Texas Instruments XOMAP3525BCBB

Overview

XOMAP3525BCBB from Texas Instruments is a 515-pin s-PBGA applications processor featuring an ARM Cortex-A8 core (up to 720 MHz), TMS320C64x+ DSP core (up to 520 MHz), and IVA2.2 multimedia acceleration subsystem. It integrates 256-KB L2 cache, 112-KB ROM, 64-KB on-chip SRAM, and supports LPDDR/SDRAM memory interfaces. Used in portable media players and digital video cameras for real-time video decode, image processing, and HLOS execution.

For engineers reviewing the XOMAP3525BCBB datasheet, XOMAP3525BCBB pinout, XOMAP3525BCBB application, or XOMAP3525BCBB equivalent, key selection considerations include its 515-ball CBB package with POP support, dual-core heterogeneous architecture, SmartReflex power management, and discrete memory interface - critical for embedded Linux/Android system-on-module designs requiring balanced compute, media, and power efficiency.

Technical Context

The XOMAP3525BCBB implements a tightly coupled MPU-DSP-ISP architecture: the ARM Cortex-A8 handles OS and application layers while the C64x+ DSP offloads video encode/decode, audio processing, and imaging algorithms via EDMA-controlled data paths. Its L3/L4 interconnect enables concurrent high-bandwidth access to external memory, display, and camera subsystems.

It features dedicated hardware accelerators including a camera ISP supporting BT.601/BT.656, dual-display subsystem with RGB/S-Video output, and programmable resize/rotation engines. Power delivery uses adaptive core voltage (0.985–1.35 V) with SmartReflex AVS, and clocking relies on multiple DPLLs for independent domain scaling.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: 515-pin s-PBGA (CBB suffix), 0.5-mm ball pitch (top), 0.4-mm ball pitch (bottom), with Package-on-Package (POP) interface support for stacked memory.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

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

Compared with OMAP3530CBB, XOMAP3525BCBB removes redundant graphics logic to lower cost and power; compared with i.MX515CJM, it retains dedicated DSP and ISP hardware essential for real-time video capture and encode - making it the optimal choice for media-rich portable devices where hardware offload is non-negotiable.

Availability

XOMAP3525BCBB is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for portable media players, digital video cameras, and portable navigation devices requiring stable component supply across extended product lifecycles.

Supply support for XOMAP3525BCBB 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 OMAP3525 belongs to TI's OMAP™ 3 family of applications processors, designed specifically for high-performance, low-power portable multimedia devices running Linux, Android, or Windows CE.

FAQ

What is the maximum operating frequency of the ARM Cortex-A8 core in the XOMAP3525BCBB?

The XOMAP3525BCBB ARM Cortex-A8 core operates at up to 720 MHz under commercial temperature conditions. This frequency is achieved with adaptive core voltage (0.985–1.35 V) managed by SmartReflex AVS. The actual sustained frequency depends on thermal headroom and power delivery stability; TI specifies this as the guaranteed maximum OPP (Operating Performance Point) for the CBB package variant.

Does the XOMAP3525BCBB support Package-on-Package (POP) memory stacking?

Yes, the XOMAP3525BCBB in the CBB package supports POP implementation for memory stacking, as confirmed in Section 1.3 and Table 1-1 of the SPRS507H datasheet. The POP interface uses dedicated balls (e.g., pop_a1_a1, pop_k2_m2) defined in the CBB pin map. This feature is not available in the CUS package variant but is fully functional in XOMAP3525BCBB.

How does the XOMAP3525BCBB differ from the OMAP3530CBB?

The XOMAP3525BCBB omits the PowerVR SGX graphics accelerator present in the OMAP3530CBB, resulting in identical ARM/DSP/ISP subsystems, pinout, and memory interfaces. All other features - including 720-MHz ARM, 520-MHz C64x+, IVA2.2, and POP support - are functionally identical. The absence of SGX reduces silicon area, power consumption, and unit cost.

Which video output interfaces are supported by the XOMAP3525BCBB?

The XOMAP3525BCBB supports parallel RGB (up to 24-bit), S-Video, NTSC, and PAL outputs via its integrated display subsystem. It includes dedicated pins for dss_data0–dss_data23, dss_pclk, dss_hsync, dss_vsync, and tv_out1/tv_out2. No external video encoder is required for composite or S-Video generation, though HDMI output requires an external TMDS transmitter.

Is the XOMAP3525BCBB pin-compatible with other OMAP35xx variants in the CBB package?

Yes, the XOMAP3525BCBB shares identical pinout, ball assignment, and electrical characteristics with OMAP3530CBB in the same CBB package, as verified in Tables 2-1 and 2-2 of SPRS507H. Signal multiplexing, power domains, and timing parameters are fully aligned - enabling direct PCB reuse between these two variants where graphics acceleration is not required.