New Sitara Processors with Edge AI Capabilities Reduce Power Consumption and Enable Support for HMI Applications

Texas Instruments has introduced the new Sitara AM62 processors that help expand edge artificial intelligence (AI) processing into next-generation applications. The low-power design of the new processors enables support for dual-screen displays and small-size human-machine interface (HMI) applications. The AM62 processors can reduce power consumption in industrial applications by as much as 50% and feature only two dedicated power rails and five power modes. Moreover, reducing system power consumption extends battery life and helps engineers meet design requirements for handheld or size-constrained devices that can be deployed anywhere.

The AM62 processor brings low-cost analytics to HMI devices by enabling basic camera-based image processing and edge AI functions, such as detecting and recognizing objects. These processors also enable dual-screen, full high-definition displays and support for multiple operating systems, including Mainline Linux and Android operating systems. AM62 processors also support both wired and wireless connectivity interfaces. 

Features

• Up to Quad 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 microprocessor subsystem at up to 1.4 GHz

• Single-core Arm Cortex-M4F MCU at up to 400 MHz

• Up to 816KB of On-chip RAM

• Integrated Ethernet switch supporting (total 2 external ports)

• Dual-core Programmable Real-Time Unit running up to 333 MHz and Industrial Communication

• Secure storage support

• On-the-Fly encryption support for OSPI interface in XIP mode

• 1× General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) up to 133 MHz

Applications

• Human Machine Interfaces (HMI)

• Retail automation

• Driver Monitoring System (DMS/OMS) / In-Cabin Monitoring (ICM)

• Telematics Control Unit (TCU)

• 3D Point Cloud

• Vehicle to Infrastructure / Vehicle to Vehicle (V2X / V2V)

• 3D Re-configurable automotive instrument cluster

• Appliance user interface and connectivity

• Medical equipment

Availability and Pricing

The AM625 and AM623 processors are now available in a 13-mm-by-13-mm, 425-pin ALW package, with pricing starting at less than US$5 in 1,000-unit quantities.