Overview
The SM320C6713B-EP, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance floating-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the advanced Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. The SM320C6713B-EP is optimized for audio processing and offers a rich set of peripherals, including multichannel audio serial ports, buffered serial ports, and inter-integrated circuit (I2C) buses. Although this product is no longer in production, it remains a significant component in legacy systems and for specific applications where its capabilities are still valued.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz and 300 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 instruction cycle times |
| MIPS/MFLOPS | Up to 2400 MIPS, 1800 MFLOPS at 300 MHz; Up to 1800 MIPS, 1350 MFLOPS at 225 MHz |
| Functional Units | Eight independent functional units: Two ALUs (fixed point), Four ALUs (floating point and fixed point), Two multipliers (floating point and fixed point) |
| General Purpose Registers | 32 32-bit general purpose registers |
| Memory Interface | 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF), supports SRAM, EPROM, Flash, SBSRAM, and SDRAM |
| Peripheral Set | Two multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two I2C buses, SPI, high-speed TDM interface, AC97 interface |
| Timers and GPIO | Two 32-bit general purpose timers, dedicated GPIO module with 16 pins (external interrupt capable) |
| Clock Generator | Flexible phase-locked loop (PLL) based clock generator module |
| JTAG Compatibility | IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan compatible |
Key Features
- Advanced VLIW Architecture: Supports eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, enhancing performance in multichannel and multifunction applications.
- Rich Peripheral Set: Includes two multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), and two I2C buses, optimized for audio processing.
- Highly Optimized Compiler: Features a highly optimized C/C++ compiler to maximize code efficiency.
- Error Checking and Recovery: Extensive error-checking and recovery features, including bad clock detection circuits.
- Flexible Clock Generator: A flexible phase-locked loop (PLL) based clock generator module for versatile clock management.
- Instruction Set Features: Native instructions for IEEE 754, byte addressable (8/16/32 bits), and all instructions are conditional.
Applications
- Audio Processing: Optimized for multichannel audio applications, supporting various audio formats and interfaces like S/PDIF, IEC60958, AES-3, and CP-430.
- Industrial Automation: Suitable for high-performance industrial control and automation systems.
- Medical Devices: Supports applications in medical devices requiring high-speed signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Used in various aerospace and defense applications due to its high reliability and performance.
- Telecommunications: Applicable in telecommunications for signal processing and data transmission.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the SM320C6713B-EP?
The SM320C6713B-EP operates at clock rates of 200 MHz and 300 MHz.
- What is the MIPS and MFLOPS performance of the SM320C6713B-EP?
At 300 MHz, it delivers up to 2400 MIPS and 1800 MFLOPS. At 225 MHz, it delivers up to 1800 MIPS and 1350 MFLOPS.
- What type of memory interface does the SM320C6713B-EP support?
The SM320C6713B-EP supports a 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF) for SRAM, EPROM, Flash, SBSRAM, and SDRAM.
- What are the key peripherals of the SM320C6713B-EP?
The key peripherals include two multichannel audio serial ports (McASPs), two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two I2C buses, SPI, high-speed TDM interface, and AC97 interface.
- Does the SM320C6713B-EP support JTAG?
- What is the significance of the VLIW architecture in the SM320C6713B-EP?
The VLIW architecture allows the SM320C6713B-EP to execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, significantly enhancing its performance in multichannel and multifunction applications.
- Is the SM320C6713B-EP still in production?
No, the SM320C6713B-EP is no longer in production. New designs should consider alternate products.
- What are some of the error-checking features of the SM320C6713B-EP?
The SM320C6713B-EP includes extensive error-checking and recovery features, such as bad clock detection circuits for each high-frequency master clock.
- What is the role of the PLL in the SM320C6713B-EP?
The flexible phase-locked loop (PLL) based clock generator module provides versatile clock management.
- What are some common applications of the SM320C6713B-EP?
