Texas Instruments OMAP3503ECBC
- Part No.:
- OMAP3503ECBC
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 515-VFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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OMAP3503ECBC.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU OMAP-35XX 600MHZ 515FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
OMAP3503ECBC from Texas Instruments is a high-performance applications processor based on the ARM Cortex-A8 core operating at up to 720 MHz, integrating 256-KB L2 cache, 112-KB ROM, and 64-KB shared SRAM. It supports Linux®, Android™, and Windows® CE, and targets portable media players, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring integrated video processing, camera ISP, and display subsystems.
For engineers reviewing the OMAP3503ECBC datasheet, OMAP3503ECBC pinout, OMAP3503ECBC application, or OMAP3503ECBC equivalent, key selection criteria include its 515-pin s-PBGA (CBC) package with POP support, discrete memory interface exclusion, absence of PowerVR SGX graphics (distinguishing it from OMAP3515), and confirmed 188 GPIO capability with specific multiplexing constraints per Table 1-1.
Technical Context
The OMAP3503ECBC implements the OMAP™3 architecture with an in-order, dual-issue, superscalar ARM Cortex-A8 microprocessor core compliant with ARMv7, including TrustZone® security extensions, Thumb®-2 instruction set, and NEON™ SIMD coprocessor for multimedia acceleration. Its memory subsystem includes SDRAM Controller (SDRC) supporting LPDDR, General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) with eight chip-select pins, and SmartReflex™ technology enabling dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS).
Unlike the OMAP3515, the OMAP3503ECBC omits the PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator but retains full camera ISP (CCD/CMOS interface, BT.601/BT.656 support), dual-display subsystem (RGB + RFBI), video DACs for NTSC/PAL output, and comprehensive serial interfaces including five McBSPs (two with sidetone), four McSPI ports, three UARTs, and three I²C controllers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core Architecture | ARM Cortex-A8, ARMv7-compliant, 720-MHz maximum operating frequency |
| L2 Cache | 256-KB unified cache enabling low-latency access to frequently used instructions and data |
| On-chip Memory | 112-KB ROM for boot code, 64-KB shared SRAM for fast context switching and firmware execution |
| Memory Interfaces | SDRAM Controller (SDRC) for LPDDR; GPMC with 8 chip-selects and 128-MB address space per select |
| Video Output | Dual 10-bit DACs supporting composite NTSC/PAL and S-video output without external encoder |
| Package | 515-pin s-PBGA (CBC suffix), 0.65-mm top / 0.5-mm bottom ball pitch, POP-capable |
| Power Management | SmartReflex AVS with adaptive core voltage (0.985–1.35 V) and DVFS for optimized active/standby power |
Pinout & Package
The OMAP3503ECBC is housed in a 515-pin s-PBGA package with CBC suffix, featuring 0.65-mm ball pitch on top and 0.5-mm on bottom, supporting Package-on-Package (POP) memory stacking. It excludes discrete memory interface signals and omits gpmc_ncs1/gpmc_ncs2 and gpmc_wait1/gpmc_wait2 pins compared to CBB variant.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sdrc_d0–sdrc_d31 | SDRAM Data Bus | 32-bit bidirectional data path for LPDDR memory interfacing with DQS strobes and DM masking |
| sdrc_a0–sdrc_a14, sdrc_ba0–sdrc_ba1 | SDRAM Address & Bank Select | 15-bit row/column address + 2-bit bank select for up to 1 GB address space |
| gpmc_a0–gpmc_a10, gpmc_ncs0–gpmc_ncs7 | GPMC Address & Chip Select | 11-bit address bus and eight independent chip-select outputs for NOR/NAND/SRAM/Pseudo-SRAM |
| dss_data0–dss_data23, dss_hsync, dss_vsync, dss_pclk | Display Subsystem Parallel Output | 24-bit RGB + sync/pixel clock for direct LCD panel driving up to HD resolution |
| cam_d0–cam_d11, cam_pclk, cam_hs, cam_vs, cam_fld | Camera ISP Parallel Interface | 12-bit parallel image data bus with pixel clock, horizontal/vertical sync, and field signal for CMOS/CCD sensors |
| uart1_tx/rx/cts/rts, uart2_tx/rx/cts/rts, uart3_tx/rx/irrx/irtx | Asynchronous Serial Interface | Three full-duplex UARTs, two with IrDA/CIR support and triple-muxed control signals in CBC package |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| ARM Cortex-A8 Core | Superscalar, dual-issue execution with NEON SIMD and Jazelle RCT for Java bytecode acceleration |
| Camera ISP | Hardware-accelerated pipeline supporting BT.601 (8-bit) and BT.656 (10-bit) YCbCr 4:2:2, resize engine (1/4x–4x), and color space conversion |
| Display Subsystem | Dual-output 3-layer processor supporting simultaneous graphics/video layers, temporal dithering, and RFBI interface for remote frame buffer panels |
| System DMA | 32-channel sDMA controller with configurable priority for offloading CPU from memory-intensive peripheral transfers |
| Power Management | SmartReflex Level 2 with real-time voltage adaptation across MPU, core, and I/O domains to reduce active power by >20% vs fixed-voltage operation |
Applications
| Portable Media Player | Digital Video Camera |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: High-resolution video playback (720p) with hardware-accelerated decoding, touch UI, and battery-constrained operation. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main applications processor executing HLOS, managing video decode pipeline, display rendering, and power-aware scheduling. Use Value: Integrated SDRC and display subsystem eliminate external video memory and timing ICs; SmartReflex reduces system-level power by dynamically scaling voltage/frequency during variable workload. | Use Scenario: Real-time capture of 1080i video from CMOS sensor, on-device encoding, and HDMI/NTSC output. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Camera ISP front-end processor handling raw sensor data, auto-exposure/white-balance, and hardware resize before encode. Use Value: Dedicated BT.656 interface and 12-bit parallel camera bus enable direct sensor connection; dual DACs provide analog video output without external encoder IC. |
| Web Tablet | Point-of-Sale Terminal |
Use Scenario: Touch-enabled web browsing, document viewing, and local media playback in compact form factor with extended battery life. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary SoC running Android OS, coordinating GPU-free 2D graphics, USB OTG host, and multi-touch controller interface. Use Value: 188 GPIOs support flexible peripheral expansion (e.g., capacitive touch, audio codec, SD card); McBSP and McSPI interfaces allow direct attachment of audio and secure element ICs. | Use Scenario: Compact retail terminal with barcode scanner, thermal printer, magnetic stripe reader, and secure payment processing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Secure applications processor managing encrypted transaction flow, peripheral I/O timing, and real-time response to swipe events. Use Value: TrustZone® enables isolated secure world for EMV payment stack; GPMC supports glueless interface to legacy peripherals like parallel printers and MSR readers. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMAP3515ECBB | Includes PowerVR SGX 3D graphics accelerator; uses CBB package with discrete memory interface and different pin muxing | Required for OpenGL ES 2.0-based UI rendering or 3D gaming; not drop-in compatible due to package and GPMC signal differences | Select when 3D graphics acceleration is mandatory and PCB layout accommodates CBB package and memory interface routing |
| i.MX535CJM | ARM Cortex-A8 @ 1 GHz, Vivante GC320 GPU, different memory controller (DDR2/DDR3), no integrated video DACs | Suitable for displays requiring LVDS or HDMI output; requires external DAC for analog video; lacks BT.656 camera interface | Choose for higher CPU clock speed and modern DDR3 support where analog video output is unnecessary and camera interface flexibility is lower priority |
Compared with OMAP3515ECBB, OMAP3503ECBC trades 3D graphics capability for lower cost and power, while i.MX535CJM offers higher clock speed and DDR3 support but requires external components for analog video and lacks native BT.656 camera support-making OMAP3503ECBC optimal for cost-sensitive, analog-video-centric embedded media devices.
Availability
OMAP3503ECBC is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for portable media players, digital video cameras, and point-of-sale terminals requiring stable component supply, long-term lifecycle support, and industrial-grade temperature operation.
Supply support for OMAP3503ECBC includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Texas Instruments is a global semiconductor company specializing in analog, embedded processing, and wireless technologies with leadership in low-power design and industrial-grade reliability.
The OMAP3503 belongs to TI's OMAP™3 family of applications processors, engineered for high-performance mobile and embedded systems requiring integrated video, imaging, and display capabilities without dedicated 3D graphics hardware.
FAQ
What distinguishes OMAP3503ECBC from OMAP3515?
The OMAP3503ECBC excludes the PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator present in OMAP3515, making it a cost- and power-optimized variant for applications that do not require OpenGL ES 2.0 or OpenVG acceleration. Both share identical ARM Cortex-A8 core, memory subsystems, camera ISP, and display features-but OMAP3503ECBC is strictly intended for 2D/UI and video-centric use cases without 3D rendering demands.
Does OMAP3503ECBC support Android OS?
Yes, OMAP3503ECBC supports Android™ as confirmed in the SPRS505H datasheet revision history (October 2013). It provides the necessary ARMv7 compliance, NEON SIMD acceleration, memory bandwidth, and peripheral drivers required for Android 2.x–4.x platform integration, including hardware-accelerated video decode and camera preview pipelines.
What video output interfaces does OMAP3503ECBC provide?
OMAP3503ECBC integrates two 10-bit digital-to-analog converters (DACs) supporting composite NTSC and PAL output, plus separate luma/chroma (S-video) signals. It also provides a 24-bit parallel RGB digital output and Remote Frame Buffer Interface (RFBI) for direct LCD panel driving-enabling simultaneous analog and digital video output without external encoders.
Is the OMAP3503ECBC pin-compatible with OMAP3503ECBB?
No, OMAP3503ECBC is not pin-compatible with OMAP3503ECBB. While both are 515-pin s-PBGA packages, the CBC and CBB variants differ in ball pitch (0.65/0.5 mm vs 0.5/0.4 mm), POP interface layer alignment, and signal assignment-particularly for GPMC wait/ncs pins and UART control signal muxing. PCB redesign is required for substitution.
What camera sensor interfaces does OMAP3503ECBC support?
OMAP3503ECBC supports parallel CCD and CMOS image sensors via its dedicated Camera ISP interface, including BT.601 (8-bit) and BT.656 (10-bit) YCbCr 4:2:2 digital video standards. It provides 12-bit data bus (cam_d0–cam_d11), pixel clock (cam_pclk), horizontal/vertical sync (cam_hs/cam_vs), and field signal (cam_fld) for direct sensor connection without bridge logic.
OMAP3503ECBC Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 515-VFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- OMAP-35xx
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A8
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 600MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR
- Graphics Acceleration:
- No
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- LCD
- Ethernet:
- -
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 1.x (3), USB 2.0 (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 3.0V
- Operating Temperature:
- 0°C ~ 90°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 515-POP-FCBGA (14x14)
- Additional Interfaces:
- HDQ/1-Wire, I2C, McBSP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART
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All OMAP3503ECBC products on Aetrix are procured from qualified distributors and authorized channels. Our dedicated quality assurance team conducts strict verification, including traceability checks and, if necessary, third-party testing. This ensures that OMAP3503ECBC meets industry standards.
7.What is the process for return or replacement of OMAP3503ECBC?
All OMAP3503ECBC units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with OMAP3503ECBC, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The OMAP3503ECBC part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for OMAP3503ECBC:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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