DRA716BHGCBDRQ1

The DRA716BHGCBDRQ1 is an ARM® Cortex®‑A15 based infotainment applications processor from the Jacinto DRA71x family by Texas Instruments. It integrates a single 32‑bit Cortex‑A15 core and a broad set of multimedia, connectivity and security subsystems targeted at embedded and automotive infotainment designs.

Designed for high‑integration automotive and multimedia use cases, the device combines video/image/graphics processing, multiple high‑speed interfaces, and hardware security features to deliver system performance, interface density and automotive qualification for demanding environments.

Key Features

• Core and Compute: ARM® Cortex®‑A15 microprocessor subsystem with a single 32‑bit core running at 750 MHz as specified for the part.
• Co‑processors and Accelerators: Integrated co‑processors including ARM® Cortex®‑M4 IPUs, C66x DSP, BB2D 2D accelerator, PowerVR™ SGX544 3D GPU and IVA video/audio engines for image, video and graphics workloads.
• Memory and Cache: On‑chip L3 RAM up to 512 KB and external memory support via DDR3/DDR3L EMIF (supports up to DDR‑1333, up to 2 GB across a single chip select).
• Display and Video: Display controller with DMA and up to three pipelines, HDMI encoder (HDMI 1.4a / DVI 1.0 compliant), Video Processing Engine (VPE) and a Video Input Port (VIP) supporting multiplexed inputs and Full‑HD 1920×1080p@60 fps.
• Interfaces and Connectivity: Rich peripheral set including PCIe 3.0 (two 5‑Gbps lanes), USB 3.0 (SuperSpeed) dual‑role, USB 2.0, SD/MMC/SDIO, multiple Ethernet ports (10/100/1000 Mbps), MIPI CSI‑2, CAN 2.0B, QSPI, McSPI, McASP audio, I²C, UART and HDQ/1‑Wire.
• Security and System Reliability: Hardware cryptography accelerators with DMA, isolation firewalls, secure boot and secure storage, device identity and debug security features including JTAG lock and customer programmable keys.
• Automotive Grade & Qualification: Grade listed as Automotive with AEC‑Q100 qualification and an operating temperature range of −40 °C to 125 °C for automotive environments.
• Package and Integration: 538‑ball FCBGA package (17 mm × 17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) suitable for surface‑mount, with up to 186 GPIO pins and advanced on‑chip power, reset and clock management.

Typical Applications

• Human‑Machine Interface (HMI): Run rich in‑vehicle displays and interactive user interfaces with integrated graphics and touch/display controller support.
• Navigation Systems: Host navigation and multimedia stacks with Full‑HD video support, multiple camera inputs and high‑speed storage and I/O.
• Automotive Multimedia & Audio: Power in‑car entertainment, digital radio and display audio systems using integrated audio interfaces, McASP and IVA acceleration.
• Digital Clusters & Instrumentation: Drive instrument cluster graphics and video pipelines with deterministic timing using available timers and display pipelines.

Unique Advantages

• High multimedia integration: On‑chip video, 2D/3D graphics and IVA subsystems reduce the need for external accelerators and simplify BOM for infotainment systems.
• Automotive qualification: AEC‑Q100 qualification and wide operating temperature support enable deployment in automotive environments requiring robustness and reliability.
• Extensive connectivity: Multiple high‑speed interfaces including Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe 3.0 lanes and USB 3.0 support diverse system topologies and peripheral expansion.
• Built‑in security: Hardware crypto, secure boot, firewalls and device identity features help protect firmware, data and software IP within embedded systems.
• Flexible memory and I/O: DDR3/DDR3L memory controller, QSPI, MMC/SD and abundant GPIO enable scalable memory and peripheral configurations for complex designs.

Why Choose DRA716BHGCBDRQ1?

The DRA716BHGCBDRQ1 positions itself as a highly integrated processor option within the Jacinto DRA71x family, combining a Cortex‑A15 application core with dedicated DSPs, GPUs and video IP to address infotainment and automotive multimedia applications. Its combination of compute, rich I/O and hardware security delivers a compact platform for developers targeting automotive HMI, navigation and multimedia subsystems.

With AEC‑Q100 qualification, automotive grade operating range and a 538‑ball FCBGA footprint, this device is suited for designs that require long‑term robustness, integrated multimedia capabilities and comprehensive interface support from a single supplier, Texas Instruments.

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