Overview
The TMS320C203PZ, produced by Texas Instruments, is a member of the TMS320C2xx generation of digital signal processors (DSPs). This DSP combines strong performance and great flexibility, making it ideal for signal processing and control applications. The T320C2xLP core CPU is optimized for high speed, small size, and low power consumption, utilizing a modified Harvard architecture with six internal buses for increased parallelism and data throughput.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 50 ns @ 5 V, 35 ns @ 5 V, 25 ns @ 5 V |
| On-Chip Memory | 544 × 16 words of dual-access data RAM, 256 × 16 words of single-access data RAM |
| External Memory Space | 224K × 16-bit total addressable external memory space (64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, 32K Global) |
| Power Supply | 5 V, 3.3 V |
| Power Dissipation | 1.9 mA/MIPS @ 5 V, 1.1 mA/MIPS @ 3.3 V |
| Package Type | 100-pin TQFP (PZ Suffix) |
| ALU/Accumulator | 32-bit |
| Multiplier | 16 × 16-bit single-cycle multiplier with a 32-bit product |
| Interrupts | Four external interrupts, one nonmaskable interrupt |
| Serial Ports | Full-duplex asynchronous serial port (UART), one synchronous serial port with four-level-deep FIFOs |
| Timer | On-chip 20-bit timer |
| I/O Pins | Six general-purpose I/O pins |
Key Features
- Advanced modified Harvard architecture with six internal buses for increased parallelism and performance.
- 16-bit fixed-point DSP architecture with a 32-bit ALU/accumulator and a 16 × 16-bit single-cycle multiplier.
- Source code compatible with TMS320C25 and upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices.
- Boot-loader option available for the TMS320C203.
- PLL with various clock options (×1, ×2, ×4, ÷2).
- On-chip oscillator and support for hardware wait states.
- Designed for low-power consumption using fully static CMOS technology and power-down IDLE mode.
- IEEE-1149.1-compatible scan-based emulation.
- HOLD mode for multiprocessor applications.
Applications
The TMS320C203PZ is suitable for a variety of demanding applications in signal processing and control, including but not limited to:
- Audio and video processing.
- Industrial control systems.
- Medical imaging and diagnostics.
- Telecommunications and networking equipment.
- Automotive systems and sensors.
Q & A
- What is the instruction cycle time of the TMS320C203PZ?
The instruction cycle time is 50 ns @ 5 V, 35 ns @ 5 V, and 25 ns @ 5 V. - How much on-chip memory does the TMS320C203PZ have?
The TMS320C203PZ has 544 × 16 words of dual-access data RAM and 256 × 16 words of single-access data RAM. - What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C203PZ?
The total addressable external memory space is 224K × 16-bit, divided into 64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, and 32K Global. - What are the power supply options for the TMS320C203PZ?
The power supply options are 5 V and 3.3 V. - How much power does the TMS320C203PZ consume?
The power consumption is 1.9 mA/MIPS @ 5 V and 1.1 mA/MIPS @ 3.3 V. - What type of package does the TMS320C203PZ come in?
The TMS320C203PZ comes in a 100-pin TQFP (PZ Suffix) package. - Does the TMS320C203PZ support multiprocessor applications?
Yes, it supports multiprocessor applications with a HOLD mode. - What serial ports are available on the TMS320C203PZ?
The TMS320C203PZ has a full-duplex asynchronous serial port (UART) and one synchronous serial port with four-level-deep FIFOs. - Is the TMS320C203PZ designed for low-power consumption?
Yes, it is designed for low-power consumption using fully static CMOS technology and a power-down IDLE mode. - Is the TMS320C203PZ compatible with other TMS320 devices?
Yes, it is source code compatible with TMS320C25 and upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices.
