Critical Link MitySOM-335x Embedded Modules
Critical Link MitySOM-335x Embedded Modules are highly configurable, small form-factor processor cards. The modules feature one of Texas Instruments Sitara AM335x Processors and also include NAND FLASH and DDR2 or DDR3 RAM memory subsystems. A MitySOM-335x provides a complete and flexible CPU infrastructure for highly integrated embedded systems.
The onboard AM335x processor incorporates a Cortex-A8 32-bit RISC processor with a NEON SIMD coprocessor. This MPU is capable of running a rich set of real-time operating systems containing software applications programming interfaces (APIs) expected by modern system designers. The ARM architecture supports several operating systems, including Linux, QNX, and Windows CE.
In addition to the Cortex-A8, the AM335x family also offers available dual Programmable Real-Time Units (PRUs) when using the AM3356, AM3357, AM3358, or AM3359 processors. These PRUs are 200MHz RISC processors that run independently of the main Cortex-A8 CPU and have access to all the on-chip peripherals and all external memory. In addition, the PRUs can continue to run while the core CPU is in sleep mode in order to monitor for system wake-up events.
Typical applications include the implementation of custom, industrial serial, or Ethernet protocols like PROFIBUS or EtherCAT.
Features
- TI AM335x application processor
- Up to 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 MPU
- NEON SIMD coprocessor
- 32KB L1 program cache
- 32KB L1 data cache
- 256KB L2 cache
- 64KB RAM
- 176KB boot ROM
- JTAG Emulation/Debug
- AM335x Processor Choices
- AM3359 (PRUs, 3D, and EtherCat)
- AM3358 (PRUs and 3D)
- AM3357 (PRUs and EtherCat)
- AM3356 (PRUs)
- AM3354 (3D)
- AM3352
- Up To 1GB DDR3 or 256MB DDR2 CPU RAM
- 2 Programmable Real-time Units (PRUs) - processor dependent
- Integrated power management
- Up to 1GB parallel NAND FLASH
- 8MB Serial NOR FLASH
- SGX530 3D graphics accelerator - processor dependent
- Watchdog timer
- Real-time clock
- Power Reset and Clock Management (PRCM)
- Crypto hardware accelerators (AES, SHA, PKA, RNG)
- Standard DDR3 SO-DIMM-204 interface
- 2x 10/100/1000 Mbps EMACs
- 24-bit WXGA LCD interface
- Touch screen controller
- 8 channel, 12-bit SAR ADC
- 2x CAN interfaces
- 6x UARTs
- 2x USB ports
- 2x 4-channel McASPs
- 3x MMC/SD/SDIO
- 2x SPI, 2 I2C, GPIO
- eHRPWM, eQEP
- Single 3.3V to 5.0V input power supply
Applications
- Embedded instrumentation
- Industrial automation
- Industrial instrumentation
- Medical instrumentation
- Weighing scales
- Closed-loop motor control
Development Kits
Critical Link MitySOM-335x Development Kit
Includes the hardware and software to evaluate the MitySOM-335x System on Module.