AM67A: Firmware Builder

The "AM67x Processors" data sheet, page-8, note (6) indicates "On the AM67A SoC, the Deep Learning Accelerator C7x + MMA are reserved for executing TI provided code, and are not available for custom code." This indicates the AM67A Firmware Builder application (if one exists) would merely load TI provided code? The application inhibits the development of custom C7x applications using the MMALIB and, if applicable, the DSPLIB? If all is true, what TI provided code exists for the AM67A? Then, how does the AM67A differ from the TDA4VEN, where the AM64A94 variant appears to be functionally identical to the TDA4VEN8? 

Hi Steve,

Yes, please see the AM67A Firmware Builder section in the SDK documentation: https://software-dl.ti.com/jacinto7/esd/processor-sdk-rtos-j722s/latest/exports/docs/psdk_rtos/docs/user_guide/firmware_builder.html

This package will have very basic drivers for peripherals and does not support the full functionality of the RTOS SDK.

Thank you,

Fabiana

Happy Friday, Fabiana... Many thanks for the reply. The AM67A's C7x just aren't available for custom code. Therefore, I'm bailing on the AM67A and setting my sights on the TDA4VM/J721E device. My initial thought is to use TI's Code Composer Studio (CCS), but it appears to lack the components to support development. Would you please direct me to the correct SDK that contains examples that could be imported to start a CCS project. Many thanks for your time and expertise!