100/1000 (1x onboard / 1x RGMII), 4x 10/100/1000 Industrial (PRU-ICSSG) |
Miscellaneous |
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| JTAG | Yes |
| RTC | Yes |
| Security Accelerators | 3DES, AES, DRBG, MD-5, PKA, SHA-1, SHA-2 |
Mechanical |
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| Dimensions | 50 x 37 mm |
| Connector | 2x 140-pin 0.5 mm pitch |
Operating Conditions |
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| Operating Temperature | -40° to +85° C |
| Supply Voltage | 5.0V |
| Power (Typical) | 2.55 W |
| Power (Max) | 3.95 W |
The AM64x Processor
The Texas Instruments Sitara™ AM64x processor features dual Arm® Cortex®-A53 cores to run your application, up to 4x Cortex®-R5F cores for best in class real time operations, 4x Industrial PRU interfaces for time sensitive communication protocols, and an isolated Cortex®-M4F MCU for functional safety support. Designed with 16nm process technology, this highly integrated chip retains relatively low power consumption to eliminate complex thermal design.
Hardware Documentation
SOM |
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Hardware Manual
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Component Placement
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phyCORE-AM64x Component Placement |
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Schematic Symbol & Footprint
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Carrier Board |
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Component Placement
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Pin Muxing |
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PHYTEC Pin Mux Tool
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Connectors |
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SOM Connectors
Samtec REF-183456-03 (PHYTEC Article # VB410)
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Carrier Board Connectors
Samtec REF-183457-03 (PHYTEC Article # VM317)
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Thermal Management
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Thermal Application Guide
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Thermal Evaluation Kit
Assembly Instructions
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3D Model
Resources |
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3D Files
SOM
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3D Files
Carrier Board
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Software
Linux |
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BSP-Yocto-Ampliphy-AM64x-PD25.2.1
2026-04-17
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Yocto Scarthgap 5.0.16 |
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BSP-Yocto-Ampliphy-AM64x-PD25.2.0
Date: 2025-09-26
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Yocto Scarthgap 5.0.7 (Linux 6.12.8 U-Boot 2025.07) |
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BSP-Yocto-Ampliphy-AM64x-PD25.1.0
Date: 2025-03-28
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Yocto Scarthgap 5.0.7 (Linux 6.12.8 U-Boot 2025.01) |
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BSP-Yocto-Ampliphy-AM64x-PD24.1.0
Date: 2024-09-27
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Yocto Scarthgap 5.0.3 (Linux 6.6.32, U-Boot 2024.04) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-AM64x-PD23.2.1
Date: 2024-03-28
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Yocto Kirkstone 4.0.16 (Linux 6.1.69, U-Boot 2023.04) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-AM64x-PD23.2.0
Date: 2023-09-29
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Yocto Kirkstone 4.0.12 (Linux 6.1.33, U-Boot 2023.04) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-AM64x-PD23.1.1
Date: 2023-08-18
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Yocto Dunfell 3.1.27 (Linux 5.10.68, U-Boot 2021.01) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-AM64x-PD23.1.0
Date: 2023-04-21
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Yocto Dunfell 3.1.23 (Linux kernel 5.10.158) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-TISDK_AM64x-ALPHA2
Date: 2022-10-04
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Yocto Dunfell 3.1.12 (Linux kernel 5.10.120) |
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BSP-Linux-Yocto-AM64x-ALPHA1
Date: 2022-03-08
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