Texas Instruments OMAP3525ECBBA

Overview

OMAP3525ECBBA from Texas Instruments is a 515-pin s-PBGA applications processor featuring an ARM Cortex-A8 core (up to 720 MHz), C64x+ DSP core (up to 520 MHz), IVA2.2 multimedia accelerator, and integrated camera ISP - designed for portable media players, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring real-time video decode, image processing, and Linux/Android OS support.

For engineers reviewing the OMAP3525ECBBA datasheet, OMAP3525ECBBA pinout, OMAP3525ECBBA application, or OMAP3525ECBBA equivalent, this page delivers verified package mapping (CBB suffix, 0.5-mm top / 0.4-mm bottom ball pitch), confirmed memory interface capabilities (SDRAM, LPDDR, GPMC), validated power domains (vdd_core, vdd_mpu_iva, vdds_mem), and precise functional differentiation versus OMAP3530 (no PowerVR SGX graphics).

Technical Context

The OMAP3525ECBBA implements a dual-core heterogeneous architecture: the ARM Cortex-A8 handles high-level OS tasks and application logic, while the C64x+ DSP offloads compute-intensive video encode/decode, audio processing, and imaging algorithms via the IVA2.2 subsystem. Both cores share 256KB L2 cache and access unified on-chip SRAM (64KB) and ROM (112KB).

It supports SmartReflex™ adaptive voltage scaling across MPU and IVA domains, integrates a full-featured camera ISP with BT.601/BT.656 interfaces, and provides parallel display output (RGB, RFBI) plus analog video DACs - all within a single-chip solution targeting battery-constrained mobile devices.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

OMAP3525ECBBA uses a 515-ball s-PBGA package with CBB suffix, featuring 0.5-mm ball pitch on top and 0.4-mm on bottom. The package supports POP memory stacking and discrete memory interfaces (SDRAM, LPDDR, NAND/NOR), but excludes HSUSB3_TLL and MM_FSUSB3 functionality present in CBC variants.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with OMAP3530ECBBA, OMAP3525ECBBA removes redundant graphics silicon to cut cost and leakage current, while retaining full video decode, camera, and display capability; versus i.MX535CJM8A, it delivers superior real-time video performance via dedicated DSP and ISP hardware but with older Android HAL support.

Availability

OMAP3525ECBBA 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 industrial availability, and mature software toolchain support.

Supply support for OMAP3525ECBBA 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, with decades of experience in low-power, high-performance SoCs for mobile and industrial markets.

The OMAP3525ECBBA belongs to TI's OMAP3 family - engineered specifically for portable multimedia devices demanding balanced CPU/DSP performance, integrated video/audio acceleration, and power-efficient operation under battery constraints.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the ARM Cortex-A8 core in OMAP3525ECBBA?

The OMAP3525ECBBA ARM Cortex-A8 core operates at up to 720 MHz under commercial temperature conditions. This frequency is achieved with adaptive core voltage (0.985 V to 1.35 V) managed by SmartReflex AVS. The actual sustained frequency depends on thermal headroom and power delivery stability; TI specifies 720 MHz as the guaranteed maximum OPP (Operating Performance Point) for the CBB package variant.

Does OMAP3525ECBBA include PowerVR SGX graphics hardware?

No, OMAP3525ECBBA does not include PowerVR SGX graphics hardware. That feature is exclusive to the OMAP3530 device variant. OMAP3525ECBBA retains the full ARM Cortex-A8, C64x+ DSP, IVA2.2 video accelerator, camera ISP, and display subsystem - making it ideal for video-centric applications where GPU rendering is unnecessary.

What memory types does OMAP3525ECBBA support natively?

OMAP3525ECBBA natively supports LPDDR SDRAM via its SDRC interface and NAND/NOR flash, SRAM, and pseudo-SRAM via its GPMC interface. It includes hardware ECC for NAND flash and supports 16-/32-bit wide memory buses with configurable timing parameters. DDR2 is not supported; only LPDDR (Low-Power DDR) is compatible with the SDRC controller.

How many general-purpose I/O pins does OMAP3525ECBBA provide?

OMAP3525ECBBA provides up to 188 general-purpose I/O pins (GPIOs), though pin multiplexing limits simultaneous availability. All GPIOs are software-configurable for pull-up/down, drive strength, and interrupt triggering. The CBB package implements full GPIO count; some pins are reserved or unavailable in CUS-package variants, but OMAP3525ECBBA uses the CBB package.

Is OMAP3525ECBBA pin-compatible with OMAP3530ECBBA?

Yes, OMAP3525ECBBA and OMAP3530ECBBA share identical 515-pin s-PBGA CBB package footprints, ball assignments, and electrical characteristics - enabling drop-in replacement where PowerVR SGX graphics are not required. The only functional difference is the absence of SGX in OMAP3525ECBBA; all other peripherals, memory interfaces, and power domains remain fully compatible.