Overview
The TMS320DM8168BCYG2 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the DaVinci family and is designed to meet the processing needs of various high-performance video and audio applications. It combines a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor with a C674x digital signal processor (DSP), along with a highly integrated peripheral set. This integration enables robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, and high processing performance, making it ideal for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original-design manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring to market advanced media devices.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8 and C674x DSP |
| Maximum Clock Frequency | Up to 1.1 GHz (ARM), up to 1 GHz (DSP) |
| Package | FCBGA-1031 |
| Memory | 256 KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM and Cache, 64 KB On-chip RAM, Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interface |
| Video Processing | Up to three high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2), supporting 1080p60 H.264 encode/decode and transcoding |
| Graphics Engine | SGX530 3D graphics engine (available only on the TMS320DM8168 device) |
| Interfaces | SATA 3.0 Gbps, USB 2.0, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, McASP, Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) |
| Timers and Watchdog | Seven 32-bit general-purpose timers, one system watchdog timer |
| GPIO | Up to 64 GPIO pins |
| Voltage | Core Logic: 1.0 V, USB Logic: 0.9 V, RAM: 1.0 V, IO: 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 3.3 V |
Key Features
- High-Performance Processing: Combines ARM Cortex-A8 and C674x DSP for robust video and audio processing.
- Advanced Video Capabilities: Supports up to three high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2) for 1080p60 H.264 encode/decode and transcoding.
- Integrated Graphics: Includes an SGX530 3D graphics engine for sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Features SATA, USB 2.0, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, McASP, and Ethernet interfaces.
- Flexible Memory Options: Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interface and various on-chip memory configurations.
- Low Power and Cost-Effective Packaging: Utilizes Via Channel technology for reduced PCB costs and efficient routing.
Applications
- Video Encode, Decode, Transcode, and Transrate: Ideal for high-definition video processing applications.
- Video Security and Surveillance: Supports multiple video streams and advanced video analytics.
- Video Conferencing: Enables high-quality video conferencing with multiple participants.
- Media Servers and Digital Signage: Suitable for media servers and digital signage applications requiring robust video processing.
- Industrial and Automotive Systems: Can be used in various industrial and automotive applications requiring high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The TMS320DM8168BCYG2 is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) developed by Texas Instruments, combining an ARM Cortex-A8 processor and a C674x DSP.
- What are the key processing capabilities of the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The device supports up to 1.1 GHz ARM and 1 GHz DSP clock frequencies, and it includes up to three high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2).
- What types of memory does the TMS320DM8168BCYG2 support?
The device supports 256 KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM and Cache, 64 KB On-chip RAM, and dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces.
- What graphics capabilities does the TMS320DM8168BCYG2 have?
The device includes an SGX530 3D graphics engine for sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces.
- What are the primary interfaces supported by the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The device features SATA 3.0 Gbps, USB 2.0, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, McASP, and Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) interfaces.
- What are the typical applications for the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The device is suitable for video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate; video security and surveillance; video conferencing; media servers; and digital signage.
- What is the packaging technology used for the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The device uses Via Channel technology in a 1031-BFBGA package, reducing PCB costs and improving routing efficiency.
- What is the lifecycle status of the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The TMS320DM8168BCYG2 is listed as obsolete.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320DM8168BCYG2 support?
The device supports up to 64 GPIO pins.
- What are the voltage requirements for the TMS320DM8168BCYG2?
The device requires core logic voltage of 1.0 V, USB logic voltage of 0.9 V, RAM voltage of 1.0 V, and IO voltages of 1.5 V, 1.8 V, and 3.3 V.
