1. I was browsing through the schematics for the Spectrum Digital development board for the AM3894. In doing so, I noticed that they have implemented a VLYNQ Interface (I haven’t seen one of those in a while). There is nothing in the device documentation regarding this type of interface and I noticed they implemented it using Reserved pins (RSV 42 – 51). Is there actually a VLYNQ interface on this part? If so, it could be useful for communication with additional TI processors or an FPGA (IF I can find one with a core for VLYNQ that has not been discontinued).
2. I am trying to find more detailed information relating to the video input/output system on this device. I have read through the information in the technical manual and data sheet, but both seem to only provide a list of features for the interface. I am looking for more detailed information that can help me get a better idea how I would need to wire things up to arrive at my desired interface. Is there some other document that I am not finding that provides this level of detail? My main concern is that, based on what I can find, it looks like the two video ports can be split into two 8-bit inputs per port. However, it would seem they are designed to handle encoded color video streams (YCbCr). I am looking to use 8 bit monochrome data and need to know if this can be done.