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AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide
Verified Design
Literature Number: SPRUHW7
June 2014

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  • Page 1 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Verified Design Literature Number: SPRUHW7 June 2014...
  • Page 2: System View

    The following sections give more details regarding the EVM. System View The system view of the AM437x GP EVM consists of the main board and the camera board. See Figure 1 Figure 2 of the EVM.
  • Page 3: Functional Blocks Description

    Functional Blocks Description www.ti.com Functional Blocks Description The complete AM437x GP EVM is contained mostly within a single board. The GP EVM can also have a camera and wireless board. Figure 3. AM437x EVM System Block Diagram Processor The AM437x processor is the central processor to this EVM. All the resources on the board surround the AM437x processor to provide development capabilities for hardware and software.
  • Page 4: Ddr3 Sdram

    The PHY address is set to 0x00h. The AM437x GP EVM supports 2 USB ports. The USB ports are connected to a microUSB AB connector and a standard A-type connector. The ESD device TPD4S012 and common choke filter ACM2012 (TDK) are used on the USB signals before they are connected to the AM437x pins.
  • Page 5: Power Supplies

    Power Source AM437x GP EVM uses an external AC for a 5-V-DC (rated 2.5 A minimum) power adapter. The slide switch SW2 is used to switch the main power to the board on and off. The main power is off when the power switch is in the position away from the power supply jack.
  • Page 6: Power Management Ic Power Supplies

    Power Supplies www.ti.com Power Management IC Power Supplies The AM437x GP EVM uses the TPS65218 power management IC. The I2C0 on AM437x is used to control the Smart Reflex port and control port on the TPS65218. Table 1 Table 2 detail the power supplies used.
  • Page 7: Configuration And Setup

    I2C Address Assignments In the AM437x GP EVM boards, each separate board has an I2C ID memory that contains the details of the identity of that board, such as its configuration. See the following sections for more details on the memories' contents.
  • Page 8: User Interfaces

    Available space for other non-volatile codes and data JTAG The AM437x GP EVM supports embedded XDS100V2 USB Emulation through the micro-USB AB connector. The EVM also has an optional 20-pin TI CJTAG connector to support the emulation. This CJTAG connector is not installed by default. Other JTAG adaptors are available on TI's e-store.
  • Page 9 DGND HEADPHONE OUT - J16 Table 7. Audio Out Connector PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME AGND_AUD AUD_HPLOUT_JCK AUD_HPROUT_JCK LINE IN - J14 SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 10 LCD blue data 7 LCD_BLUE6 LCD blue data 6 LCD_BLUE5 LCD blue data 5 LCD_BLUE4 LCD blue data 4 LCD_BLUE3 LCD blue data 3 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide SPRUHW7 – June 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 11 Voltage high VLCD_VGL Voltage low VLCD_AVDD Voltage analog LCD_RESETn Reset No connect VLCD_VCOM Voltage LCD_DITHER Dither Ground No connect No connect SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 12 PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME DESCRIPTION VUSB_VBUS0 USB0 bus voltage USB0_CONN_DM USB0 data – USB0_CONN_DP USB0 data + USB0_ID USB0 identification DGND Ground AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide SPRUHW7 – June 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 13 Sensor data 7 SENSOR_Y6 Sensor data 6 SENSOR_Y5 Sensor data 5 SENSOR_Y4 Sensor data 4 SENSOR_Y3 Sensor data 3 SENSOR_Y2 Sensor data 2 SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 14: Pin Number

    GPIO 0 CAM1_DATA5 Data 5 CAM1_GIO1 GPIO 1 CAM1_WEN Write enable CAM1_FIELD Field Ground GP_I2C_SCL I2C clock CAM1_SRCCLK Clock GP_I2C_SDA I2C data AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide SPRUHW7 – June 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 15 No connect RS232_0RXD Receive RS232_0TXD Transmit No connect Ground No connect RRS232_0RTS Request to send RS232_0CTS Clear to send No connect SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 16: Can Interface

    CAN1_L Can diff signal low GND_CAN1 Ground No connect GND_CAN1 Ground GND_CAN1 Ground CAN1_H Can diff signal high No connect VCAN1 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide SPRUHW7 – June 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 17 ADC input 4 AM437X_MAG_ADC1 ADC input 1 AM437X_MAG_ADC5 ADC input 5 AM437X_MAG_ADC2 ADC input 2 AM437X_MAG_ADC6 ADC input 6 AM437X_MAG_ADC3 ADC input 3 SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 18 Table 23. I2C Header PIN NUMBER SIGNAL NAME DESCRIPTION PWRMON_I2CSCL I2C clock PWRMON_I2CSDA I2C data DGND Ground PM_ALERT Alert No connect AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide SPRUHW7 – June 2014 Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 19 DISCLAIMERS FOR EVALUATION MODULES NOTE: These EVM terms and conditions can be downloaded in PDF format. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) markets, sells, and loans all evaluation boards, kits, and/or modules (EVMs) pursuant to, and user expressly acknowledges, represents, agrees, and takes sole responsibility and risk with respect to the following: 1.
  • Page 20 NOTE: These EVM terms and conditions can be downloaded in PDF format. Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) evaluation boards, kits, and/or modules (EVMs) and/or accompanying hardware that is marketed, sold, or loaned to users may or may not be subject to radio frequency regulations in specific countries.
  • Page 21 (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 22 Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur. Mailing Address: Texas Instruments, Post Office Box 655303, Dallas, Texas 75265 Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated Important Notice for Users of EVMs Considered “Radio Frequency Products”...
  • Page 23 3. 技術基準適合証明を取得後ご使用いただく。。 なお、本製品は、上記の「ご使用にあたっての注意」を譲渡先、移転先に通知しない限り、譲渡、移転で きないものとし 上記を遵守頂けない場合は、電波法の罰則が適用される可能性があることをご留意ください。 日本テキサス・インスツルメンツ株式会社 東京都新宿区西新宿6丁目24番1号 西新宿三井ビル http://www.tij.co.jp Texas Instruments Japan Limited (address) 24-1, Nishi-Shinjuku 6 chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan SPRUHW7 – June 2014 AM437x GP EVM Hardware User's Guide Submit Documentation Feedback Copyright © 2014, Texas Instruments Incorporated...
  • Page 24 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR TI REFERENCE DESIGNS Texas Instruments Incorporated ("TI") reference designs are solely intended to assist designers (“Buyers”) who are developing systems that incorporate TI semiconductor products (also referred to herein as “components”). Buyer understands and agrees that Buyer remains responsible for using its independent analysis, evaluation and judgment in designing Buyer’s systems and products.
  • Page 25 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information: Texas Instruments TMDSEVM437X...

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