OMAP line being discontinued. What does this mean for the DM8148 family?

David,

First let me clarify the OMAP product line is not being discontinued. We are changing the business strategy with OMAP moving away from smartphone/tablet/mobile market and focussing primarily on Embedded (including Automotive). This is consistent with communications earlier the quarter refer here, In addition the announced actions to reduce costs is a implementation of the previously announced strategy to enable us to focus investment and resources and serve the embedded & automotive markets. In addition, consistent with our announced startegy to focus on embedded we announced at Electronica with several module partners - OMAP 5 System on modules to enable embedded designs around OMAP.  OMAP processors will continue to ship and be supported for customer for years to come and will evolve around the strategy to focus on embedded & automotive.

Coming to the question 

Will the DM8148 and similar parts remain in production and supported?

The is no change in availability, engagement model or level of support for DM814x, DM816x devices.

OMAP Embedded/EEE Marketing Manager,

Texas Instruments Inc.

David,

I searched the forum for "OMAP discontinued" and I see your 2 year old response is the most recent on this topic.

Any updates on the future of the OMAP line?  I'm very interested in the OMAP 4 series for a product I'm developing - and the specs are pretty much ideal.  

My product needs a small form factor, wifi, usb, camera sensor support - thus the 4 series looks great, but am I wasting my time on something about to be phased out?

Thanks,

Warren 

Warren,

I would recommend to you to contact TI local rep and he/she will be able to discuss the options based in your  design needs.