Alternatives to TI DaVinci

Hello,
I have a beginner question.

The DaVinci platform from TI seems to have swept across the industry
in digital video and other multimedia applications.

However, behind all the marketing jargon and hype, I am still trying
to evaluate what exactly is the competitive advantage of using
DaVinci.

What are the alternative companies and solutions?

Thanks,
Eugene

eugenios@gmail.com writes:

> Hello,
> I have a beginner question.
>
> The DaVinci platform from TI seems to have swept across the industry
> in digital video and other multimedia applications.
>
> However, behind all the marketing jargon and hype, I am still trying
> to evaluate what exactly is the competitive advantage of using
> DaVinci.
>
> What are the alternative companies and solutions?

One obvious alternative is to "uncouple" the host processor and
DSP. Then you are free to choose each independently. 

Then your question becomes two-fold: what processors compete with the
TI 64x, and what processors compete with the ARM9?

I don't think you'll find any DSP that competes with the 64x, even in
just performance, but especially if you consider the high level of
integration in video- and audio-centric peripherals such as video
ports, I2C bus, MCBSP, etc.

To answer the question, you might take a look at BDTI's reports on
DSPs.
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