The TDA4VM processor family targeted at ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle
(AV) applications and built on extensive market knowledge accumulated over a decade
of TI’s leadership in the ADAS processor market. The unique combination
high-performance compute, deep-learning engine, dedicated accelerators for signal
and image processing in a functional safety compliant targeted architecture make the
TDA4VM devices a great fit for several industrial applications, such as: Robotics,
Machine Vision, Radar, and so on. The TDA4VM provides high performance compute for
both traditional and deep learning algorithms at industry leading power/performance
ratios with a high level of system integration to enable scalability and lower costs
for advanced automotive platforms supporting multiple sensor modalities in
centralized ECUs or stand-alone sensors. Key cores include next generation DSP with
scalar and vector cores, dedicated deep learning and traditional algorithm
accelerators, latest Arm and GPU processors for general compute, an integrated next
generation imaging subsystem (ISP), video codec, Ethernet hub and isolated MCU
island. All protected by automotive grade safety and security hardware
accelerators.
Key Performance Cores
Overview
The “C7x” next generation DSP combines
TI’s industry leading DSP and EVE cores into a single higher performance core and
adds floating point vector calculation capabilities, enabling backward compatibility
for legacy code while simplifying software programming. The new “MMA” deep learning
accelerator enables performance up to 8 TOPS within the lowest power envelope in the
industry when operating at the typical automotive worst case junction temperature of
125°C. The dedicated ADAS/AV hardware accelerators provide vision pre-processing
plus distance and motion processing with no impact on system performance.
General Compute Cores and
Integration Overview
Separate dual core cluster
configuration of Arm
Cortex-A72 facilitates multi-OS applications with minimal need
for a software hypervisor. Up to six Arm
Cortex-R5F subsystems enable low-level, timing critical
processing tasks to leave the Arm
Cortex-A72’s unencumbered for applications. The integrated
“8XE GE8430” GPU offers up to 100 GFLOPS to enable dynamic 3D rendering for enhanced
viewing applications. Building on the existing world-class ISP, TI’s 7th generation
ISP includes flexibility to process a broader sensor suite, support for higher bit
depth, and features targeting analytics applications. Integrated diagnostics and
safety features support operations up to ASIL-D/SIL-3 levels while the integrated
security features protect data against modern day attacks. To enable systems
requiring heavy data bandwidth, a PCIe hub and Gigabit Ethernet switch are included
along with CSI-2 ports to support throughput for many sensor inputs. To further the
integration, the TDA4VM family also includes an MCU island eliminating the need for
an external system microcontroller.
The TDA4VM processor family targeted at ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle
(AV) applications and built on extensive market knowledge accumulated over a decade
of TI’s leadership in the ADAS processor market. The unique combination
high-performance compute, deep-learning engine, dedicated accelerators for signal
and image processing in a functional safety compliant targeted architecture make the
TDA4VM devices a great fit for several industrial applications, such as: Robotics,
Machine Vision, Radar, and so on. The TDA4VM provides high performance compute for
both traditional and deep learning algorithms at industry leading power/performance
ratios with a high level of system integration to enable scalability and lower costs
for advanced automotive platforms supporting multiple sensor modalities in
centralized ECUs or stand-alone sensors. Key cores include next generation DSP with
scalar and vector cores, dedicated deep learning and traditional algorithm
accelerators, latest Arm and GPU processors for general compute, an integrated next
generation imaging subsystem (ISP), video codec, Ethernet hub and isolated MCU
island. All protected by automotive grade safety and security hardware
accelerators.
Key Performance Cores
Overview
The “C7x” next generation DSP combines
TI’s industry leading DSP and EVE cores into a single higher performance core and
adds floating point vector calculation capabilities, enabling backward compatibility
for legacy code while simplifying software programming. The new “MMA” deep learning
accelerator enables performance up to 8 TOPS within the lowest power envelope in the
industry when operating at the typical automotive worst case junction temperature of
125°C. The dedicated ADAS/AV hardware accelerators provide vision pre-processing
plus distance and motion processing with no impact on system performance.
General Compute Cores and
Integration Overview
Separate dual core cluster
configuration of Arm
Cortex-A72 facilitates multi-OS applications with minimal need
for a software hypervisor. Up to six Arm
Cortex-R5F subsystems enable low-level, timing critical
processing tasks to leave the Arm
Cortex-A72’s unencumbered for applications. The integrated
“8XE GE8430” GPU offers up to 100 GFLOPS to enable dynamic 3D rendering for enhanced
viewing applications. Building on the existing world-class ISP, TI’s 7th generation
ISP includes flexibility to process a broader sensor suite, support for higher bit
depth, and features targeting analytics applications. Integrated diagnostics and
safety features support operations up to ASIL-D/SIL-3 levels while the integrated
security features protect data against modern day attacks. To enable systems
requiring heavy data bandwidth, a PCIe hub and Gigabit Ethernet switch are included
along with CSI-2 ports to support throughput for many sensor inputs. To further the
integration, the TDA4VM family also includes an MCU island eliminating the need for
an external system microcontroller.