DRA716BGGCBDRQ1

The DRA716BGGCBDRQ1 is a Jacinto DRA71x-series system-on-chip featuring an ARM® Cortex®-A15 microprocessor subsystem. It combines a single 32-bit Cortex‑A15 core with dedicated co-processors and multimedia accelerators to address demanding embedded infotainment and automotive applications.

Built for integration and reliability, the device offers on-chip L3 RAM, DDR3/DDR3L memory support, extensive display and multimedia interfaces, broad peripheral connectivity, and AEC‑Q100 automotive qualification for temperature and durability requirements.

Key Features

• Core and Processing ARM® Cortex®-A15 microprocessor subsystem, single 32‑bit core. Co-processing support includes ARM® Cortex®-M4, C66x DSP, BB2D 2D graphics accelerator, IVA subsystem and a PowerVR SGX544 3D GPU for heterogeneous processing.
• Clock Speed Core operating speed listed as 400 MHz.
• Memory and Storage DDR3/DDR3L memory controller support (EMIF) with datasheet guidance for up to DDR‑1333 (667 MHz) and up to 2 GB across a single chip select; up to 512 KB on-chip L3 RAM.
• Video and Graphics Full‑HD video support (1920×1080p, 60 fps), display controller with DMA and up to three pipelines, HDMI encoder (HDMI 1.4a / DVI 1.0 compliant), Video Processing Engine (VPE), and Vivante® GC320/PowerVR SGX544 graphics capabilities.
• Connectivity and I/O Integrated I/O includes SuperSpeed USB 3.0 dual-role, USB 2.0 dual-role and OTG, multiple MMC/SD/SDIO interfaces, PCIe 3.0 lanes, dual-controller gigabit Ethernet (GMAC), MIPI CSI-2 camera input, CAN 2.0B, and numerous UART, I2C, SPI, McASP and GPIOs.
• Multimedia and Imaging Dual Cortex‑M4 Image Processing Units (IPU), Video Input Port (VIP) supporting up to four multiplexed inputs, and multi-channel audio serial ports for comprehensive multimedia handling.
• Security and Reliability Hardware crypto accelerators with DMA, isolation firewalls, secure boot, secure storage, device identity and software IP protection, JTAG lock and customer-programmable keys.
• Package and Environmental 538‑ball FCBGA (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) package; surface-mount. Operating temperature range: −40 °C to 125 °C. RoHS compliant. AEC‑Q100 qualified for automotive use.
• System and Development Support On-chip debug (CTools), power/reset/clock management, enhanced DMA and extensive timers and watchdog resources to support complex embedded system design.

Typical Applications

• Infotainment Systems — High‑performance multimedia playback, dual‑display and HDMI output, and advanced audio/video processing for in‑car entertainment units.
• Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) — Rich graphical user interfaces leveraging 2D/3D graphics acceleration and multiple display pipelines for instrument clusters and center stacks.
• Navigation and Telematics — Integration of navigation processing, camera inputs (MIPI CSI‑2), and networked interfaces including gigabit Ethernet and PCIe.
• Automotive Clusters and Entry Systems — Secure, automotive‑grade processing for digital clusters, entry navigation, and multimedia systems where AEC‑Q100 qualification and extended temperature operation are required.

Unique Advantages

• Highly Integrated Multimedia Subsystem: On-chip video, image, 2D/3D graphics, and VPE reduce external component count and simplify BOM for infotainment designs.
• Comprehensive Connectivity: Built‑in USB 3.0/2.0, PCIe 3.0, gigabit Ethernet ports, CAN and numerous serial/parallel interfaces enable flexible system architectures and peripheral expansion.
• Automotive‑Grade Qualification: AEC‑Q100 qualification and −40 °C to 125 °C operating range provide design confidence for automotive and harsh‑environment deployments.
• Security‑Focused Design: Hardware cryptography, secure boot, secure storage and isolation firewalls address device identity and protection requirements in safety‑sensitive systems.
• Heterogeneous Processing Options: Combination of Cortex‑A15, Cortex‑M4, C66x DSP and IVA enables workload partitioning for real‑time signal processing, control tasks and high‑level application processing.
• Compact, Production‑Ready Package: 538‑FCBGA (17×17 mm) packaging balances integration density with thermal and electrical design considerations for production automotive electronics.

Why Choose DRA716BGGCBDRQ1?

The DRA716BGGCBDRQ1 positions itself as a robust, highly integrated SoC for infotainment and automotive embedded systems, combining an ARM® Cortex®‑A15 processor with dedicated DSPs, imaging engines, and graphics accelerators. Its extensive peripheral set and memory interfaces support complex multimedia, networking and sensor workloads while on‑chip security features and AEC‑Q100 qualification deliver the reliability needed for automotive deployments.

This device is ideal for designers seeking a single‑chip platform that reduces external components, supports full‑HD multimedia and offers automotive‑grade temperature and qualification. The combination of processing blocks, rich I/O, and hardware security provides a scalable foundation for production infotainment, HMI, navigation and digital cluster projects.

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