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Power Domain Inquiry on AM387x vs DM814x CVDD, CVDD_DSP, CVDD_ARM, CVDD_HDVICP

Power Domain Inquiry on AM387x vs DM814x CVDD, CVDD_DSP, CVDD_ARM, CVDD_HDVICP

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Adam Jankauskas
Posted by Adam Jankauskas
on Apr 25 2012 10:15 AM
Prodigy525 points
My customer is currently working on the artwork for Centaurus and wants to ensure that they will be able to migrate from the AM387x to the DM814x without any changes. They have concern on the power pins and different domains, and below is their planned implementation. Will this work? Is there a prefered approach?
 
AM387x
Pin 1 - CVDD_ARM - PMIC Switcher 1
Pin 2 - CVDD - DC/DC Controller
Pin 3 - CVDD -  - PMIC Switcher 2
Pin 4 - CVDD -  - PMIC Switcher 2
 
DM814x
Pin 1 - CVDD_ARM - PMIC Switcher 1
Pin 2 - CVDD - DC/DC Controller
Pin 3 - CVDD_DSP - PMIC Switcher 2
Pin 4 - CVDD_HDVICP - PMIC Switcher 2
 
Thank you,
 
Adam
DM814x AM387x CVDD CVDD_ARM CVDD_DSP CVDD_HDVICP
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  • MarcPyne
    Posted by MarcPyne
    on Apr 25 2012 17:51 PM
    Mastermind23545 points

    Adam,

    It also depends on what PMIC they choose to use.  Make sure the one they choose will support the power requirements for both devices. 

    The “core” rails (CVDD, CVDD_ARM, CVDD_DSP, CVDD_HDVICP) are separate to allow for optimal power consumption.  If the customer is not planning on using AVS or not as concerned about power consumption then they can connect the DSP and HDVICP rails to the same regulator. Of course this means that both rails will have to run at the highest voltage required to achieve the performance needed.
     
    Regards,
    Marc

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  • Adam Jankauskas
    Posted by Adam Jankauskas
    on Apr 27 2012 13:49 PM
    Prodigy525 points

    Marc,

    Even though pins "3 and 4" change from CVDD_DSP to CVDD and CVDD_HDVCIP to CVDD, these are not the same as pin "2". correct? Perhaps it would be more appropriate that these be labeld as no connect for the ARM only version. Is this statement accurate? I feel the answer to this should be enough to address JDSU's question.

     

    Pin 1 - CVDD_ARM - PMIC Switcher 1

    Pin 2 - CVDD - DC/DC Controller

    Pin 3 - CVDD -  - PMIC Switcher 2

    Pin 4 - CVDD -  - PMIC Switcher 2

     

    DM814x

    Pin 1 - CVDD_ARM - PMIC Switcher 1

    Pin 2 - CVDD - DC/DC Controller

    Pin 3 - CVDD_DSP - PMIC Switcher 2

    Pin 4 - CVDD_HDVICP - PMIC Switcher 2

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  • MarcPyne
    Posted by MarcPyne
    on Apr 27 2012 14:51 PM
    Mastermind23545 points

    Adam,

    The power pins always need to be connected to their respective power supplies, even if the module is not used.  So for the AM387x the DSP and HDVICP power pins would be connected to CVDD, as shown in the AM387x datasheet.

    Regards,
    Marc

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  • Adam Jankauskas
    Posted by Adam Jankauskas
    on Apr 30 2012 08:27 AM
    Prodigy525 points

    Marc,

    This is still leaving the customer unsure of the direction to go. They want to be able to configure the power of their processor board to be able to handle AM387x and DM814x without changing any layout, however the answer you shared does not appear to allow for this. How do we recommend they accomplish this?

    Thank you,

    Adam

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