AM3517AZERA Embedded - Microprocessors by Texas Instruments

Lifecycle status of the part, such as active or obsolete. Indicates availability and long-term support from the manufacturer. Check this before design-in to avoid last-time buys or supply disruptions. Verify with the datasheet or distributor for current status.

Indicates the form of delivery for the component, such as tape and reel, tube, or tray. This affects handling, storage, and assembly processes. Verify the packaging type matches your production requirements and equipment compatibility.

Indicates whether the component is manufactured without lead, complying with RoHS and similar regulations. Check this attribute to ensure environmental compliance for your market. Verify against the datasheet for exact material declarations.

Current stage in the product's lifecycle, such as Active, Obsolete, or End of Life. This indicates availability and long-term supply risk. Check this before designing in a part to ensure it will be available for your product's production lifetime.

Indicates the typical duration from order confirmation to shipment from the manufacturer's facility. This helps you plan production schedules and inventory. Verify current lead times with your distributor or supplier, as they may vary based on order quantity, product availability, and market conditions.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Maximum temperature during reflow soldering that the component can withstand. This is critical for solder joint reliability and preventing damage. Verify that the peak reflow temperature is compatible with your soldering profile and the component's moisture sensitivity level.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Specifies the nominal operating voltage that must be applied to the component for proper function. Verify this value against your system's power rail and the datasheet's absolute maximum ratings to ensure reliable operation and avoid damage.

Specifies the ambient temperature range within which the component reliably functions. Compare this with your application's thermal environment to ensure proper operation. Always verify against the datasheet for derating curves and maximum ratings.

Describes the physical configuration of the component's leads or pads, such as through-hole, surface mount, or gull-wing. This affects PCB layout, soldering process, and mechanical fit. Confirm compatibility with your assembly method and footprint.

Physical width of the component body, typically in millimeters. Essential for PCB footprint design and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and compatibility with your board layout and enclosure.

Indicates whether the component integrates a co-processor or digital signal processor for specialized tasks. Compare processing capabilities and supported algorithms when selecting devices for compute-intensive applications. Verify architecture and instruction set against your software requirements.

Specifies the number of processor cores and the width of the data bus in bits. This determines the processing capability and data throughput of the component. Compare with your system requirements and verify against the datasheet for compatibility.

I/O interface voltage level for digital circuits, microcontrollers, and logic devices. Specifies the voltage range for input and output pins to ensure compatibility with other components. Check datasheet to match logic levels and avoid damage or unreliable operation.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

A more specific classification within the main product category, such as 'Ceramic Capacitor' under 'Capacitors'. This helps narrow down search results and compare similar components. Use it to filter products with similar characteristics and intended applications.

Indicates the product series or family, grouping components with similar design and specifications. Helps identify compatible parts and compare within a product line. Verify the series against the datasheet to ensure correct application.

Specifies the communication protocol or interface type used by the component, such as I2C, SPI, UART, or USB. This determines how the device connects to a microcontroller or system. Verify compatibility with your host controller and bus voltage levels before design-in.

Indicates the maximum voltage the component can withstand or operate at, depending on context. Critical for ensuring the part is not overstressed in your application. Always compare with your circuit's voltage levels and consider transient spikes.

Identifies the core product family without package, grade, or option suffixes. Use this to compare equivalent components across manufacturers and to locate the primary datasheet. Verify the full ordering code against the manufacturer's specification before design-in.

Specifies the lowest DC input voltage at which the component reliably operates. Compare this value with your system's power rail tolerances and the device's recommended operating conditions to ensure stable performance across all load and temperature ranges.

Total number of pins or contacts on the component. This determines the footprint and mating connector requirements. Always match the pin count to your PCB layout and connector specification to ensure proper electrical and mechanical connection.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

Mounting type: surface mount or through-hole. Surface mount components are placed directly on the PCB, saving space and enabling automated assembly. Through-hole components offer stronger mechanical bonds. Verify the mounting style matches your PCB design and assembly process.

Indicates if the component is designed to withstand ionizing radiation in space, nuclear, or high-energy physics applications. Compare radiation-tolerant vs. radiation-hardened parts for mission-critical designs. Verify the total ionizing dose (TID) and single-event effect (SEE) ratings in the datasheet.

Indicates whether the component is lead-free per RoHS or other directives. Buyers use this to verify environmental compliance and avoid restricted substances. Always confirm with the datasheet or certificate of compliance.

Position of the terminals on the package, such as dual-in-line, gull-wing, or J-lead. This affects PCB layout, soldering, and thermal performance. Engineers must ensure the terminal position matches the footprint and assembly capabilities of their manufacturing line.

Operating frequency of the component, typically the clock or switching frequency. This determines the speed of operation and affects power dissipation and signal integrity. Verify the frequency range against your application's requirements and the datasheet specifications.

Specifies the voltage range within which the component operates correctly. Check the datasheet to ensure your power supply meets the minimum and maximum limits, as exceeding them can damage the device or cause malfunction.

Indicates the total number of electrical connection points on the component, such as pins or pads. This is critical for PCB footprint design and assembly. Verify it matches the package specification to ensure proper soldering and connectivity.

Indicates the highest DC or AC voltage that can be safely applied to the power supply pin without risking damage or malfunction. Verify this limit against the datasheet before designing your circuit to ensure reliable operation under all conditions.

Total number of pins or terminals on the component package. Essential for footprint design, PCB layout, and connector mating. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your board and assembly process.

Physical height of the component, measured from the mounting surface to the topmost point. This dimension is critical for clearance in compact assemblies and for ensuring proper fit within enclosures. Always verify against the datasheet for tolerance and mounting considerations.

Specifies the physical length of the component body, typically in millimeters. This dimension is critical for PCB layout and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and alignment in your design.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

Specifies the connector series or family, such as USB, RJ45, or D-Sub. This determines mechanical compatibility, pin layout, and mating standards. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the connector matches your board design and mating counterpart.

Specifies the communication protocol used by the component for data exchange. Common interfaces include I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, and USB. Verify the supported protocol and voltage levels in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your system design.

Specifies the highest DC supply voltage the component can tolerate without damage or malfunction. Engineers compare this to the application's power rail to ensure safe operation. Always verify against the datasheet's absolute maximum ratings, as exceeding this limit may cause permanent failure.

Specifies the number of parallel data lines in bits for microcontrollers, DSPs, or memory interfaces. Wider buses enable higher throughput but affect pin count and power. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your system's architecture and required performance.

Specifies the plating material on component terminals, affecting solderability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability. Compare finishes like tin, gold, or silver for your assembly process and environmental requirements. Verify against datasheet for compliance.

Specifies the functional category of the integrated circuit, such as microprocessor, microcontroller, or peripheral controller. This classification helps engineers quickly identify the device's role in a system. Verify the exact type against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your application's processing and interface requirements.

Specifies the number of bits in a single data word for digital components. This determines the maximum data width the device can process or store. Compare bit sizes when selecting microcontrollers, ADCs, DACs, or memory chips to ensure compatibility with your system's data bus and processing requirements.

Indicates whether the device supports JTAG boundary scan for testing interconnections and internal logic. Useful for board-level testing and debugging. Confirm the boundary scan description in the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your test tools and chain configuration.

Specifies the absolute maximum supply voltage that can be applied to the device without causing damage or malfunction. Engineers must verify this limit against the datasheet to ensure safe operating conditions and avoid overvoltage stress in the application.

Supply voltage is the DC voltage required to power the device, typically denoted as Vcc for bipolar or Vdd for CMOS circuits. It defines the operating range and logic levels. Designers must ensure the supply is within the specified limits to guarantee proper functionality and avoid damage.

Shows whether the component includes an integrated cache memory to speed up data access for the processor. Compare cache presence and size to assess performance for real-time or high-throughput tasks. Verify details in the datasheet.

Specifies the amount of random access memory available for data storage during operation. This determines the complexity of tasks the component can handle. Buyers should verify that the RAM size meets the application's memory requirements, especially for real-time processing or buffering.

Specifies the maximum duration in seconds that a component can withstand at its peak reflow temperature during soldering. Critical for PCB assembly process control to prevent thermal damage. Verify against the datasheet for your specific soldering profile.

Number of independent UART interfaces for serial communication. Each channel supports bidirectional data transfer with configurable baud rate. Ensure the count meets your connectivity needs for peripherals, debugging, or inter-processor links. Verify pin availability in the datasheet.

Technique used to ensure amplifier stability and prevent oscillation. Common methods include internal or external compensation. Choose the right method for your gain configuration and bandwidth needs. Verify stability in your circuit with the recommended compensation network from the datasheet.

Ti is a specific parameter value for this component. Engineers compare it to datasheet specifications to ensure the part meets design requirements. Verify Ti against the manufacturer's datasheet for your application.

Total ionizing dose tolerance for radiation-hardened components. Indicates maximum cumulative radiation exposure before performance degrades. Critical for aerospace, nuclear, and medical applications. Verify against datasheet for mission-specific radiation requirements.

Amount of volatile memory available for runtime data and stack. Larger RAM enables more complex applications and buffering. Compare with your software's memory footprint and verify against the datasheet to avoid overflow and ensure reliable operation.

Specifies the minimum supply voltage required for the device to maintain standby operation. This is crucial for low-power designs where the component must retain state or wake-up capability. Check this value against your power rail to ensure reliable standby performance and avoid unintended shutdown.

Indicates how many independent Ethernet interfaces the component supports. Compare this with your system's networking requirements to ensure sufficient connectivity. Verify against the datasheet for exact port configurations and supported protocols.

Identifies the brand or company that fabricated the electronic component. Buyers and engineers use this to verify sourcing, quality standards, and datasheet availability. Always confirm the manufacturer matches the part number and packaging for authenticity.

Indicates whether the component complies with the EU RoHS directive restricting hazardous substances. Buyers should verify this status for regulatory compliance and market access. Check the datasheet or certificate for exact compliance details.

Indicates whether the product contains substances of very high concern as per the REACH regulation. Buyers should verify this for compliance with EU environmental standards, especially when exporting to Europe. Check the manufacturer's declaration or datasheet for accurate SVHC status.

This code indicates the terminal finish material per JESD-609 standard. It helps identify the plating type for soldering compatibility and environmental compliance. Check the datasheet for the exact code and its meaning.

Indicates the floor life of a component before it must be baked prior to soldering. Higher levels require stricter handling and shorter exposure times. Verify the MSL rating in the datasheet to ensure proper storage and assembly conditions.