Overview
The TMS320DM8168CCYG4 is a highly integrated DaVinci digital media processor from Texas Instruments. This device is part of the DM816x family, which leverages TI's DaVinci technology to meet the processing needs of various video and media applications. It combines an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor with a TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP core and high-definition video and imaging coprocessors, making it a powerful solution for demanding HD video applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Cores | ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor, TMS320C674x VLIW Floating-Point DSP |
| Processor Speed | Up to 1.20 GHz (ARM), Up to 1 GHz (DSP) |
| Performance | Up to 8000 MIPS and 6000 MFLOPS |
| Cache Memory | 32KB Instruction and Data Caches (ARM), 256KB L2 Cache (ARM), 32KB L1P and L1D RAM and Cache (DSP), 256KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM and Caches (DSP) |
| On-Chip Memory | 64KB RAM, 48KB Boot ROM, 512KB On-Chip Memory Controller (OCMC) RAM |
| Video Coprocessors | Up to three programmable high-definition video image coprocessing (HDVICP2) engines |
| Graphics Engine | SGX530 3D graphics engine |
| Package | 1031-Pin BGA (CYG), 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm body size |
| Process Technology | 40-nm CMOS |
| Voltage | 1.0 V (Core Logic), 1.5 V, 1.8 V, 3.3 V (I/O) |
Key Features
- High-performance DaVinci digital media processors
- ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor with NEON multimedia architecture and ARMv7 architecture
- TMS320C674x floating-point VLIW DSP core with 64 general-purpose registers and six ALU functional units
- Up to three HDVICP2 engines for encode, decode, transcode, and transcoding operations
- SGX530 3D graphics engine for sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces
- System Memory Management Unit (System MMU) and Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller
- Support for various peripherals including Gigabit Ethernet, USB, PCIe, audio serial ports, UARTs, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, and GPIO pins
- Via Channel technology for efficient PCB design
Applications
- Video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate operations
- Video security and surveillance
- Video conferencing
- Video infrastructure and media servers
- Digital signage
- High-definition video processing and streaming
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
The TMS320DM8168CCYG4 is a DaVinci digital media processor from Texas Instruments, featuring an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP core.
- What are the key processor cores in the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
The device includes an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP core.
- What is the maximum speed of the processor cores?
The ARM Cortex-A8 can operate up to 1.20 GHz, and the DSP core can operate up to 1 GHz.
- What type of video coprocessors does the TMS320DM8168CCYG4 have?
The device includes up to three programmable high-definition video image coprocessing (HDVICP2) engines.
- Does the TMS320DM8168CCYG4 support 3D graphics?
Yes, it includes an SGX530 3D graphics engine.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
The device is packaged in a 1031-Pin BGA (CYG) with a body size of 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm.
- What process technology is used in the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
The device is manufactured using 40-nm CMOS technology.
- What are some of the key applications of the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
Key applications include video encoding, decoding, transcoding, video security, video conferencing, and digital signage.
- Does the TMS320DM8168CCYG4 support various peripherals?
Yes, it supports peripherals such as Gigabit Ethernet, USB, PCIe, audio serial ports, UARTs, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, and GPIO pins.
- What is Via Channel technology, and how does it benefit the TMS320DM8168CCYG4?
Via Channel technology allows for the use of 0.8-mm pitch PCB feature sizes, reducing PCB costs and enabling efficient PCB routing in only two signal layers.
