Overview
The TMS320DM369ZCEF from Texas Instruments is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) designed for advanced video processing applications. This device is part of the DaVinci family and is capable of delivering crystal-clear multiformat video at up to 1080p H.264 at 30 fps. It features the ARM926EJ-S core running at 432 MHz, making it fully software-compatible with ARM9. The DM369 supports TI’s third-generation noise filtering technology and various video codecs such as H.264, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, MJPEG, and WMV9 (VC-1), providing flexibility in video format support. This processor is ideal for applications requiring high video quality, low power consumption, and extensive peripheral support.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM926EJ-S |
| Clock Rate | 432 MHz |
| Video Processing | Up to 1080p H.264 at 30 fps |
| Memory | 16KB Instruction Cache, 8KB Data Cache, 32KB RAM, 16KB ROM |
| External Memory Interfaces | DDR2/mDDR SDRAM, NAND, NOR Flash, OneNAND |
| Ethernet | 10/100 Mbps EMAC, IEEE 802.3 Compliant |
| USB | USB 2.0 High-Speed Device/Host/OTG |
| Package | 338-pin NFBGA (ZCE) |
| Temperature Range | 0 to 85°C |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media system-on-chip (DMSoC)
- Support for 32-bit and 16-bit (Thumb mode) instruction sets
- DSP instruction extensions and single-cycle MAC
- ARM Jazelle technology for Java acceleration
- Embedded ICE-RT logic for real-time debug
- Three video image coprocessors (Noise Filtering, HDVICP, MJCP)
- BT.601/BT.656 digital YCbCr 4:2:2 (8- and 16-bit) interface
- Analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and power management subsystem
- 16-bit host port interface (HPI) and real-time clock (RTC)
- Integrated audio and voice codec
- Enhanced direct memory access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels
- Multiple serial port interfaces (SPI, UART, I2C, McBSP)
- Up to 104 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
Applications
- Video surveillance systems
- Digital video recorders (DVRs)
- Portable media players
- Digital signage
- Video doorbells and other camera-driven applications
- Camcorders and digital photo frames
- Portable medical imaging and patient monitoring devices
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320DM369ZCEF processor?
The clock rate of the TMS320DM369ZCEF processor is 432 MHz.
- What video processing capabilities does the TMS320DM369ZCEF offer?
The TMS320DM369ZCEF is capable of processing up to 1080p H.264 video at 30 fps.
- What types of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM369ZCEF support?
The TMS320DM369ZCEF supports DDR2/mDDR SDRAM, NAND, NOR Flash, and OneNAND memory interfaces.
- Is the TMS320DM369ZCEF compatible with other Texas Instruments processors?
- What is the temperature range for the TMS320DM369ZCEF?
The temperature range for the TMS320DM369ZCEF is 0 to 85°C.
- Does the TMS320DM369ZCEF support Ethernet?
- What USB capabilities does the TMS320DM369ZCEF have?
The TMS320DM369ZCEF supports USB 2.0 High-Speed Device, Host, and On-The-Go (OTG) modes.
- What is the package type of the TMS320DM369ZCEF?
The TMS320DM369ZCEF comes in a 338-pin NFBGA (ZCE) package.
- What are some of the key peripherals supported by the TMS320DM369ZCEF?
The TMS320DM369ZCEF supports a range of peripherals including ADC, HPI, RTC, integrated audio, voice codec, and multiple serial interfaces.
- What are some typical applications for the TMS320DM369ZCEF?
Typical applications include video surveillance, digital video recorders, portable media players, digital signage, and camera-driven applications.
