Overview
The TMS320DM8168SCYGA2, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance DaVinci digital media processor. This device is part of the TMS320DM816x family and is designed to meet the demanding requirements of various video and media processing applications. It combines the power of an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor with a TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP, along with high-definition video and imaging coprocessors. This integration enables robust operating systems support, rich user interfaces, and high processing performance, making it an ideal solution for original-equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and original-design manufacturers (ODMs).
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | ARM Cortex-A8 RISC Processor, TMS320C674x VLIW DSP |
| Processor Frequency | Up to 1.20 GHz (ARM), Up to 1 GHz (DSP) |
| Performance | Up to 8000 MIPS and 6000 MFLOPS |
| Memory | 32KB Instruction and Data Caches, 256KB L2 Cache, 64KB RAM, 48KB Boot ROM, 512KB On-Chip Memory Controller (OCMC) RAM |
| Memory Architecture | C674x Two-Level Memory Architecture, 32KB L1P and L1D RAM and Cache, 256KB L2 Unified Mapped RAM and Caches |
| Video Processing | Up to three programmable high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2), HD video processing subsystem (HDVPSS) |
| Interfaces | Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, PCIe port x2 lanes GEN2 compliant, two USB 2.0 ports, two Gigabit Ethernet MACs, SATA 3.0 Gbps controller, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, McBSP, UARTs |
| Package | FCBGA (1031), 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm |
Key Features
- High-performance DaVinci digital media processors
- ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor with NEON extension
- TMS320C674x VLIW floating-point DSP
- Up to three programmable high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2)
- HD video processing subsystem (HDVPSS) for simultaneous HD and SD analog video output and dual HD video inputs
- Dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, supporting up to DDR2-800 and DDR3-1600
- PCIe port x2 lanes GEN2 compliant, allowing the device to act as a PCIe root complex or device endpoint
- Two USB 2.0 ports with integrated PHYs, two Gigabit Ethernet MACs with GMII and MDIO interface
- SATA 3.0 Gbps controller with integrated PHYs, supporting up to two hard disk drives
- SGX530 3D graphics engine (available only on the TMS320DM8168 device)
- System Memory Management Unit (System MMU) and Dynamic Memory Manager (DMM)
- SmartReflex™ Technology (Level 2) for power management
Applications
- Video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate operations
- Video infrastructure and video security systems
- Media servers and digital signage solutions
- Video conferencing and collaboration tools
- High-definition video processing in various industrial and consumer applications
Q & A
- What is the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2 processor?
The TMS320DM8168SCYGA2 is a high-performance DaVinci digital media processor from Texas Instruments, combining an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor and a TMS320C674x VLIW DSP.
- What are the key processing components of the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2?
The device includes an ARM Cortex-A8 RISC processor, a TMS320C674x VLIW DSP, and up to three high-definition video and imaging coprocessors (HDVICP2).
- What are the memory specifications of the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2?
The device features 32KB instruction and data caches, 256KB L2 cache, 64KB RAM, 48KB boot ROM, and 512KB on-chip memory controller (OCMC) RAM.
- What interfaces does the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2 support?
The device supports dual DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM interfaces, PCIe, USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, SATA 3.0 Gbps, SPI, SD and SDIO, I2C, and McBSP.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2?
The device is used in video encode, decode, transcode, and transrate operations, video infrastructure, video security, media servers, digital signage, and video conferencing.
- Does the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2 support 3D graphics?
Yes, the TMS320DM8168 device includes an SGX530 3D graphics engine to enable sophisticated GUIs and user interfaces.
- What is the package type and size of the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2?
The device is packaged in a 1031-pin FCBGA with a size of 25.0 mm x 25.0 mm.
- Does the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2 have power management features?
Yes, it includes SmartReflex™ Technology (Level 2) for power management and seven independent core power domains.
- What is the significance of the System Memory Management Unit (System MMU) in the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2?
The System MMU maps C674x DSP and EMDA TCB memory accesses to system addresses, enhancing memory management and access efficiency.
- How does the Dynamic Memory Manager (DMM) contribute to the TMS320DM8168SCYGA2's performance?
The DMM enables efficient memory management by providing programmable multi-zone memory mapping and interleaving, optimizing memory access patterns.
