TQMa65xx Embedded Module Features TI Sitara AM65xx SoC, Six TSN Ethernet Interfaces

Texas Instruments Sitara AM654 Cortex-A53/R5 SoC was launched in 2018 as the first 64-bit processor from the company and specifically targetting Gigabit industrial Ethernet networks with support for Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN).

Since the processor launch, we’ve seen a couple of Sitara AM65xx modules such as PHYTEC phyCORE-AM65x SoM and Mistral AM65x Industrial SOM. There’s now another option with TQ Embedded TQMa65xx embedded module featuring a choice of 5 AM65xx dual-/quad-core processor, up to 4GB RAM, up to 64GB eMMC flash, and various I/Os via a 560-pin connector that includes six Gigabit TSN Ethernet interfaces.

TQ Embedded TQMa65xx embedded module specifications:

• SoC – Texas Instruments Sitara AM6526, AM6527, AM6528, AM6546, or AM6548 with dual-core or quad-core Cortex-A53 processor @ 1.1 GHz, dual Cortex-R5 dual-lockstep processor @ 400 MHz, optional Imagination SGX544 GPU (AM6xx8 SKU)
• System Memory – Up to 4GB DDR4 SDRAM with optional ECC
• Storage – Up to 64GB eMMC Flash, optional 64 kbit EEPROM, up to 256 MB QSPI NOR flash
• 560-pin board-to-board connector with 0.5mm pitch
  • Storage – Up to 2x SDIO/MMC
  • Display – 1x 24bit RGB LCD, 1x LVDS
  • Camera – 1x MIPI CSI2, 1x 16-bit Video IN
  • Audio – Up to 3x McASP/I2S
  • Networking – Up to 6x Gigabit Ethernet (via 3x PRUs) with TSN support; 1x Ethernet 10/100/1000 Mbit
  • USB – Up to 1x USB 3.1, up to 1x USB 2.0 interface
  • Low-speed I/Os
    • Up to 2x CAN FD
    • Up to 6x I2C, 8x SPI and 5x UART
    • Up to 2x QSPI
    • Up to 32x GPIO
  • Analog Input – Up to 2x ADC channel (12bit)
  • PCIe – Up to 2x PCIe 3.0
• Misc – RTC, temperature sensor
• Supply Voltage – 5 V
• Dimensions – 77 x 55 mm
• Temperature range – Standard: -25°C…+85°C; extended: -40°C…+85°C

The company provides Linux OS support with software by Kunbus by default, but QNX and Android operating systems are also available on request. As a side note, Kunbus is the German company making RevolutionPi RevPi DIN-rail industrial computer based on Raspberry Pi board or Compute Module 3 SoM.

Eventually, there should be a Wiki for the module, but it’s empty at the time of writing. The module is said to be particularly suitable for applications in the area of real-time communication (TSN) and fieldbuses with protocols such as Ethercat, Profinet, or Profibus.

It will take a little while before the module is ready for mass-production however, as the first prototypes are only scheduled for August 2020. More details may be found in the announcement and product page.

Via LinuxGizmos

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