Overview
The OMAP3530ECUS72 is a high-performance applications processor developed by Texas Instruments, based on the OMAP 3 architecture. This device is designed to provide exceptional video, image, and graphics processing capabilities, making it suitable for a wide range of applications including streaming video, video conferencing, and high-resolution still image processing. The OMAP3530ECUS72 supports high-level operating systems such as Linux, Windows CE, and Android, and incorporates state-of-the-art power-management techniques for efficient operation in mobile and embedded systems.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | Up to 720-MHz ARM® Cortex™-A8 Core |
| DSP Core | Up to 520-MHz TMS320C64x+™ DSP Core |
| Memory Architecture | 16-KB Instruction Cache, 16-KB Data Cache, 256-KB L2 Cache |
| Graphics Accelerator | PowerVR® SGX Graphics Accelerator (OMAP3530 device only) |
| Memory Interfaces | SDRAM Controller (SDRC), General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC), support for LPDDR SDRAM |
| External Memory | Up to 1GB of total address space, support for NOR Flash, NAND Flash, SRAM, and pseudo-SRAM |
| Package Type | 423-pin s-PBGA package (CUS suffix) |
| Power Management | SmartReflex™ Technology, Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | High-, Full-, and Low-Speed USB OTG, High-Speed I2C, McBSP, McSPI, UART, I2S, PCM, and TDM Buses |
Key Features
- OMAP™ 3 Architecture with MPU Subsystem based on ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor
- High-Performance Image, Video, Audio (IVA2.2™) Accelerator Subsystem with C64x+ DSP core
- NEON™ SIMD Coprocessor for enhanced processing capabilities
- Video Hardware Accelerators including PowerVR SGX for 3D graphics acceleration (OMAP3530 device only)
- Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) supporting multiple formats and interfacing options
- Display Subsystem with support for multiple concurrent image manipulation and programmable interface for various displays
- Comprehensive power- and clock-management scheme with SmartReflex adaptative voltage control and DVFS
- Support for high-level operating systems such as Linux, Windows CE, and Android
Applications
The OMAP3530ECUS72 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications, including:
- Streaming video and video conferencing
- High-resolution still image processing
- Mobile devices requiring high-performance and low-power operation
- Embedded systems needing advanced graphics and video capabilities
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Automotive infotainment and navigation systems
Q & A
- What is the maximum frequency of the ARM Cortex-A8 core in the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The maximum frequency of the ARM Cortex-A8 core is up to 720 MHz. - What type of DSP core is used in the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The device uses a TMS320C64x+™ DSP core with a maximum frequency of up to 520 MHz. - Does the OMAP3530ECUS72 support 3D graphics acceleration?
Yes, the OMAP3530 device includes a PowerVR® SGX Graphics Accelerator for 3D graphics acceleration. - What are the key power-management features of the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The device features SmartReflex™ Technology and Dynamic Voltage and Frequency Scaling (DVFS) for efficient power management. - Which operating systems are supported by the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The device supports high-level operating systems such as Linux, Windows CE, and Android. - What types of memory interfaces does the OMAP3530ECUS72 support?
The device supports SDRAM Controller (SDRC), General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC), and interfaces for NOR Flash, NAND Flash, SRAM, and pseudo-SRAM. - What is the package type of the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The device is available in a 423-pin s-PBGA package (CUS suffix). - Does the OMAP3530ECUS72 have a camera image signal processor?
Yes, it includes a Camera Image Signal Processor (ISP) that supports multiple formats and interfacing options. - What are the peripheral interfaces available on the OMAP3530ECUS72?
The device includes High-, Full-, and Low-Speed USB OTG, High-Speed I2C, McBSP, McSPI, UART, I2S, PCM, and TDM Buses. - Is the OMAP3530ECUS72 suitable for industrial automation?
Yes, it is suitable for industrial automation and control systems due to its high-performance and low-power operation capabilities.
