Texas Instruments OMAP3530ECBBAR
- Part No.:
- OMAP3530ECBBAR
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Category:
- Microprocessors
- Package:
- 515-VFBGA, FCBGA
- Datasheet:
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OMAP3530ECBBAR.pdf
- Description:
- IC MPU OMAP-35XX 600MHZ 515FCBGA
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Product details
Overview
OMAP3530ECBBAR from Texas Instruments is a high-performance applications processor integrating an up to 720-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 CPU, a 520-MHz TMS320C64x+ DSP, and a PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator - enabling concurrent video decode, 3D rendering, and real-time image processing in portable media players and navigation devices.
For engineers reviewing the OMAP3530ECBBAR datasheet, OMAP3530ECBBAR pinout, OMAP3530ECBBAR application, or OMAP3530ECBBAR equivalent, this page delivers verified package mapping (515-pin s-PBGA, CBB suffix), confirmed IVA2.2 subsystem capabilities, SmartReflex power management, discrete memory interface support, and validated alternative part options for migration planning.
Technical Context
The OMAP3530ECBBAR implements a heterogeneous dual-core architecture: the ARM Cortex-A8 executes Linux/Android OS and application layers with NEON SIMD acceleration, while the C64x+ DSP handles intensive signal processing tasks including camera ISP pipelines and audio codecs - coordinated via L3/L4 interconnects and shared on-chip SRAM/ROM.
Its integrated peripherals include dual USB 2.0 (OTG + host), three MMC/SDIO controllers, five McBSP serial ports (two with sidetone), HDQ/1-Wire, three UARTs (one IrDA/CIR-capable), and a programmable display subsystem supporting NTSC/PAL composite output and dual LCD panels - all managed under dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) with SmartReflex AVS.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Core CPU | ARM Cortex-A8, up to 720 MHz - delivers full Linux/Android application execution with Thumb-2 and NEON multimedia acceleration. |
| DSP Core | TMS320C64x+, up to 520 MHz - enables real-time video encode/decode, audio processing, and imaging algorithms within IVA2.2 subsystem. |
| Graphics Engine | PowerVR SGX (OMAP3530 only) - provides OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0 and OpenVG 1.0 acceleration for UI rendering and 3D gaming at up to 10 MPoly/sec. |
| Memory Interface | SDRAM Controller (SDRC) + General Purpose Memory Controller (GPMC) - supports LPDDR SDRAM, NAND/NOR flash, SRAM, and pseudo-SRAM with ECC for NAND. |
| Package | 515-pin s-PBGA (CBB suffix), 0.5-mm top / 0.4-mm bottom ball pitch - enables POP memory stacking and discrete memory routing. |
| Power Management | SmartReflex AVS with adaptive core voltage (0.985–1.35 V) and DVFS - reduces active power consumption without performance loss. |
| I/O Count | Up to 188 GPIO pins (multiplexed) - supports flexible peripheral expansion including camera, display, audio, and connectivity interfaces. |
Pinout & Package
OMAP3530ECBBAR is housed in a 515-ball s-PBGA package (CBB suffix) with 0.5-mm pitch on top and 0.4-mm pitch on bottom, supporting Package-on-Package (POP) memory stacking and discrete memory interface routing. Ball assignments follow TI's SPRS507H specification, with dedicated banks for SDRC, GPMC, display, camera, USB, and serial interfaces.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| sdrc_d0–sdrc_d31 | SDRAM Data Bus | 32-bit bidirectional data path to LPDDR SDRAM; supports burst transfers and DQS-based timing calibration. |
| sdrc_a0–sdrc_a14, sdrc_ba0–sdrc_ba1 | SDRAM Address & Bank Select | 16-bit address + 2-bit bank select for up to 1 GB of SDRAM addressing with configurable row/column timing. |
| gpmc_ncs0–gpmc_ncs7 | GPMC Chip Selects | Eight independent chip-select outputs for glueless interfacing to NOR/NAND flash, SRAM, and FPGA peripherals. |
| dss_data0–dss_data23, dss_hsync, dss_vsync | Display Subsystem Data & Timing | 24-bit RGB parallel output with programmable sync signals - drives LCD panels or encodes NTSC/PAL composite video. |
| cam_d0–cam_d11, cam_pclk, cam_hs, cam_vs | Camera Interface Signals | 12-bit parallel CMOS/CCD sensor interface with pixel clock, horizontal/vertical sync, and frame latch control. |
| hsusb0_data0–hsusb0_data7, hsusb0_clk | USB 2.0 High-Speed PHY Interface | 8-bit ULPI-compliant transceiver bus - enables direct connection to USB PHY without external hub logic. |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| IVA2.2 Acceleration Subsystem | Hardware-accelerated video decode (MPEG-4, H.264), encode (H.264), and image processing - offloads CPU and enables 720p playback at <150 mW. |
| Programmable Display Pipeline | Triple-layer compositor with rotation (90°/180°/270°), resize (¼× to 8×), color space conversion, and alpha blending - supports dual independent displays. |
| Camera ISP Engine | Real-time pipeline for auto-exposure, auto-white-balance, noise reduction, and lens correction - interfaces directly to BT.601/BT.656 and parallel sensors. |
| SmartReflex Adaptive Voltage Scaling | On-die voltage monitoring and closed-loop AVS control - dynamically adjusts core voltage to minimize power per performance level. |
| Security & TrustZone | ARM TrustZone-enabled secure boot, encrypted ROM key storage, and hardware-assisted secure execution environment - isolates sensitive firmware and DRM operations. |
Applications
| Portable Media Player | Automotive Navigation System |
|---|---|
|
Use Scenario: High-resolution video playback, touchscreen UI, and GPS-assisted map rendering in handheld consumer devices. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary applications processor executing Android/Linux OS, driving HDMI or RGB LCD, and managing dual SD card storage. Use Value: Integrated PowerVR SGX enables smooth 3D map rotation and UI transitions; IVA2.2 accelerates 720p video decode at sub-200mW. |
Use Scenario: Real-time turn-by-turn navigation with voice guidance, traffic overlay, and rear-view camera integration in vehicle head units. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Central SoC handling GPS baseband, camera ISP, display composition, and audio mixing - synchronized via L3 interconnect. Use Value: Dual-display support drives instrument cluster + infotainment screen; SmartReflex maintains thermal compliance during extended operation. |
| Digital Video Camera | Industrial Handheld Terminal |
|
Use Scenario: HD video capture, optical image stabilization, and wireless streaming in compact camcorders. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Camera ISP front-end coupled with C64x+ DSP for real-time encoding and ARM Cortex-A8 for Wi-Fi stack and UI. Use Value: BT.656 interface and hardware resize engine enable 1080p capture and downscale to 480p for streaming - all in one chip. |
Use Scenario: Ruggedized field device for barcode scanning, RFID reading, and secure data logging in logistics and warehousing. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Main controller interfacing to 2D imager, NFC transceiver, and cellular modem - managed by Linux RT kernel. Use Value: 188 GPIOs support custom peripheral expansion; GPMC enables direct connection to industrial flash and FPGA co-processors. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar applications processor applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMAP3525ECBBAR | Lacks PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator; identical ARM/DSP cores, memory interfaces, and peripheral set. | Suitable for cost-sensitive embedded systems requiring video decode but no 3D graphics or OpenGL ES rendering. | Select when 3D UI acceleration is unnecessary and BOM cost reduction is prioritized over GPU capability. |
| AM3517BZCNA | ARM Cortex-A8 only (no C64x+ DSP); adds PRU-ICSS for real-time I/O; same package and pinout as OMAP3530ECBBAR. | Targeted at industrial automation with deterministic Ethernet/IP or fieldbus protocols instead of multimedia workloads. | Choose for deterministic real-time control where DSP offload is not required and PRU flexibility outweighs multimedia throughput. |
Compared with OMAP3525ECBBAR, OMAP3530ECBBAR adds PowerVR SGX for OpenGL ES 2.0 rendering; compared with AM3517BZCNA, it retains the C64x+ DSP for legacy codec and imaging algorithm compatibility - making OMAP3530ECBBAR optimal for multimedia-centric designs requiring both CPU and DSP compute.
Availability
OMAP3530ECBBAR is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for portable media players, automotive navigation systems, and digital video cameras requiring stable component supply across long-lifecycle industrial programs.
Supply support for OMAP3530ECBBAR 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 SoC design for mobile and industrial markets.
The OMAP3530ECBBAR belongs to TI's OMAP™3 family, engineered specifically for multimedia-rich portable devices demanding simultaneous video, graphics, imaging, and connectivity - balancing performance, power efficiency, and software ecosystem maturity.
FAQ
What operating systems does the OMAP3530ECBBAR officially support?
The OMAP3530ECBBAR is validated for Linux®, Windows® CE, and Android™ - with full BSP support including kernel drivers for display, camera, USB, and power management. TI provides reference kernels and board support packages for all three, enabling rapid bring-up of production-grade firmware stacks on OMAP3530ECBBAR-based platforms.
Does OMAP3530ECBBAR include hardware video encoding capability?
Yes, the OMAP3530ECBBAR includes the IVA2.2 subsystem with dedicated hardware accelerators for H.264 and MPEG-4 video encoding - supporting up to 720p30 encode with sub-200 mW power draw. This capability is documented in Section 1.1 and Figure 1-1 of the SPRS507H datasheet for OMAP3530ECBBAR.
Is the OMAP3530ECBBAR pin-compatible with OMAP3525ECBBAR?
Yes, OMAP3530ECBBAR and OMAP3525ECBBAR share identical 515-pin s-PBGA (CBB) packaging, ball assignment, and electrical interface - differing only in internal silicon configuration (PowerVR SGX present/absent). This allows drop-in replacement in existing PCB layouts where graphics acceleration is optional.
What memory types does the OMAP3530ECBBAR support via its external interfaces?
The OMAP3530ECBBAR supports LPDDR SDRAM via SDRC, plus NOR/NAND flash, SRAM, and pseudo-SRAM via GPMC - with built-in Hamming ECC for NAND reliability. It does not support DDR2 or DDR3 SDRAM. These memory interface capabilities are fixed per the OMAP3530ECBBAR silicon revision and documented in Sections 2.4 and 6.4 of SPRS507H.
How does SmartReflex technology function in the OMAP3530ECBBAR?
SmartReflex in OMAP3530ECBBAR uses on-die process/voltage/temperature (PVT) sensors and closed-loop adaptive voltage scaling (AVS) to dynamically adjust the 0.985–1.35 V core voltage - reducing active power by up to 30% versus fixed-voltage operation while maintaining 720-MHz ARM Cortex-A8 performance. This is implemented in hardware and requires no software intervention.
OMAP3530ECBBAR Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Texas Instruments
- Package/Case:
- 515-VFBGA, FCBGA
- Series:
- OMAP-35xx
- Packaging:
- Tape & Reel (TR)
- Product Status:
- Active
- Core Processor:
- ARM® Cortex®-A8
- Number of Cores/Bus Width:
- 1 Core, 32-Bit
- Speed:
- 600MHz
- Co-Processors/DSP:
- Signal Processing; C64x+, Multimedia; NEON™ SIMD
- RAM Controllers:
- LPDDR
- Graphics Acceleration:
- Yes
- Display & Interface Controllers:
- LCD
- Ethernet:
- -
- SATA:
- -
- USB:
- USB 1.x (3), USB 2.0 (1)
- Voltage - I/O:
- 1.8V, 3.0V
- Operating Temperature:
- -40°C ~ 105°C (TJ)
- Grade:
- -
- Qualification:
- -
- Security Features:
- -
- Mounting Type:
- Surface Mount
- Supplier Device Package:
- 515-POP-FCBGA (12x12)
- Additional Interfaces:
- HDQ/1-Wire, I2C, McBSP, McSPI, MMC/SD/SDIO, UART
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of OMAP3530ECBBAR?
All OMAP3530ECBBAR units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with OMAP3530ECBBAR, 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 OMAP3530ECBBAR part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for OMAP3530ECBBAR:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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