Overview
The TMS320DM8168SCYG is a high-performance Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) from Texas Instruments, part of the DaVinci™ DM81x video SOC series. This device is designed to handle demanding high-definition video and imaging applications, making it a powerful solution for various digital media processing needs. It features a dual-core architecture with an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP, enabling simultaneous processing of multiple video and audio streams.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor and TMS320C674x DSP |
| Clock Rate | Up to 1.20 GHz (ARM), Up to 1 GHz (DSP) |
| Performance | Up to 8000 MIPS and 6000 MFLOPS |
| Memory | 1.5 MB On-Chip RAM, 48 KB Boot ROM |
| Cache | 32-KB Instruction and Data Caches, 256-KB L2 Cache |
| Package | 1031-FCBGA (25x25 mm) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 95°C (TJ) |
| Interfaces | EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I²C, McASP, McBSP, PCI, Serial ATA, SD/SDIO, SPI, UART, USB |
| Voltage | Core: 1.00V, I/O: 1.5V, 1.8V, 3.3V |
Key Features
- High-Performance DaVinci Digital Media Processors with ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor and TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP
- Supports up to three high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2)
- NEON Multimedia Architecture and Jazelle RCT Execution Environment
- Two USB 3.0 Ports with Integrated PHYs
- SATA 6 Gbps Controller with Integrated PHYs
- PCI Express 2.0 Port with Integrated PHY
- SGX530 3D graphics engine for sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces
- Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interface and flexible asynchronous memory interface
Applications
The TMS320DM8168SCYG is ideal for various high-performance digital media applications, including:
- High-Definition Video Encoding, Decoding, Transcoding, and Multicoding
- Imaging and Video Processing
- Set-Top Boxes and Digital TVs
- Video Surveillance Systems
- Medical Imaging Devices
- Industrial Automation and Control Systems
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM8168SCYG?
The TMS320DM8168SCYG is a Digital Media System-on-Chip (DMSoC) from Texas Instruments, designed for high-performance digital media processing.
- What processors are included in the TMS320DM8168SCYG?
The device includes an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x Floating-Point VLIW DSP.
- What are the clock rates of the processors?
The ARM Cortex-A8 processor can operate up to 1.20 GHz, and the TMS320C674x DSP can operate up to 1 GHz.
- What is the memory configuration of the TMS320DM8168SCYG?
The device has 1.5 MB of on-chip RAM and 48 KB of boot ROM.
- What interfaces does the TMS320DM8168SCYG support?
The device supports various interfaces including EBI/EMI, Ethernet, I²C, McASP, McBSP, PCI, Serial ATA, SD/SDIO, SPI, UART, and USB.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320DM8168SCYG?
The operating temperature range is 0°C to 95°C (TJ).
- Is the TMS320DM8168SCYG RoHS compliant?
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320DM8168SCYG?
Typical applications include high-definition video processing, imaging, set-top boxes, digital TVs, video surveillance systems, and medical imaging devices.
- Does the TMS320DM8168SCYG support 3D graphics?
- What is the status of the TMS320DM8168SCYG in terms of availability?
The TMS320DM8168SCYG is in the process of being discontinued, and new designs should consider an alternate product.
