Overview
The TMS320C40GFL40 is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the fourth generation of DSPs and is designed primarily for parallel processing. This DSP is fabricated using 0.72-μm Enhanced Performance Implanted CMOS (EPIC) technology, ensuring high performance and reliability in various data processing applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 33 ns (TMS320C40-60), 40 ns (TMS320C40-50), 50 ns (TMS320C40-40) |
| Performance | 330 MOPS, 60 MFLOPS, 30 MIPS (TMS320C40-60) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 384 MBytes/s, High Port-Data Rate of 120 MBytes/s (Each Bus) |
| Memory Address Space | 16 G-Byte Continuous Program/Data/Peripheral Address Space |
| Registers | Twelve 40-Bit Registers, Eight Auxiliary Registers, 14 Control Registers, and Two Timers |
| Communication Ports | Six Communications Ports |
| DMA Coprocessor | Six-Channel Direct Memory Access (DMA) Coprocessor |
| Package | 325-Pin Ceramic Grid Array (GF Suffix) |
| Power Supply | 5-V Operation |
| Boundary Scan | IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary Scan Compatible |
Key Features
- Single-Cycle Conversion to and From IEEE-754 Floating-Point Format
- Single Cycle, 1/x, 1/ Operations
- Source-Code Compatible With TMS320C3x
- Single-Cycle 40-Bit Floating-Point, 32-Bit Integer Multipliers
- On-Chip Program Cache and Dual-Access/Single-Cycle RAM for Increased Memory-Access Performance
- 512-Byte Instruction Cache and 8K Bytes of Single-Cycle Dual-Access Program or Data RAM
- ROM-Based Boot Loader Supports Program Bootup Using 8-, 16-, or 32-Bit Memories or One of the Communication Ports
- IDLE2 Clock-Stop Power-Down Mode
- Separate Internal Program, Data, and DMA Coprocessor Buses for Massive Concurrent I/O Throughput
Applications
- Digital Cameras
- Automobiles
- Audio Synthesis
- Image Signal Processing
- Radio Detection and Ranging (RADAR)
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C40GFL40?
The TMS320C40GFL40 is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments, designed primarily for parallel processing.
- What are the different instruction cycle times available for the TMS320C40GFL40?
The instruction cycle times are 33 ns for the TMS320C40-60, 40 ns for the TMS320C40-50, and 50 ns for the TMS320C40-40.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C40-60?
The TMS320C40-60 offers 330 MOPS, 60 MFLOPS, and 30 MIPS.
- How many communication ports does the TMS320C40GFL40 have?
The TMS320C40GFL40 has six communication ports.
- What type of DMA coprocessor is integrated into the TMS320C40GFL40?
The TMS320C40GFL40 includes a six-channel direct memory access (DMA) coprocessor.
- What is the memory address space of the TMS320C40GFL40?
The TMS320C40GFL40 supports a 16 G-Byte continuous program/data/peripheral address space.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C40GFL40?
The TMS320C40GFL40 is packaged in a 325-Pin Ceramic Grid Array (GF Suffix).
- Is the TMS320C40GFL40 compatible with IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan?
Yes, the TMS320C40GFL40 is IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) boundary scan compatible.
- What power supply voltage does the TMS320C40GFL40 operate on?
The TMS320C40GFL40 operates on a 5-V power supply.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C40GFL40?
Common applications include digital cameras, automobiles, audio synthesis, image signal processing, and radio detection and ranging (RADAR).
