DRA797BHGCBDRQ1

The DRA797BHGCBDRQ1 is an ARM® Cortex®-A15 microprocessor IC from the Jacinto DRA79x family designed for high-concurrency automotive co-processor and infotainment applications. The device integrates an ARM® Cortex®-A15 core alongside on-chip DSP and microcontroller subsystems to address hybrid radio, audio amplifier and vehicle connectivity co-processor use cases.

Built for system integration and secure operation in demanding environments, the device combines compute, multimedia and connectivity blocks with automotive-grade qualification and a wide operating temperature range.

Key Features

• Core & Compute — ARM® Cortex®-A15 microprocessor core (1 core, 32-bit) with a specified device speed of 750 MHz; includes C66x DSP and dual ARM® Cortex®-M4 image processing units for mixed compute workloads.
• Memory & On-chip RAM — DDR3/DDR3L memory controller support and up to 512 KB of on-chip L3 RAM; EMIF supports DDR-1333 (667 MHz) and up to 2 GB across a single chip select as documented for the family.
• Display & Video — Integrated display controller with DMA and up to three pipelines, HDMI encoder compliant with HDMI 1.4a / DVI 1.0, Video Processing Engine (VPE) and a Video Input Port (VIP) supporting multiplexed inputs.
• Audio & Image Processing — Dual Cortex-M4 IPUs and a C66x floating-point VLIW DSP that supports high-throughput audio and signal processing tasks.
• Connectivity & I/O — Rich interfaces including SuperSpeed USB 3.0 (dual-role), USB 2.0, PCI Express® 3.0 subsystems (two 5-Gbps lanes), multiple MMC/SD/SDIO, MIPI® CSI-2, and up to 186 GPIOs.
• Networking — Two-port gigabit Ethernet capability and support for 10/100/1000 Mbps operation as specified for the series.
• Security — Hardware crypto accelerators, secure boot and secure storage, device identity and isolation firewalls, JTAG lock and software IP protection features.
• Automotive Grade & Qualification — Grade: Automotive; Qualification: AEC-Q100, with operating temperature range from −40 °C to 125 °C for in-vehicle environments.
• Package & Mounting — 538-ball FCBGA package (17 × 17 mm, 0.65 mm pitch) using Via Channel Array (VCA) technology; surface-mount.
• Compliance — RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Automotive Infotainment Systems — High-concurrency multimedia processing, display and audio workloads enabled by the Cortex-A15 core, VPE and display controller.
• Hybrid Radio & Audio Amplifiers — DSP and audio processing capabilities support digital and analog radio, hybrid radio and DSP-driven amplifier designs.
• Vehicle Connectivity Co-Processor — Networking, USB, PCIe and storage interfaces make the device suitable as a vehicle connectivity or telematics co-processor.
• Camera & Video Subsystems — VIP and MIPI CSI-2 support combined with video processing hardware for video input and encoding tasks.

Unique Advantages

• Highly integrated compute and DSP: Combines an ARM® Cortex®-A15 core with C66x DSP and Cortex‑M4 IPUs to consolidate application, signal and image processing on a single device.
• Comprehensive multimedia subsystem: Display controller, HDMI encoder, VPE and VIP provide a complete stack for display and video input/output functionality, reducing external components.
• Automotive-rated robustness: AEC-Q100 qualification and −40 °C to 125 °C operating range support deployment in demanding in-vehicle environments.
• Extensive connectivity: Multiple high-speed interfaces including USB 3.0, PCIe 3.0 lanes and dual gigabit Ethernet simplify integration with peripherals and networks.
• Hardware security primitives: On-chip crypto accelerators, secure boot and isolation firewalls help protect device identity and software IP.
• Compact BGA package: 538-FCBGA (17 × 17 mm) delivers high pin-count in a compact footprint suitable for space-constrained automotive PCBs.

Why Choose DRA797BHGCBDRQ1?

The DRA797BHGCBDRQ1 positions itself as a scalable, integrated processor option within the Jacinto DRA79x family for automotive infotainment, radio and vehicle connectivity co-processor designs. Its combination of an ARM® Cortex®-A15 core, onboard DSP and image-processing engines, and comprehensive multimedia and connectivity peripherals reduces system complexity while supporting high-concurrency workloads.

With AEC-Q100 qualification, a wide operating temperature range, and a compact 538-ball FCBGA package, this device addresses the reliability and integration needs of automotive embedded systems while enabling modular scalability across the DRA79x family.

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