MSC NANORISC-AM335X
nanoRISC® is a module concept combining the latest low power RISC controllers and embedded interfaces on a small form factor COM (Computer On Module). Ideally suited for embedded applications, a variety of easy-to-use interfaces are available.
The nanoRISC® form factor has been created for applications requiring a small form factor and lowest power consumption. nanoRISC® modules will be plugged onto an application-specific baseboard.
The design of the nanoRISC® AM335X module is based on the new Texas Instruments® Cortex™-A8 CPU offering a wide performance range, lowest power consumption and a high degree of functional integration for entry level embedded applications. The AM335X processor is combined with DDR3 SDRAM, SLC NAND Flash and a power management controller (PMIC). Optionally, the module can be used with 2x 10/100 LAN or even GbE LAN
The module is available in commercial and extended temperature range. Support for Linux and Windows CE is available.
Highlights
- Texas Instruments Cortex™-A8 CPU AM335X clocked at 300 to 800MHz
- up to 512Mbyte DDR3 SDRAM soldered
- up to 512Mbyte SLC NAND Flash soldered
- 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Interface, optional second 10/100 LAN or GbE
- USB 2.0 HS Host, USB 2.0 HS OTG
- RGB 16/18/24 bit up to 1366 x 768
- CAN 2.0B, 3x UART, 2x SPI, 2x I²C
- I²S Audio Interface
- SD V3.0 / SDIO V2.0 / MMC V4.3
- Optional SGX530 Grahics Acceleration
- Optional Industrial (Realtime) Ethernet
- Commercial and extended commercial temperature range
- Support for Linux and Windows EC7
Specifications
| Technology | ARM |
| Form Factor | nanoRISC |
| CPU | Texas Instruments ARM Cortex™-A8 AM335x |
| RAM | Up to 512MB DDR3 SDRAM, soldered |
| Flash | Up to 512 MB NAND Flash soldered up to 64 GB eMMC Flash (optional) |
| Storage Interfaces | 1x MMC / SD 1x microSD card socket on module |
| USB | 1x USB 2.0 HS (Host) 1x USB 2.0 OTG HS (Host or Client) |
| Serial Interfaces | 3x UART 2x I2C 2x SPI |
| Bus Interfaces | Local Bus Interface (limited functionality only) Controller Area Network Interface CAN 2.0B |
| Display Controller | SGX530 Graphics Accelerator in CPU |
| Display Interfaces | RGB 16/18/24 bit up to 1366x768 |
| Network Interface | 10/100 Base-TX Second 10/100 LAN or GbE optional |
| Audio Interface | I2S Audio |
| Miscellaneous | Watchdog Timer, Battery Charger - Supports 1x Lithium cell, LED Backlight Interface - Current Source for LED backlight |
| Feature Highlights | MicroSD card slot on module |
| Firmware | Bootloader for Linux installed |
| OS Support | BSP for Linux BSP for Windows EC7 |
| Power Requirement | +5V DC +/-5% (Power Brick or USB) +3V6…+4V2 (single lithium cell) |
| Environment | Ambient Temperature 0°… 60°C (operating), commercial -40°… 85°C (operating), extended -40°… 85°C (storage), Humidity 5 … 95% (operating, non-condensing) 5 … 95% (storage, non-condensing) |
| Dimensions | 70mm x 50mm |
| Certificates | UL / CE |
| Cooling | normally no cooling required |
| Carrier | 100 x 160mm Evaluation Board nanoRISC-MB2 |
Order Info
| Order No. | Description | Reference | Status |
| 45935 | nanoRISC CPU module based on TI Sitara AM3354-800MHz, 256Mbyte DDR3SDRAM, 256Mbyte SLC NAND, RGB TTL Display Interface, commercialtemperature range | MSC NANORISC-AM3354-002 PCBFTX | PV |
| 45937 | nanoRISC CPU module based on TI Sitara AM3354-800MHz, 512Mbyte DDR3SDRAM, 512Mbyte SLC NAND, RGB TTL Display Interface, commercialtemperature range | MSC NANORISC-AM3354-003 PCBFTX | PV |
| 45933 | nanoRISC CPU module based on TI Sitara AM3352-300MHz, 128Mbyte DDR3SDRAM, 128Mbyte SLC NAND, RGB TTL Display Interface, commercialtemperature range | MSC NANORISC-AM3352-001 PCBFTX | PV |
| 45939 | nanoRISC CPU module based on TI Sitara AM3359-800MHz, 512Mbyte DDR3SDRAM, 512Mbyte SLC NAND, RGB TTL Display Interface, industrial temperature range | MSC NANORISC-AM3359-004I PCBFTX | PV |
Accessories
Starter Kits
| Order No. | Description | Reference |
| 45016 | Starterkit for MSC NANORISC-AM335X and NANORISC-IMX6 modules. Includes MSC NANORISC-MB2 Baseboard, Power Supply, Cable Kit, Debug Adapter and 7 inch WVGA LCD with PCAP touch mounted on an aluminium frame. Please order the nanoRISC module of your choice and the suitable SD Card with Linux OS installation separately | MSC NANORISC SK MB2 002 KIT002 |
Support
Manual
UM100568 MSC-NR-AM335x_ShortForm_V10
Application Notes
App_Note_043_Converting_eMMC_from_MLC_to_pSLC.pdf
App_Note_032_Secure_Boot
App_Note_030_Addendum_Building_from_MSC_Git_2025-03-26
App_Note_030_Building_from_MSC_Git_V3_0
App_Note_017_OS_Boot_support_for_different_media
Compliance documents
REACH-ROHS_TRIA_nanoRISC_2024-12-16
CHINA-ROHS_TRIA_nanoRISC_2024-12-16
Mechanical data
MSC_NANORISC-AM3359-004I-3D
Demo images
msc-image-base-am335x-nanorisc-004i-013-800x480-v1.7.0_25032025
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