SPRADG8 March   2024 AM68 , AM69

 

  1.   1
  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
  5. 2AM68 Processor
  6. 3AM69 Processor
  7. 4Use Cases on AM68 and AM69
    1. 4.1 HMI
    2. 4.2 Controllers and PLC – Programmable Logic Controller
    3. 4.3 Industrial PC (IPC), Single Board Computers (SBC), and Modules
  8. 5Software Tools and Support
    1. 5.1 Linux Software Development Kit (SDK)
    2. 5.2 SDK Demonstrations and Benchmarks
      1. 5.2.1 TI Apps Launcher
      2. 5.2.2 Seva Store
      3. 5.2.3 Wi-Fi Demo
    3. 5.3 Training Academy
  9. 6Conclusion
  10. 7Relevant Links
  11. 8References

1 Introduction

The global market for 64-bit processors in Industrial/Medical Sector was valued at $4.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% (Compounded Annual Growth Rate)(1). As Industrial markets continue to develop and integrate, the technical requirements continue to as well. Low end processors are now being swapped out for higher end processors capable of computing Millions of Instructions per second (MIPS) through powerful ARM cores. Older data interfaces are now being upgraded to support bandwidth of Gigabits per second over multiple instances. High end graphics is needed to bring visualizations to an operator of a machine. In sectors such as Factory Automation, Building Automation, and Networking, the requirements have grown to utilize these technical aspects of a processor. Processors are becoming ubiquitous, with their presence nearly everywhere we turn.

TI’s Embedded processors (EP) are able to meet the requirements above and accelerate this trend into new markets. EP, through multiple ARM cores, are able to meet the new demand for more computing power. EP, through Graphics Processing Unit (GPU), are able to meet the next level of visualizations that are needed to bring what a machine “sees and feels” to its operator. EP, through multiple high-speed interfaces, are able to address the bandwidth gap and connectivity requirements, ensuring that not just a product is connected but the whole building is in sync with itself. TI’s General-Purpose processors are able to bridge the gap from 15 years ago to now!

This paper focuses on the highly-integrated AM6x processors and several use cases including Human Machine Interface (HMI), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), and Industrial PCs (IPC). Optimizing the systems using the heterogeneous architecture of the AM6x portfolio of devices with the easy-to-use software architecture is also discussed.