Overview
The TMS320DM8147SCYE1 is a highly integrated, programmable digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the DaVinci video processor family. This device is designed to meet the processing needs of various applications, including HD video conferencing, video surveillance, digital signage, media players, and mobile medical imaging. It combines robust operating system support, rich user interfaces, and high processing performance, making it an ideal choice for Original-Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original-Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring products to market.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ARM Cortex-A8 Core | Up to 1-GHz, ARMv7 Architecture, In-Order, Dual-Issue, Superscalar Processor Core |
| C674x VLIW DSP | Up to 750-MHz, 64 General-Purpose Registers, Six ALU Functional Units |
| Performance | Up to 6000 MIPS and 4500 MFLOPS |
| Memory | 32KB of Instruction and Data Caches, 512KB of L2 Cache, 64KB of RAM, 48KB of Boot ROM |
| Memory Interfaces | Programmable DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM Interfaces, up to DDR2-800 and DDR3-1066 |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Dual Port Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps), Dual USB 2.0 Ports, One PCI Express 2.0 Port, SATA 3.0 Gbps Controller |
| Timers and Watchdog | Eight 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers, One System Watchdog Timer |
| GPIO and Other Interfaces | Up to 128 General-Purpose I/O Pins, Six UARTs, Four SPIs, Three MMC/SD/SDIO Interfaces |
| Package | 684-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package (CYE Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
Key Features
- High-Performance Processing: Combines an ARM Cortex-A8 core and a C674x VLIW DSP for high-performance video and audio processing.
- Advanced Memory Architecture: Includes 32KB of L1P and L1D RAM/Cache, 256KB of L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Caches, and dynamic memory management.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Features dual Ethernet ports, dual USB 2.0 ports, a PCI Express 2.0 port, and a SATA 3.0 Gbps controller.
- Imaging and Video Processing: Includes an Imaging Subsystem (ISS) with camera sensor interfaces, resizer, and HDVICP2 for video and imaging coprocessing.
- 3D Graphics Engine: SGX530 3D graphics engine for offloading video and imaging tasks.
- Development Tools: Complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and Microsoft Windows debugger interface.
Applications
- HD Video Conferencing: Suitable for Skype endpoints and other video conferencing solutions.
- Video Surveillance: Ideal for DVRs and IP netcams.
- Digital Signage: Used in media players and adapters for digital signage applications.
- Mobile Medical Imaging: Utilized in mobile medical imaging devices.
- Network Projectors and Home Audio/Video Equipment: Supports various consumer electronics requiring high video and audio processing capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM8147SCYE1 processor?
The TMS320DM8147SCYE1 is a highly integrated digital media processor from Texas Instruments, part of the DaVinci video processor family.
- What are the key processing cores in the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The processor includes an ARM Cortex-A8 core and a C674x VLIW DSP.
- What are the memory specifications of the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The device features 32KB of instruction and data caches, 512KB of L2 cache, 64KB of RAM, and 48KB of boot ROM.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The device includes dual Ethernet ports, dual USB 2.0 ports, a PCI Express 2.0 port, and a SATA 3.0 Gbps controller.
- What is the purpose of the Imaging Subsystem (ISS) in the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The ISS includes camera sensor interfaces and a resizer for handling image and video data from the camera sensor.
- Does the TMS320DM8147SCYE1 support 3D graphics processing?
Yes, it includes an SGX530 3D graphics engine to offload video and imaging tasks.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The device comes with a complete set of development tools including C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Microsoft Windows debugger interface.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
It is used in HD video conferencing, video surveillance, digital signage, mobile medical imaging, and network projectors among others.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM8147SCYE1?
The device is packaged in a 684-pin Pb-Free BGA package (CYE Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Does the TMS320DM8147SCYE1 support multiple operating points for power management?
Yes, it supports multiple independent core power and voltage domains with three operating points (OPP100, OPP120, OPP166) per voltage domain.
