1.1 EVM Revisions and Assembly Variants
The various AM64x/AM243x EVM PCB design revisions, and asssembly variants are listed in the table below.
Specific PCB revision is indicated in silkscreen on the PCB. Specific assembly variant is indicated with additional
sticker label.
Table 1-1. AM64x/AM243x EVM PCB design revisions, and asssembly variants
PCB Revison
Assembly Variant
Revision and Assembly Variant Description
PROC101-004 C
N/A
First Production Release of the AM64x EVM
PROC101-005 C
N/A
First Production Release of the AM243x EVM
Note
Throughout this document, the AM6442 and AM2434 devices are interchangable in diagrams and
other tables, other than explicitly defined exception. The AM2434 MCU in the ALV package and the
AM6442 MPU are footprint and pinout compatible and the PCB has been designed to accommodate
both.
Note
For the board formerly known as AM64x/AM243x GP EVM please see
Note
All AM64x/AM243x EVMs include high-security field-securable (HS-FS) silicon to customize keys and
encryption for security applications.
1.2 Inside the Box
• EVM
• Micro-SD Card
• USB Cable (Type-A to Micro-B) for serial terminal/logging
• Ethernet Cable
• Quick Start Guide
Note
The maximum length of the IO cables shall not exceed 3 meters.
2 Important Usage Notes
2.1 Power-On Usage Note
CAUTION
To avoid high inrush currents and prevent possible damage to the AM64x/AM243x EVM
components, the proper EVM power on and power off procedures are required. For more details,
see
.
2.2 EMC, EMI, and ESD compliance
Components installed on the product are sensitive to Electric Static Discharge (ESD). It is recommended this
product be used in an ESD controlled enviorment. This may include a temperature and/or humidty controlled
enviorment to limit the buildup of ESD. It is also recommended to use ESD protection such as wrist straps and
ESD mats when interfacing with the product.
The product is used in the basic electromagnetic enviorment as in laboratory conditions, and the applied
standard is as per EN IEC 61326-1:2021
Introduction
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AM64x/AM243x EVM User's Guide
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