EMBEST MINI8510 DM3730 DaVinci Processor Card

The EMBEST MINI8510 Processor Card is a powerful embedded computing module based on the Texas Instruments (TI) DM3730 DaVinci digital media processor. It delivers high performance for demanding applications through its 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 core and an integrated 800MHz C64x+ DSP core. This combination is ideal for complex digital media processing, enabling efficient handling of video, imaging, and control algorithms.

Built on TI's advanced 45nm process technology, the DM3730 architecture is engineered to provide best-in-class ARM and graphics performance while maintaining low power consumption. This makes the MINI8510 perfectly suited for portable and power-sensitive designs.

A significant advantage of this card is its hardware compatibility with the earlier Mini8100 OMAP3530 processor card. This design allows for a straightforward upgrade path, enabling customers to easily migrate their existing embedded designs from the OMAP3530 platform to the more powerful DM3730, protecting previous hardware investments.

The processor card is designed to integrate with the SBC8100 expansion board, connecting via two 1.27mm pitch 45-pin DIP connectors. This forms a complete development and prototyping system for evaluating the DM3730's capabilities.

Key Features & Specifications

• Memory: 256MB DDR SDRAM and 512MB NAND flash memory.
• Camera Interface: A 12-bit camera interface via a 30-pin FPC connector, supporting both CCD and CMOS image sensors.
• Debugging: One channel 4-wire JTAG interface for system programming and debugging.
• Indicators: Six programmable status LEDs for visual feedback.
• Connectivity: Includes two-channel SPI, a three-channel 5-wire UART, one-channel ULPI (for USB 1.1 High-Speed), and one-channel I2C.
• Bus Interface: Features a GPMC bus with a 16-bit data bus, 10-bit address bus, 4 chip select signals, and multiple control lines