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ARM®-based processor design & development

Simplify your design process and accelerate time to market with our embedded hardware and software development resources for ARM®-based processors

Our portfolio of validated and tested reference designs, advanced simulation, development tools and software development kits (SDKs) remove barriers to quickly take you from concept to prototype and production with our Arm-based processors.
ARM®-based processor design & development

Hardware development

Starter Kit EVMs provide a stand-alone test and development platform built using our Arm-based system-on-a-chips (SoC). With a fast setup process and an assortment of foundational demos and tutorials, you can start prototyping and exploring applications from general compute to multi-display and vision analytics right out of the box.   

 

Get to market faster with our partner provided System on Modules (SoMs). These production-ready pre-populated PCBs offer a complete embedded computer system for full processor functionality and fast development time. SoMs provide all system components such as read-only memory, random access memory, power-management ICs, crystal oscillators and passives. 

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Discover the community of open-source hardware designs that simplify your development to deliver real-world function and connectivity on reliable embedded systems. Built on TI’s portfolio of Arm-based processors, community boards offer complete connectivity options including WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet, sub-GHz wireless, and single-pair Ethernet with power-over-data-line options, compatible with 1,000s of off-the-shelf add-ons and a customized Linux images. Whether you are looking for a starting point for your next maker project or your next design professional design, TI Processor-based community boards can get you started.

TI Arm-based Processor development platforms enable fast prototyping for application specific development. Our development platforms are the result of collaboration between TI processor and partner network experts, and combine application relevant hardware, software and documentation for a simple and quick start to your next design. 

Hardware development tools

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Starter kits and EVMs

Evaluation board
TDA4VEN, TDA4AEN and AM67 evaluation module

The J722SXH01EVM starter kit evaluation module is built around our J722S, TDA4VEN, TDA4AEN and AM67 vision and display processor, which includes scalable Arm® Cortex®-A53 performance, image signal processor supporting up to 600MP/s, up to 4 tera-operations-per-second AI (...)

Evaluation board
AM62A starter kit for low-power Sitara™ processors

The SK-AM62A-LP starter kit (SK) evaluation module (EVM) is built around our AM62A AI vision processor, which includes an image signal processor (ISP) supporting up to 5 MP at 60 fps, a 2 teraoperations per second (TOPS) AI accelerator, a quad-core 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A53 microprocessor, a (...)

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AM62x Starter Kit EVM with PMIC

The SK-AM62B-P1 starter kit (SK) evaluation module (EVM) is a stand-alone test and development platform built around the AM62x system-on-a-chip (SoC). AM62x processors are comprised of a quad-core 64-bit Arm®-Cortex®-A53 microprocessor and single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU.

SK-AM62B-P1 is the newest (...)

Evaluation board
AM62P starter kit evaluation module

The SK-AM62P-LP starter kit (SK) evaluation module (EVM) is built around our AM62P display processor, which includes scalable Arm® Cortex®-A53 performance and embedded features, such as triple high-definition display support, high-performance 3D-GPU, 4K video acceleration, and extensive (...)

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AM64B starter kit for AM64x Sitara™ processors

The AM64B starter kit (SK) is a low-cost stand-alone test and development platform based on the Sitara™ AM6442 processor that is ideal for accelerating the prototype phase of your next design. The kit includes wired (Ethernet) and wireless (2.4GHz and 5GHz) connectivity, three expansion headers, (...)

Evaluation board
AM68 and AM68A starter kit for vision AI and general purpose processors

The SK-AM68 Starter Kit/Evaluation Module (EVM) is based on the AM68x vision SoC which includes an image signal processor (ISP) supporting up to 480MP/s, an 8 tera-operations-per-second (TOPS) AI accelerator, two 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A72 CPUs, and support for H.264/H.265 video (...)

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AM69 and AM69A starter kit for vision AI and general purpose processors

The SK-AM69 Starter Kit/Evaluation Module (EVM) is based on the AM69x AI vision processor which includes an image signal processor (ISP) supporting up to 1440MP/s, 32 tera-operations-per-second (TOPS) AI accelerator, eight 64-bit Arm®-Cortex® A72 microprocessor, and H.264/H.265 video (...)

System on modules

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PHYTEC® phyBOARD®-AM62x development kit with AM625 Arm®-based Sitara™ processor

PHYTEC is an industry-leading provider and integrator of system on modules (SoMs), embedded middleware and design services that enable customers to bring complex products quickly and easily to market. They guide customers from design to production utilizing deep domain expertise, high-quality (...)

From: PHYTEC
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TQ-Group TQMa64xxL system on module for AM6442 processor

The embedded module TQMa64xxL is based on the AM64x processor family. This land grid array (LGA) module is designed to use the pin compatible processors on one module design. This module is ideally suited for headless applications with extended real-time requirements. The CPU offers integrated (...)

From: TQ-Group
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Variscite VAR-SOM-AM62 system on module for AM625 Arm Cortex-A53 1.4-GHz processor with GPU

The VAR-SOM-AM62 is a system on module (SOM) / computer on module (COM), combining a high-performance CPU, reduced power consumption and graphics capabilities. The SOM is a solution for industrial embedded products and power-sensitive edge devices and is powered by the 1.4-GHz Quad (...)

From: Variscite
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iWave AM62A OSM-LF system on module for AM62A3 and AM62A7 processors

iWave iW-RainboW-G55M OSM SoM with AM62A3 and AM62A7 Sitara Processor

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TechNexion ROVY-4VM system-on-module for TDA4VM SoC with dual Arm® Cortex®-A72 C7x DSP GPU

The TechNexion ROVY-4VM is a system-on-module (SOM) developed for mobile robotic, industrial automation and machine vision applications. This SOM is designed for real-time processing in embedded vision applications. The TDA4VM SOC integrates dual ARM®v8 Cortex® A72, 6x 1.0 GHz ARM Cortex (...)

From: TechNexion
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Variscite VAR-SOM-AM62 system on module for AM625 Arm Cortex-A53 1.4-GHz processor with GPU

The VAR-SOM-AM62 is a system on module (SOM) / computer on module (COM), combining a high-performance CPU, reduced power consumption and graphics capabilities. The SOM is a solution for industrial embedded products and power-sensitive edge devices and is powered by the 1.4-GHz Quad (...)

From: Variscite

Community boards

Evaluation board
BeaglePlay® single-board computer from the BeagleBoard.org foundation based on AM62x

BeaglePlay is an open-source single board computer designed to simplify the process of adding sensors, actuators, indicators, human interfaces, and connectivity to a reliable embedded system. It features a powerful 64-bit, quad-core processor and innovative connectivity options, including WiFi, (...)

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BeagleBone® AI-64 embedded computing board based on Jacinto™ TDA4VM Arm® Cortex®-72 processor

The BeagleBone® AI-64 from the BeagleBoard.org Foundation is a complete system for developing artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning solutions with the convenience and expandability of the BeagleBone platform and onboard peripherals to start learning and building applications.

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Evaluation board
BeagleBone® Black is a single-board computer from the BeagleBoard.org foundation based on AM335x
BeagleBone Black is a low-cost, community-supported development platform for developers and hobbyists. Boot Linux in under 10 seconds and get started on development in less than 5 minutes with just a single USB cable.
Evaluation board
BeagleBone® AI AM5729 development board for embedded Artificial Intelligence
What is BeagleBone® AI?

Built on the proven BeagleBoard.org® open source Linux approach, BeagleBone® AI fills the gap between small SBCs and more powerful industrial computers. Based on the Texas Instruments, Sitara™ AM5729 processor, developers have access to a highly integrated and (...)

Software development

Easy access and convenient code development helps your design get to production faster. Our comprehensive software packages help you move faster with a wide range of open-source operating systems, seamless integration in our IDE.

Our analytics processors let you execute facial recognition, object detection, pose estimation and other artificial intelligence (AI) features in real time using the same software. With scalable performance for up to 12 cameras, you can build smart security cameras, autonomous mobile robots and everything in between.

Industrial communication enables a connected world in which both centralized and edge intelligence can be used to improve efficiency and real-time data exchange. It is transforming our homes, mobility, production and energy supply from stand-alone, discrete systems to fully transparent, connected systems. Our mission is to help the evolution of engineering. Simplify your design with our ready-to-use industrial communication solutions using our integrated software-on-chip products, protocol-compliant interface devices and certified device software stacks.

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What's inside our software development kits

What's inside our software development kits

Our on-demand software development kits (SDKs) provide all of the components you need to start embedded system development. Each SDK is fully tested, integrated and released quarterly and include middleware frameworks and stacks, application examples, demos, documentation, and training for your preferred operating system – all packaged together for your convenience.

Operating systems

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Linux

Software development kit (SDK)
Software development kit for AM62 processors

The AM62 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.

All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Software development kit (SDK)
Software Development Kit for AM68 processors

The AM68 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.


All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Software development kit (SDK)
Software development kit for AM67 processors

The AM67 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.

 

All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Software development kit (SDK)
Software Development Kit for AM69 processors

The AM69 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.

All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

FreeRTOS

Software development kit (SDK)
Software development kit for AM62 processors

The AM62 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.

All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Software development kit (SDK)
Software development kit for AM64x Sitara™ processors

The Processor and MCU+ SDKs (Software Development Kits) are unified software platforms for TI embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-the-box access to benchmarks and demos. All releases of these SDKs are consistent across TI’s broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Android

Software development kit (SDK)
Software development kit for AM62 processors

The AM62 processor Linux® software development kits (SDKs) are unified software platforms for embedded processors providing easy setup and fast out-of-box access to benchmarks and demonstrations.

All releases of this SDK are consistent across TI's broad portfolio for which they are provided, (...)

Partner operating systems

Operating system (OS)
QNX Neutrino® real-time operating system (RTOS)
The QNX Neutrino® Realtime Operating System (RTOS) is a full-featured and robust RTOS designed to enable the next-generation of products for automotive, medical, transportation, military and industrial embedded systems. Microkernel design and modular architecture enable customers to create (...)
Operating system (OS)
Green Hills INTEGRITY RTOS

The INTEGRITY RTOS from Green Hills Software is the safe and secure foundation for running critical applications and guest operating systems on TI processors using Arm® Cortex-A cores. Its certified separation kernel runs software within protected partitions with certified (...)

Support software
Green Hills Software u-velOSity Safety RTOS

The µ-velOSity™ Safety RTOS is the smallest of Green Hills Software's real-time operating systems and was designed especially for microcontrollers. It supports a wide range of TI processor families using the Arm® Cortex-M or Cortex-R cores as a main CPU or as a co-processors (...)

Driver or library
Wind River Processors VxWorks and Linux operating systems

Wind River is a global leader in delivering software for the Internet of Things (IoT). The company’s technology has been powering the safest, most secure devices in the world since 1981 and today is found in more than 2 billion products. Wind River offers a comprehensive edge-to-cloud product (...)

TI Developer Zone

Leverage our comprehensive environment where you can access tools and resources for each stage of your development. From creating a new project to browsing software examples and free software trainings, everything you need to develop, debug and analyze code on your desktop or in the cloud is at your fingertips.
Accelerate edge AI application development

Edge AI Studio is a collection of t ools that enable development, benchmarking and deployment of AI applications.

Model Analyzer is a free online service that enables the evaluation of accelerated deep learning inference on remotely accessed development boards. With Model Analyzer, it only takes minutes to log in, deploy a model and obtain a variety of performance benchmarks.

Model Composer is a fully integrated solution for creating edge artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Collect and annotate data and train and compile models for deployment on edge devices. Model Composer supports "bring your own data," enabling the retraining of models from the TI Model Zoo with custom data, and thus enabling more performance optimization.

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Designed to simplify and accelerate custom development, TI Academies offer a hands-on guided tutorial from TI and partner experts to enable fast and simple design, evaluation and development on TI platforms.

Explore our processor academies

Explore the possibilities of our Arm-based processors with a growing library of development ideas and demos from TI and its extensive partner network. Get started on your next development concept with code examples, documentation, user guides, and helpful resources and insights into specialized partner expertise.

Simplify hardware and software configuration

SysConfig provides an intuitive graphical user interface for configuring pins, peripherals, radios, software stacks, RTOS, clock tree, DDR configuration and other components. SysConfig will automatically detect, expose and resolve conflicts to speed software development.

It is available as part of Code Composer Studio software, as a stand-alone application, or as a cloud-based application.

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Partners

Accelerate time to market with our curated ecosystem of third-party partners. Specializing in everything from software development to hardware design and other production services and training, our network of providers ensure that you can customize your development on your timeline.

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