AM3351: Which Sitara processor to use

user4458706

Part Number: AM3351
Other Parts Discussed in Thread: AM4372

I wanted to use a Sitara processor in my design. I want to have DDR3L, USB, Ethernet and to be able to secure boot it. Would be AM3351BZCE60 to do all these things. Also which would be a good regulator for it?

over 8 years ago

0 Biser Gatchev-XID over 8 years ago

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All AM335x devices have DDR3L, USB and Ethernet interfaces. For your boot requirements you need a HS device. Please refer to this document: www.ti.com/.../spry305.pdf and contact TI directly for more information about HS devices.

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Biser Gatchev-XID

Prodigy 100 points

What does the HS stand for?

0 Biser Gatchev-XID over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

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HS = High Security

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to Biser Gatchev-XID

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

If you are looking for HS devices for low volume applications, I would recommend you check also AM437x.
Check this page: www.ti.com/.../tmdsevm437x and there is a link www.ti.com/.../swlicexportcontrol.tsp where you can request more info...

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

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What is difference between AM335x and AM437x series of devices?

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

I will try to summarize, but more details can be found here: (you can go to our product selection page, and selects AM335x and AM437x and compare both families)

AM437x is Cortex A9 vs A8, has 32 bits DDR bus vs 16, QSPI, 2 parallel camera ports, quad core PRU vs dual core, 2 ADCs vs 1 and it has secure boot version that allows customer to burn the keys.

More details regarding secure boot version here: http://www.ti.com/tool/tmdsevm437x (check the secure boot EVM module)

I hope this helps.

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

Prodigy 100 points

The problem with AM437x is that is much bigger than AM335x. The main reason for picking AM335x was that it is smaller and doesn't have all the extra features I don't need. A secure processor is one the main requirement even if its not a very fast one. If AM437x is the only one that does secure boot then I would compromise the space over function.

How do I get a NDA with TI?

Thanks

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

For AM437x High Security NDA, please fill out the form under this link:
www.ti.com/.../swlicexportcontrol.tsp
Thanks for considering our devices. We have also AM4372, our smallest AM437x.

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

Prodigy 100 points

By smaller do you mean smaller in terms of less inside or smaller package?

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

In terms of features...same package (17x17)

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

Prodigy 100 points

Thanks, I filled in the form you gave the link for.

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

Great...you will get our feedback soon...thanks for considering our devices.

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

Prodigy 100 points

This may sound like a silly question but I wanted to ask . Is it possible to develop software on Beaglebone Black and migrate it to a different board with Sitara device like AM335x or AM437x afterwards?

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

Our Processor SDK is a common software for Sitara devices, like AM335x, AM437x, AM57x. Some peripherals are the same, some are not, and overall you can migrate your application from one device to the other. This is the beauty of our Processor SDK...

0 user4458706 over 8 years ago in reply to Rogerio Almeida

Prodigy 100 points

It seems I can not get the NDA. Is there another way for secure booting?

0 Rogerio Almeida over 8 years ago in reply to user4458706

TI__Mastermind 26285 points

All secure boot documentation is under NDA, including access to the high security EVM. An alternative could be using an external TPM with our standard device.

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