Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Supplier | Texas Instruments |
| Package / Case | Tray |
| Series | Sitara™ |
| Part Status | Active |
| Core Processor | ARM® Cortex®-A9 |
| Number of Cores / Bus Width | 1 Core, 32-Bit |
| Speed | 800MHz |
| Co - Processors / DSP | Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD |
| RAM Controllers | LPDDR2, DDR3, DDR3L |
| Graphics Acceleration | No |
| Display&Interface Controllers | TSC, WXGA |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000Mbps (2) |
| USB | USB 2.0 + PHY (2) |
| Voltage - I / O | 1.8V, 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C ~ 90°C (TJ) |
| Security Features | Crypto Accelerator |
Overview
Description
AM4376BZDN80 is a Texas Instruments Sitara AM4376 System-on-Chip (SoC) from the AM437x family. It is an ARM Cortex-A9–based processor designed for embedded industrial and automotive applications. Key features typically include TI’s PRU-ICSS real-time units for deterministic I/O, a rich set of peripherals (USB, PCIe, SATA, Ethernet, display/video interfaces, camera interfaces, memory interfaces), and Linux/RTOS support via TI’s Processor SDK. The BZDN80 suffix denotes a specific package and temperature grade per TI’s packaging conventions. For exact specifications (core count, clock speed, peripherals, and package details), consult the AM4376 datasheet, Technical Reference Manual, and packaging guide.
Equivalent
AM4376BZDN80 is TI Sitara AM437x. There isn’t an exact cross‑reference. Closest TI siblings: AM4372, AM4377, AM4378, AM4379 (same core, different peripherals). Non‑TI similar options: NXP i.MX6 family (i.MX6Q/D/S). For higher performance: TI AM57x (Cortex‑A15) as a migration path. Always verify package, RAM, and peripherals for your design.
Features
AM4376BZDN80 is a TI Sitara AM437x system-on-chip in a BGA package. Key features:
- ARM Cortex-A9 core(s) up to 1 GHz with NEON for multimedia/compute
- Real-time PRU-ICSS dual microcontrollers for deterministic I/O and industrial protocols
- Multimedia: video engine with 1080p-class decode/encode and 2D/3D graphics support
- High-speed I/O: PCIe 2.0 x1, USB 2.0 (host/OTG), HDMI, Ethernet EMAC (10/100/1000)
- Memory interfaces: DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2; typically supports substantial memory (user-reconfigurable)
- Rich peripherals: I2C, SPI, UARTs, CAN, McASP (audio), MMC/SD, PWM, RTC, etc.
- Security and hardware accelerators for cryptography
- Broad voltage/power options and industrial temperature range
- Software: Linux/RTOS support and TI development tools
Note: exact memory sizes, peripheral counts, and temperature range vary by revision; consult the datasheet for precise specifications.
- ARM Cortex-A9 core(s) up to 1 GHz with NEON for multimedia/compute
- Real-time PRU-ICSS dual microcontrollers for deterministic I/O and industrial protocols
- Multimedia: video engine with 1080p-class decode/encode and 2D/3D graphics support
- High-speed I/O: PCIe 2.0 x1, USB 2.0 (host/OTG), HDMI, Ethernet EMAC (10/100/1000)
- Memory interfaces: DDR3/DDR2/LPDDR2; typically supports substantial memory (user-reconfigurable)
- Rich peripherals: I2C, SPI, UARTs, CAN, McASP (audio), MMC/SD, PWM, RTC, etc.
- Security and hardware accelerators for cryptography
- Broad voltage/power options and industrial temperature range
- Software: Linux/RTOS support and TI development tools
Note: exact memory sizes, peripheral counts, and temperature range vary by revision; consult the datasheet for precise specifications.
Pinout
- Pin count: 80 pins (80‑pin BGA, BZDN80 package)
- Function: TI Sitara AM4376 ARM Cortex‑A9 based application processor/SoC with integrated peripherals (industrial/automation use).
- Function: TI Sitara AM4376 ARM Cortex‑A9 based application processor/SoC with integrated peripherals (industrial/automation use).
Manufacturer
- Manufacturer: Texas Instruments (TI).
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog, embedded processing, and other integrated circuits.
- What kind of company: An American multinational semiconductor company that designs and manufactures analog, embedded processing, and other integrated circuits.
Application
AM4376BZDN80 is a Sitara AM437x application processor used in diverse embedded systems. Typical application areas include:
- Industrial automation and control panels
- Automotive infotainment and instrument clusters
- Medical devices and imaging equipment
- Digital signage and kiosks
- Video/vision systems and smart cameras
- Networking and gateway devices
- Smart meters and energy-management equipment
- Other embedded multimedia products requiring reliable performance and real-time I/O
- Industrial automation and control panels
- Automotive infotainment and instrument clusters
- Medical devices and imaging equipment
- Digital signage and kiosks
- Video/vision systems and smart cameras
- Networking and gateway devices
- Smart meters and energy-management equipment
- Other embedded multimedia products requiring reliable performance and real-time I/O
Package
It uses a BGA package—specifically an 80‑ball BGA (DN80), about 15×15 mm with 0.8 mm pitch.
