Overview
The TMS320DM369ZCE is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) from Texas Instruments, designed to deliver crystal-clear multiformat video processing. This device is part of the DaVinci™ video processor family and is capable of handling up to 1080p H.264 video at 30 fps (encode and closed-loop decode). It features an ARM926EJ-S core running at 432 MHz, making it fully software-compatible with ARM9. The DM369 is pin-to-pin compatible with the DM365, DM368, DMVA1, and DMVA2 processors, ensuring ease of integration and scalability in various applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM926EJ-S™ Core |
| Clock Rate | 432 MHz |
| Instruction Sets | 32-Bit and 16-Bit (Thumb Mode) |
| Caches | 16KB Instruction Cache, 8KB Data Cache |
| Memory | 32KB RAM, 16KB ROM |
| Video Processing | Capable of 1080p H.264 at 30 fps, Supports H.264BP/MP/HP, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MJPEG, WMV9 (VC-1) |
| Package | 338-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (ZCE Suffix), 0.65-mm Ball Pitch |
| Process Technology | 65-nm Process Technology |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.35-V Internal |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC)
- Supports TI’s third-generation noise filtering technology
- Three Video Image Coprocessors (Noise Filtering, HDVICP, MJCP) Engines
- ARM® Jazelle® Technology and DSP Instruction Extensions with Single-Cycle MAC
- Embedded ICE-RT Logic for Real-Time Debug
- Support for 32-Bit and 16-Bit Instruction Sets
- ARM9 Memory Architecture
- Flexible image sensor interface supporting CCD, CMOS, BT.656, BT1120
- HD display support with three built-in 10-bit HD analog video digital-to-analog converters (DACs)
- Integrated peripherals: DDR2/mDDR, Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0, integrated audio, host port interface (HPI), analog-to-digital converter (ADC)
- Enhanced Direct Memory Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 Independent Channels
- USB 2.0 High-Speed Device and Host with OTG support
- Multiple serial interfaces: UARTs, SPIs, I2C, McBSP, I2S
- Configurable power-saving modes and real-time clock subsystem
Applications
- Video surveillance systems: Achieve greater compression efficiency for more storage without straining network bandwidth.
- Media playback and camera-driven applications: Video doorbells, digital signage, digital video recorders, portable media players.
- Low power consumption and interoperability in multichannel, multistream, and multiformat video applications.
- Digital video designs requiring multiformat video support without concerns of video format, network bandwidth, or storage capacity.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the ARM926EJ-S core in the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The ARM926EJ-S core runs at 432 MHz.
- What video codecs are supported by the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The device supports H.264BP/MP/HP, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MJPEG, and WMV9 (VC-1) codecs.
- Is the TMS320DM369ZCE pin-compatible with other processors?
- What is the maximum video resolution supported by the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The device can handle up to 1080p H.264 video at 30 fps.
- What type of memory does the TMS320DM369ZCE have?
The device includes 32KB of RAM and 16KB of ROM.
- What are the key peripherals integrated into the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The device includes DDR2/mDDR, Ethernet MAC, USB 2.0, integrated audio, host port interface (HPI), analog-to-digital converter (ADC), and more.
- Does the TMS320DM369ZCE support noise filtering?
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The device is packaged in a 338-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package with a 0.65-mm ball pitch.
- What are the typical clock input frequencies for the TMS320DM369ZCE?
The device can use crystal or external clock inputs typically at 19.2, 24, 27, or 36 MHz.
- Does the TMS320DM369ZCE support real-time debugging?
