PROCESSOR-SDK-AM437X

Processor SDK for AM437x Sitara Processors - Linux and TI-RTOS support

PROCESSOR-SDK-AM437X

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Overview

Processor SDK (Software Development Kit) is a unified software platform for TI embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to benchmarks and demos.  All releases of Processor SDK are consistent across TI’s broad portfolio, allowing developers to seamlessly reuse and migrate software across devices.  Developing scalable platform solutions has never been easier than with the Processor SDK and TI’s embedded processor solutions.

Processor SDK v.02.xx includes support for both Linux and TI-RTOS operating systems.

Linux Highlights:

  • Long-Term Stable (LTS) Mainline Linux kernel support
  • U-Boot bootloader support
  • Linaro GNU compiler collection (GCC) tool chains
  • Yocto Project™ OE Core compatible file systems

RTOS Highlights:

  • TI-RTOS kernel, a light-weight real-time embedded operating system for TI devices
  • Chip support libraries, drivers, and basic board-support utilities
  • Basic networking stack and protocols
  • Bootloaders and boot utilities
  • Linaro GNU compiler collection (GCC) tool chains
  • The TI-RTOS Processor SDK for PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-AM437X does not have ongoing design support from TI. Please refer to this announcement for detailed information

Linaro Toolchain Support
The Linaro toolchain is comprised of robust, commercial-grade tools which are optimized for Cortex-A processors. The tool chain is fully supported by TI and the entire Linaro community including Linaro staff engineers, member company developers and others in the open source community. Linaro tools, software and testing procedures are included in this latest release of the Processor SDK.

Yocto Project™ Support
The Yocto Project is an open-source collaboration spearheaded by the Linux Foundation to simplify the framework for building embedded Linux software distributions. TI makes this available through its Arago distribution. The Arago Project provides a verified, tested and supported subset of packages, built with a free and open tool chain. Additional resources on Yocto Project and TI’s Arago distribution are available at arago-project.org.

Features

Linux features

  • Open Linux support
  • Linux kernel and Bootloaders
  • File system
  • Qt/Webkit application framework
  • 3D graphics support
  • Integrated WLAN and Bluetooth® support
  • GUI-based application launcher
  • Example applications, including:
    • ARM benchmarks: Dhrystone, Linpack, Whetstone
    • Webkit web browser
    • Soft Wifi access point
    • Cryptography: AES, 3DES, MD5, SHA
    • Multimedia: GStreamer/FFMPEG
    • Programmable Realtime Unit (PRU)
  • Host tools including Flash Tool and Pin Mux Utility
  • Code Composer Studio™ IDE for Linux development
  • Documentation

RTOS features

  • Full driver availability
  • File system
  • Bare metal secondary bootloader
  • Board support package
  • Demonstrations and examples
  • Host tools including Pin Mux and Clock Tree utilities
  • Code Composer Studio™ IDE for RTOS development
  • Documentation

The Processor SDK is free, and does not require any run-time royalties to Texas Instruments.

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Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-AM437X Linux processor SDK for AM437x

Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK) TMDXSK437X AM437x starter kit
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PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-AM437X Linux processor SDK for AM437x

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Latest version
Version: 09.01.00.001
Release date: 31 Oct 2023

Processor SDK LINUX AM437x - Linux Installer for sources, pre-built binaries and file system images generated using Yocto build environment

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Processor SDK LINUX AM437x Yocto - SD card image

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Get access to latest bug fixes and feature enhancements with Yocto build environment

Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK) TMDXSK437X AM437x starter kit

Documentation

Quick Start Guide included in the EVM kit

Quick Start Guide included in the Starter kit

AM437x Yocto SDK user manual for developers

Instructions to build Linux image for AM437x using Yocto build environment

Processor SDK AM437x for Yocto Linux - Software manifest

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in PROCESSOR SDK LINUX AM437X Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK is a Linux only package. The Processor SDK is a unified software platform for TI embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to benchmarks and demos. All releases of Processor SDK are consistent across TI’s broad portfolio, allowing developers to seamlessly reuse and develop software across devices

What's new

  • Linux embedded software support
  • Long-term Stable (LTS) Linux kernel v6.1 support
  • Board support package
  • Yocto Kirkstone (LTS) based build environment and filesystem
  • Bootloaders
Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-RT-AM437X Linux-RT Processor SDK for AM437x

Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK)
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PROCESSOR-SDK-LINUX-RT-AM437X Linux-RT Processor SDK for AM437x

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Latest version
Version: 09.01.00.001
Release date: 31 Oct 2023

Processor SDK LINUX RT AM437x - RT-Linux Installer for sources, pre-built binaries and file system images generated using Yocto build environment

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Processor SDK LINUX RT AM437x Yocto - SD card image

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Get access to latest bug fixes and feature enhancements with Yocto build environment

Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK)

Documentation

Quick Start Guide included in the EVM kit

Quick Start Guide included in the Starter kit

AM437x Yocto SDK user manual for developers

Instructions to build RT Linux image for AM437x using Yocto build environment

Processor SDK AM437x for Yocto RT Linux - Software manifest

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in PROCESSOR SDK LINUX-RT AM437X Software Development Kit (SDK). This SDK is a Linux only package. The Processor SDK is a unified software platform for TI embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to benchmarks and demos. All releases of Processor SDK are consistent across TI’s broad portfolio, allowing developers to seamlessly reuse and develop software across devices

What's new

  • Linux embedded software support
  • Long-term Stable (LTS) Linux kernel v6.1 support
  • Board support package
  • Yocto Kirkstone (LTS) based build environment and filesystem
  • Bootloaders
Software development kit (SDK)

PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-AM437X TI-RTOS processor SDK for AM437x and AMIC120 (No design support from TI available. Refer to Overview- RTOS Highlights for details.)

Supported products & hardware

Supported products & hardware

Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics AMIC120 Sitara processor; Arm Cortex-A9; 10+ Ethernet protocols, encoder protocols
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK) TMDXSK437X AM437x starter kit
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PROCESSOR-SDK-RTOS-AM437X TI-RTOS processor SDK for AM437x and AMIC120 (No design support from TI available. Refer to Overview- RTOS Highlights for details.)

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Latest version
Version: 06.03.00.106
Release date: 18 Apr 2020
Products
Arm-based processors
AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics AMIC120 Sitara processor; Arm Cortex-A9; 10+ Ethernet protocols, encoder protocols
Hardware development
TMDSEVM437X AM437x high security evaluation module TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK) TMDXSK437X AM437x starter kit

Documentation

Code Composer Studio IDE for Windows Host

Code Composer Studio IDE for Linux Host

AM437X Pin Mux Configuration Utility

AM437X Clock Tree Configuration Utility

Instructions for creating an SD Card with Windows Host

Instructions for creating an SD Card with Linux Host

Link to Release Notes for Processor SDK RTOS

Link to Getting Started Guide for Processor SDK RTOS

Link to Developer Guide for Processor SDK RTOS

Quick Start Guide included in the EVM kit

Quick Start Guide included in the Industrial Development Kit

Software Manifest of Components Inside the SDK

What's new

  • The SDK includes a real-time multitasking kernel, FAT file system, nework communications support, examples, and drivers
  • The exact content of the SDK depends on the capabilities of the device, but all devices share common APIs and build on existing proven software components to ensure reliability and quality
  • The software components are fully tested to ensure that they work together with TI’s Code Composer Studio integrated development environment

Release Information

Thank you for your interest in the AM437x Processor Software Development Kit (SDK) for a real-time operating system (RTOS). This software accelerates application development schedules by eliminating the need to create basic system software functions from scratch.

Supported products & hardware

Arm-based processors
AM4372 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9 AM4376 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS AM4377 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT AM4378 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, 3D graphics AM4379 Sitara processor: Arm Cortex-A9, PRU-ICSS, EtherCAT, 3D graphics
Evaluation board
TMDSIDK437X AM437x/AMIC120 Industrial Development Kit (IDK) TMDXSK437X AM437x starter kit

Related design resources

Software development

DRIVER OR LIBRARY
PRU-ICSS-INDUSTRIAL-SW PRU-ICSS industrial software for Sitara™ processors
IDE, CONFIGURATION, COMPILER OR DEBUGGER
CCSTUDIO Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE)
SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING TOOL
FLASHTOOL FlashTool for AM35x, AM37x, DM37x and OMAP35x Devices

Support & training

TI E2E™ forums with technical support from TI engineers

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