SPRADP6A February   2025  – May 2025 AM2612 , AM2631 , AM2631-Q1 , AM2632 , AM2632-Q1 , AM2634 , AM2634-Q1 , AM263P2 , AM263P2-Q1 , AM263P4 , AM263P4-Q1

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2Power Net Checks
    1. 2.1 Verify Proper AM26x Power Rail Voltage Levels
    2. 2.2 Verify Maximum Current Loading
    3. 2.3 AM26x Power Sequencing
    4. 2.4 AM26x Power Topology References
  6. 3Device Boot Status
    1. 3.1 AM26x SOP Pin Status
    2. 3.2 SOP Boot Mode Latch Timing
    3. 3.3 AM26x SOP Pin Isolation
  7. 4Verify UART Output
    1. 4.1 Configure AM26x for UART Boot
    2. 4.2 Configure Host PC for UART Boot Validation
  8. 5Verify JTAG Connection
    1. 5.1 Configure AM26x for JTAG
    2. 5.2 Configure Host PC for JTAG Debug
    3. 5.3 Test the JTAG Connection
    4. 5.4 Connect to the AM26x R5F Core
  9. 6Loading and Executing a Code Example
    1. 6.1 Importing, Building, and Loading the Project
  10. 7Summary
  11. 8References
  12. 9Revision History

Abstract

This document serves as a guide for engineers bringing up custom PCB systems featuring a microcontroller from the TI AM26x product family of high-performance MCUs. Once a custom PCB project utilizing an AM26x device has completed fabrication and assembly, there are a series of basic checks an engineer can perform to verify the proper operation of the PCB system and the AM26x device.

This application note is to be used in conjunction with the AM26x Hardware Design Guidelines application note. Engineers designing an AM26x-based PCB system must make sure the design guidelines are adhered to during the design phase of a custom PCB project. This document is to be used post-fabrication and assembly once PCBs are in hand and ready for bring-up.