Specifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Part Number | AM6442 |
| Manufacturer | Texas Instruments |
| Product Type | Sitara industrial processor SoC |
| Category | MCU & Processors |
| Package / Case | ALV/ANI FCBGA, 441-pin, 17.2mm × 17.2mm, 0.8mm pitch |
| Application Processor Subsystem | 1× dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 microprocessor subsystem; up to 1.0 GHz |
| Cortex-A53 L2 Cache | 256 KB shared L2 cache with SECDED ECC; dual-core Cortex-A53 cluster |
| Cortex-A53 L1 Data Cache | 32 KB L1 DCache with SECDED ECC per core; each A53 core |
| Cortex-A53 L1 Instruction Cache | 32 KB L1 ICache with parity protection per core; each A53 core |
| Real-Time MCU Subsystems | Up to 2× dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystems; up to 800 MHz |
| Cortex-R5F Memory | 32 KB ICache, 32 KB DCache, and 64 KB TCM per R5F core; 256 KB total TCM with SECDED ECC |
| Isolated MCU Core | 1× single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU; up to 400 MHz |
| Cortex-M4F SRAM | 256 KB SRAM with SECDED ECC; Cortex-M4F MCU |
| Industrial Communication Subsystems | 2× gigabit PRU_ICSSG; supports Profinet IRT, Profinet RT, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, TSN, and more |
| PRU_ICSSG Ethernet Ports | 2× Ethernet ports per PRU_ICSSG; MII 10/100 and RGMII 10/100/1000 |
| PRU RISC Cores | 6 PRU RISC cores per PRU_ICSSG; each core includes instruction RAM with ECC, broadside RAM, MAC, CRC16/32, byte swap, SUM32, and task manager |
| Sigma-Delta Filters | 18× sigma-delta filters; includes short-circuit logic and over-current logic |
| Position Encoder Interfaces | 6× multi-protocol position encoder interfaces; industrial subsystem |
| On-Chip RAM | Up to 2 MB OCSRAM with SECDED ECC; can be divided into up to 8 banks in 256 KB increments |
| DDR Subsystem | Supports LPDDR4 and DDR4; 16-bit data bus with inline ECC; speeds up to 1600 MT/s |
| General-Purpose Memory Controller | 16-bit parallel bus at 133 MHz or 32-bit parallel bus at 100 MHz; GPMC with Error Location Module support |
| Secure Boot | Supported with hardware-enforced Root-of-Trust; includes backup key Root-of-Trust switch, takeover protection, IP protection, and anti-rollback protection |
| Trusted Execution Environment | Arm TrustZone-based TEE supported; includes secure watchdog, timer, IPC, firewall support, secure storage, and RPMB support |
| Cryptographic Acceleration | AES 128/192/256-bit, SHA2 224/256/384/512-bit, DRBG with TRNG, PKA for RSA/ECC |
| Ethernet Switch | 1× integrated CPSW3G Ethernet switch with up to 2 Ethernet ports; RMII 10/100, RGMII 10/100/1000, IEEE 1588, 802.1AS PTP, Clause 45 MDIO, 802.3az |
| PCI Express Controller | 1× PCIe Gen2 controller; single-lane Gen2 operation |
| USB Subsystem | 1× USB 3.1 Dual-Role Device subsystem; host, device, or dual-role device modes |
| USB Device Speeds | High-speed 480 Mbps and full-speed 12 Mbps; USB device mode |
| USB Host Speeds | SuperSpeed Gen 1 5 Gbps, high-speed 480 Mbps, full-speed 12 Mbps, low-speed 1.5 Mbps; USB host mode |
| I2C Ports | 6× I2C ports; general connectivity |
| UART Modules | 9× configurable UART modules; general connectivity |
| Flash Subsystem | 1× FSS configurable as Octal SPI flash interfaces or one Quad SPI; general connectivity |
| ADC | 1× 12-bit ADC, up to 4 MSPS, 8 multiplexed analog inputs; general connectivity |
| MCSPI Controllers | 7× Multichannel Serial Peripheral Interface controllers; general connectivity |
| FSI Cores | 6× FSI_RX cores and 2× FSI_TX cores; Fast Serial Interface |
| GPIO Modules | 3× GPIO modules; general connectivity |
| PWM Modules | 9× enhanced PWM modules; control interfaces |
| Capture Modules | 3× enhanced capture modules; control interfaces |
| Quadrature Encoder Modules | 3× enhanced quadrature encoder pulse modules; control interfaces |
| CAN Interfaces | 2× MCAN modules with or without full CAN-FD support; control interfaces |
| MMC/SD/SDIO Interfaces | 2× interfaces: one 4-bit SD/SDIO and one 8-bit eMMC; includes integrated analog switch for 3.3 V to 1.8 V high-speed card voltage switching |
| Functional Safety Capability | Systematic capability up to SIL 3; hardware integrity up to SIL 2; IEC 61508 functional safety applications |
| Functional Safety Certification | IEC 61508 certification by TÜV SÜD; safety-related certification |
| Boot Interfaces | UART, I2C, OSPI/QSPI flash, SPI flash, parallel NOR flash, parallel NAND flash, SD, eMMC, USB, PCIe, Ethernet |
| Process Technology | 16 nm FinFET; SoC architecture |
| Applications | PLC, motor drives, remote I/O, industrial robots, condition-monitoring gateway |
| Datasheet Status | request_only |
Product Overview
The AM6442 is a Texas Instruments Sitara industrial processor SoC categorized here as MCU & Processors. It combines an application processor subsystem with real-time MCU resources, including one dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 microprocessor subsystem up to 1.0 GHz, up to two dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystems up to 800 MHz, and one isolated single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU up to 400 MHz.
Memory and protection features include A53 L1 and L2 cache protection, R5F cache and TCM resources, 256 KB Cortex-M4F SRAM with SECDED ECC, and up to 2 MB OCSRAM with SECDED ECC. External memory support covers LPDDR4 and DDR4 on a 16-bit data bus with inline ECC up to 1600 MT/s, plus a GPMC parallel memory interface.
The device is supplied in an ALV/ANI FCBGA, 441-pin, 17.2mm × 17.2mm, 0.8mm pitch package. Its industrial interfaces include PRU_ICSSG, CPSW3G Ethernet, PCIe Gen2, USB 3.1 dual-role, MCAN, PWM, capture, quadrature encoder, ADC, FSI, I2C, UART, MCSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, and multiple boot interfaces for PLC, motor-drive, remote I/O, robot, and condition-monitoring gateway applications.
Key Features
- Dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 subsystem up to 1.0 GHz
- Up to two dual-core Cortex-R5F MCU subsystems
- Isolated Cortex-M4F MCU running up to 400 MHz
- Two gigabit PRU_ICSSG industrial communication subsystems
- LPDDR4 and DDR4 support with inline ECC
- Integrated CPSW3G Ethernet switch with IEEE 1588 support
- USB 3.1 dual-role device subsystem
- PCIe Gen2 controller with single-lane operation
- Secure boot with hardware-enforced Root-of-Trust
- IEC 61508 functional safety capability and certification
Typical Applications
- PLC systems
- Motor drives
- Remote I/O modules
- Industrial robots
- Condition-monitoring gateways
Procurement Notes
When requesting a quote for AM6442, 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 cores are integrated in the AM6442?
The AM6442 integrates one dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 microprocessor subsystem up to 1.0 GHz, up to two dual-core Arm Cortex-R5F MCU subsystems up to 800 MHz, and one isolated single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU up to 400 MHz.
What package is specified for the AM6442?
The specified package is ALV/ANI FCBGA with 441 pins, measuring 17.2mm × 17.2mm with 0.8mm pitch. This package detail is part of the extracted device information.
Which industrial communication interfaces does AM6442 support?
The AM6442 includes two gigabit PRU_ICSSG subsystems supporting protocols such as Profinet IRT, Profinet RT, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, TSN, and more. Each PRU_ICSSG provides two Ethernet ports.
What external memory types are supported by AM6442?
The DDR subsystem supports LPDDR4 and DDR4 using a 16-bit data bus with inline ECC and speeds up to 1600 MT/s. The device also includes a General-Purpose Memory Controller for parallel memory interfaces.
What functional safety capabilities does the AM6442 offer?
The AM6442 provides systematic capability up to SIL 3 and hardware integrity up to SIL 2 according to IEC 61508. It holds IEC 61508 certification by TÜV SÜD for safety-related applications.
What sourcing options are available for the AM6442?
The AM6442 is available through LDeepAI sourcing support as a Texas Instruments industrial processor. Please contact our team for pricing, lead time, and availability inquiries.
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.