Overview
The TMS320C5420GGUA200 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) produced by Texas Instruments. This device is part of the TMS320C54x family and is distinguished by its dual-core architecture, providing up to 200-MIPS performance. Each core is based on an advanced, modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three data memory buses. This design enables simultaneous accesses to program instructions and data, enhancing the processor's efficiency in handling complex signal processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor Type | Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) |
| Performance | Up to 200-MIPS |
| Architecture | Dual-Core, Modified Harvard Architecture |
| Memory Buses | One Program Bus, Three 16-Bit Data Memory Buses per Core |
| Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) | 40-Bit ALU with 40-Bit Barrel-Shifter and Two 40-Bit Accumulators per Core |
| Multiply/Accumulate (MAC) Operations | 17 × 17-Bit Parallel Multiplier Coupled to a 40-Bit Adder for Non-Pipelined Single-Cycle MAC Operations |
| On-Chip RAM | Total of 192K × 16 Dual- and Single-Access On-Chip RAM |
| Power Supplies | Dual 1.8-V (Core) and 3.3-V (I/O) Power Supplies |
| Instruction Execution | 10-ns Single-Cycle Fixed-Point Instruction Execution |
| Package Type | 144-pin BGA (Ball Grid Array) |
| Temperature Range | Industrial Temperature Range: −40°C to 100°C |
Key Features
- Advanced Multibus Architecture with Three Separate 16-Bit Data Memory Buses and One Program Bus per Core
- 40-Bit Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) Including a 40-Bit Barrel-Shifter and Two 40-Bit Accumulators per Core
- Compare, Select, and Store Unit (CSSU) for the Add/Compare Selection of the Viterbi Operator
- Exponent Encoder to Compute an Exponent Value of a 40-Bit Accumulator Value in a Single Cycle
- Two Address Generators With Eight Auxiliary Registers and Two Auxiliary Register Arithmetic Units (ARAUs) per Core
- 16-Bit Data Bus With Data Bus Holder Feature
- 256K × 16 Extended Program Address Space
- Single-Instruction Repeat and Block-Repeat Operations
- Instructions With 32-Bit Long Word Operands
- Instructions With 2 or 3 Operand Reads
- Fast Return From Interrupts
- Arithmetic Instructions With Parallel Store and Parallel Load
- Conditional Store Instructions
- Output Control of CLKOUT and TOUT
- Power Consumption Control With IDLE1, IDLE2, and IDLE3 Instructions
- Interprocessor Communication via Two Internal 8-Element FIFOs
- 12 Channels of Direct Memory Access (DMA) for Data Transfers With No CPU Loading (6 Channels Per Subsystem)
- Six Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs) (Three McBSPs Per Subsystem)
- 16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI16) Multiplexed With External Memory Interface Pins
- Software-Programmable Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Provides Several Clocking Options (Requires External TTL Oscillator)
- On-Chip Scan-Based Emulation Logic
- Two Software-Programmable Timers (One Per Subsystem)
- Software-Programmable Wait-State Generator (14 Wait States Maximum)
Applications
The TMS320C5420GGUA200 is designed for a wide range of applications that require high-performance digital signal processing. These include:
- Telecommunications: For tasks such as echo cancellation, voice compression, and modem implementations.
- Audio Processing: For applications like audio compression, equalization, and noise reduction.
- Image Processing: For image compression, filtering, and enhancement.
- Industrial Control: For real-time control and monitoring systems.
- Medical Devices: For medical imaging, signal analysis, and diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: For radar, sonar, and other signal processing-intensive applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The TMS320C5420GGUA200 is a fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, featuring a dual-core architecture with up to 200-MIPS performance.
- What is the architecture of the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The processor is based on an advanced, modified Harvard architecture with one program memory bus and three data memory buses per core.
- What are the key features of the ALU in the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The ALU includes a 40-Bit Barrel-Shifter and two 40-Bit Accumulators per core, along with a 17 × 17-Bit Parallel Multiplier coupled to a 40-Bit Adder for non-pipelined single-cycle MAC operations.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320C5420GGUA200 have?
The device has a total of 192K × 16 dual- and single-access on-chip RAM.
- What are the power supply requirements for the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The device requires dual 1.8-V (Core) and 3.3-V (I/O) power supplies.
- What is the instruction execution time for the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The device executes fixed-point instructions in 10-ns single-cycle execution time.
- In what package types is the TMS320C5420GGUA200 available?
The device is available in 144-pin BGA (Ball Grid Array) and 144-pin LQFP (Low-Profile Quad Flatpack) packages.
- What is the temperature range for the industrial version of the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The industrial temperature range is −40°C to 100°C.
- What are some of the on-chip peripherals available on the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
The device includes 12 channels of DMA, six multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), a 16-bit host-port interface (HPI16), and software-programmable timers and PLL.
- What are typical applications for the TMS320C5420GGUA200?
Typical applications include telecommunications, audio processing, image processing, industrial control, medical devices, and aerospace and defense.
