Overview
The TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 is a system-on-a-chip (SoC) designed by Texas Instruments, specifically targeted at Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) applications. This SoC leverages extensive market knowledge accumulated over a decade of TI’s leadership in the ADAS processor market. It combines high-performance compute capabilities, a deep-learning engine, and dedicated accelerators for signal and image processing within a functional safety compliant architecture. This makes the TDA4VM devices highly suitable for various industrial applications, including robotics, machine vision, and radar systems.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Package | FCBGA (ALF) with 827 pins |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40°C to 125°C |
| Processor Cores | - C7x floating point, vector DSP up to 1.0GHz, 80 GFLOPS, 256 GOPS - Deep-learning matrix multiply accelerator (MMA) up to 8 TOPS (8b) at 1.0GHz - Dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72 microprocessor subsystem up to 2.0GHz - Six Arm Cortex-R5F MCUs up to 1.0GHz - Two C66x floating point DSP up to 1.35GHz, 40GFLOPS, 160GOPS - 3D GPU PowerVR Rogue 8XE GE8430 up to 750MHz, 96GFLOPS, 6Gpix/sec |
| Memory Subsystem | - Up to 8MB of on-chip L3 RAM with ECC and coherency - Supports LPDDR4 memory types up to 4266MT/s - 32-bit data bus with inline ECC - General-Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) - 512KB on-chip SRAM in MAIN domain, protected by ECC |
| Technology | 16-nm FinFET technology |
| Package Size | 24 mm × 24 mm, 0.8-mm pitch |
Key Features
- High-Performance Compute: Supports both traditional and deep learning algorithms with industry-leading power/performance ratios.
- Dedicated Accelerators: Includes Vision Processing Accelerators (VPAC), Depth and Motion Processing Accelerators (DMPAC), and a deep-learning matrix multiply accelerator (MMA).
- Functional Safety: Targeted for functional safety applications up to ASIL-D/SIL-3, with ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 certifications planned.
- Device Security: Secure boot, customer programmable root key, embedded hardware security module, and crypto hardware accelerators.
- High-Speed Interfaces: Integrated Ethernet switch, up to four PCI-Express Gen3 controllers, and USB 3.0 dual-role device subsystem.
- Automotive Interfaces: Sixteen Modular Controller Area Network (MCAN) modules with full CAN-FD support, CSI2.0 interfaces, and more.
- Display and Video Subsystem: eDP/DP interface with Multi-Display Support (MST), HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2, and video acceleration for Ultra-HD and Full-HD video.
- Flash Memory Interfaces: Embedded MultiMediaCard Interface (eMMC 5.1), Universal Flash Storage (UFS 2.1), and Secure Digital 3.0/Secure Digital Input Output 3.0 interfaces.
Applications
- ADAS and Autonomous Vehicles: Designed for Level 2, Level 3, and near-field analytic systems using deep learning.
- Robotics: Suitable for robotic applications requiring high-performance compute and advanced sensor processing.
- Machine Vision: Ideal for machine vision tasks with its integrated imaging subsystem and vision assist accelerators.
- Radar Systems: Supports radar applications with its high-performance compute and signal processing capabilities.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in various industrial automation tasks requiring advanced sensor modalities and high-performance processing.
Q & A
- What is the primary application of the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 SoC?
The TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 is primarily designed for Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Vehicle (AV) applications.
- What type of processor cores does the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 include?
The SoC includes C7x floating point, vector DSP, dual 64-bit Arm Cortex-A72, six Arm Cortex-R5F MCUs, and two C66x floating point DSP cores.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1?
The operating temperature range is -40°C to 125°C.
- What kind of memory subsystem does the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 support?
The SoC supports up to 8MB of on-chip L3 RAM with ECC and coherency, LPDDR4 memory types, and various flash memory interfaces.
- Does the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 support functional safety standards?
Yes, it is targeted for functional safety applications up to ASIL-D/SIL-3 and has planned certifications for ISO 26262 and IEC 61508.
- What security features are integrated into the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1?
The SoC includes secure boot, customer programmable root key, embedded hardware security module, and crypto hardware accelerators.
- What high-speed interfaces are available on the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1?
The SoC includes an integrated Ethernet switch, up to four PCI-Express Gen3 controllers, and USB 3.0 dual-role device subsystem.
- What display and video capabilities does the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 support?
The SoC supports an eDP/DP interface with Multi-Display Support (MST), HDCP1.4/HDCP2.2, and video acceleration for Ultra-HD and Full-HD video.
- Can the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1 be used in robotics and machine vision applications?
Yes, it is suitable for robotics and machine vision tasks due to its high-performance compute and advanced sensor processing capabilities.
- What is the package type and size of the TDA4VM88TGBALFRQ1?
The package type is FCBGA (ALF) with 827 pins, and the package size is 24 mm × 24 mm with a 0.8-mm pitch.
