Product category: Microprocessors, Microcontrollers and DSPs
News Release from: Texas Instruments (April 2001-March 2006) | Subject: DM640/1/2
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial Team on 1 July 2003
Media processors take
on video applications
Two new digital media processors are tailored for the video and imaging market, including video over IP, multichannel digital video recording and high-quality video encoding and decoding
Providing video and imaging designers the flexibility to choose the optimal combinations of performance, price and peripheral integration, Texas Instruments has unveiled two new digital media processors tailored for the video and imaging market, specifically video over IP, video-on-demand (VOD), multichannel digital video recording applications and high-quality video encoding and decoding solutions.
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 1 July 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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TI has also released the TMS320DM642 (DM642) digital media processor and development kit.
The new 500 and 600MHz versions of the TMS320DM641 (DM641) and the 400MHz TMS320DM640 (DM640) processors address the needs of a wide spectrum of video-client type applications such as IP-based video recorders, set-top boxes, security surveillance and network cameras with next-generation functionality with real-time D1 (720 x 480) resolution encode and decode at 30 frames per second.
Built on the proven architecture of TI's TMS320C64x generation of DSPs, this full suite of digital media processors is code compatible with TI's other C64x digital signal processors and CAN interface with up to six simultaneous 8bit BT656-compliant video streams.
The DM642, DM641 and DM640 processors offer on-chip integrated video ports, glueless Ethernet and multichannel audio.
This level of integration surpasses many traditional hard-wired fixed function chipsets while offering the convenience of software programmability.
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The processors are capable of performing up to four simultaneous MPEG-2 main-profile-at-main-level video decodes at full D1 resolution in real time.
The suite of devices is also capable of full video encoding in real time and offers the industry's first code support for broadcast-quality Windows Media 9 encode and decode technology.
In addition, these devices support the latest industry standard algorithms including MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) decode.
'The new DM641 and DM640 present an attractive roadmap option for advancing current product designs in next-generation video client solutions', said Yvonne Cager, Video Solutions Marketing Manager, TI.
'TI is committed to providing options that our customers need to develop high-quality video products while easing development time and reducing system cost'.
Recognising the value of precious design time and resources, TI has compiled a suite of development tools and partners that enable OEMs to significantly reduce design time.
The new DM64x development kit consists of a base board as well as a full suite of Code Composer Studio and eXpressDSP software and development tools to speed code development.
The board includes a complementary portfolio of products from TI's analogue group such as audio codecs, power management ICs, transceivers, driver/receivers, clock generators and signal conditioning devices.
The development kit also includes a daughtercard expansion connector that allows integration of additional system capabilities.
With the TMS320DM64x suite's code compatibility and full software programmability, customers can rapidly develop their products with the latest algorithms for faster market deployment and even upgrade them remotely as standards evolve and new software technologies emerge.
Designers can get started today with DM642 samples and the development kit and take advantage of the broad range of high performance and lower cost options.
The DM642 is sampling now; pricing starts at $49 for 600MHz and $45 for 500MHz, in 10,000-off units.
The DM641 will be sampling in 4Q 2003; pricing starts at $37 for 600MHz and $32 for 500MHz, in 10,000-off units.
The DM640 will be sampling in 4Q 2003; pricing starts at $19.95 for 400MHz in 10,000-off units.
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