Overview
The TMS320DM8148BCYE2 from Texas Instruments is a highly integrated, programmable platform leveraging the DaVinci processor technology. This device is part of the TMS320DM814x family, designed to meet the processing needs of various applications such as HD video conferencing, video surveillance, DVRs, IP netcams, digital signage, media players, mobile medical imaging, network projectors, and home audio and video equipment. It combines robust operating system support, rich user interfaces, and high processing performance, making it ideal for Original-Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Original-Design Manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring products to market.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Core | Up to 1 GHz, ARMv7 Architecture, In-Order, Dual-Issue, Superscalar Processor Core, Neon™ Multimedia Architecture |
| TMS320C674x VLIW DSP | Up to 750 MHz, 64 General-Purpose Registers, Six ALU Functional Units, Supports Integer and Floating Point |
| Performance | Up to 6000 MIPS and 4500 MFLOPS |
| Caches and Memory | 32KB of Instruction and Data Caches, 512KB of L2 Cache, 64KB of RAM, 48KB of Boot ROM, 1.08MB On-Chip RAM |
| Memory Interfaces | Dual DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM Interfaces, Supports up to DDR2-800 and DDR3-1066 |
| Peripheral Set | Dual Port Gigabit Ethernet, Two USB 2.0 Ports, One PCIe 2.0 Port, Six UARTs, Four SPIs, Three MMC/SD/SDIO Interfaces, Four I2C Ports |
| Video Processing | HD Video Processing Subsystem (HDVPSS), High-Definition Video and Imaging Coprocessor 2 (HDVICP2), SGX530 3D Graphics Engine |
| Voltage and Package | 1.5V, 1.8V, 3.3V I/O, 684-Pin Pb-Free BGA Package |
Key Features
- High-Performance Processing: Combines an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC CPU with a TI C674x VLIW floating-point DSP core and high-definition video and imaging coprocessors.
- Advanced Video Processing: Includes the HDVPSS, HDVICP2, and an SGX530 3D graphics engine to off-load video and imaging tasks.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Supports dual port gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, PCIe 2.0, UARTs, SPIs, MMC/SD/SDIO interfaces, and I2C ports.
- Memory and Cache: Features 32KB of instruction and data caches, 512KB of L2 cache, and 1.08MB of on-chip RAM.
- Development Tools: Includes C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Microsoft® Windows® debugger interface.
- Power and Clock Management: Multiple independent core power and voltage domains, clock enable and disable control for subsystems and peripherals.
Applications
- HD Video Conferencing: Skype endpoints and other video conferencing solutions.
- Video Surveillance: DVRs and IP netcams.
- Digital Signage: Media players and adapters.
- Mobile Medical Imaging: Portable medical imaging devices.
- Network Projectors: Home and professional projectors.
- Home Audio and Video Equipment: High-definition audio and video systems.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock speed of the ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Core in the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
Up to 1 GHz.
- What type of DSP core is integrated into the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP core.
- What is the total on-chip RAM available in the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
1.08MB.
- What video processing subsystems are included in the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
HDVPSS, HDVICP2, and SGX530 3D graphics engine.
- What types of memory interfaces does the TMS320DM8148BCYE2 support?
Dual DDR2/DDR3 SDRAM interfaces.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
684-Pin Pb-Free BGA package.
- What are some of the key applications for the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
HD video conferencing, video surveillance, digital signage, mobile medical imaging, network projectors, and home audio and video equipment.
- Does the TMS320DM8148BCYE2 support Ethernet and USB interfaces?
Yes, it supports dual port gigabit Ethernet and two USB 2.0 ports.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320DM8148BCYE2?
C compilers, DSP assembly optimizer, and a Microsoft® Windows® debugger interface.
- How does the TMS320DM8148BCYE2 manage power and clocking?
Multiple independent core power and voltage domains, clock enable and disable control for subsystems and peripherals.
