OMAPL138BZWT4

The OMAPL138BZWT4 is an embedded microprocessor in the OMAP-L13x family featuring an ARM926EJ-S core running at 456 MHz and signal-processing support from a C674x-class DSP. Designed for embedded applications, the device combines a 32-bit ARM MPU with DSP co-processing, integrated memory controllers and a broad set of peripheral interfaces to address industrial, communications and general embedded systems.

The platform emphasizes integration and performance per watt by pairing a high-efficiency ARM core with a C674x DSP engine, on-chip memory and multiple I/O options — enabling compact system designs that need real-time signal processing, secure boot capabilities and high-speed interfaces.

Key Features

• Processor Core  ARM926EJ-S 32-bit RISC core running at 456 MHz, suitable for control, protocol handling and general-purpose embedded processing.
• DSP Co-Processor  C674x-class signal-processing DSP for high-performance numeric processing and offloading compute-intensive signal tasks from the ARM core.
• Memory Subsystem  On-chip cache and RAM hierarchy including L1 and L2 cache and shared RAM; supports external SDRAM via integrated SDRAM and DDR2/memory controllers.
• High-Speed Interfaces  Integrated 10/100 Mbps Ethernet, SATA 3 Gbps, USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 with PHYs, and an LCD controller to support common embedded connectivity and storage needs.
• Peripheral and DMA Support  Enhanced DMA (EDMA3) controller with numerous channels and transfer controllers for efficient peripheral-to-memory data movement.
• Security  Boot security and cryptography features to support secure system boot and data protection requirements.
• Package and Temperature  361-pin NFBGA (16 × 16) package; commercial operating range 0 °C to 90 °C. RoHS compliant.
• Additional Interfaces  Host Port Interface (HPI) and other embedded I/Os to support expanded peripheral connectivity.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control  Deterministic control and real-time signal processing using the ARM core for system management and the C674x DSP for control loop and sensor data processing.
• Communications Gateways  Embedded networking devices that leverage integrated Ethernet, USB and mass-storage support (SATA) for data acquisition and transfer.
• Multimedia and HMI  Systems requiring LCD interface and on-chip processing for user interfaces and media handling, with DSP acceleration for audio or signal tasks.
• Secure Embedded Systems  Applications requiring secure boot and cryptographic features to protect firmware and data in fielded devices.

Unique Advantages

• ARM + DSP Combination:  A dedicated ARM926EJ-S MPU combined with a C674x DSP enables partitioning of control and compute workloads for improved system responsiveness and throughput.
• Rich I/O Integration:  Built-in Ethernet, SATA, USB 1.1/2.0, LCD and HPI reduce external components and simplify board design for compact embedded systems.
• Efficient Data Movement:  Enhanced EDMA3 controller and multiple DMA channels accelerate peripheral transfers and lower CPU overhead for I/O-heavy applications.
• On-Chip Memory Architecture:  Multi-level cache and sizable on-chip RAM/cache options provide low-latency data access and flexible memory partitioning for mixed workloads.
• Security-Ready:  Integrated boot security and cryptography support strengthen system trust and protect firmware and data at startup.
• Commercial-Grade Reliability:  Designed for commercial temperature operation (0 °C to 90 °C) and delivered in a 361-pin NFBGA package for surface-mount assembly.

Why Choose OMAPL138BZWT4?

The OMAPL138BZWT4 positions itself as an integrated solution for embedded designs that require the flexibility of an ARM application processor together with dedicated DSP acceleration. Its combination of processing elements, extensive peripheral set (Ethernet, SATA, USB, LCD), robust DMA support and on-chip memory hierarchy enables designers to implement compact, capable systems with fewer external components.

This device is well suited for customers building industrial or communications equipment, embedded HMIs and secure systems who need long-term availability, a strong functional feature set and typical commercial operating-range reliability.

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