4.1. Release notes - 08_05_00¶
4.1.1. Documentation¶
The documentation included with the PSDK QNX J721S2 is specific to the PSDK QNX J721S2 package.
PSDK RTOS J721S2 package documentation (PSDK RTOS Components) must also be referenced, for full understanding of PSDK QNX J721S2 support.
4.1.2. PSDK QNX J721S2 Features¶
Note
Reference PSDK RTOS J721S2 package documentation (LINK) for an extensive list of new and current features supported by PSDK QNX + PSDK RTOS. This section lists only the features that are PSDK QNX J721S2 specific.
Note
For features & drivers enabled by the QNX BSP, please refer to BSP Documentation or contact QNX.
4.1.2.1. Enabled in this Release¶
Features enabled in this release, specific to PSDK QNX J721S2 addon package are:
OMX IL Component support for VPU video encoder and File-based OMX encoder test application (H.264 & HEVC)
Supports logging at different levels
Supports a multi-threaded implementation
OMX IL Component support for VPU video decoder and File-based OMX decoder test application (H.264 & HEVC)
Supports zero-copy buffer passing between application and codec
Supports I, P and B frame decoding
Supports decode of stream headers in advance
Supports logging at different levels
Supports a multi-threaded implementation
Resource manager support for VPU video encoder
Resource manager support for VPU video decoder
Support and validation with the PSDK RTOS release
Added qnxfs partition for SD card boot to address boot time delay
Bug fixes
For additional new updates, please refer PSDK RTOS package documentation (PSDK RTOS Components).
4.1.2.2. Enabled in Previous Releases¶
Features enabled in previous release, specific to PSDK QNX addon package are:
A72 MAIN CPSW2G Devnp driver
HEVC & H.264 4K Encode support with file-to-file encode test app
HEVC & H.264 4K Decode support with file-to-file decode test app
Multi-instance HEVC/H.264 Encode & Decode support with multi-inst test app
Early version of PSDK QNX for J721S2 EVM
Shared Memory Allocator Resource Manager
SCI-Client Resource Manager
UDMA Resource Manager
IPC Resource Manager
A72 MCU CPSW2G Devnp driver
SBL Boot flow support for QNX
K3conf utility
Support and validation with the PSDK RTOS release
VPU codec (encoder and decoder) with test app
OMX IL Component support for VPU video encoder and File-based OMX encoder test application (H.264)
For additional new updates, please refer PSDK RTOS package documentation (PSDK RTOS Components).
4.1.2.3. Change Requests¶
None
4.1.2.4. Errata¶
Please refer release note in the PSDK RTOS J721S2 package documentation (PSDK RTOS Components) for the complete errata list.
4.1.3. Software Dependencies¶
4.1.3.1. QNX Dependency¶
Note
The PSDK QNX addon package is dependent on installations from QNX Software Center. The below QNX packages were used for PSDK QNX 08_05_00 build and verification.
4.1.3.1.1. QNX SDP 7.1¶
QNX SDP 710 Package |
Build ID |
Package ID |
Package Version |
---|---|---|---|
QNX® Software Development Platform 7.1 |
472 |
com.qnx.sdp710 |
7.1.0.00472T202006132107S |
QNX® SDP7.1 BSP for Texas Instruments Jacinto 7 J721S2 (tda4vmeco) Evaluation Modules |
XX |
Contact QNX |
Contact QNX |
QNX® SDP 7.1 Screen Board Support J721S2 (with Debug Symbols) |
XX |
Contact QNX |
Contact QNX to Get Latest 3.2 Screen Based Version |
QNX® SDP 7.1 Multimedia - OpenMAX IL API (with Debug Symbols) |
404 |
com.qnx.qnx710.target.mm.openmaxil.core |
2.1.0.00404T202201111113L |
4.1.3.2. PSDK RTOS Dependency¶
The PSDK QNX package is an addon package to the PSDK RTOS release, as such the PSDK RTOS is required.
4.1.3.3. PSDK LINUX Dependency¶
If SPL boot mode is to be supported, downloading the PSDK LINUX 08_05_00 package is recommended for access to the pre-built binaries.
4.1.4. Device Support and Validation Information¶
SoC |
Build Host (OS) |
Run Target (OS) |
Test Platform |
---|---|---|---|
J721S2 |
x86_64 (Linux Ubuntu 18.04) |
R5Fs running TI-RTOS A72 running QNX |
TI EVM with daughter cards |
Note
Refer EVM Setup for J721S2 for more details on the TI EVM support.
4.1.5. Known Issues¶
A list of key known issues with the PSDK QNX release is provided below.
Note
Refer to individual PSDK RTOS Components release notes for known issues in each component
Index |
Module |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
QNX IPC RM |
RPMessage_recv() can fail during combinatorial stress run |
2 |
QNX UDMA RM |
UDMA resource manager may not free UDMA resources when client exits unexpectedly. |
3 |
CnM OMX Decoder |
The first and second frame of the decoded YUV content are identical |
4 |
CnM OMX Decoder |
4K 264(AVC) decode test could hang due to memory carveout limitations |
5 |
Main domain CPSW2G |
Main domain CPSW2G RX not working with GESI board |
4.1.6. Additional Reports¶
For additional reports like test report, traceability refer PSDK RTOS Additional Reports