SPRAD05E
August 2024 – October 2025
AM620-Q1
,
AM623
,
AM625
,
AM625-Q1
,
AM625SIP
1
Abstract
Trademarks
1
Introduction
1.1
Before Getting Started With the Custom Board Design
1.2
Processor-Specific SDK
1.3
Peripheral Circuit Implementation - Compatibility Between Processor Families
1.4
Selection of Required Processor OPN (Orderable Part Number)
1.4.1
Processor Support for Secure Boot and Functional Safety
1.4.2
Note on AM625SIP Processor Data Sheet
1.4.3
AM625 and AM625SIP Custom Boards, Design Compatibility
1.5
Technical Documentation
1.5.1
Updated SK Schematic With Design, Review and Cad Notes Added
1.5.2
Collaterals on TI.com, Processor Product Page
1.5.3
Schematic Design Guidelines and Schematic Review Checklist - Processor Family Specific User's Guide
1.5.4
Updates to Hardware Design Considerations User's Guide
1.5.5
Processor and Peripherals Related FAQs to Support Custom Board Designs
1.6
Custom Board Design Documentation
1.7
Processor and Processor Peripherals Design Related Queries During Custom Board Design
2
Custom Board Design Block Diagram
2.1
Developing the Custom Board Design Block Diagram
2.2
Configuring the Boot Mode
2.3
Configuring the Processor Pins Functionality (PinMux Configuration)
3
Power Supply
3.1
Power Supply Architecture
3.1.1
Integrated Power Architecture
3.1.2
Discrete Power Architecture
3.2
Processor Supply (Power) Rails (Operating Voltage)
3.2.1
Supported Low-Power Modes
3.2.1.1
Partial IO Support for CAN/GPIO/UART Wakeup
3.2.2
Core Power Supply
3.2.3
Peripherals Power Supply
3.2.4
DDR PHY and SDRAM Power Supply
3.2.4.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
3.2.4.2
AM625SIP
3.2.5
Dual-Voltage IO Supply for IO Group (Processor) Power Supply
3.2.6
Dynamic Voltage Switching Dual-Voltage Power Supply
3.2.7
VPP (eFuse ROM Programming) Power Supply
3.2.8
Internal LDOs for IO Supply for IO Groups (Processor)
3.3
Power Supply Filtering
3.4
Power Supply Decoupling and Bulk Capacitors
3.4.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
3.4.2
AM625SIP
3.4.3
Note on PDN Target Impedance
3.5
Power Supply Sequencing
3.6
Power Supply Diagnostics (Using Processor Supported External Input Voltage Monitors)
3.7
Power Supply Diagnostics (Monitoring Using External Monitoring Circuit (Devices))
3.8
Custom Board Current Requirements Estimation and Supply Sizing
4
Processor Clock (Input and Output)
4.1
Processor Clocking (External Crystal or External Oscillator)
4.1.1
WKUP_LFOSC0 Connection When Unused
4.1.2
MCU_OSC0 and WKUP_LFOSC0, Crystal Selection
4.1.3
LVCMOS Compatible Digital Clock Input Source
4.2
Processor Clock Outputs
4.2.1
Observation Clock Outputs
4.3
Clock Tree Tool
5
JTAG (Joint Test Action Group)
5.1
JTAG / Emulation
5.1.1
Configuration of JTAG / Emulation
5.1.1.1
BSDL File
5.1.2
Implementation of JTAG / Emulation
5.1.3
Connection Recommendations for JTAG Interface Signals
5.1.4
Debug Boot Modes and Boundary Scan Compliance
6
Configuration (Processor) and Initialization (Processor and Device)
6.1
Processor Reset
6.2
Latching of Processor Boot Mode Configuration Inputs
6.3
Resetting of the Attached Device
6.4
Watchdog Timer
7
Processor - Peripherals Connection
7.1
Supported Processor Cores and MCU Cores
7.2
Selecting Peripherals Across Domains
7.3
Memory Controller (DDRSS)
7.3.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
7.3.1.1
Processor DDR Subsystem and Device Register Configuration
7.3.1.2
Calibration Resistor Connection for DDRSS
7.3.1.3
DDRSS Signals Pin (Package) Delay Information
7.3.1.4
Attached Memory Device ZQ and Reset_N (Memory Device Reset) Connection
7.3.2
AM625SIP
7.3.2.1
AMK Package Reassigned DDRSS Pins
7.3.2.2
DDRSS and Memory Device Calibration Resistor Connection
7.3.2.3
LPDDR4 (Internal) Memory Calibration Resistor Connection
7.4
Media and Data Storage Interfaces (MMC0, MMC1, MMC2, OSPI0/QSPI0 and GPMC0)
7.5
Ethernet Interface
7.5.1
Common Platform Ethernet Switch 3-port Gigabit (CPSW3G0)
7.6
Programmable Real-Time Unit Subsystem (PRUSS)
7.7
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Subsystem
7.8
General Connectivity Peripherals
7.8.1
Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Interface
7.9
Display Subsystem (DSS)
7.9.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM625-Q1 / AM625SIP
7.9.2
AM620-Q1
7.10
CSI-Rx (Camera Serial interface)
7.11
Real-Time Clock (RTC) Module
7.12
Connection of Processor Power Supply Pins, IOs and Peripherals When not Used
7.12.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
7.12.2
AM625SIP
7.12.3
External Interrupt (EXTINTn)
7.12.4
RSVD Reserved Pins (Signals)
7.13
SK Specific Circuit Implementation (Reuse)
8
Interfacing of Processor IOs (LVCMOS or SDIO or Open-Drain, Fail-Safe Type IO Buffers) and Performing Simulations
8.1
IBIS Model
8.2
IBIS-AMI Model
9
Processor Current Draw and Thermal Analysis
9.1
Power Estimation
9.2
Maximum Current Rating for Different Supply Rails
9.3
Supported Power Modes
9.4
Thermal Design Guidelines
9.4.1
Thermal Model
9.4.2
Voltage Thermal Management Module (VTM)
10
Schematic:- Capture, Entry and Review
10.1
Custom Board Design Passive Components and Values Selection
10.2
Custom Board Design Electronic Computer Aided Design (ECAD) Tools Considerations
10.3
Custom Board Design Schematic Capture
10.4
Custom Board Design Schematic Review
11
Floor Planning, Layout, Routing Guidelines, Board Layers and Simulation
11.1
Escape Routing for PCB Design
11.2
DDR Design and Layout Guidelines
11.2.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
11.2.2
AM625SIP
11.3
High-Speed Differential Signal Routing Guidelines
11.4
Processor-Specific SK Board Layout
11.5
Custom Board Layer Count and Layer Stack-up
11.5.1
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
11.5.2
AM625SIP
11.5.3
Simulation Recommendations
11.6
DDR-MARGIN-FW
11.7
Reference for Steps to be Followed for Running Board Simulation
11.8
Software Development Training (Academy) for Processors
12
Custom Board Assembly and Testing
12.1
Custom Board Bring-up Tips and Debug Guidelines
13
Processor (Device) Handling and Assembly
13.1
Processor (Device) Soldering Recommendations
13.1.1
Additional References
14
References
14.1
AM625SIP
14.2
AM625 / AM623
14.3
AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
14.4
AM625 / AM623 / AM620-Q1 / AM625-Q1
14.5
Common for all AM62x family of processors
15
Terminology
16
Revision History
14.5
Common for all AM62x family of processors
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Sitara Processor Data Sheet
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Silicon Errata
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Sitara Processor Technical Reference Manual
Texas Instruments:
AM625, AM623, AM620-Q1, AM625-Q1, AM625SIP Processor Family Schematic Design Guidelines and Schematic Review Checklist
Texas Instruments:
AM625, AM623, AM620-Q1, AM625-Q1, AM625SIP, AM62A3, AM62A7, AM62A7-Q1, AM62A1-Q1, AM62D-Q1, AM62P-Q1 Schematic, Design Guidelines and Review Checklist
Texas Instruments,
Sitara AM62x Benchmarks
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Power Consumption
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Maximum Current Ratings
Texas Instruments:
AM62x Power Estimation Tool
Texas Instruments:
Powering the AM62x With the TPS65219 PMIC
Texas Instruments:
Discrete Power Solution for AM62x
Texas Instruments:
Enabling Low Power Embedded Systems With AM62x Processors
Texas Instruments:
Sitara Processor Power Distribution Networks: Implementation and Analysis
Texas Instruments:
Thermal Design Guide for DSP and Arm Application Processors
Texas Instruments:
PRU-ICSS Feature Comparison
Texas Instruments:
High-Speed Interface Layout Guidelines
Texas Instruments:
High-Speed Layout Guidelines
Texas Instruments:
Jacinto7 AM6x, TDA4x, and DRA8x High-Speed Interface Design Guidelines
Texas Instruments:
General Hardware Design/BGA PCB Design/BGA Decoupling
Texas Instruments:
Emulation and Trace Headers Technical Reference Manual
Texas Instruments:
XDS Target Connection Guide
Texas Instruments:
MSL Ratings and Reflow Profiles
Texas Instruments:
Moisture sensitivity level search
Texas Instruments:
TIDA-01413 - ADAS 8-Channel Sensor Fusion Hub Reference Design
Texas Instruments:
Jacinto 7 DDRSS Register Configuration Tool
Texas Instruments:
Hardware Design Guide for KeyStone II Devices
Texas Instruments:
Clocking Design Guide for KeyStone Devices
Texas Instruments:
Using IBIS Models for Timing Analysis
Texas Instruments:
Display Interfaces: A Comprehensive Guide to Sitara MPU Visualization Designs