TMS320DM355

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SPRS463A –SEPTEMBER 2007 –REVISED SEPTEMBER 2007

5.9.1.3 Hardware 3A (H3A)

The H3A module is designed to support the control loops for Auto Focus, Auto White Balance and Auto Exposure by collecting metrics about the imaging/video data. The metrics are to adjust the various parameters for processing the imaging/video data. There are 2 main blocks in the H3A module:

∙Auto Focus (AF) engine

∙Auto Exposure (AE) Auto White Balance (AWB) engine

The AF engine extracts and filters the red, green, and blue data from the input image/video data and provides either the accumulation or peaks of the data in a specified region. The specified region is a two-dimensional block of data and is referred to as a "paxel" for the case of AF.

The AE/AWB Engine accumulates the values and checks for saturated values in a sub sampling of the video data. In the case of the AE/AWB, the two-dimensional block of data is referred to as a "window". Thus, other than referring them by different names, a paxel and a window are essentially the same thing. However, the number, dimensions, and starting position of the AF paxels and the AE/AWB windows are separately programmable.

The following features are supported by the AF engine:

∙Support for input from DDR2 / mDDR SDRAM (in addition to the CCDC port)

∙Support for a Peak Mode in a Paxel (a Paxel is defined as a two dimensional block of pixels).

∙Accumulate the maximum Focus Value of each line in a Paxel

∙Support for an Accumulation/Sum Mode (instead of Peak mode).

∙Accumulate Focus Value in a Paxel.

∙Support for up to 36 Paxels in the horizontal direction and up to 128 Paxels in the vertical direction. The number of horizontal paxels is limited by the memory size (and cost), while the vertical number of paxels is not. Therefore, the number of paxels in horizontal direction is smaller than the number of paxels in vertical direction.

∙Programmable width and height for the Paxel. All paxels in the frame will be of same size.

∙Programmable red, green, and blue position within a 2x2 matrix.

∙Separate horizontal start for paxel and filtering.

∙Programmable vertical line increments within a paxel.

∙Parallel IIR filters configured in a dual-biquad configuration with individual coefficients (2 filters with 11 coefficients each). The filters are intended to compute the sharpness/peaks in the frame to focus on.

The following features are supported by the AE/AWB engine:

∙Support for input from DDR2 / mDDR SDRAM (in addition to the CCDC port)

∙Accumulate clipped pixels along with all non-saturated pixels

∙Support for up to 36 horizontal windows.

∙Support for up to 128 vertical windows.

∙Programmable width and height for the windows. All windows in the frame will be of same size.

∙Separate vertical start co-ordinate and height for a black row of paxels that is different than the remaining color paxels.

∙Programmable Horizontal Sampling Points in a window

∙Programmable Vertical Sampling Points in a window

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TMS320DM355 specifications

The Texas Instruments TMS320DM355 is a versatile digital signal processor designed to support a wide array of multimedia applications, specifically in the realms of digital video and audio processing. As part of the TMS320 family of digital signal processors, the DM355 brings a blend of computational power, energy efficiency, and integrated features that make it highly effective for tasks such as video encoding, decoding, and general signal processing.

One of the standout features of the DM355 is its advanced DaVinci architecture, which is specifically optimized for multimedia tasks. This architecture integrates both DSP and application processing functionalities. The dual-core architecture includes a high-performance DSP core that specializes in real-time signal processing alongside an ARM926EJ-S RISC microprocessor, facilitating the execution of complex algorithms and control tasks.

The DM355 offers robust multimedia processing capabilities with support for several video formats, including MPEG-2, MPEG-4, H.264, and JPEG. This enables developers to create powerful video applications for a variety of devices, from industrial systems to consumer electronics. Its processing capabilities extend to audio processing, allowing it to efficiently handle audio codecs and enhance audio quality in applications ranging from IP cameras to set-top boxes.

In terms of connectivity, the TMS320DM355 supports various interfaces including USB 2.0, Ethernet, and various serial interfaces like UART, SPI, and I2C. This wide range of connectivity options ensures that the DM355 can easily interface with different peripherals and network components, making it a suitable choice for networked applications.

Energy efficiency is another significant advantage of the DM355. With a focus on low power consumption, the device is designed to operate effectively in battery-powered and heat-sensitive environments. Its low thermal design power allows for extended operational life and reduced thermal management requirements, making it ideal for portable devices.

Furthermore, the DM355 is supported by a comprehensive software development framework, including the TI Code Composer Studio and a range of middleware tools, which streamline application development and speed up time to market. Its rich ecosystem enhances its usability across different applications, ensuring that developers can leverage the full potential of the hardware.

In summary, the Texas Instruments TMS320DM355 stands out as a powerful yet cost-effective DSP solution, combining advanced multimedia processing capabilities, robust connectivity options, and energy efficiency. Its unique architecture and extensive support resources make it a preferred choice for developers seeking to create innovative multimedia solutions.
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