phyCORE-OMAP44xx
Part I: PCM-049/phyCORE-OMAP44xx System on Module
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1.1 Introduction
The phyCORE-OMAP44xx belongs to PHYTEC’s phyCORE System on Module family. The phyCORE SOMs represent
the continuous development of PHYTEC System on Module technology. Like its mini-, micro- and nanoMODUL
predecessors, the phyCORE boards integrate all core elements of a microcontroller system on a subminiature
board and are designed in a manner that ensures their easy expansion and embedding in peripheral hardware
developments.
As independent research indicates that approximately 70% of all EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) problems
stem from insufficient supply voltage grounding of electronic components in high frequency environments, the
phyCORE board design features an increased pin package. The increased pin package allows dedication of
approximately 20% of all connector pins on the phyCORE boards to ground. This improves EMI and EMC charac-
teristics and makes it easier to design complex applications meeting EMI and EMC guidelines using phyCORE
boards even in high noise environments.
phyCORE boards achieve their small size through modern SMD technology and multi-layer design. In accordance
with the complexity of the module, 0402-packaged SMD components and laser-drilled microvias are used on the
boards, providing phyCORE users with access to this cutting edge miniaturization technology for integration
into their own design.
The phyCORE-OMAP44xx is a subminiature (51 mm x 41 mm) insert-ready System on Module populated with the
Texas Instruments OMAP44xx microcontroller. Its universal design enables its insertion in a wide range of
embedded applications. All controller signals and ports extend from the controller to high-density pitch
(0.5 mm) connectors aligning two sides of the board, allowing it to be plugged like a "big chip" into a target
application.
Precise specifications for the controller populating the board can be found in the applicable controller
Reference Manual or datasheet. The descriptions in this manual are based on the Texas Instruments OMAP44xx.
No description of compatible microcontroller derivative functions is included, as such functions are not relevant
for the basic functioning of the phyCORE-OMAP44xx.
The phyCORE-OMAP44xx offers the following features:
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Insert-ready, sub-miniature (51 mm x 41 mm) System on Module (SOM) subassembly in low EMI design,
achieved through advanced SMD technology
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Populated with the Texas Instruments OMAP44xx microcontroller (BGA547 packaging and package-on-
package (PoP) memory)
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Improved interference safety achieved through multi-layer PCB technology and dedicated ground pins
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Controller signals and ports extend to two 120-pin high-density (0.5 mm) Samtec connectors aligning two
sides of the board, enabling it to be plugged like a "big chip" into target application
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Max. 1.2 GHz core clock frequency
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Boot from NAND Flash
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64 MB (up to 4 GB) on-board NAND Flash
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PoP memory device with 512 MB (up to 1 GB) LP DDR2 SDRAM
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4 kB (up to 32 kB) I
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C EEPROM
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Serial interface with 4 lines (RS-232) allowing simple hardware handshake
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Three serial interfaces (TTL). One with 4 lines allowing simple hardware handshake
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Please refer to the order options described in the Preface, or contact PHYTEC for more information about additional module
configurations.
