Texas Instruments OMAP3530DCBB

Overview

OMAP3530DCBB from Texas Instruments is a dual-core applications processor integrating an up to 720-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU and a 520-MHz TMS320C64x+ DSP, with PowerVR SGX graphics acceleration, 256-KB L2 cache, and support for LPDDR SDRAM - deployed in portable media players, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring high-throughput multimedia processing.

For engineers reviewing the OMAP3530DCBB datasheet, OMAP3530DCBB pinout, OMAP3530DCBB application, or OMAP3530DCBB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 515-pin s-PBGA (CBB) package with POP interface, SmartReflex-enabled adaptive voltage scaling (0.985–1.35 V core), and hardware-accelerated video encode/decode via IVA2.2 and PowerVR SGX subsystems.

Technical Context

The OMAP3530DCBB implements a heterogeneous architecture: the ARM Cortex-A8 executes Linux, Android, or Windows CE OS tasks with NEON SIMD and Thumb-2 instruction support, while the C64x+ DSP handles real-time imaging, audio, and video preprocessing in parallel. Both cores share a unified L3 interconnect and access on-chip SRAM (64 KB), ROM (112 KB), and L2 cache (256 KB).

Its IVA2.2 subsystem includes dedicated hardware accelerators for camera ISP (BT.601/BT.656 input), resize, color space conversion, and alpha blending; the PowerVR SGX graphics engine delivers up to 10 MPoly/sec and supports OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and OpenVG 1.0 - features exclusive to the OMAP3530 (not OMAP3525).

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

OMAP3530DCBB uses a 515-ball s-PBGA package (CBB suffix) with 0.5-mm pitch on top and 0.4-mm pitch on bottom, supporting POP memory stacking and discrete memory interfaces. Ball assignments follow TI's documented quadrant layout (A–D) with dedicated domains for SDRC, GPMC, DSS, McSPI, McBSP, USB, and power/ground.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with OMAP3525DCBB and i.MX535CJM, OMAP3530DCBB uniquely combines programmable 3D graphics, dedicated video DSP acceleration, and camera ISP in a single die - making it the only option among the three capable of standalone 1080p encode + decode + display without companion ICs.

Availability

OMAP3530DCBB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for portable navigation devices, digital video cameras, and web tablets requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for OMAP3530DCBB 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 expertise in low-power, high-performance SoCs for mobile and industrial markets.

OMAP3530DCBB belongs to TI's OMAP™3 family - designed specifically for portable multimedia applications demanding balanced CPU/DSP/GPU compute, advanced power management, and rich peripheral integration in space-constrained form factors.

FAQ

What operating systems does OMAP3530DCBB officially support?

OMAP3530DCBB officially supports Linux®, Android™, and Windows® CE - with vendor-provided BSPs, kernel drivers, and graphics stacks validated for each. Android support was added in the October 2013 revision of the SPRS507H datasheet, confirming compatibility with early Android versions targeting ARMv7-A platforms.

Does OMAP3530DCBB include on-chip ROM and SRAM, and what are their sizes?

Yes, OMAP3530DCBB integrates 112 KB of on-chip ROM for boot code and secure functions, plus 64 KB of shared SRAM accessible by both ARM and DSP subsystems. This eliminates reliance on external boot memory and enables fast context-switching between CPU and DSP tasks without DRAM latency penalties.

How does the SmartReflex technology in OMAP3530DCBB reduce power consumption?

SmartReflex in OMAP3530DCBB dynamically adjusts core voltage (0.985–1.35 V) and frequency based on real-time process, voltage, and temperature (PVT) monitoring - reducing active power by up to 40% compared to fixed OPP operation while maintaining full performance headroom during peak loads.

Is OMAP3530DCBB pin-compatible with other OMAP35xx variants like OMAP3525DCBB?

Yes, OMAP3530DCBB and OMAP3525DCBB share identical 515-pin s-PBGA (CBB) packaging, ball map, and mechanical footprint - enabling drop-in replacement in hardware designs where PowerVR SGX graphics are not required, though software must be reconfigured to disable unused SGX registers.

What video interfaces does OMAP3530DCBB support for display output?

OMAP3530DCBB supports parallel RGB (up to 24-bit), HD resolution (1280×720), dual LCD panels, RFBI, S-Video, and composite NTSC/PAL output via integrated DACs - all managed by its programmable Display Subsystem without external timing controllers or level shifters.