SPRUIG1A September   2017  – October 2025

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4.   4
  5. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 EVM System View
    2. 1.2 Schematics/Design/Errata Files
    3. 1.3 Other Useful Links
  6. 2 Important Usage Notes
    1. 2.1 Isolated Power Supply
    2. 2.2 Powering On EVM
    3. 2.3 Powering Off EVM
    4. 2.4 Removing Processor and LCD Module Boards
    5. 2.5 Removing Camera Module Board
    6. 2.6 Caution: Hot Surface
  7. 3 System Description
    1. 3.1 System Board Diagram
    2. 3.2 Processor
    3. 3.3 Clocks
    4. 3.4 Reset Signals
  8. 4 Power System
    1. 4.1 Power Source
    2. 4.2 Power Nets
    3. 4.3 Power Management IC Power Supplies
    4. 4.4 APM Sense Resistors
  9. 5 Configuration/Setup
    1. 5.1 Boot and Emulation Setup
      1. 5.1.1 Emulation and Hardware Setup
    2. 5.2 I2C Address Assignments
    3. 5.3 I2C ID Memory
  10. 6 Processor Module Functional Block Descriptions
    1. 6.1 Memory
      1. 6.1.1 4KB EEPROM (Board Identity Memory)
      2. 6.1.2 2GB DDR3L
      3. 6.1.3 eMMC Flash Memory
      4. 6.1.4 MicroSD (MMC1) Connector
    2. 6.2 Temperature Sensor
    3. 6.3 Real Time Clock
    4. 6.4 10/100/1000 Ethernet
    5. 6.5 USB
    6. 6.6 Audio
    7. 6.7 HDMI
    8. 6.8 eSATA
    9. 6.9 Serial Debug Header
  11. 7 AM572x EVM LCD Module Functional Block Descriptions
    1. 7.1 LCD Screen
    2. 7.2 Capacitive Touch Screen
    3. 7.3 mSATA
    4. 7.4 miniPCIe
    5. 7.5 COM8 Interface – Mobile Connectivity Expansion Connector
  12. 8 AM572x EVM Camera Module Functional Block Descriptions
  13. 9 Board Connectors
    1. 9.1  Gigabit Ethernet - P5 (Processor Module)
    2. 9.2  eSATA / USB - P6 (Processor Module)
    3. 9.3  USB
      1. 9.3.1 AM572x USB2 (USB 2.0 Client) - P7 (Processor Module)
      2. 9.3.2 AM572x USB1 (USB 3.0 Host) - P13, P15 (Processor Module)
    4. 9.4  Serial Debug Header - P10 (Processor Module)
    5. 9.5  HDMI - P11 (Processor Module)
    6. 9.6  MicroSD - P12 (Processor Module)
    7. 9.7  Expansion Connectors
      1. 9.7.1 Processor Module P16/LCD Module P1
      2. 9.7.2 Processor Module P17 / LCD Module P3
      3. 9.7.3 Processor Module P18 / LCD Module P4
      4. 9.7.4 Processor Module P19 / LCD Module P2
    8. 9.8  JTAG Connector
    9. 9.9  LCD Connector - P5 (LCD Module)
    10. 9.10 Touchscreen Connector - P15 (LCD Module)
    11. 9.11 PCI-Express Mini Card Slot - P7 (LCD Module)
    12. 9.12 mSATA Connector - P8 (LCD Module)
    13. 9.13 Camera Connector - P9 (LCD Module), P9 (Camera Module)
    14. 9.14 Communications Connector - P12 (LCD Module)
  14. 10References
  15. 11Revision History

4.1 Power Source

A power supply with the following specs should be used with the AM572x Evaluation Module (power supply is not included):

  • 5A output
  • Positive inner and negative outer terminals
  • Female barrel with 2.5 mm tuning fork inner contact and 5.5 mm outer diameter contact
  • Isolated power supply
Isolated Power SupplyFigure 4-1 Isolated Power Supply

The push button S1 near to the power cable is used for power ON/OFF. The main power is off until the push button is pressed. After pressing the S1 push button, the main power stays on for 7 seconds then powers off. To keep the power on, see the Important Notice of this document. Holding the push button for 15 seconds will forcibly turn the main power off.

Note:

Do not remove the DC power jack to turn off the board, as it may cause damage.

The proper power down procedure is documented in Important Notice of this document.

AM572x GP EVM DC Power JackFigure 4-2 AM572x GP EVM DC Power Jack

The AM572x Processor Module also includes a connector for a Lithium CR1220 non-rechargeable battery for powering a battery back external Real Time Clock (RTC) MCP79410.

  • The CR1220 battery is NOT included with the AM572x Evaluation Module and needs to be purchased separately, if the MCP79410 is required.
  • This battery should only be replaced by a trained technician.
  • If the battery is installed, R416 must first be removed to avoid shorting the battery.