This document serves as a guide for engineers bringing up custom PCB systems featuring a microcontroller from the TI AM26x product family of high-performance MCUs. Once a custom PCB project utilizing an AM26x device has completed fabrication and assembly, there are a series of basic checks an engineer can perform to verify the proper operation of the PCB system and the AM26x device.

This application note is to be used in conjunction with the AM26x Hardware Design Guidelines application note. Engineers designing an AM26x-based PCB system must make sure the design guidelines are adhered to during the design phase of a custom PCB project. This document is to be used post-fabrication and assembly once PCBs are in hand and ready for bring-up.