OMAP3515DCUS72

The OMAP3515DCUS72 is an embedded microprocessor of Texas Instruments (TI). It is part of TI’s OMAP product line, which is composed of devices based on the ARM Cortex-A8 processor core and dedicated media accelerators. The OMAP3515DCUS72 is a higher-end OMAP device, targeting mobile devices and applications with multiple digital video streams and wireless communications. It is designed for multimedia, imaging, and wireless applications requiring low power dissipation.

The OMAP3515DCUS72 device is based on the ARM Cortex-A8 core operating at up to 1GHz. It includes an L1 and L2 cache, low-power DRAM, and an accelerator coprocessor. The device also includes multiple communications interfaces and peripherals, including an SMS transport unit, a 4-lane Serial ATA controller, an integrated 802.11b/g/n MAC, an analog and digital audio CODEC, an accelerometer, and a graphic accelerator.

The OMAP3515DCUS72 is widely used in portable devices such as cellular phones and tablets, as well as embedded applications such as automotive infotainment systems, machine vision, and home automation. It is also widely used in security and surveillance systems and healthcare applications.

The OMAP3515DCUS72 device integrates a wide range of multimedia and communication features to enable the design of advanced applications. It supports H.264 and other video encoding algorithms, and video playback at up to 30 frames-per-second. It also offers integrated power management and sophisticated power control, allowing the system designer to balance performance and power consumption.

In addition, the device incorporates a high-speed serial peripheral port, allowing interfaces to be added to the system, such as a UART, GPIO, and I2C. It also supports various memory interfaces, including SDRAM, DDR2, mDDR, and NAND Flash. The device also includes a versatile low-power display controller, supporting up to four simultaneous displays and resolutions up to 1080p.

Moreover, the OMAP3515DCUS72 device includes an integrated analog front-end, combining a pre-distortion, adaptive predistortion, envelope tracking, and external amplifier control. This provides a flexible solution for multimedia-enabled portable devices, with advanced audio performance and a low power dissipation profile.

The OMAP3515DCUS72 device is designed for low power operation. This is accomplished through a number of features including hardware acceleration for video processing, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and multiple clock and power domains. With these features, the device is well-suited for applications where power dissipation is a critical factor. Additionally, the device includes integrated safety features to reduce the impact of Radiation Tolerant Single Event Latch-Ups (R-TEMPESTs) and total ionizing dose (TID).

In conclusion, the OMAP3515DCUS72 is an embedded microprocessor that combines an ARM Cortex-A8 core and various communications and multimedia coprocessors. It is well-suited for multimedia-enabled portable devices and other embedded applications where low power dissipation and robust performance are important factors. The device includes sophisticated power management and safety features, allowing the system designer to optimize performance and minimize power consumption.