Logic PD's product-ready software and hardware platforms fast forward your product development while reducing risk and controlling costs. The Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter Kit is a low-cost application development kit for evaluating the functionality of Texas Instruments' AM3517 applications processor and Logic PD's System on Module (SOM).
Application development is performed right on the product-ready AM3517 SOM-M2 and software Board Support Packages (BSPs) included with the kit, which enables you to seamlessly transfer your application code and hardware into production.
The AM3517 SOM-M2 is ideal for applications that require high-performance graphics, including applications that require OpenVG and OpenGLES1.1 & 2.0 acceleration. The AM3517 eXperimenter kit includes an SGX530 graphics accelerator and multiple communication ports including wired 10/100 Ethernet. For commercial signage, medical imaging, avionics, and industrial displays, the AM3517 SOM‑M2 allows for powerful versatility, long-life, and greener products.
The Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter Kit includes the AM3517 SOM-M2, baseboard, and software required for development work.
Kit Contents
- Includes AM3517 SOM-M2 (SOMAM3517-10-1780FJCR)
- 256 MB DDR2 SDRAM
- 512 MB NAND flash
- Wired Ethernet
- Wireless Ethernet and Bluetooth interfaces not included
- Software and Tools
- Open source Linux Board Support Package (available from Texas Instruments)
- U-Boot (bootloader/monitor)
- Board Support Library (BSL) sample programs
- Timesys Linux BSP
- Display
- Integrated LCD, touch, and backlight connector for optional Zoom Display Kits
- HDMI 24 bpp video-out interface (video only)
- Network/USB/Serial Connectors
- One RJ45 Ethernet jack connector
- One USB 2.0 high-speed On-the-Go interface
- One USB 2.0 high-speed host
- 115.2kbps RS-232 debug serial port
- One USB/UART debug serial port
- PC Card Expansion
- One MMC/SD card slot
- Debug
- Connectors for JTAG interface
- Cables
- Null-modem serial cable
- USB A to mini-B cable
- 5 volt power supply with power adapters (Europe, Japan, UK, and US)
- Mechanical Specs
- RoHS compliant
Ordering Information
- Zoom AM3517 eXperimenter Kits are available from Logic PD Distributors.
- SDK-AM3517-10-256512R -- $270
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Associated SOMs
AM35x SOM-M2
The AM3517 System on Module (SOM) is a compact, product-ready hardware and software solution that fast forwards embedded designs while reducing risk and controlling cost.
Based on Texas Instruments' Sitara AM3517 microprocessor and designed in the SOM-M2 form factor, the AM3517 module offers essential features for handheld and embedded networking applications. The AM3517 SOM-M2 features the superset AM3517 processor, but also supports the AM3505 processor.