Texas Instruments OMAP3515DCBCA

Overview

OMAP3515DCBCA from Texas Instruments is a 720-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 applications processor with PowerVR SGX graphics acceleration, 256-KB L2 cache, and integrated camera ISP and display subsystem. It supports Linux, Android, and Windows CE, and targets portable media players, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring high-resolution video decode, 2D/3D graphics, and real-time image processing.

For engineers reviewing the OMAP3515DCBCA datasheet, OMAP3515DCBCA pinout, OMAP3515DCBCA application, or OMAP3515DCBCA equivalent, this page delivers verified technical context, package-specific pin mapping (CBC s-PBGA-515), key electrical and timing specifications, and validated alternative options for embedded multimedia SoC selection.

Technical Context

The OMAP3515DCBCA implements an in-order, dual-issue, superscalar ARMv7 architecture core with NEON SIMD coprocessor and TrustZone security extensions. Its memory subsystem includes SDRAM controller (SDRC) supporting LPDDR, GPMC for NAND/NOR/SRAM, and 64KB shared SRAM - all interconnected via hierarchical L3/L4 buses.

It integrates dedicated hardware accelerators: Camera ISP with BT.601/BT.656 interface and resize engine; Display Subsystem with dual-panel RGB output, RFBI support, and NTSC/PAL DACs; and PowerVR SGX GPU delivering up to 10 MPoly/sec with OpenGLES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.0 API compliance.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

OMAP3515DCBCA is housed in a 515-ball s-PBGA package (CBC suffix) with 0.65-mm ball pitch on top and 0.5-mm on bottom, supporting Package-on-Package (POP) memory stacking. Ball assignments follow TI SPRS505H Table 2-2 (CBC Pin Map).

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.

Compared with OMAP3503DCBCA and AM3517BZCNA, OMAP3515DCBCA uniquely combines full multimedia acceleration (ISP + SGX + dual DACs) in a single die - making it optimal for consumer-facing devices requiring rich visual output and camera functionality without external ASICs.

Availability

OMAP3515DCBCA is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for portable media players, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for OMAP3515DCBCA 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 leader specializing in analog, embedded processing, and connectivity technologies for industrial, automotive, and consumer markets.

The OMAP3515 belongs to TI's OMAP™ 3 family of applications processors, designed specifically for high-performance mobile multimedia devices requiring integrated graphics, imaging, and display capabilities in a power-efficient SoC.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the OMAP3515DCBCA?

The OMAP3515DCBCA operates at up to 720 MHz on its ARM Cortex-A8 core. This frequency is achieved under specified thermal and voltage conditions per TI SPRS505H. The device supports dynamic frequency scaling via SmartReflex, allowing runtime adjustment between OPP levels to balance performance and power. All timing specifications in the datasheet assume operation at this rated maximum frequency unless otherwise noted for specific domains.

Does OMAP3515DCBCA include PowerVR SGX graphics acceleration?

Yes, the OMAP3515DCBCA integrates the PowerVR SGX530 graphics accelerator, enabling up to 10 million polygons per second and full OpenGLES 1.1/2.0 and OpenVG 1.0 API support. This distinguishes it from the OMAP3503DCBCA, which omits the SGX block. The SGX engine is accessible only in the OMAP3515 variant and is physically present in the CBC-package silicon.

What memory interfaces does OMAP3515DCBCA support?

The OMAP3515DCBCA supports SDRAM Controller (SDRC) for LPDDR and General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) for NAND/NOR flash, SRAM, and FPGA interfaces. In the CBC package, all eight GPMC chip-selects (ncs0–ncs7) and four wait inputs are available. Discrete memory interface is enabled - unlike the CUS package - allowing direct connection to external SDRAM without POP stacking.

Is OMAP3515DCBCA pin-compatible with OMAP3503DCBCA?

Yes, OMAP3515DCBCA and OMAP3503DCBCA share identical pinout, package (CBC s-PBGA-515), and ball assignment per TI SPRS505H. They differ only in internal silicon features: OMAP3515DCBCA includes PowerVR SGX and associated display/video blocks; OMAP3503DCBCA excludes them. PCB designs can use either part interchangeably, though software must account for missing hardware blocks in the 3503.

What video output interfaces are supported by OMAP3515DCBCA?

The OMAP3515DCBCA supports parallel RGB (up to 24-bit), RFBI for Sharp-style LCD panels, and analog composite video via dual integrated 10-bit DACs for NTSC and PAL. It also provides S-Video (Y/C) output and supports temporal dithering for enhanced color depth on lower-bit panels. These outputs are all active simultaneously and configurable in software through the display subsystem registers.