OMAPL138BZWTA4

The OMAPL138BZWTA4 is an industrial-grade microprocessor IC based on the ARM926EJ-S core, delivering 456 MHz operation in a 361-NFBGA (16 × 16) surface-mount package. It combines a 32-bit ARM926EJ-S MPU with a C674x signal-processing co-processor and system-control coprocessor (CP15), providing a compact platform for embedded designs that require mixed compute and signal-processing capabilities.

Designed for embedded and industrial applications, the device offers a broad set of on-chip interfaces—including Ethernet, SATA, USB and LCD controller—alongside security features and wide operating temperature support for robust deployments.

Key Features

• Core  The primary processor is an ARM926EJ-S 32-bit core running at 456 MHz, supporting 32- and 16-bit (Thumb) instructions.
• Signal-Processing Co-Processor  Includes a C674x DSP co-processor for signal-processing tasks, indicated in the device specifications.
• Caches and On-Chip Memory  ARM architecture details in the series include instruction and data caches and on-chip RAM/ROM resources as documented in the product family datasheet.
• Memory Interfaces  Supports SDRAM memory controller; external memory interfaces and DDR2/mDDR options are described for the series in the datasheet.
• High-Speed Storage & Communication  Integrated SATA 3Gbps port and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller enable storage and networking connectivity.
• USB Connectivity  Provides USB 1.1 + PHY and USB 2.0 + PHY interfaces for peripheral and host connectivity.
• Display and Peripherals  On-chip LCD controller and multiple serial interfaces (UARTs, SPI, HPI) support human‑machine interfaces and peripheral expansion.
• Security  Includes boot security and cryptography features to support secure boot and data protection requirements.
• Industrial Temperature Range  Qualified for operation from −40 °C to 105 °C for deployment in demanding environments.
• Package and Mounting  Supplied in a 361-NFBGA (16 × 16) package case, surface-mount compatible for compact board designs.
• Software Ecosystem (Series-Level)  Series documentation references TI software support such as DSP/BIOS and libraries to aid development and system integration.
• RoHS Compliant  Device is RoHS compliant.

Typical Applications

• Industrial Control: Use in embedded controllers and automation equipment that require extended temperature operation and on-chip interfaces for sensors and actuators.
• Networking & Storage Appliances: Device-level Ethernet, SATA and multiple USB ports enable network gateways, storage controllers and edge appliances.
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI): Integrated LCD controller and peripheral interfaces support operator displays and interactive control panels.
• Signal Processing Systems: The C674x DSP co-processor supports on-device signal-processing workloads where mixed MPU/DSP computation is required.

Unique Advantages

• Integrated MPU and DSP pairing: Combines an ARM926EJ-S MPU with a C674x signal-processing co-processor to consolidate control and DSP workloads on a single device, reducing BOM and board complexity.
• Broad on-chip connectivity: Native Ethernet, SATA, USB and LCD interfaces reduce external glue logic and speed time-to-market for connected embedded systems.
• Industrial-grade thermal range: −40 °C to 105 °C operation supports deployment in harsh and industrial environments where broader temperature tolerance is required.
• Security primitives on-chip: Boot security and cryptography features help protect system integrity and enable secure boot strategies.
• Compact BGA package: 361-NFBGA (16 × 16) package enables high-density board designs while maintaining a surface-mount form factor.
• Software support referenced at series level: Series documentation highlights TI software components and libraries to accelerate platform development and integration.

Why Choose OMAPL138BZWTA4?

OMAPL138BZWTA4 positions itself as a compact, industrial-grade embedded processor combining an ARM926EJ-S core with a C674x DSP co-processor, wide I/O options and on-chip security. Its integrated peripherals—Ethernet, SATA, USB, LCD and memory interfaces—make it suitable for space-constrained designs that require a balance of control and signal-processing capability.

This device is well-suited to developers building industrial controls, networking and storage appliances, or HMI products that benefit from on-chip integration, extended temperature support and available software resources from the device family documentation. The result is a platform designed for dependable, long-term deployment in embedded systems.

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