Summary of SITARA AM65XX PROCESSOR MODULE HAS REAL-TIME CAPABLE ETHERNET
TQ Microsystems has launched the TQMa65xx module, based on the TI Sitara AM65xx processor family, designed for real-time communication and industrial fieldbuses. Supported by Kunbus GmbH software, it features up to three PRUs enabling six real-time Ethernet ports for TSN or protocols like EtherCAT, Profinet, and Profibus. The module offers dual- to quad-core Cortex-A53 configurations up to 1.1 GHz with full signal access via standard connectors. It supports hypervisor-based task distribution and graphics capabilities on specific variants for multi-display Full HD output.
Parts used in the TQMa65xx:
- TI Sitara AM65xx processor
- Programmable Realtime Units (PRUs)
- Ethernet ports
- Industry-standard connector strips
- Hypervisor software
- Kunbus GmbH software support
TQ has expanded the company’s range of modules with the TI Sitara processor family with a module suitable for real-time communication and fieldbuses. by Ally Winning @ eenewsembedded.com
The new TQMa65xx is supported by software from Kunbus GmbH and the module will become available from August.
Up to 3x PRUs (Programmable Realtime Units) can be used to provide up to six real-time capable Ethernet ports for TSN or fieldbus applications. The TQMa65xx allows industrial connections through Ethercat, Profinet or Profibus.
The choice of the Sitara AM65xx processor for this module adds to the modules that TQ already provides featuring AM335x and AM57xx CPUs. AM65xx CPUs feature five different processor derivatives to allow them to fill many different applications. The processors are available from a dual-core variant up to a quad-core with 2x dual-core clusters of Cortex-A53 cores at speeds of up to 1.1 GHz. All usable CPU signals are available through the industry-standard connector strips.
A hypervisor can be used to distribute tasks between operating systems and individual cores and can manage each core independently. The AM6528 and AM6548 CPU variants feature 3D graphics support and Full HD resolution for several displays at the same time.
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- What is the new module from TQ Microsystems?
The new module is the TQMa65xx, which uses the TI Sitara AM65xx processor family. - How many real-time capable Ethernet ports can be provided?
Up to six ports can be provided using up to three Programmable Realtime Units. - Which industrial fieldbuses does the module support?
The module supports connections through Ethercat, Profinet, or Profibus. - What processor derivatives are available in the AM65xx series?
The processors range from a dual-core variant up to a quad-core with two dual-core clusters of Cortex-A53 cores. - At what speed do the Cortex-A53 cores operate?
The cores operate at speeds of up to 1.1 GHz. - Can a hypervisor manage individual cores independently?
Yes, a hypervisor can distribute tasks between operating systems and manage each core independently. - Do all CPU signals connect through standard interfaces?
All usable CPU signals are available through industry-standard connector strips. - Which CPU variants feature 3D graphics support?
The AM6528 and AM6548 CPU variants feature 3D graphics support for several displays.
