SPRACU5E June   2021  – October 2025 AM2431 , AM2432 , AM2434 , AM6411 , AM6412 , AM6421 , AM6422 , AM6441 , AM6442

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 User's Guide Usage Guidelines
      1. 1.1.1 Custom Board Schematics Design Guidelines - References Used in the User's Guide
      2. 1.1.2 Processor Family (Families) Specific User's Guide
      3. 1.1.3 Schematic Design Guidelines
      4. 1.1.4 Schematic Review Checklist
        1. 1.1.4.1 Common Checklist for Use With All Schematic Design Guidelines and Schematics Review Sections
          1. 1.1.4.1.1 Custom Board Schematic Design Implementation Checklist Sub-Sections Description
      5. 1.1.5 FAQ Reference for User's Guide Usage During Schematic Self-review
    2. 1.2 Processor Family List of Processors
      1. 1.2.1 AM64x [ALV] Processor Family
      2. 1.2.2 AM243x [ALV] Processor Family
    3. 1.3 Updates to Schematics Design Guidelines and Schematics Review Checklist
  5. 2 Related Collateral
    1. 2.1 Links to Commonly Referenced Collaterals During Custom Board Schematic Design
    2. 2.2 Hardware Design Considerations for Custom Board Design User's Guide
  6. 3 Processor-Specific Information
    1. 3.1 Selection of Processor OPN (Orderable Part Number)
    2. 3.2 Processor-specific Data Sheet Use Case and Version Referenced for User's Guide Edits
    3. 3.3 Peripheral Instance Naming Convention - Data Sheet and TRM
    4. 3.4 Processor Peripherals and IOs Connection When Not Used (Unused)
    5. 3.5 Ordering and Quality Information for AM64x and AM243x Processor Families
    6. 3.6 Checklist for Selection of Required Processor GPN (Generic Part Number) and OPN (Ordering Part Number)
  7. 4 Processor Power Architecture
    1. 4.1 Generating Processor-Specific and Peripherals (Attached Device) Supply Rails
      1. 4.1.1 Power Management IC (PMIC) Based Power Architecture
        1. 4.1.1.1 PMIC Based Power Architecture Checklist for TPS65219 or TPS65220
        2. 4.1.1.2 Additional References
      2. 4.1.2 Discrete Power Devices (DC/DC, LDO) Based Power Architecture
        1. 4.1.2.1 Discrete DC/DCs
        2. 4.1.2.2 Discrete LDOs
        3. 4.1.2.3 Discrete Power Devices (DC/DC, LDO) Based Power Architecture Checklist
    2. 4.2 Processor Power Rails Supply Control, Sequencing and Supply Overload Protection
      1. 4.2.1 Load Switch (Processor Supply Rail Power Switching)
        1. 4.2.1.1 Load Switch (Processor Supply Rail Power Switching) Checklist
      2. 4.2.2 eFuse IC (Power Switching and Protection)
  8. 5 General Recommendations
    1. 5.1 Processor Performance Evaluation Module (EVM) or Starter Kit (SK)
      1. 5.1.1 Evaluation Module (Starter Kit) Checklist
    2. 5.2 Processor-Specific EVM or SK Versus Data Sheet
      1. 5.2.1 Notes About Component Selection
        1. 5.2.1.1 Series Resistor
        2. 5.2.1.2 Parallel Pull Resistor
        3. 5.2.1.3 Drive Strength Configuration
        4. 5.2.1.4 Processor-specific Data Sheet Recommendations
        5. 5.2.1.5 Processor IOs Protection - Provision for External ESD Protection Devices
        6. 5.2.1.6 Peripheral Clock Outputs Series Resistor
        7. 5.2.1.7 Peripheral Clock Outputs Pulldown Resistor
        8. 5.2.1.8 Component Selection Checklist
      2. 5.2.2 Additional Information Regarding EVM or SK Design (Schematic, Board) and Reuse
        1. 5.2.2.1 Updated EVM or SK Schematic With Design, Review and CAD Notes Added
        2. 5.2.2.2 EVM or SK Design Files Reuse for Custom Board Design
          1. 5.2.2.2.1 EVM or SK Design Files Reuse for Custom board Design - Checklist
      3. 5.2.3 EVM or SK Schematic Pages Sequencing (Based on Functions, Reuse) and EVM or SK Board Layout
    3. 5.3 Processor-Specific SDK
    4. 5.4 General Design Recommendations (to Know) Before Starting the Custom Board Design
      1. 5.4.1  Processor Documentation
      2. 5.4.2  Processor Pin Attributes (Pinout) Verification
      3. 5.4.3  Device Comparison, IOSET and Voltage Conflict
      4. 5.4.4  RSVD Reserved Pins (Signals)
      5. 5.4.5  Note on PADCONFIG Registers
      6. 5.4.6  Processor IO (Signal) Isolation for Fail-Safe Operation
      7. 5.4.7  Pin Connectivity Requirements and Reference to Processor-Specific EVM or SK
      8. 5.4.8  Custom Board High-Speed Interface Design Guidelines
      9. 5.4.9  Recommendation for LVCMOS (GPIO) Output Current Source or Current Sink
      10. 5.4.10 Connection of Slow Ramp Signal (Input) or Capacitor Load (Output) to Processor IOs
      11. 5.4.11 Processor and Processor Peripherals Design Related Queries During Custom Board Design
      12. 5.4.12 General Design Recommendations (to Know) Before Starting the Custom Board Design Checklist
      13. 5.4.13 Attached Devices Recommendations
  9. 6 Processor-Specific Recommendations for Power, Clock, Reset, Boot and Debug
    1. 6.1 Common (Processor Start-Up) Connections
      1. 6.1.1 Power Supply
        1. 6.1.1.1 Core and Peripherals Supplies
          1. 6.1.1.1.1 Power Supply Ramp (Slew Rate) Requirement and Dynamic Voltage Scaling
          2. 6.1.1.1.2 Additional Information
          3. 6.1.1.1.3 Processor Core and Peripheral Core Power Supply Checklist
          4. 6.1.1.1.4 Peripheral Analog Power Supply Checklist
        2. 6.1.1.2 IO Supply for IO Groups
          1. 6.1.1.2.1 IO Supply for IO Groups Checklist
        3. 6.1.1.3 Supply for VPP (eFuse ROM Programming)
          1. 6.1.1.3.1 Supply for VPP Checklist
        4. 6.1.1.4 Additional Information
      2. 6.1.2 Capacitors for Supply Rails
        1. 6.1.2.1 Additional Information
        2. 6.1.2.2 Capacitors for Supply Rails Checklist
      3. 6.1.3 Processor Clocks (Inputs / Outputs)
        1. 6.1.3.1 Clock Inputs
          1. 6.1.3.1.1 MCU_OSC0 (High Frequency) Clock (Internal Oscillator) or LVCMOS Digital Clock (External Oscillator)
          2. 6.1.3.1.2 EXT_REFCLK1 (External Clock Input to MAIN Domain)
          3. 6.1.3.1.3 Clock Input Checklist - MCU_OSC0
        2. 6.1.3.2 Clock Output
          1. 6.1.3.2.1 Clock Output Checklist
      4. 6.1.4 Processor Reset
        1. 6.1.4.1 External Reset Inputs
        2. 6.1.4.2 Reset Status Outputs
        3. 6.1.4.3 Additional Information
        4. 6.1.4.4 Processor Reset Inputs Checklist
        5. 6.1.4.5 Processor Reset Status Outputs Checklist
      5. 6.1.5 Configuration of Boot Modes (for Processor)
        1. 6.1.5.1 Processor Boot Mode Inputs Isolation Buffers Use Case and Optimization
        2. 6.1.5.2 Boot Mode Configuration
          1. 6.1.5.2.1 Notes for USB Boot Mode
        3. 6.1.5.3 Boot Mode Implementation Approaches
        4. 6.1.5.4 Additional Information
        5. 6.1.5.5 Configuration of Boot Modes (for Processor) Checklist
    2. 6.2 Custom Board Debug Using JTAG and EMU
      1. 6.2.1 JTAG Interface and EMU Signals When Used
      2. 6.2.2 JTAG Interface and EMU Signals When Not Used
      3. 6.2.3 Additional Information
      4. 6.2.4 Custom Board Debug Using JTAG and EMU Checklist
  10. 7 Processor Peripherals Power, Interface and Connections
    1. 7.1 Supported Processor Cores and MCU Cores
    2. 7.2 Supply Connections for IO Supply for IO Groups
      1. 7.2.1 Supply Connections for IO Supply for IO Groups Checklist
    3. 7.3 Memory Interface (DDRSS (DDR4/LPDDR4), MMCSD (eMMC/SD Card/SDIO), OSPI/QSPI and GPMC)
      1. 7.3.1 DDR Subsystem (DDRSS)
        1. 7.3.1.1 DDR4 SDRAM (Double Data Rate 4 Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory)
          1. 7.3.1.1.1 Memory Interface Configuration
          2. 7.3.1.1.2 Routing Topology and Connection of Memory Terminations
          3. 7.3.1.1.3 Resistors for DDRSS Control and Calibration
          4. 7.3.1.1.4 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
          5. 7.3.1.1.5 Data Bit or Byte Swapping
          6. 7.3.1.1.6 DDR4 Implementation Checklist
          7. 7.3.1.1.7 DDR4 VTT Termination Implementation Schematic Reference
        2. 7.3.1.2 LPDDR4 SDRAM (Low-Power Double Data Rate 4 Synchronous Dynamic Random-Access Memory)
          1. 7.3.1.2.1 Memory Interface Configuration
          2. 7.3.1.2.2 Routing Topology and Connection of Memory Terminations
          3. 7.3.1.2.3 Resistors for DDRSS Control and Calibration
          4. 7.3.1.2.4 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
          5. 7.3.1.2.5 Data Bit or Byte Swapping
          6. 7.3.1.2.6 LPDDR4 Implementation Checklist
      2. 7.3.2 Multi-Media Card and Secure Digital (MMCSD)
        1. 7.3.2.1 MMC0 - eMMC (Embedded Multimedia Card) Interface
          1. 7.3.2.1.1 MMC0 Interface Used
            1. 7.3.2.1.1.1 IO Power Supply
            2. 7.3.2.1.1.2 eMMC Interface Signals Connection
            3. 7.3.2.1.1.3 eMMC (Attached Device) Reset
            4. 7.3.2.1.1.4 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
          2. 7.3.2.1.2 MMC0 Interface Not Used
          3. 7.3.2.1.3 MMC0 (eMMC) Checklist
          4. 7.3.2.1.4 Additional Information on eMMC PHY
          5. 7.3.2.1.5 MMC0 – SD (Secure Digital) Card Interface
        2. 7.3.2.2 MMC1 – SD (Secure Digital) Card Interface
          1. 7.3.2.2.1 IO Power Supply
          2. 7.3.2.2.2 Signals Connection
          3. 7.3.2.2.3 SD Card Power Supply Switch EN Reset Logic
          4. 7.3.2.2.4 External ESD Protection for the SD Card Interface Signals
          5. 7.3.2.2.5 Capacitors for the IO Supply for IO Groups Supply Rails
          6. 7.3.2.2.6 SD Card Interface (MMC1) Checklist
        3. 7.3.2.3 Additional Information
      3. 7.3.3 Octal Serial Peripheral Interface (OSPI) or Quad Serial Peripheral Interface (QSPI)
        1. 7.3.3.1 IO Power Supply
        2. 7.3.3.2 Signals Connection
        3. 7.3.3.3 OSPI/QSPI Device Reset
        4. 7.3.3.4 Loopback Clock
        5. 7.3.3.5 Interface to Multiple (Attached) Devices
        6. 7.3.3.6 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
        7. 7.3.3.7 OSPI0 or QSPI0 Peripheral Interface Implementation Checklist
      4. 7.3.4 General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC)
        1. 7.3.4.1 IO Power Supply
        2. 7.3.4.2 GPMC Interface
        3. 7.3.4.3 Signals Connection
          1. 7.3.4.3.1 GPMC NAND
        4. 7.3.4.4 Memory (Attached Device) Reset
        5. 7.3.4.5 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
        6. 7.3.4.6 GPMC Interface Checklist
    4. 7.4 External Communication Interface (Ethernet (CPSW3G0 and PRU_ICSSG), USB2.0, USB3.0 (SERDES0), PCIe (SERDES0), UART and MCAN)
      1. 7.4.1 Ethernet Interface
        1. 7.4.1.1  IO Power Supply
        2. 7.4.1.2  Media Independent Interface (MAC side)
          1. 7.4.1.2.1 Common Platform Ethernet Switch 3-Port Gigabit (CPSW3G0)
          2. 7.4.1.2.2 Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystem - Gigabit (PRU_ICSSG)
          3. 7.4.1.2.3 Additional Information
        3. 7.4.1.3  Usage of SysConfig-PinMux Tool
        4. 7.4.1.4  MAC (Data, Control and Clock) Interface Signals Connection
        5. 7.4.1.5  EPHY Reset
        6. 7.4.1.6  Ethernet PHY (and MAC) Operation and Media Independent Interface (MII) Clock
          1. 7.4.1.6.1 Crystal Used as Clock Source for Processor and EPHYs
          2. 7.4.1.6.2 External Oscillator Used as Clock Source
          3. 7.4.1.6.3 Processor Clock Output (CLKOUT0)
        7. 7.4.1.7  Ethernet PHY Pin Strapping
        8. 7.4.1.8  External Interrupt (EXTINTn)
          1. 7.4.1.8.1 External Interrupt (EXTINTn) Checklist
        9. 7.4.1.9  MAC (Media Access Controller) to MAC Interface
        10. 7.4.1.10 MDIO (Management Data Input/Output) Interface
          1. 7.4.1.10.1 MDIO Interface Mode
        11. 7.4.1.11 Ethernet MDI (Medium Dependent Interface) Including Magnetics
        12. 7.4.1.12 Capacitors for the Power Supply Rails
        13. 7.4.1.13 Ethernet Interface Checklist
      2. 7.4.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB2.0)
        1. 7.4.2.1 USB0 Interface When Used
          1. 7.4.2.1.1 USB Interface Configured as Host
          2. 7.4.2.1.2 USB Interface Configured as Device
          3. 7.4.2.1.3 USB Interface Configured as Dual-Role-Device
          4. 7.4.2.1.4 USB Type-C
        2. 7.4.2.2 USB0 Interface When Not Used
        3. 7.4.2.3 Additional Information
        4. 7.4.2.4 USB Interface Checklist
      3. 7.4.3 Serializer and Deserializer (SERDES0)
        1. 7.4.3.1 SERDES0 Checklist
        2. 7.4.3.2 SERDES0 When Used
          1. 7.4.3.2.1 USB3SS0 - USB3.0 Super Speed Interface Configuration
            1. 7.4.3.2.1.1 Signal Interface
              1. 7.4.3.2.1.1.1 USB3.0 Super Speed Interface
                1. 7.4.3.2.1.1.1.1 USB3.0 Super Speed Interface Operating Mode Configuration
            2. 7.4.3.2.1.2 Unused SERDES0 Clock Connection
            3. 7.4.3.2.1.3 Additional Information
            4. 7.4.3.2.1.4 USB3SS0 - USB3.0 Super Speed Interface Checklist
          2. 7.4.3.2.2 Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Interface Configuration
            1. 7.4.3.2.2.1 Clock Configuration for PCIe Operating Modes
            2. 7.4.3.2.2.2 Signal Interface Termination
            3. 7.4.3.2.2.3 PCIe Clock (REFCLK) Source
            4. 7.4.3.2.2.4 Hardware Reset (Cold or Fundamental Reset)
            5. 7.4.3.2.2.5 PCIe Clock Request (PCIE0_CLKREQn) Signal
            6. 7.4.3.2.2.6 Connecting PCIe Interface Signals
            7. 7.4.3.2.2.7 PCIe Interface Checklist
        3. 7.4.3.3 SERDES0 Not Used
      4. 7.4.4 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART)
        1. 7.4.4.1 UART Interface When Not Used
        2. 7.4.4.2 Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) Checklist
      5. 7.4.5 Modular Controller Area Network (MCAN) with Full CAN-FD Support
        1. 7.4.5.1 Modular Controller Area Network Checklist
    5. 7.5 On-Board Synchronous Communication Interface (MCSPI, FSI and I2C)
      1. 7.5.1 Multichannel Serial Peripheral Interface (MCSPI)
        1. 7.5.1.1 Connection of MCSPI Interface Signals
        2. 7.5.1.2 MCSPI Interface Checklist
      2. 7.5.2 FSI (Fast Serial Interface)
        1. 7.5.2.1 FSI0 Checklist
      3. 7.5.3 Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C)
        1. 7.5.3.1 I2C Interface Signals Connection
        2. 7.5.3.2 I2C (Open-drain Output Type IO Buffer) Interface Checklist
        3. 7.5.3.3 I2C (Emulated Open-drain Output Type IO) Interface Checklist
    6. 7.6 Analog to Digital Converter (ADC)
      1. 7.6.1 ADC0 When Used
      2. 7.6.2 ADC0 When Not Used
      3. 7.6.3 ADC0 Configured as Inputs ADC0_DIG_TEST[0-7]
      4. 7.6.4 ADC0 Checklist
    7. 7.7 GPIO and Hardware Diagnostics
      1. 7.7.1 General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO)
        1. 7.7.1.1 GPIO Connection and Addition of External Buffer
        2. 7.7.1.2 GPIO Multiplexed With MMC Interface
        3. 7.7.1.3 Additional Information
        4. 7.7.1.4 GPIO Checklist
      2. 7.7.2 On-Board Hardware Diagnostics
        1. 7.7.2.1 Monitoring of On-board Supply Voltages Using Processor Voltage Monitors
          1. 7.7.2.1.1 Voltage Monitor Inputs Connection When Used
            1. 7.7.2.1.1.1 Voltage Monitor Checklist
          2. 7.7.2.1.2 Voltage Monitor Inputs Connection When Not Used
        2. 7.7.2.2 Internal Temperature Monitoring
          1. 7.7.2.2.1 Internal Temperature Monitoring Checklist
        3. 7.7.2.3 Connection of Error Signal Output (MCU_SAFETY_ERRORn)
        4. 7.7.2.4 High Frequency Oscillator (MCU_OSC0) Clock Loss Detection
          1. 7.7.2.4.1 Crystal or External Oscillator Mal-function
    8. 7.8 EVM or SK Specific Circuit Implementation (Reuse)
    9. 7.9 Performing Board Level Testing During Custom Board Bring-up
      1. 7.9.1 Processor Pin Configuration Using Pinmux Tool
      2. 7.9.2 Schematics Configurations
      3. 7.9.3 Connection of Supply Rails to External Pullups
      4. 7.9.4 Peripheral (Subsystem) Clock Outputs
      5. 7.9.5 General Board Bring-up and Debug
        1. 7.9.5.1 Clock Output for Board Bring-Up, Test or Debug
        2. 7.9.5.2 Additional Information
        3. 7.9.5.3 General Board Bring-up and Debug Checklist
  11. 8 Self-Review of Custom Board Schematic Design
  12. 9 Custom Board Layout Notes (Added Near to the Schematic Sections) and General Guidelines
    1. 9.1 Layout Considerations
  13. 10Custom Board Design Simulation
    1. 10.1 DDR-MARGIN-FW
  14. 11Additional References
    1. 11.1 FAQ Covering AM64x, AM243x, AM62x, AM62Ax, AM62D-Q1, AM62Px, AM62Lx Processor Families
    2. 11.2 FAQs - Processor Product Family Wise and Sitara Processor Families
    3. 11.3 Schematics Review (Self) and Schematic Review Request (Suppliers)
    4. 11.4 Processor Attached Devices Checklist
  15. 12User's Guide Content and Usage Summary
  16. 13References
    1. 13.1 AM64x
    2. 13.2 AM243x
    3. 13.3 Common References
    4. 13.4 Master List of Available FAQs - Processor Family Wise
    5. 13.5 Master List of Available FAQs - Sitara Processor Families
    6. 13.6 FAQs Including Software Related
    7. 13.7 FAQs for Attached Devices
  17.   A Terminology
  18.   Revision History
7.3.2.2.6 SD Card Interface (MMC1) Checklist

General

Review and verify the following for the custom schematic design:

  1. Reviewed above "Common checklist for all sections" section of the user's guide
  2. Verify the MMC port used for SD card interface. The recommendation is to use MMC1 for SD card interface.
  3. Implementation of series resistor and pulldown for MMC1_CLK
  4. MMC1 CMD and DAT[3:0] signals interface
  5. IO supply for IO group supply connection
  6. Pull values used for the data, command and clock signals
  7. Implementation of MMC1 SDCD and SDWP signals connection
  8. Circuit implementation to support UHS-I card
  9. Supply rail connected to the SD card power switch input
  10. Implementation of SD Card Power Supply Switch EN Reset logic
  11. ESD protection provision for the SD interface signals

Schematic Review

Follow the below list for the custom schematic design:

  1. Required bulk and decoupling capacitors are provided for the supply rails. The recommendation is to follow the processor-specific EVM or SK implementation for bulk and decoupling capacitors when recommendations are not available.
  2. Supply rails connected to processor IO supply for IO groups VDDSHVx (VDDSHV5 and VDDSHV0) follow the ROC.
  3. The MMC1 CLK, CMD, and DAT[3:0] signals interfaces are implemented using SDIO buffers referenced to (powered by) IO supply for IO group VDDSHV5 (SDIO buffer type IOs support dynamic voltage switching 3.3V or 1.8V to support UHS-I SD card).
  4. 47kΩ pullup is recommended for data and command signals to meet the SD card specification (in case internal pullups are unexpectedly enabled the resulting pullup (47kΩ parallel to the internal pullup) value is still within the specified range).
  5. Series resistor (0Ω) for MMC1_CLK is placed close to processor clock output pin to control possible signal reflections (which can cause false clock transitions). A pulldown (10KΩ) is placed near to the attached device clock input.
  6. MMC1 SDCD and SDWP signals are implemented using LVCMOS buffers referenced to (powered by) IO supply for IO group VDDSHV0, which operate at fixed 1.8V or 3.3V.
  7. The recommendation is to add a series resistor 100Ω on the SDCD pin since the processor IO connects directly to the ground when the SD card is inserted.
  8. Verify the internal LDO configuration and connection.
  9. To support UHS-I SD card, while the IO voltage for SD card interface can be 1.8V or 3.3V, the SD card VDD supply is a fixed 3.3V supply (3.3V_SYS, IO supply for IO group 3.3V supply).
  10. The recommendation is to provide provision for a software-enabled (controlled) power switch (load switch) that sources the power supply (VDD) to the SD card. A fixed 3.3V supply (processor IO supply) is connected as the input to the power switch. The output of the power switch is connected toVDDA_3P3_SDIO (SDIO 3.3V analog supply, input to the internal SDIO LDO).
  11. The recommendation is to implement the SD card power switch enable and reset logic using a 3-input ANDing logic. Processor GPIO is connected as one of the inputs to the AND gate with provision for pullup (10kΩ or 47kΩ) (to support SD card boot) near to the ANDing logic AND gate and provision for 0Ω to isolate the GPIO output for testing or debug. The other two inputs to the AND gate is the MAIN domain POR (cold reset) status output (PORz_OUT) and MAIN domain warm reset status output (RESETSTATz). The external power switch sourcing the SD card power supply is recommended to default to ON (powered state) to support SD card boot.

Additional

  1. The logic state of the MMC1_SDCD and MMC1_SDWP inputs to the host must not change when a UHS-I SD card changes the IO operating voltage. Maintaining a valid logic state is not possible if the signals propagate through an input buffer of a dual-voltage SDIO cell that changes voltage. The signal functions are assigned to IOs that do not change voltage dynamically. Signals only connect to switches in the SD card connector, so there is no reason for the signals to change voltage when the SD card signals change operating voltage. The MMC1_SDCD and MMC1_SDWP signals are required to connect to the SD card connector switches and pull high with external pull resistors connected to the VDDSHV0. The other MMC1 SD card signals with pullups are required to have pulls powered by the VDDSHV5 source that dynamically changes voltage
  2. An SD card power switch (with the power switch supply EN pin reset logic) and the host IO power supply circuit is required to support UHS-I SD cards which begins communication using 3.3V IO level and later change to 1.8V IO level when changing to one of the faster data transfer speeds. Cycling power to the SD card is the only way to cycle back into 3.3V mode since SD cards do not have a reset pin. The host IO power supply must power off and on and change voltage at the same time as the SD card. The circuits and the software driver operating the signals sourcing the circuits verifies that both devices are off, or on and operating at the same IO voltage at the same time.
  3. UHS-I implementation and internal LDO use case: There is no requirement for VDDA_3P3_SDIO power rail to ramp along with the other 3.3V power rails. There is no issue with VDDA_3P3_SDIO being off until after reset is released. This is updated in the next revision of the AM64x data sheet. The SDIO_LDO only controls the operating voltage of the AM64x VDDSHV5 IOs it does not control the operating voltage of the SD card. The SD card features a SDIO_LDO equivalent circuit that changes its IO operating voltage from 3.3V to 1.8V via a command, but the only way to change the SD card IO operating voltage back to 3.3V is to cycle power (reset). The AND gate and load switch applies power to the AM64x SDIO_LDO and the SD card (after reset) and the ROM code provides enough delay to verify the SD card is ready.
  4. To optimize the ANDing logic, use a dual input AND gate with RESETSTATz and the processor IO as inputs.
  5. Add a 100Ω series resistor to the SDCD pin since processor IO connects directly to the ground when the SD card is inserted.