AM3358BZCZA100 – TEXAS INSTRUMENTS

The AM3358BZCZA100 is a Sitara™ AM335x ARM Cortex-A8 based processor from Texas Instruments, packaged in a 100-pin LQFP. It operates from a 1.8V core voltage and a 3.3V I/O voltage, drawing a typical current of 150mA during operation. This specific variant features 512MB DDR3L SDRAM and 256MB NAND flash memory integrated on-package, eliminating the need for external memory in space-constrained applications. The AM3358BZCZA100 boasts a rich peripheral set including multiple UARTs, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet MAC, making it suitable for industrial control, networking, and data acquisition systems._x000D_
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Its key advantage lies in its low power consumption relative to its processing power, particularly beneficial for battery-powered or energy-sensitive applications. The integrated memory further simplifies board design and reduces component count, contributing to lower manufacturing costs and improved system reliability. However, designers should note the limited onboard flash memory; for applications requiring extensive data storage, external memory expansion will be necessary. Its relatively high clock speed of 1GHz allows for efficient processing of complex algorithms, while the ARM Cortex-A8 architecture provides a familiar and well-supported development environment. The 100-pin LQFP package offers a balance between pin count and board space efficiency.