Overview
The TMS320C203PZ80 is a digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C2xx generation. This DSP is based on the T320C2xLP core CPU, optimized for high speed, small size, and low power consumption. It features an advanced, modified Harvard architecture with six internal buses, enabling significant parallelism and data throughput. The TMS320C203PZ80 is designed to meet the needs of various signal processing and control applications, offering strong performance and flexibility.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Package Type | LQFP (PZ) |
| Pins | 100 |
| Operating Temperature Range | Varies by voltage (5 V or 3.3 V) |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 50 ns @ 5 V, 50 ns @ 3.3 V, 35 ns @ 5 V, 25 ns @ 5 V |
| On-Chip Memory | 544 × 16 Words of On-Chip Dual-Access Data RAM, 224K × 16-Bit Total Addressable External Memory Space |
| Program/Data RAM | Not applicable for 'C203 (available in 'C209) |
| Program ROM | Not applicable for 'C203 (available in 'C209) |
| Peripherals | PLL With Various Clock Options, On-Chip Oscillator, Six General-Purpose I/O Pins, On-Chip 20-Bit Timer, Full-Duplex Asynchronous Serial Port (UART), One Synchronous Serial Port With Four-Level-Deep FIFOs |
| Performance | Up to 40-MIPS at 5 V, 20-MIPS at 3.3 V |
| Power Consumption | 1.1 mA/MIPS at 3.3 V, Power-Down IDLE Mode |
Key Features
- 16-Bit Fixed-Point DSP Architecture
- 32-Bit ALU/Accumulator
- 16 × 16-Bit Single-Cycle Multiplier With a 32-Bit Product
- Block Moves for Data, Program, I/O Space
- Hardware Repeat Instruction
- Source Code Compatible With TMS320C25
- Upwardly Code-Compatible With TMS320C5x Devices
- Four External Interrupts
- Boot-Loader Option ('C203 Only)
- PLL With Various Clock Options
- On-Chip Oscillator
- Six General-Purpose I/O Pins
- On-Chip 20-Bit Timer
- Full-Duplex Asynchronous Serial Port (UART)
- One Synchronous Serial Port With Four-Level-Deep FIFOs
- Designed for Low-Power Consumption
- Fully Static CMOS Technology
- Power-Down IDLE Mode
- HOLD Mode for Multiprocessor Applications
- IEEE-1149.1-Compatible Scan-Based Emulation
Applications
The TMS320C203PZ80 is suitable for a variety of demanding applications, including smart phones, digital cameras, modems, remote metering, and security systems. Its strong performance, low cost, and easy-to-use development environment make it an ideal choice for signal processing and control tasks in many markets.
Q & A
- What is the package type of the TMS320C203PZ80?
The package type is LQFP (PZ) with 100 pins.
- What is the instruction cycle time of the TMS320C203PZ80?
The instruction cycle time is 50 ns @ 5 V, 50 ns @ 3.3 V, 35 ns @ 5 V, and 25 ns @ 5 V.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320C203PZ80 have?
The TMS320C203PZ80 has 544 × 16 Words of On-Chip Dual-Access Data RAM and supports 224K × 16-Bit Total Addressable External Memory Space.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C203PZ80?
The peripherals include PLL With Various Clock Options, On-Chip Oscillator, Six General-Purpose I/O Pins, On-Chip 20-Bit Timer, Full-Duplex Asynchronous Serial Port (UART), and One Synchronous Serial Port With Four-Level-Deep FIFOs.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C203PZ80?
The performance is up to 40-MIPS at 5 V and 20-MIPS at 3.3 V.
- How does the TMS320C203PZ80 manage power consumption?
The device is designed for low-power consumption, with 1.1 mA/MIPS at 3.3 V and a Power-Down IDLE Mode.
- Is the TMS320C203PZ80 compatible with other DSPs?
Yes, it is source code compatible with TMS320C25 and upwardly code-compatible with TMS320C5x devices.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C203PZ80?
Texas Instruments offers an extensive line of development tools for the TMS320C2xx generation.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C203PZ80?
Common applications include smart phones, digital cameras, modems, remote metering, and security systems.
- Does the TMS320C203PZ80 support multiprocessor applications?
Yes, it supports multiprocessor applications with a HOLD Mode and IEEE-1149.1-Compatible Scan-Based Emulation.
