SPRAD67B December   2022  – September 2024 AM2431 , AM2432 , AM2434 , AM6411 , AM6412 , AM6421 , AM6422 , AM6441 , AM6442

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1 Introduction
    1. 1.1 Before Getting Started With the Custom Board Design
    2. 1.2 Processor Selection
      1. 1.2.1 Availability of Tightly Coupled Memory (TCM)
    3. 1.3 Technical Documentation
      1. 1.3.1 Updated EVM or SK Schematics With Design, Review, and CAD Notes Added
      2. 1.3.2 FAQs to Support Custom Board Design
    4. 1.4 Design Documentation
  5. 2 Block Diagram
    1. 2.1 Constructing the Block Diagram
    2. 2.2 Configuring the Boot Mode
    3. 2.3 Confirming PinMux (PinMux Configuration)
  6. 3 Power Supply
    1. 3.1 Power Supply Architecture
      1. 3.1.1 Integrated Power
      2. 3.1.2 Discrete Power
    2. 3.2 Power (Supply) Rails
      1. 3.2.1 Core Supply
      2. 3.2.2 Peripheral Power Supply
      3. 3.2.3 Dynamic Switching Dual-Voltage IO Supply LDO
      4. 3.2.4 Internal LDOs for IO Groups (Processor)
      5. 3.2.5 Dual-Voltage IOs (for Processor IO Groups)
      6. 3.2.6 VPP (eFuse ROM Programming) Supply
    3. 3.3 Determining Board Power Requirements
    4. 3.4 Power Supply Filters
    5. 3.5 Power Supply Decoupling and Bulk Capacitors
      1. 3.5.1 Note on PDN Target Impedance
    6. 3.6 Power Supply Sequencing
    7. 3.7 Supply Diagnostics
    8. 3.8 Power Supply Monitoring
  7. 4 Processor Clocking
    1. 4.1 Unused Clock Input
    2. 4.2 Processor External Clock Source
      1. 4.2.1 LVCMOS Digital Clock Source
      2. 4.2.2 Crystal Selection
    3. 4.3 Processor Clock Output
  8. 5 JTAG (Joint Test Action Group)
    1. 5.1 JTAG and Emulation
      1. 5.1.1 Configuration of JTAG and Emulation
        1. 5.1.1.1 AM64x
        2. 5.1.1.2 AM243x [ALV]
        3. 5.1.1.3 AM243x [ALX]
      2. 5.1.2 Implementation of JTAG and Emulation
      3. 5.1.3 Connection of JTAG Interface Signals
  9. 6 Configuration (Processor) and Initialization (Processor and Device)
    1. 6.1 Processor Reset
    2. 6.2 Latching of the Boot Mode Configuration
    3. 6.3 Resetting the Attached Devices
    4. 6.4 Watchdog Timer
  10. 7 Processor Peripherals
    1. 7.1 Selecting Peripherals Across Domains
    2. 7.2 Memory (DDRSS)
      1. 7.2.1 Processor DDR Subsystem and Device Register Configuration
      2. 7.2.2 Calibration Resistor Connection for DDRSS
      3. 7.2.3 Attached Memory Device ZQ and Reset_N Connection
    3. 7.3 Media and Data Storage Interfaces
    4. 7.4 Ethernet Interface
      1. 7.4.1 Common Platform Ethernet Switch 3-port Gigabit Ethernet (CPSW3G)
      2. 7.4.2 Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystem - Gigabit (PRU_ICSSG)
    5. 7.5 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Subsystem
    6. 7.6 Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) Subsystem
    7. 7.7 General Connectivity Peripherals
    8. 7.8 Analog-to-Digital Converter (ADC)
      1. 7.8.1 Change Summary of AM64x, AM243x SR2.0 ADC Errata
    9. 7.9 Connection of Processor Power Supply Pins, Unused Peripherals and IOs
      1. 7.9.1 External Interrupt (EXTINTn)
      2. 7.9.2 Reserved (RSVD) Pins
  11. 8 Interfacing of Processor IOs (LVCMOS or Open-Drain or Fail-Safe Type IO Buffers) and Simulations
    1. 8.1 AM64x
    2. 8.2 AM243x [ALV]
    3. 8.3 AM243x [ALX]
  12. 9 Processor Current Rating and Thermal Analysis
    1. 9.1 Power Estimation
    2. 9.2 Maximum Current Rating for Different Supply Rails
    3. 9.3 Power Modes
    4. 9.4 Thermal Design Guidelines
      1. 9.4.1 AM64x
      2. 9.4.2 AM243x [ALV]
      3. 9.4.3 AM243x [ALX]
      4. 9.4.4 VTM (Voltage Thermal Management Module)
  13. 10Schematics:- Design, Capture, Entry and Review
    1. 10.1 Selection of Components and Values
    2. 10.2 Schematic Design and Capture
    3. 10.3 Schematics Review
  14. 11Floor Planning, Layout, Routing Guidelines, Board Layers, and Simulation
    1. 11.1 Escape Routing for PCB Design
    2. 11.2 DDR Layout Guidelines
    3. 11.3 High-Speed Differential Signals Routing Guidance
    4. 11.4 Board Layer Count and Stack-up
      1. 11.4.1 Simulation Recommendations
    5. 11.5 Reference for Steps to be Followed for Running Memory Simulation
  15. 12Custom Board Assembly and Testing
    1. 12.1 Guidelines and Board Bring-up Tips
  16. 13Device Handling and Assembly
    1. 13.1 Soldering Recommendations
      1. 13.1.1 Additional References
  17. 14References
    1. 14.1 AM64x
    2. 14.2 AM243x
    3. 14.3 Common
  18. 15Terminology
  19. 16Revision History

1.3.1 Updated EVM or SK Schematics With Design, Review, and CAD Notes Added

During custom board design, customers tend to reuse the EVM or SK design files and make edits to the design file. Alternatively customers reuse some of the common implementations including the processor, memory, and communication interfaces. Since the EVM and SK are expected to have additional functionalities, customers optimize the EVM and SK implementation to suit the board design requirements. While optimizing the EVM or SK schematics, errors get introduced into the custom design that can cause functional, performance, or reliability issues. When optimizing, customers have queries regarding the EVM or SK implementation resulting in design errors. Many of the optimization and design errors are common across designs. Based on the learning and data sheet pin connectivity recommendations, comprehensive Design Notes (D-Note:), Review Notes (R-Note:), and CAD Notes (Cad Note:) were added near each section of the EVM or SK schematic so that customers can review and follow the notes to minimize errors. Additional files as part of the design downloads are included to support customer evaluation.

The list of available documents in the single big zip files is listed in the following product overview documents.

See also the following FAQs that include the PDF schematics and additional information related to starter kits:

[FAQ] AM6442 / AM6441 / AM6422 / AM6421 / AM6412 / AM6411 Custom board hardware design - Design and Review notes for Reuse of TMDS64EVM Schematics

[FAQ] AM6442 / AM6441 / AM6422 / AM6421 / AM6412 / AM6411 Custom board hardware design - Design and review notes for Reuse of SK-AM64B Schematics