TI公司的AM3517/05是工作频率高达600MHz的高性能ARM Cortex-A8微处理器,提供3D图像加速和支持包括DDR2, CAN, EMAC以及USB OTG PHY等多种外设,并支持 Linux®, Windows® CE和Android™操作系统,主要应用工业控制,单板机,工业和家庭自动化, 智能白色家电,DTV,PMP,数字摄像机,游戏机和交通等. Logic PD公司的基于TI公司AM3517的可用于生产的软件和硬件平台Zoom AM3517 EVM,包括Logic PD的系统模块(SOM-M2), AM3517应用开发板以及Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter基板.本文介绍了AM3517/05主要特性, 功能方框图以及Zoom™ AM3517 EVM开发套件主要特性,框图,电路图,材料清单和PCB元件布局图.
AM3517/05 is a high-performance ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor with 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主要特性:


AM3517/05应用:
• Single Board Computers
• Transportation
• Industrial and Home Automation
• Navigation
• Digital Signage
• Smart White Goods
• Point of Service
• Digital TV
• Portable Media Player
• Digital Video Camera
• Portable Industrial
• Gaming

图1.AM3517/05功能方框图

Zoom™ AM3517 EVM开发套件
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

图3. AM3517 SOM方框图

图4. AM3517 SOM电路图(1)

图5. AM3517 SOM电路图(2)

图6. AM3517 SOM电路图(3)

图7. AM3517 SOM电路图(4)

图8. AM3517 SOM电路图(5)

图9. AM3517 SOM电路图(6)

图10. AM3517 SOM电路图(7)

图11. AM3517 SOM电路图(8)

图12. AM3517 SOM电路图(9)

图13. AM3517 SOM电路图(10)
AM3517 SOM材料清单:





图14. AM3517 SOM PCB元件布局图:顶层

图15. AM3517 SOM PCB元件布局图:底层

图16. 4.3” WQVGA LCD适配器板电路图(1)

图17. 4.3” WQVGA LCD适配器板电路图(2)

图18. 4.3” WQVGA LCD适配器板电路图(3)

4.3” WQVGA LCD适配器板材料清单: