Overview
The TMS320DM8168CCYG2, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance DaVinci Digital Media Processor. This device integrates a powerful combination of processing units, including an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP. It is designed to meet the demanding requirements of various digital media applications such as video encoding, decoding, transcoding, and video security. The processor supports robust operating systems, rich user interfaces, and high processing performance, making it an ideal solution for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original-design manufacturers (ODMs) to quickly bring advanced devices to market.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor, TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP |
| Processor Frequency | Up to 1.20 GHz (ARM Cortex-A8), Up to 1 GHz (C674x DSP) |
| Performance | Up to 8000 MIPS and 6000 MFLOPS |
| Memory | 512KB On-Chip Memory Controller (OCMC) RAM, 256KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM and Caches |
| Cache | 32KB Instruction and Data Caches (ARM), 32KB L1P and L1D RAM and Cache (DSP) |
| Graphics Engine | SGX530 3D Graphics Engine (available only on TMS320DM8168) |
| Video Processing | Up to three programmable high-definition video image coprocessors (HDVICP2) |
| Interfaces | Dual USB 2.0 Ports, PCIe x2 lanes GEN2 compliant, SATA 3.0 Gbps Controller, Ethernet MACs, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, McASPs |
| Package | FCBGA (1031 pins), 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm |
Key Features
- High-performance DaVinci Digital Media Processors
- ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor with NEON Multimedia Architecture and VFPv3-IEEE754 compliance
- TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP with 64 general-purpose registers and six ALU functional units
- Up to three programmable high-definition video image coprocessors (HDVICP2) for encode, decode, transcode operations
- SGX530 3D graphics engine for sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces
- Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interface, flexible asynchronous memory interface
- Serial ATA (SATA) 3.0 Gbps Controller with integrated PHYs, dual Ethernet MACs
- Dual USB 2.0 ports with integrated PHYs, PCIe x2 lanes GEN2 compliant interface
- Seven 32-bit general-purpose timers, system watchdog timer, and up to 64 GPIO pins
Applications
- Video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate
- Video security and surveillance systems
- Video conferencing and collaboration tools
- Video infrastructure and media servers
- Digital signage and display systems
- High-definition video processing and streaming devices
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the TMS320DM8168CCYG2 processor?
The TMS320DM8168CCYG2 is a high-performance DaVinci Digital Media Processor designed for various digital media applications, including video encoding, decoding, transcoding, and video security.
- What are the key processing units in the TMS320DM8168CCYG2?
The processor includes an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP.
- What is the maximum frequency of the ARM Cortex-A8 and C674x DSP?
The ARM Cortex-A8 can operate up to 1.20 GHz, and the C674x DSP can operate up to 1 GHz.
- What type of graphics engine is available on the TMS320DM8168?
The SGX530 3D graphics engine is available only on the TMS320DM8168 device.
- How many high-definition video image coprocessors (HDVICP2) are available on the TMS320DM8168?
Up to three programmable high-definition video image coprocessors (HDVICP2) are available.
- What types of interfaces does the TMS320DM8168 support?
The device supports dual USB 2.0 ports, PCIe x2 lanes GEN2 compliant, SATA 3.0 Gbps Controller, Ethernet MACs, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, and McASPs.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320DM8168CCYG2?
The device is packaged in a FCBGA (1031 pins) with a size of 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320DM8168CCYG2?
Common applications include video encode, decode, transcode, video security, video conferencing, video infrastructure, media servers, and digital signage.
- Does the TMS320DM8168CCYG2 support multiple memory types?
Yes, it supports dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces and a flexible asynchronous memory interface.
- What is the role of the System Memory Management Unit (System MMU) in the TMS320DM8168?
The System MMU maps C674x DSP and EMDA TCB memory accesses to system addresses.
