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AM243x evaluation module for Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCUs

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Overview

The TMDS243 evaluation module (EVM) is a standalone test and development platform for evaluating AM243x functionality and developing prototypes for a variety of applications. TMDS243EVM is equipped with the larger form factor Sitara™ AM2434 ALV microcontroller unit (MCU) and additional components that allow the user to make use of the security features on the MCU, as well as various device interfaces, including industrial Ethernet, standard Ethernet, peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe), fast serial interface (FSI) and others to easily create prototypes. This EVM provides a larger peripheral set than the LP-AM243 LaunchPad™ as it is equipped with the larger form factor AM243 ALV package.

An onboard display makes use of AM243x serial peripheral interface (SPI) ports to provide the ability for local visual outputs in addition to the LEDs. Onboard current-measurement capabilities are available to monitor power consumption for power-conscious applications.

The supplied USB cable, paired with embedded emulation logic, allows for emulation and debugging using standard development tools, such as the Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment (IDE) (CCSTUDIO).

Note that TMDS243EVM is the newest version of TMS243GPEVM. TMDS243EVM includes high-security field-securable (HS-FS) silicon to customize keys and encryption for security applications

Features
  • Three RJ45 Ethernet ports capable of 1Gb or 100Mb speeds
  • Real-time, low-pin-count FSI interface for easy connection with C2000™ MCUs
  • 1-in display and LEDs for convenient visual outputs
  • Four-lane PCIe connector to interface one-lane PCIe card
  • Onboard power-measurement capabilities

  • MicroSD card
  • USB cable
  • Ethernet cable
  • Quick-start guide
Arm Cortex-R MCUs
AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
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  1. Order either the LP-AM243 or the TMDS243EVM.

  2. Launch the cloud-based LP-AM243 out-of-box experience or the TMDS243GPEVM out-of-box experience to perform the quick start and run the out-of-box benchmark demo.

  3. Refer to MCU+ Academy for easy-to-use training modules.

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INDUSTRIAL-COMMUNICATIONS-SDK-AM243X — Industrial Communications SDK for AM243x - RTOS

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AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
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Thank you for your interest in the AM243x Industrial Communications Software Development Kit (SDK). This software accelerates application development schedules by eliminating the need to create basic system software functions from scratch.

  • This SDK contains examples, libraries, and tools to develop RTOS-based Industrial Communication, Fieldbus, and networking applications on PRU-ICSS.
  • The exact content of the SDK depends on the capabilities of the device, but all devices share common APIs and build on existing proven software components to ensure reliability and quality.
  • The software components are fully tested to ensure that they work together with TI’s Code Composer Studio integrated development environment.

What's new

  • Official PROFIBUS & PROFINET International (PI) certified PROFINET example on AM243x.
  • Starting from Industrial Communications SDK 11.00.00.13, using the EtherCAT example from the Production Package of the SDK requires downloading the Beckhoff SSC stack from the ETG website and rebuilding the library.
  • For EtherCAT example evaluation without access to Beckhoff SSC, the Evaluation Package can be used.
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MOTOR-CONTROL-SDK-AM243X — Motor Control SDK for AM243x - RTOS

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Release Information

Thank you for your interest in the AM243x Motor Control Software Development Kit (SDK). This software accelerates application development schedules by eliminating the need to create basic system software functions from scratch.

  • This SDK contains examples, libraries, and tools to develop RTOS and no-RTOS based applications enabling real-time communication for position and current sense from motors, and real-time control libraries
  • This SDK also includes Industrial Communications SDK and MCU+ SDK.
  • The exact content of the SDK depends on the capabilities of the device, but all devices share common APIs and build on existing proven software components to ensure reliability and quality.
  • The software components are fully tested to ensure that they work together with TI’s Code Composer Studio integrated development environment

NOTE: In Motor Control SDK 11.00.00 (production package), using the EtherCAT example from Industrial Communications SDK 11.00.00.13 or EtherCAT example for TIDEP-01032 EtherCAT-Connected Single-Chip Dual-Servo Motor Drive Reference Design requires downloading the Beckhoff SSC stack from the ETG website and rebuilding the library as described in the following documentation

What's new

  • Dual R5F core example (1 core for motor control and EtherCAT each) for Dual-Servo Motor Drive reference design based on Universal Motor Control similar to other Sitara™ and C2000™ devices
  • Support for Nikon A-format version 3.0, and addition of support enabling up to 8 encoders in bus connection
  • PRU-ICSS PWM Phase Shift Example (PRU Based PWM Control)
  • Re-factored SDFM examples: Existing "snoop mode" based examples are retained and new simpler "shadow mode" based examples which do not use snoop mode are added
  • Examples for inter-ICSSG and/or board time synchronization functionality to achieve sub-100ns accuracy
  • Integrated SFRA and Datalog libraries along with Datalog example application
  • Enhanced load share mode for BiSS-C and Nikon examples featuring independent IEP Events for each axis
  • Includes INDUSTRIAL-COMMUNICATIONS-SDK-AM243X to version "11.00.00.13" and Includes MCU-PLUS-SDK-AM243X version "11.00.00.18"
  • Added Developer Guides and Debug Guides
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DDR-CONFIG-AM24 — DDR Configuration Tool

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Arm Cortex-R MCUs
AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
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AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
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Available on the TI Developer Zone (dev.ti.com)

What's new

  • adding support for AM62Lx
  • added device selections for Nanya DDR4 and LPDDR4 memories for AM64x, AM62x, AM62Ax
  • added checks for TCR mode in DDR4 for AM62x
  • allow disable of Read DBI for DDR4 memories which don't support DBI (not recommended)
  • fixed bug with SOC ODT FSP1
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AM24X-ACADEMY — AM24x academy

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Supported products & hardware

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Arm Cortex-R MCUs
AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
Hardware development
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LP-AM243 — AM243x general purpose LaunchPad™ development kit for Arm®-based MCU TMDS243EVM — AM243x evaluation module for Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCUs

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AM2431 — Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2432 — Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz AM2434 — Quad-core Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCU with industrial communications and security up to 800 MHz
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LP-AM243 — AM243x general purpose LaunchPad™ development kit for Arm®-based MCU TMDS243EVM — AM243x evaluation module for Arm® Cortex®-R5F-based MCUs

Release Information

AM24x academy features easy-to-use training modules ranging from the basics of getting started to advanced development topics.
TI's Standard Terms and Conditions for Evaluation Items apply.

Design files

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* EVM User's guide AM64x / AM243x Evaluation Module User's Guide (Rev. A) PDF | HTML Oct 3, 2023
Certificate TMDS243EVM EU RoHS Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Oct 5, 2022

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