Part Number: AM625
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Updated - 3rd November 2025
Hi Board designers
The AM64x, AM62x, AM62Ax, AM62D-Q1, AM62Px and AM62L custom board Schematic review Checklist application note provides a supplemental design check
when creating designs with AM64x, AM62x, AM62Ax, AM62D-Q1, AM62Px and AM62L family of processors. Schematic review Checklist enables customers to
perform self-review of all the sections (critical aspects) of their custom board design as well as track which sections of the
custom board schematic have been reviewed and sections that might need additional attention or clarifications.
This FAQ provides detailed description on how to use the spreadsheet and address some of the common questions/issues that can arise
during custom board schematic design. The FAQ and the schematic review checklist is a companion to the other processor documentation
(Data sheet, Technical Reference Manual, Errata, Application notes and so forth) and does not replace it or any documentation.
If there are any discrepancies between this schematic review checklist and processor documentation, the processor documentation
take precedent (unless otherwise noted).
When reviewing a custom board schematic design, often the review Checklist will refer you to processor specific EVM or SK design(s).
In case of any discrepancy between TI EVM or SK and the device-specific data sheet, or other documentation, always follow the processor
documentation (unless otherwise noted). Despite the designer's best efforts, the EVM/SK may contain errors that still function but
are not completely aligned with the data sheet specification. The EVM/SK designs are a great place for design information,
but should not be considered as reference designs to be blindly reused.
Processor Family Specific User's Guide
The user's guide covers processors (GPNs). Each of the processor GPN can have multiple OPNs. The user's guide includes schematic design guidelines, schematic design checklist and schematic review checklist that can be used during custom board design. Processor family specific user's guide provides processor focused design guidelines and review checklist, makes it easy to use for custom board designers when designing the board using a specific processor family. The user's guide is simpler and is easy to use for the chosen processor and processor family.
Schematic Design Guidelines
The user's guide includes relevant schematic sections extracted from the SK or EVM schematics file for quick reference when the design guidelines are being reviewed for implementation on the custom board. The user's guide provides schematic design guidelines that can be used during custom board schematic design phase to implement the circuit connections between the processor and peripherals supported by the selected processor. Links to relevant FAQs have been added (as part of the guideline in each section) in addition to the design guidelines. FAQs (links added) provide additional information on a specific peripheral or interface topic
including description and details on the implementation/use case and learning from customer interactions.
The recommendation is for custom board designers to follow the schematic design guidelines to minimize design errors that can affect board functionality, performance and to optimize the custom board design/build/test efforts.
Schematic Review Checklist
Schematic review checklist that can be used by custom board designers to review the custom board schematic design covering specific peripherals that have been described at the end of each section, sub section of the
user's guide. The general recommendations, processor power and processor peripherals sections, sub sections described in the user's guide includes the checklist at the end. The custom board schematic design review
checklist is categorized as General, Schematic Review, and Additional. Custom board designers can use the schematic review checklist to perform self-review of the custom board schematic design. Self-review minimizes
possible schematics errors that can result in functional or performance related concerns and also reduce the review efforts during formal reviews (internal or external). Schematic review optimizes (reduces) the efforts
required during custom board bring-up or performance testing resulting in increased board design quality and adherence to the planned timeline.
The key features of the Schematic Review Checklist are listed in this section. The Schematic Review Checklist covers wide range of topics regarding custom board schematic design. The list has been made comprehensive for customer to use. However, the list is not exhaustive, and other items might need to be verified in your custom board design.
If you have specific questions about this Schematic Review Checklist or aspects of a design not covered by this Schematic Review Checklist, submit a ticket on the TI E2E support forums.
Topics covered in the Schematic Review Checklist includes:
- Processor Selection
- Power Architecture
- General Recommendations including Component Selection and guidelines to be followed Before Beginning the Design and SK/EVM design reuse
- Processor-Specific checklist for Processor Core and Peripheral Core supplies, Peripheral Analog supplies and IO group supplies
- Processor-Specific checklist for eFuse VPP supply, partial IO mode configuration and Capacitors for Supply Rails
- Processor-Specific checklist for Clock (clock input, clock output) and Reset (reset input and reset output)
- Processor-Specific checklist for Configuration of Boot Modes (for Processor) and Board Debug Using JTAG and EMU
- Processor-Specific checklist for Supply Connections for IO Groups
- Checklist for memory Interface (DDRSS (DDR4 / LPDDR4), MMCSD (eMMC / SD / SDIO), OSPI / QSPI and GPMC)
- Checklist for external Communication Interface (Ethernet (CPSW3G), USB2.0, PRUSS, UART and Controller Area Network (CAN))
- Checklist for on-board Synchronous Communication Interface (MCSPI, MCASP and I2C)
- Checklist for user Interface (CSIRX0, DPI, OLDI, DSI), GPIO and Hardware Diagnostics
- Checklist for general Board Bring-up and Debug
Refer below schematic review checklists for Sitara family of processors
Note: The schematic review checklist has 3 sections
General:
The general section of the checklist lists (summarizes) the circuit implementations in bullets for custom board designer to review the schematic using the bulleted check points that are required (expected) to be implemented on the custom board design to support the required functionality for the specific peripheral section described above the checklist section (design guidelines section). The section also include important implementations to be considered when the circuit section is interfaced or connected to another circuit section to implement the functionality. The recommendation is to review and update the implementation check column provided as part of the excel schematic review (using PDF user's guide or excel checklist with illustrations) checklist before board build.
Schematic Review:
The general section of the checklist lists (summarizes) the circuit implementations in bullets for custom board designer to review the schematic using the bulleted check points that are required (expected) to be implemented on the custom board design to support the required functionality for the specific peripheral section described above the checklist section (design guidelines section). The section also include important implementations to be considered when the circuit section is interfaced or connected to another circuit section to implement the functionality. The recommendation is to review and update the implementation check column provided as part of the excel schematic review (using PDF user's guide or excel checklist with illustrations) checklist before board build.
Additional:
The additional section lists (details) the implementation and use case description in bullets that can be used by custom board designers along with the schematic review checklist section to understand the circuit implementation rationale (need for implementation) before considering or stating to optimize the currently implemented circuit design.
Processor Family Specific Design Guidelines and Checklists
Reference sections for AM62L processor family
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all sitara processor families
Checklist for AM62L processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62Lx processor family (Recommended)
Reference sections for Am62X processor family
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all sitara processor families
Checklist for AM62x processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62x processor family (Recommended)
Reference sections for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all sitara processor families
Checklist for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Reference sections for AM62P/AM62P-Q1 processor family
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all sitara processor families
Checklist for AM62P/AM62P-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62P/AM62P-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Reference sections for AM64x and AM243x processor family
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all sitara processor families
Checklist for AM64x and AM243x processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM64x and AM243x processor family (Recommended)
Refer the below general guidelines excel for all Sitara processor families
Sitara_Processor_Family_Schematic_Design_General_Guidelines.xlsx
Checklist for AM62L processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Design guidelines and Schematic Design Checklists for AM62Lx processor family (Recommended):
PDF (The users guide has been updated and released recently that includes searchable schematic for circuit sections (peripherals) along with design guidelines for quick reference)
AM62L (AM62L32, AM62L31) Processor Family Schematic, Design Guidelines, Design Checklist, and Review Checklist (Rev. A)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprado8
Excel version of the schematic design guidelines and additional section:
Custom board schematic design checklist and general guidelines (For use during custom board schematic design and for use along with the below custom board schematic review checklist for additional information or explanation details on the specific peripheral circuit implementation to support the custom board schematic review)
1256.AM62L32_AM62L31_Schematic_Design_Checklist_General_Guidelines_05302026_Rev2.xlsx
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62Lx processor family (Recommended)
Custom board schematic review checklist - categorized as sections and subsections with implementation schematic section for quick reference (following the checklist is recommended to use after reading the above Custom Board Schematic Design Guidelines
1256.AM62L32_AM62L31_Schematic Review Checklist_05302026_Rev2.xlsx
Checklist for AM62x processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Design guidelines and Schematic Design Checklists for AM62x processor family (Recommended - Rev2):
PDF (The users guide has been updated and released recently that includes searchable schematic for circuit sections (peripherals) along with design guidelines for quick reference)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprado3
AM625, AM623, AM620-Q1, AM625-Q1, AM625SIP Processor Family Schematic Design Checklist and General Guidelines and Schematic Review Checklist (Rev. 2)
Excel version of the schematic design guidelines and additional section:
Custom board schematic design checklist and general guidelines (For use during custom board schematic design and for use along with the below custom board schematic review checklist for additional information or explanation details on the specific peripheral circuit implementation to support the custom board schematic review)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62x processor family (Recommended)
Custom board schematic review checklist - categorized as sections and subsections with implementation schematic section for quick reference (following the checklist is recommended to use after reading the above Custom Board Schematic Design Guidelines.
0243.AM625_AM623_AM620-Q1_AM625-Q1_AM625SIP_Schematic Review Checklist_07102026_Rev2.1.xlsx
Previous revision backup (for reference only - do not use for review):
AM625_AM623_AM620-Q1_AM625-Q1_AM625SIP_Schematic Review Checklist_05302026_Rev2.xlsx
FYI, prevision version checklist (for reference only - do not use for review)
Schematic Design Guidelines, Review checklist_AM625_Processor_Family_02012025.xlsx
0513.AM625_AM623_AM620-Q1_AM625-Q1_AM625SIP_Schematic Review Checklist_03302026_Rev2.xlsx
Checklist for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Schematic Design guidelines and Schematic Design Checklists for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family (Recommended - Rev2):
PDF (The users guide has been updated and released recently that includes searchable schematic for circuit sections (peripherals) along with design guidelines for quick reference)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprado2
AM62A3, AM62A7-Q1, AM62A1-Q1, AM62D-Q1 Processor Family Schematic, Design Guidelines and Review Checklist (Rev. C)
Excel version of the schematic design guidelines and additional section:
Custom board schematic design checklist and general guidelines (For use during custom board schematic design and for use along with the below custom board schematic review checklist for additional information or explanation details on the specific peripheral circuit implementation to support the custom board schematic review)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62Ax/AM62D-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Custom board schematic review checklist - categorized as sections and subsections with implementation schematic section for quick reference (following the checklist is recommended to use after reading the above Custom Board Schematic Design Guidelines.
AM62A3,AM62A7,AM62A3-Q1,AM62A7-Q1,AM62A1-Q1,AM62D-Q1_Schematic Review Checklist_03302026_Rev2.xlsx
FYI, prevision version checklist ( for reference only - do not use for review)
0042.Schematic Design Guidelines, Review checklist_AM62A_AM62D_23122024.xlsx
Checklist for AM62P/AM62P-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Schematic Design guidelines and Schematic Design Checklists for AM62P/AM72P-Q1 processor family (Recommended - Rev2):
PDF (The users guide has been updated and released recently that includes searchable schematic for circuit sections (peripherals) along with design guidelines for quick reference)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/spradn4
AM62P, AM62P-Q1 Processor Family Schematic, Design Guidelines and Review Checklist (Rev. B)
Excel version of the schematic design guidelines and additional section:
Custom board schematic design checklist and general guidelines (For use during custom board schematic design and for use along with the below custom board schematic review checklist for additional information or explanation details on the specific peripheral circuit implementation to support the custom board schematic review)
AM62P, AM62P-Q1_ Schematic_Design_Checklist_General_Guidelines_05302026_Rev2.xlsx
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM62P/AM62P-Q1 processor family (Recommended)
Custom board schematic review checklist - categorized as sections and subsections with implementation schematic section for quick reference (following the checklist is recommended to use after reading the above Custom Board Schematic Design Guidelines.
AM62P, AM62P-Q1_Schematic Review Checklist_03302026_Rev2.xlsx
FYI, prevision version checklist (for reference only - do not use for review)
2045.Schematic Design Guidelines, Review checklist_AM62P_Processor_Family_31122024.xlsx
Checklist for AM64x and AM243x processor family (Recommended - Rev2)
Schematic Design guidelines and Schematic Design Checklists for AM64x and AM243x processor family (Recommended - Rev2):
PDF (The users guide has been updated and released recently that includes searchable schematic for circuit sections (peripherals) along with design guidelines for quick reference)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/spracu5
AM6442 , AM6422 , AM6412 and AM2434 Processor Schematic Design Guidelines and Schematic Review Checklist (Rev. E)
Excel version of the schematic design guidelines and additional section:
Custom board schematic design checklist and general guidelines (For use during custom board schematic design and for use along with the below custom board schematic review checklist for additional information or explanation details on the specific peripheral circuit implementation to support the custom board schematic review)
Schematic Review Checklists (in Excel) for AM64x and AM243x processor family (Recommended)
Custom board schematic review checklist - categorized as sections and subsections with implementation schematic section for quick reference (following the checklist is recommended to use after reading the above Custom Board Schematic Design Guidelines.
1300.AM6442,AM6422, AM6412 and AM2434 (ALV)_Schematic Review Checklist_03302026_Rev2.xlsx
FYI, prevision version checklist ( for reference only - do not use for review)
Schematic Design Guidelines Review checklist_AM64_30122024.xlsx
AM335x Processor Family
Schematic Review Checklist for AM335x
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprabn2
Prevision revision with RTC information
AM335x Hardware Design Guide
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprabu5
Custom board schematic review checklist with figures
Schematic Review Checklist for AM437x Processor Family
AM437x schematic checklist
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprace0a
Schematic Review Checklist for OMAP-L13x/C674x Processor Family
OMAP-L13x/C674x/AM1x schematic review guidelines
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprack9
Schematic Review Checklist for AM67Ax Processor Family
Jacinto7 AM6x/TDA4x/DRA8x Schematic Checklist (Rev. B)
https://www.ti.com/lit/pdf/sprad91
Regards,
Sreenivasa
