AM6442: Maximum number of Ethernet ports

O.H

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Part Number: AM6442
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TMDS64EVM, SYSCONFIG

Hi experts,

Does AM6442 support 4-port Ethernet?
If so, are there any plans to provide an evaluation board for expansion?

The TMDS64EVM is CPSW x1, PRU Ether x2.

Using the Sysconfig(pinmux tool), it is possible to configure CPSW RGMII x2, PRU RGMII x2.

Best regards,
O.H

over 2 years ago

+1 Kallikuppa Sreenivasa over 2 years ago

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Hello O.H,

Thank you for the query.

Please note each of the ICSSG has 2 ethernet instances and the CPSW3G support two port external interface.

Below is the summary of the number of ethernet ports that are available and this depends on the device selection.

The AM6442 supports up to five (5) concurrent external Ethernet ports. Pinmuxing overlaps one of the CPSW and ICSSG external ports so this is an either/or port instance.

Regards,

Sreenivasa

0 O.H over 2 years ago in reply to Kallikuppa Sreenivasa

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Hello Sreenivasa,

Thank you for your reply. And sorry, I had missed a similar thread...

I checked again with Sysconfig and as you pointed out, CPSW_RGMII2 and PRU1_RGMII2 are in conflict. I understood that a total of 5 ports is feasible as a result.

Are there any plans to offer an EVM (or expansion board) that can use many Ethernet ports simultaneously?

Best regards,
O.H

+1 Kallikuppa Sreenivasa over 2 years ago in reply to O.H

TI__Guru**** 192949 points

Hello O.H,

O.H said:
Thank you for your reply. And sorry, I had missed a similar thread...

No problem.

Thank you for checking and confirming. This helps.

Currently we do not have any plans for showcasing these capabilities in an expansion board.

Regards,

0 O.H over 2 years ago in reply to Kallikuppa Sreenivasa

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Hello Sreenivasa,

Thank you for support. I understood.

Best regards,
O.H

0 Kallikuppa Sreenivasa over 2 years ago in reply to O.H

TI__Guru**** 192949 points

Hello O.H,

Thank you. Have a great day.

Regards,

Sreenivasa

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