AM6528BACDXEA

Overview

The AM6528BACDXEA is a Sitara microprocessor featuring dual Arm Cortex-A53 cores at up to 1.1 GHz and dual Arm Cortex-R5F cores at 400 MHz. It includes a PowerVR SGX544-MP1 GPU, three PRU_ICSSG industrial subsystems, and 2MB of on-chip SRAM with ECC. The device utilizes a 784-pin FCBGA package, operates at 1.1 V, and supports DDR4 memory.

Feature Summary

• Three gigabit Industrial Communication Subsystems (PRU_ICSSG) supporting multi-protocol fieldbus connectivity
• Functional safety compliance with lockstep support for the Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystem
• Hardware-enforced security architecture including secure boot and cryptographic acceleration

Applications

• Industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
• Factory automation with safety functions
• Multi-protocol fieldbus communications
• Industrial robots
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Procurement Notes

Verify the specific silicon revision and ordering suffix against official documentation to ensure compatibility with required functional safety certifications. Confirm that the selected variant matches the intended application requirements regarding supported peripherals and clock speeds before finalizing procurement decisions.

Selection Notes

Select this processor for applications requiring high-performance industrial control combined with functional safety capabilities. The inclusion of multiple industrial Ethernet ports and robust security features makes it suitable for complex embedded systems where reliability and data integrity are critical operational priorities.

Part Context

This component belongs to the Texas Instruments AM652x Sitara processor family, designed for modern Industry 4.0 embedded products. It integrates processing power with extensive connectivity options and safety features within a single system-on-chip solution.

Replacement Considerations

The AM6526BACDXEAF is a related part within the same family offering similar core configurations.