SPRACJ6A October   2018  – December 2022 AM6526 , AM6528 , AM6546 , AM6548

 

  1.   Trademarks
  2. Introduction
    1. 1.1 Before Getting Started
    2. 1.2 Device (Processor) Selection
    3. 1.3 Technical Documentation
    4. 1.4 Design Documentation
  3. System Block Diagram
    1. 2.1 Creating the System Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Selecting the Boot Mode
    3. 2.3 Confirming Pin Multiplexing Compatibility
  4. Power Supply
    1. 3.1 Power (Supply) Rails
      1. 3.1.1 Internal LDOs for IO groups
      2. 3.1.2 Dual-Voltage LVCMOS I/Os
      3. 3.1.3 Dual-Voltage Switching SDIO I/Os
    2. 3.2 Determining System Power Requirements
    3. 3.3 Power Supply Filters
    4. 3.4 Power Supply Decoupling and Bulk Capacitors
    5. 3.5 Power Supply Sequencing
  5. Clocking
    1. 4.1 System Clock Inputs
    2. 4.2 Single-Ended Clock Sources
    3. 4.3 Unused Clock Inputs
  6. JTAG
    1. 5.1 JTAG / Emulation
      1. 5.1.1 Configuration of JTAG / Emulation
      2. 5.1.2 System Implementation of JTAG / Emulation
      3. 5.1.3 JTAG Termination
  7. Device Configurations and Initialization
    1. 6.1 Device Reset
    2. 6.2 Boot Modes
    3. 6.3 Watchdog Timer
  8. Peripherals
    1. 7.1 Selecting Peripherals Across Functional Domains
    2. 7.2 Ethernet Interface
    3. 7.3 Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystem - Gigabit (PRU-ICSSG)
    4. 7.4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Subsystem
  9. I/O Buffers and Termination
  10. Power Consumption and Thermal Solutions
    1. 9.1 Power Consumption
    2. 9.2 Power Savings Modes
    3. 9.3 Guidance on Thermal Solution
  11. 10Schematic Recommendations
    1. 10.1 Selection of Component and Values
    2. 10.2 Schematics Development
    3. 10.3 Reviewing the Schematics
    4. 10.4 Floor planning of the PCB
  12. 11Layout and Routing Guidelines
    1. 11.1 Escape Routing Guidelines
    2. 11.2 DDR Board Design and Layout Guidelines
    3. 11.3 High-Speed Differential Signal Routing Guidance
  13. 12Terminology
  14. 13References
  15. 14Revision History

Creating the System Block Diagram

The first step during the system design is to create a detailed System Block Diagram. The System Block Diagram includes all major functional blocks, associated devices, interfaces and illustrates the I/Os (ports) used for interconnecting the devices.

The following is a collection of resources to support the System Block Diagram creation process:

  • The TMDX654GPEVM (AM65x evaluation module (EVM)), TMDX654IDKEVM (AM65x industrial development kit (IDK)) and any other available EVMs are a good source to start with the design.
  • The TI.com links referred to below provide Device Functional Block Diagrams, Device device-specific Data sheet, User's Guide, Errata, application notes, design considerations, and other related information for various applications. Design and development section include EVM information, Design tools, simulation models and software. As part of support and training, links to commonly applicable E2E threads are available.