SPEAr1340 Dual-core Cortex A9 HMI embedded MPU Datasheet, including CPU subsystem, network-on-chip, memory interfaces, connectivity etc.
The SPEAr1340 is a system-on-chip belonging to the SPEA family of embedded microprocessors, designed for consumer and professional applications requiring advanced human-machine interfaces (HMI) combined with high performance. It supports both real-time operating systems (RTOS) and high-level operating systems such as Android, Linux, and Windows Embedded Compact 7.
The device architecture is based on several internal components communicating through a multilayer interconnection matrix (BUSMATRIX). Key features include dual ARM Cortex-A9 cores running up to 600 MHz, a shared 512 KB L2 cache, and high-performance master agents directly interconnected with the DDR memory controller. It integrates various connectivity options including USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, PCIe 2.0, SATA, and multiple memory card interfaces.
| CPU Cores | 2x ARM Cortex-A9 cores |
|---|---|
| Maximum Frequency | Up to 600 MHz |
| L1 Cache per Core | 32+32 KB with parity check |
| Shared L2 Cache | 512 KB |
| Boot ROM Size | 32 KB |
| Static RAMs | 32+4 KB |
| DDR Controller Speed | DDR3-1066, DDR2-1066 @533MHz |
| Ethernet Port | Giga/Fast Ethernet |
| PCIe Port | PCle 2.0 RC/EP |
| SATA Port | 3Gb/s Serial ATA Host |
| Memory Card Interface | SD/SDIO/MMC, CF/CF+, xD |
| ADC Channels | 8 channels, 1 Msps |
| LCD Display Support | Full HD, 1920 x 1080, 60 Hz |
| GPU Capability | High-perf. 2D/3D GPU |
| Video Decoder | Multistandard up to 1080p, JPEG |
| Video Encoder | H.264 up to 1080p, JPEG |
| Audio Ports | 7.1 multichannel surround, I2S (8 in, 8 out), S/PDIF |
| Security Features | DES, 3DES, AES, HMAC, PKA, RNG |
The device is hardware-compliant to support real-time (RTOS) and high-level (HLOS) operating systems, such as Android, Linux and Windows Embedded Compact 7.
The device features two ARM Cortex-A9 cores with a maximum frequency of up to 600 MHz.
Yes, it includes a hardware video decoder supporting multistandard up to 1080p and JPEG, and a hardware video encoder for H.264 up to 1080p.
The device supports SD/SDIO/MMC, CF/CF+, and xD memory card interfaces.