Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) announced its latest “OMAP” processor, a multi-core ARM + DSP. TI says the OMAP5912 processor is optimized for portable data terminal (PDT) applications requiring high-performance signal processing capabilities as well as high-level application support via multiple operating systems.

According to TI, the PDT market represents a breadth of mobile and connected devices enabling optimized business efficiencies and enhanced employee productivity. These devices utilize extensive signal processing capabilities and require a robust user interface built on a high-level operating system, the company says. Products within this space include devices for industrial, portable medical, point-of-sale (POS), asset inventory, and enterprise applications.

OMAP5912 block diagram
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Key features of the new OMAP5912 include an ARM9 applications processor core, TI's TMS320C55x DSP core, USB “on the go” support, a dual camera interface, display capability, and a hardware encryption engine. In addition, the OMAP5912 supports embedded Linux.

OMAP5912 processor samples are available now, with production volume scheduled during the first half of 2004.

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