This user’s guide describes a power distribution
network (PDN) using a TPS6594-Q1 device to supply the AM65x
processor with independent MCU and Main power rails. This PDN
enables board level isolation of the MCU safety island and main
voltage resources as required for implementing two desirable
features of the processor:
- MCU
processor acts as independent safety monitor (MCU
Safety Island) over the Main processing resources to
ensure safe system operations.
- MCU
processor maintains minimum system operations (MCU
Only) to significantly reduce processor power
dissipation thereby extending battery life during
stand-by use cases and reducing component
temperature.
The following topics are described to clarify
platform system operation:
- PDN power
resource connections
- PDN
digital control connections
- Primary
and secondary PMIC static NVM contents
- PMIC
sequencing settings to support different PDN power
state transitions for an advanced processor
system
PMIC and processor data manuals provide recommended operating
conditions, electrical characteristics, recommended external
components, package details, register maps, and overall component
functionality. In the event of any inconsistency between any user's
guide, application report, or other referenced material, the data
sheet specification is the definitive source.