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Texas Instruments TMS320C66x Multicore Digital Signal Processors

Ken Cheung — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:46:43 +0000

Texas Instruments announced the TMS320C66x multicore digital signal processors. The multicore TI C66x DSP devices are based on the KeyStone multicore architecture. The C66x family include the TMS320C6671 (one core), TMS320C6672 (two cores), TMS320C6674 (four cores) and TMS320C6678 (eight cores) digital signal processors. Each high-speed core (1.5 GHz, 1.25 GHz or 1 GHz) is a true fixed- and floating-point DSP. The TI DSPs are ideal for software defined radios (SDRs), radar, surveillance and imaging cameras.

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TI TMS320C6748 Digital Signal Processor, OMAP-L138 DSP + ARM Processor

Ken Cheung — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:53:44 +0000

Texas Instruments introduced the TMS320C6748 digital signal processors (DSPs) and OMAP-L138 DSP + ARM processors. The embedded processors protect against unauthorized reading of intellectual property (IP) and sensitive data. The secure boot, multi-level encrypted C6748 DSPs and OMAP-L138 DSP + ARM processors are sampling now at 375MHz and 456MHz (industrial temperature ranges available). Production pricing starts at $18 per 1,000 units (1ku) for the C6748 DSP and $21.40 per 1ku for the OMAP-L138 DSP + ARM processor.

TI TMS320DM8168 and TMS320DM8148 DaVinci Digital Media Processors

Ken Cheung — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 17:51:35 +0000

Texas Instruments (TI) announced the TMS320DM8168 and TMS320DM8148 DaVinci digital media processors. The high-performance DM8168 DaVinci digital media processor supports up to three simultaneous 1080p60 frames per second (fps) video streams, 12 simultaneous 720p30 fps video streams or a combination of lower resolution streams. The lower-power DM8148 DaVinci digital media processor offers a 1080p60 fps video stream, three simultaneous 720p30 fps video streams or multiple lower resolution streams at 3 watts. The DM8168 is sampling today with production prices starting at $75 per 1ku. The DM8148 will start sampling in 3Q2011. Production pricing starts at $51 per 1ku.

Tensilica ConnX BBE64-128 and BBE64-UE DSP IP Cores

Ken Cheung — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:31:29 +0000

Tensilica introduced the ConnX BBE64-128 and BBE64-UE DSP (digital signal processor) IP (intellectual property) cores for SOC (system-on-chip) design. The ConnX BBE64-128 IP core features 100+ GigaMACs performance in 28nm high-performance process technology. The ConnX BBE64-UE is optimized for the low power and small area requirements of LTE Advanced handsets. An evaluation kit for the ConnX BBE64-128 and ConnX BBE64-UE cores is expected to be available in the fall of 2011.

Freescale Semiconductor MSC8157 and MSC8158 Digital Signal Processors

Ken Cheung — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:04:32 +0000

Freescale Semiconductor launched their MSC8157 and MSC8158 digital signal processors (DSP). The new digital signal processors are the next generation of the Freescale MSC8156 DSP. The MSC8157 and MSC8158 DSP devices are based on Freescale’s SC3850 core running at 1.2 Ghz, which recently earned the highest BDTIsimMark2000 fixed-point performance score of any DSP architecture tested to date by independent signal-processing firm Berkley Design Technology, Inc (BDTI). The Freescale MSC8157/58 DSPs will start sampling to selected customers in Q1 2011.

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Texas Instruments C6A816x Integra DSP + ARM Processors

Ken Cheung — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:15:15 +0000

Texas Instruments (TI) launched the C6A816x Integra digital signal processor (DSP) + ARM processors. The DSP is dedicated for intensive signal processing, complex math functions and image processing algorithms, while the ARM is available for graphical user interfaces (GUIs), network connectivity, system control and application processing under multiple operating systems. The two new devices in the C6A816x Integra DSP + ARM generation are the C6A8168 and C6A8167 processors. The C6A816x Integra DSP + ARM processors are sampling now. Pricies starts at $46 per 1,000 units (1ku) for the C6A8167 Integra DSP+ ARM processor and $49 per 1ku for the C6A8168 Integra DSP + ARM processor.

TI TMS320C5504 and TMS320C5505 Digital Signal Processors

Ken Cheung — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:32:16 +0000

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the TMS320C5504 and TMS320C5505 ultra-low-power digital signal processors (DSPs) at 150 MHz. The C5504 and C5505 DSPs offer the industry’s lowest total power at less than 0.15 mW/MHz and standby power at less than 0.15 mW. The processors feature up to 320 KB of on-chip memory, multiple integrated peripherals, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling. The TMS320C5504 DSP is priced at $6.20 in quantities of 1,000 units (1 ku). The TMS320C5505 is priced at $7.45 US in quantities of 1,000 units. Both devices are sampling now.

Freescale Semiconductor MSC825x Digital Signal Processors

Ken Cheung — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 11:31:10 +0000

Freescale Semiconductor launched the MSC825x family of programmable digital signal processors (DSPs). Prices start at a suggested resale price of $75 (USD) in quantities of 1,000. Samples are planned for this quarter and production is planned for the third quarter. The MSC825x DSPs are ideal for medical, aerospace, defense, test, and measurement applications.

Analog Devices SHARC 2148x and SHARC 2147x Digital Signal Processors

Ken Cheung — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 11:38:12 +0000

Analog Devices rolled out the SHARC 2148x and SHARC 2147x series of 32-bit floating point digital signal processors. SHARC 2148x series processors are available in a range of package options including 176-ld and 100-ld LQFP packages, with pricing starting at $8.20. SHARC 2147x series processors are available in package options including 12x12mm BGA and a 14x14mm LQFP, with pricing starting at $7.85. Processors are sampling today.

Texas Instruments TMS320DM8168 DaVinci Video System on Chip

Ken Cheung — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:31:58 +0000

Texas Instruments (TI) introduced the new TMS320DM8168 DaVinci video system-on-chip (SoC). The DM8168 consolidates all of the capture, compression, display and control functionalities of a high definition (HD), multi-channel system on a single chip. The DaVinci video SoC features a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 and a 1 GHz TI C674x digital signal processor (DSP) core. The DM8168 reduces system electronic bill of materials (eBOM) costs by 50%. It replaces the functionality of over 10 discrete components. The DM8168 DaVinci video SoC will begin sampling in the second quarter.