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Optimized for Multi-function Personal Media Player (mPMP) Applications

Overview
NetLogic Microsystems’ industry-leading Alchemy® Processor family comprises a series of ultra low-power embedded processors that deliver the powerful processing performance, ultra low-power functionality and market specific integration required for next-generation products like enterprise thin clients, automotive infotainment, telematics, and other media rich embedded applications.

The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200® processor leverages a 5-year commitment to developing high-performance, low-power solutions to provide a purpose-built, versatile processor for Personal Media Player (PMP), Automotive, and Digital Media Adapter (DMA) applications. The Au1200 processor enables users to download media quickly and enjoy DVD-quality video efficiently delivered at full-frame rates, with low power, and with ample product features.

The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200 processor gives system designers an easy-to-use, simple solution to create full-featured PMPs with greatly reduced design cycle times. An integrated architecture eliminates the need for additional components.

The processor is available in an extended temperature range option of -40 ºC to 100 º C for all speeds.

Highlights

Transcoding Not Required
The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200 processor supports common digital video media, including MPEG, DivX, and WMV9, and delivers full D1 resolution without the need to transcode content between PC or PVR and the PMP. This reduces the time required to download fresh content and helps enable consumers to take media “on the go” faster and easier.

The Au1200 processor also leverages a unique approach to DDR1 and DDR2 memory to deliver better overall performance than SDRAM components. And the Au1200 processor achieves faster I/O via USB 2.0 to give designers a range of enhanced connectivity options.

No Need for DSPs
The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200 processor incorporates an integrated Media Acceleration Engine optimized for video to eliminate the need for DSPs and specialized coding. This means less overall power consumption and a simplified design.

Video Codecs ported by NetLogic Microsystems = Low Engagement Cost
Since NetLogic Microsystems ports all video codecs that are supported by the on-chip Media Acceleration Engine, there is no need to engage expensive 3rd party codec software development vendors. No NRE, so OEMs/ODMs immediately realize a lower solution cost.

The family of pin-compatible Media and Navigation chips enables designers to support multiple price-performance points and application requirements from a single board design.

Features	Au1250®	Au1200®	Au1210®
Maximum Clock Rate	700MHz	500MHz	500MHz
Video Decode Resolution	Full D1: 720x480	Full D1: 720x480	Wide-CIF: 480x288
Very Low Power	<1/2 Watt at Full D1 (600MHz)	<1/2 Watt at Full D1 (400MHz)	<1/4 Watt at QVGA (333MHz)
Stand-by	300µA	300µA	300µA
NAND Boot	Large Block	Small Block	Large Block
Extended Temp. -40 º C to 100 º C	Up to 500MHz	Up to 333MHz	Up to 400MHz
AES-128 Cryptography Engine	Yes, integrated on-chip	Yes, integrated on-chip	Not available

 

Features

Customized MIPS32® Core 333, 400, and 500MHz 32-bit architecture 16KB instruct + 16KB data caches High-speed multiply-accumulate (MAC) and divide unit 1.2V core, 3.3V I/O Media Acceleration Engine (MAE) Support for MPEG1, 2, 4, and WMV9 scaled up to 1024x768 MPEG2 main profile/main level (720x480, 10Mbps, 30fps) MPEG4 advanced simple profile/level 5 (720x480, 4Mbps, 30fps) WMV9 main profile/medium level (720x480, 2.5Mbps, 30fps) DivX® certified portable Certified Technologies DDR SDRAM Controller Supports 2.5 or 1.8V DDR1/DDR2 and mobile DDR memory with speeds up to DDR500 16/32-bit data, 14-bit address Up to 512MB (four 1-Gbit devices) 1:1, 2:1, 3:1 system bus clock to memory clock options Unified memory architecture with dedicated video subsystem Static Bus Controller 16-bit data bus interface IDE interface with support for PIO mode and multiword simple DMA data transfers Support for both NOR and NAND Flash devices Boot from NAND or NOR Flash, including Large Block NAND Flash Supports 30 bits of addressable memory using 15 pins and address latch protocol Compact Flash/PCMCIA Support for external 10/100 Ethernet controller AES Hardware Encrypt/Decrypt Engine AES 128 ECB, CBC, CFB, OFB modes supported 100/50/25/12MHz clock option for power/performance considerations

LCD Controller Up to 1024x768 resolution screens 32-bits per pixel aRGB color resolution support Four prioritizable overlay windows Alpha override and per-pixel alpha blending Four-color hardware cursor Configurable on-chip memory area for palette RAM, gamma correction, or 1KB frame buffer Integrated Peripherals Two Programmable Serial Controllers (PSCs) - each independently capable of being programmed for AC97, I2S, SPI, and SMBus (system management bus) serial protocols Two Secure Digital/SDIO/MMC Controllers USB 2.0 Host and Device Controller with HS, FS, and LS support (for both) Configurable Host, Device, OTG (On-the-Go) support Two UARTs GPIO (48) Camera Interface Module 8-10 bit parallel data bus Planar modes support CMOS/CCD sensors CCIR 656 data input CIM image data is autonomously planarized in RGB or YCbCr format, relieving the core from the actual work A Raw Data Mode supports moving CIM input data unchanged to memory Power Management Modes Sleep Hibernate Idle0/Idle1 Other Low power Package: Pin count 372 Plastic BGA

High-Performance, Low-Power Solution Optimized for Portable Media Player, Automotive, and DMA Applications

The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200® processor delivers maximum performance with minimum effort - full-function personal media on milliwatts of power.

• No transcoding required
• No need for DSP
• No SDRAM bottlenecks
• Unified memory architecture
• Media Acceleration Engine (MAE)
• Built-in decryption hardware for digital rights management

LCD controller design optimizes displays

The Au1200 processor features an LCD controller that gives developers full 32-bit RGB capabilities in each of four prioritized overlay windows that require no frame buffer modifications to reposition. The Au1200 also features gamma correction for matching video displays with graphics, a global background color that simplifies processing and produces an aesthetically pleasing display, and a 1KB palette RAM frame buffer that is ideal for displaying information in portable device idle modes.

Camera interface module supports today’s popular features

The Au1200 processor also features a Camera Interface Module (CIM) that provides an 8- or 10-bit data bus for input from CCD/CMOS sensors or other CCIR656 data. The CIM supports pixel clock rates up to 33MHz, and adds popular capabilities including image capture and analog TV display.

CIM image data is autonomously planarized in RGB or YCbCr format, relieving the core from additional work, and is routed to three separate FIFOs. Output is then moved to memory using DDMA. Planarized data can take advantage of the scaling, filtering, and color space conversion capabilities of the MAE.

The NetLogic Microsystems Au1200® processor gives designers an easy-to-use and fast tool for developing innovative and feature-rich products that can be produced and marketed quickly, shortening the design-to-market cycle for OEMs.

A ready-to-go solution for designers

The complete processor solution includes ODM design and hardware components, third-party GUI and content management software, and NetLogic Microsystems media player software with no licensing fee. Overall, the solution features fewer parts for easier design and simpler integration. Flexible architecture provides a robust capability for numerous portable media applications.

 

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