Overview
The TMS320C203PZ57 is a digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C2xx family. This processor combines strong performance and flexibility, making it ideal for signal processing and control applications. The TMS320C2xLP core CPU is optimized for high speed, small size, and low power consumption, utilizing an advanced, modified Harvard architecture with six internal buses for enhanced parallelism and data throughput.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Package Type | LQFP (100-pin) |
| Package Industry STD Term | S-PQFP-G |
| JEDEC Code | S-PQFP-G |
| Dimensions | 14 mm x 14 mm x 1.4 mm |
| Pitch | 0.5 mm |
| Performance at 5 V | Up to 40 MIPS |
| Performance at 3.3 V | 20 MIPS |
| Power Consumption | 1.1 mA/MIPS at 3.3 V |
| Memory | 224K × 16-Bit Total Addressable External Memory Space (64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, 32K Global) |
| Peripherals | PLL with various clock options, On-Chip Oscillator, On-Chip 20-Bit Timer, Full-Duplex Asynchronous Serial Port (UART), Synchronous Serial Port with Four-Level-Deep FIFOs |
| General-Purpose I/O Pins | Six |
| Power-Down Mode | IDLE Mode |
Key Features
- Advanced CPU Architecture: Modified Harvard architecture with six internal buses for high parallelism and data throughput.
- Low Power Consumption: Fully static CMOS technology and power-down IDLE mode for reduced power usage.
- High Performance: Up to 40 MIPS at 5 V and 20 MIPS at 3.3 V.
- Flexible Memory Configuration: 224K × 16-Bit total addressable external memory space.
- Peripheral Support: Includes PLL, on-chip oscillator, 20-bit timer, UART, and synchronous serial port with FIFOs.
- Multiprocessing Capability: HOLD mode and external flag output for multiprocessor applications.
- Debugging and Testing: IEEE-1149.1-compatible scan-based emulation and JTAG test interface.
Applications
The TMS320C203PZ57 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
- Automotive systems
Q & A
- What is the package type of the TMS320C203PZ57? The package type is LQFP with 100 pins.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C203PZ57 at 5 V and 3.3 V? It achieves up to 40 MIPS at 5 V and 20 MIPS at 3.3 V.
- What is the total addressable external memory space? The total addressable external memory space is 224K × 16-Bit, divided into 64K Program, 64K Data, 64K I/O, and 32K Global.
- Does the TMS320C203PZ57 support multiprocessor applications? Yes, it supports multiprocessor applications with HOLD mode and external flag output.
- What debugging and testing features are available? It includes IEEE-1149.1-compatible scan-based emulation and a JTAG test interface.
- What is the power consumption of the TMS320C203PZ57 at 3.3 V? The power consumption is 1.1 mA/MIPS at 3.3 V.
- Is the TMS320C203PZ57 recommended for new designs? No, it is marked as Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND).
- What are the dimensions of the LQFP package? The dimensions are 14 mm x 14 mm x 1.4 mm.
- Does the TMS320C203PZ57 have any specific power-down modes? Yes, it has an IDLE mode for power-down.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C203PZ57? It includes a PLL, on-chip oscillator, 20-bit timer, UART, and synchronous serial port with FIFOs.
