MitySOM-AM62, MitySOM-AM62A, and MitySOM-AM62P Wiki Page¶
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- MitySOM-AM62, MitySOM-AM62A, and MitySOM-AM62P Wiki Page
Support is included for the MitySOM-AM62 and MitySOM-AM62A System on Modules (SOMS), based on the Texas Instruments (TI) AM62x and AM62Ax processors.
NOTE: If you received a Development Kit, please check the Repositories and Pre-built Images page for up to date software/filesystem images.
Important Links:
| MitySOM-AM62 | MitySOM-AM62A | MitySOM-AM62P | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MitySOM-AM62 Product Page | MitySOM-AM62A Product Page | MitySOM-AM62P Product Page | Main Product Page on www.criticallink.com |
| MitySOM-AM62 DataSheet [pdf] | MitySOM-AM62A DataSheet [pdf] | MitySOM-AM62P DataSheet [pdf] | DataSheets |
Errata and Product Change Notifications for the MitySOM-AM62, MitySOM-AM62A, and MitySOM-AM62P can be found in the Hardware Design section of this wiki.
Key differences between MitySOM-AM62, MitySOM-AM62A, and MitySOM-AM62P¶
The table below lists key differences between the AM62x (on the MitySOM-AM62), the AM62Ax (on the MitySOM-AM62A), and the AM62Px (on the MitySOM-AM62P).
| Feature | MitySOM-AM62x | MitySOM-AM62Ax | MitySOM-AM62Px |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Processor (max) | Quad 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 | Quad 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 | Quad 64-bit ARM Cortex A53 |
| Main Processor Speed (max) | 1400 MHz | 1400 MHz | 1400 MHz |
| AI Hardware Acceleration | N/A | C67 DSP with Matrix Mult. supporting up to 2 TOPS | N/A |
| Co-Processor | ARM M4F | ARM R5F | ARM R5F |
| Co-Processor Speed | 400 MHz | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Hardware Acceleration | 2 PRU-SS 1 | 1 video encode/decode accelerator | 1 video encode/decode accelerator |
| GPU Option | Yes, >8 GFLOPS, OpenGL ES / Vulkan | N/A | Yes, >50 GFLOPS, OpenGL ES / Vulkan |
| MIPI CSI Input | x4 Lane CSI-2, 1.5 Gbps per lane | x4 Lane CSI-2, 1.5 Gbps per lane | x4 Lane CSI-2, 1.5 Gbps per lane |
| ISP Acceleration | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| HW Video Encode / Decode | N/A | Yes | Yes |
| MIPI DPI Output | 24 bit @ 165 MHz (1080P60) | 24 bit @ 165 MHz (1080P60) | 24 bit @ 165 MHz (1080P60) |
| OLDI Output | 2 x4 LVDS Panel Interface | N/A | 1 x4 LVDS supporting 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz |
| MIPI DSI Output | N/A | N/A | 1 x4 Lane supporting 3840x1080 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory Topology | DDR4 x16 @ 800 MHz | LPDDR4 x32 @ 1866 MHz | LPDDR4 x32 @ 1600 MHz |
| Memory Burst Bandwidth | 3.2 GB/sec | 14.9 GB/sec | 13.2 GB/sec |
| Memory Density Options | Up to 4 GB | Up to 8 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| NOR Flash Options | QSPI or OSPI | QSPI or OSPI | QSPI or OSPI |
| NOR Flash Density | up to 256 MB | up to 256 MB | up to 256 MB |
| eMMC Flash Options | up to x8 HS200 | up to x8 HS200 | up to x8 HS400* |
| eMMC Flash Density | up to 128 GB | up to 128 GB | up to 128 GB |
| USB Support | 2x USB 2.0 Dual Role | 2x USB 2.0 Dual Role | 2x USB 2.0 Dual Role |
| Typical OS | Linux, Zephyr | Linux | Android, Linux |
| Common Applications | General Embedded Linux System | Low Power AI Enabled System Low Power video capture system |
Embedded Android System Battery Device |
1 Not included in the AM6231 units
Reference Information and Examples¶
| Source Code Repositories and Pre-built Images | |
| Repositories and Pre-built Images | Reference links to source code repositories and Pre-built Images |
| Examples | |
| Getting Started | Starting information about the Development Kit and SOM |
| MitySOM-AM62A Edge AI Camera | Information regarding the Critical Link MitySOM-AM62A Edge AI / POE camera board set |
| Software Development | |
| A53/MPU Development | Information about the development environment for ARM Cortex A53 MPU applications, Linux Kernel, and U-Boot |
| M4F and R5F Development | Information about the development environment for ARM M4F MCU programs and ARM R5F MCU programs |
| PRU Development | Information about the development environment for Programmable Realtime Unit (PRU) programs |
| JTAG Debug Interface | Information on connecting to the SOM over JTAG |
| Hardware Design | |
| Hardware Design | Information about Hardware design for custom baseboards |
| Errata and Module Product Change Notifications | Information on Errata and Module Product Change Notifications |
| Performance | |
| Benchmarks | Information about various core and CPU performance for the AM62x/AM62A/AM62P family of devices. |
| Memory Bandwidth | Information about various memory configurations on the AM6254. |
| FAQs | |
| Frequently Asked Questions | Answers to frequently asked questions |
Other Reference Material¶
A large portion of the software has been developed using TI's reference development kits for both the MitySOM-AM62 and MitySOM-AM62A platforms. The TI Developer Portal provides an excellent reference of additional examples for leveraging the features of their System on Chip devices. Users are encouraged to review this site.
Additional information from the sites listed below is also very helpful.
| MitySOM-AM62 | MitySOM-AM62A | MitySOM-AM62P | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| TI AM62x Datasheet | TI AM62Ax Datasheet | TI AM62Px Datasheet | |
| TI Processor AM62x SDK | TI Processor AM62Ax SDK | TI Processor AM62Px linux SDK | Click on the "Download Link" on the page, it will provide links to several useful manuals. |
| TI AM62x Sitarra Technical Reference Manual | TI AM62Ax Sitarra Technical Reference Manual | TI AM62Px Sitarra Technical Reference Manual |
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