AM5729 Sitara Applications Processor SoC

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AM5729 Sitara Applications Processor SoC

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Part Number
AM5729
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments
Package
FCBGA (760), 23.0 mm x 23.0 mm body, 0.8 mm pitch, ABC package
Category
MCU & Processors
Product Type
Sitara applications processor SoC

Quick Sourcing Note

AM5729 from Texas Instruments is a Microcontroller classified as a Sitara applications processor SoC in an FCBGA (760) ABC package with a 23.0 mm x 23.0 mm body and 0.8 mm pitch. It integrates a dual Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem, up to two C66x DSP cores, two dual Arm Cortex-M4 coprocessor blocks, up to four EVEs, IVA-HD video acceleration, 2.5 MB OCMC_RAM, and two DDR3/DDR3L EMIF interfaces. The device supports industrial communication, embedded vision, graphics, video processing, storage, networking, and multi-interface embedded control applications.

Specifications

TypeDescription
Part NumberAM5729
ManufacturerTexas Instruments
Product TypeSitara applications processor SoC
CategoryMCU & Processors
Component TypeMCU
Package CaseFCBGA (760), 23.0 mm x 23.0 mm body, 0.8 mm pitch, ABC package
CPU SubsystemDual Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem
DSP CoresUp to 2 C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores
DSP Fixed-Point ThroughputUp to thirty-two 16 x 16-bit fixed-point multiplies per cycle
On-Chip L3 RAMUp to 2.5 MB
On-Chip Shared Memory2.5 MB OCMC_RAM
DDR Memory Interfaces2 EMIF modules supporting DDR3/DDR3L
DDR3 Speed SupportUp to DDR3-1066
DDR Memory CapacityUp to 2 GB per EMIF
Cortex-M4 Coprocessors2 dual Arm Cortex-M4 coprocessors, IPU1 and IPU2
Embedded Vision EnginesUp to 4 EVEs
Video AcceleratorIVA-HD subsystem
H.264 Video Support4K at 15 fps encode and decode
Other Video CODECs SupportUp to 1080p60
Display Output CapabilityFull-HD video, 1920 x 1080p at 60 fps
Display PipelinesDisplay controller with DMA engine and up to 3 pipelines
HDMI SupportHDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 compliant encoder
PRU-ICSS2 dual-core Programmable Real-Time Unit and Industrial Communication Subsystems
2D Graphics AcceleratorVivante GC320 core, BB2D subsystem
3D GPUDual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU
Crypto AcceleratorsAES, SHA, RNG, DES, and 3DES
Video Input Ports3 VIP modules
Ethernet2-port gigabit Ethernet GMAC
General-Purpose Timers16 32-bit timers
Watchdog Timer32-bit MPU watchdog timer
I2C Ports5 ports
UART Ports10 configurable UART/IrDA/CIR modules
McSPI Interfaces4 Multichannel Serial Peripheral Interfaces
QSPI InterfaceSupported
SATA InterfaceSATA gen2 interface supported
McASP Modules8 Multichannel Audio Serial Port modules
USB 3.0SuperSpeed USB 3.0 dual-role device supported
USB 2.0High-speed USB 2.0 dual-role device with embedded HS PHY supported
MMC/SD/SDIO Interfaces4 interfaces
PCI ExpressPCI Express 3.0 subsystems with two 5-Gbps lanes
CAN Interfaces2 DCAN modules supporting CAN 2.0B protocol
GPIO PinsUp to 247 GPIO pins
Process Technology28-nm CMOS technology
Package Pin Count760-pin BGA
Silicon Revision2.0
Datasheet Statusrequest_only

Product Overview

The AM5729 is a Texas Instruments Sitara applications processor SoC categorized here as an MCU & Processors part. It combines a dual Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem with supported MPU core 0 and MPU core 1, up to two C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores, and two dual Arm Cortex-M4 coprocessor subsystems identified as IPU1 and IPU2.

Memory resources include up to 2.5 MB on-chip L3 RAM and 2.5 MB OCMC_RAM. External memory support is provided through two EMIF modules for DDR3/DDR3L, supporting up to DDR3-1066 and up to 2 GB per EMIF. The device is built on 28-nm CMOS technology and supplied in an FCBGA (760) ABC package with a 23.0 mm x 23.0 mm body and 0.8 mm pitch.

For multimedia and industrial designs, AM5729 includes up to four Embedded Vision Engines, IVA-HD video acceleration, Full-HD display output, HDMI 1.4a and DVI 1.0 encoder support, PRU-ICSS blocks, 2D graphics acceleration, and a dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU. Interfaces include gigabit Ethernet, PCI Express, USB, SATA, CAN, MMC/SD/SDIO, I2C, UART, McSPI, QSPI, McASP, GPIO, timers, watchdog, DMA, and GPMC support.

Key Features

  • Dual Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem
  • Up to two C66x floating-point VLIW DSP cores
  • Two dual Arm Cortex-M4 coprocessors, IPU1 and IPU2
  • Up to four Embedded Vision Engines supported
  • 2.5 MB OCMC_RAM on-chip shared memory
  • Two DDR3/DDR3L EMIF modules up to DDR3-1066
  • IVA-HD supports H.264 4K at 15 fps
  • Dual-core PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU
  • Two dual-core PRU-ICSS industrial communication subsystems
  • PCI Express 3.0 with two 5-Gbps lanes
  • USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 dual-role support
  • FCBGA 760-pin ABC package, 0.8 mm pitch

Typical Applications

  • Embedded vision processing
  • Industrial communication controllers
  • Full-HD display systems
  • H.264 video encode and decode
  • Gigabit Ethernet connected equipment
  • PCI Express embedded platforms
  • USB and SATA storage designs
  • CAN 2.0B control networks
  • Multichannel audio interfaces

Procurement Notes

When requesting a quote for AM5729, buyers should confirm the manufacturer, package or case, required quantity, target date code, compliance documents, packing method, destination country and expected delivery schedule.

If alternatives are acceptable, buyers should share the approved vendor list, required electrical or optical limits, package constraints and qualification requirements. Any alternative part should be reviewed by the buyer's engineering team before production use.

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FAQ

What processor subsystem is integrated in AM5729?

AM5729 integrates a dual Arm Cortex-A15 microprocessor subsystem. The extracted device comparison also identifies MPU core 0 and MPU core 1 as supported for the AM5729.

What memory interfaces does AM5729 support?

AM5729 provides two EMIF modules supporting DDR3 and DDR3L memory. The facts specify support up to DDR3-1066 and up to 2 GB of memory capacity per EMIF.

Which video and display functions are listed for AM5729?

The device includes the IVA-HD subsystem, H.264 encode and decode at 4K and 15 fps, other video CODECs up to 1080p60, and Full-HD 1920 x 1080p display output at 60 fps.

What package is used for the AM5729 device?

AM5729 is specified in an FCBGA (760) ABC package. The package details list a 23.0 mm x 23.0 mm body, 0.8 mm pitch, and 760-pin BGA configuration.

Technical Review & Sourcing Note

Prepared by LDeepAI Component Sourcing Team. Reviewed for RFQ, documentation and alternative sourcing use. Last updated: June 30, 2026.

This page is based on manufacturer datasheet information and LDeepAI sourcing review. Specifications should be verified against the official manufacturer datasheet before final procurement or design approval. Final electrical, optical and reliability approval should be confirmed by the buyer's engineering team.

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