Overview
The TMS320DM8127BCYE2 is a highly integrated, programmable digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the DaVinci family. This device is designed to meet the processing needs of various applications requiring robust video and audio processing, high-performance computing, and rich user interfaces. It combines an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC core with a TMS320C674x floating-point VLIW DSP, enabling efficient processing of video, audio, and imaging tasks. The processor supports multiple operating systems and provides a flexible mixed processor solution, making it ideal for Original-Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original-Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring products to market.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | Up to 1-GHz ARM® Cortex®-A8 RISC Core, Up to 750-MHz C674x VLIW DSP |
| Performance | Up to 6000 MIPS and 4500 MFLOPS |
| Memory | 32KB of Instruction and Data Caches, 256KB of L2 Cache, 64KB of RAM, 48KB of Boot ROM |
| DRAM Interfaces | Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, Supports up to DDR2-800 and DDR3-1066 |
| General-Purpose I/O | Up to 128 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Audio Interfaces | Six Multichannel Audio Serial Ports (McASPs), Multichannel Buffered Serial Port (McBSP) |
| Networking | Dual Port Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), USB 2.0 Ports with Integrated PHYs |
| Power and Clock Management | Multiple Independent Core Power Domains, Multiple Independent Core Voltage Domains, Support for Three Operating Points (OPP100, OPP120, OPP166) per Voltage Domain |
Key Features
- High-Performance Processing: Combines ARM Cortex-A8 and TMS320C674x DSP cores for high-performance video, audio, and imaging processing.
- Advanced Video Processing: Includes a high-definition video and imaging coprocessor 2 (HDVICP2) for off-loading video and imaging tasks from the DSP core.
- Memory and Storage: Supports dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, and various memory interfaces like GPMC, MMC/SD/SDIO.
- Peripheral Set: Features multiple serial interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART), multichannel audio serial ports, and a multichannel buffered serial port.
- Networking and Connectivity: Includes dual port Ethernet, USB 2.0 ports, and support for industrial Ethernet protocols.
- Power Management: Multiple independent core power and voltage domains with support for different operating points.
Applications
- IP Network Cameras: Suitable for network cameras requiring high video processing capabilities.
- Industrial Automation: Used in industrial automation for video and imaging processing tasks.
- Video Surveillance: Ideal for video surveillance systems needing robust video processing.
- HD Video Conferencing: Supports high-definition video conferencing applications.
- Car Black Box: Used in car black box systems for video and audio recording.
- Home Audio and Video Equipment: Suitable for home audio and video equipment requiring advanced media processing.
Q & A
- What are the main processor cores in the TMS320DM8127?
The TMS320DM8127 features an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC core and a TMS320C674x floating-point VLIW DSP.
- What is the maximum performance of the TMS320DM8127?
The device can achieve up to 6000 MIPS and 4500 MFLOPS.
- What types of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM8127 support?
The device supports dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, as well as other memory interfaces like GPMC and MMC/SD/SDIO.
- What are the key features of the HDVICP2 coprocessor?
The HDVICP2 off-loads many video and imaging processing tasks from the DSP core, supporting encode, decode, and transcode operations for various video formats.
- What networking capabilities does the TMS320DM8127 have?
The device includes dual port Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) and USB 2.0 ports with integrated PHYs, supporting industrial Ethernet protocols.
- How does the TMS320DM8127 manage power?
The device has multiple independent core power and voltage domains, supporting three operating points (OPP100, OPP120, OPP166) per voltage domain.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM8127?
Common applications include IP network cameras, industrial automation, video surveillance, HD video conferencing, car black box systems, and home audio and video equipment.
- Does the TMS320DM8127 support real-time clock functionality?
Yes, the device includes a real-time clock (RTC) with one-time or periodic interrupt generation capabilities.
- How many general-purpose I/O pins does the TMS320DM8127 have?
The device has up to 128 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM8127?
The device has a complete set of development tools, including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Microsoft® Windows™ debugger interface.
