Overview
The TMS320C5504AZCH15 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C5000™ fixed-point DSP product family and is designed for low-power applications. The device is based on the TMS320C55x™ DSP generation CPU processor core, which achieves high performance and low power through increased parallelism and a focus on power savings.
The processor supports a complex internal bus structure, enabling up to four 16-bit data reads and two 16-bit data writes in a single cycle. It also includes multiple peripherals and interfaces, making it versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | TMS320C55x™ DSP generation CPU |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 16.67, 13.33, 10, 8.33, 6.66 ns |
| Clock Rate | 60, 75, 100, 120, 150 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | One/Two Instructions Executed per Cycle |
| Multiply-Accumulates per Second (MMACS) | Up to 200, 240, or 300 MMACS |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs (40-bit and 16-bit) |
| Internal Data/Operand Buses | Three read buses, two write buses |
| On-Chip RAM | 256K Bytes (64K DARAM, 192K SARAM, 128K ROM) |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Supports NAND, NOR Flash, SRAM, SDRAM/mSDRAM |
| DMA Controllers | Four DMA controllers with 4 channels each (16 total channels) |
| General-Purpose Timers | Three 32-bit timers, one selectable as a watchdog |
| Interfaces | UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD, USB 2.0 |
| Package Type | 196-Pin NFBGA (ZCH) |
| Core Voltage | 1.05 V, 1.3 V, 1.4 V depending on clock rate |
| I/O Voltage | 1.8 V, 2.5 V, 2.75 V, 3.3 V |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power TMS320C55x™ fixed-point DSP
- Dual multipliers with up to 300 MMACS
- Two Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs)
- Three internal data/operand read buses and two internal data/operand write buses
- Software-compatible with C55x devices
- Industrial temperature devices available
- 256K Bytes zero-wait state on-chip RAM
- Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller with 16 channels
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers, one selectable as a watchdog
- Two MultiMedia Card/Secure Digital (MMC/SD) interfaces
- Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART), Serial-Port Interface (SPI), and Master/Slave Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C Bus™)
- Four Inter-IC Sound (I2S Bus™) for data transport
- USB 2.0 full- and high-speed device with integrated PHY
- Real-Time Clock (RTC) with crystal input and separate clock domain and power supply
- Four core isolated power supply domains and four I/O isolated power supply domains
- Low-power software programmable phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator
- On-chip ROM bootloader (RBL) to boot from various memory types
Applications
- Wireless audio devices (headsets, microphones, speakerphones)
- Echo cancellation headphones
- Portable medical devices
- Voice applications
- Industrial controls
- Fingerprint biometrics
- Software Defined Radio (SDR)
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
The TMS320C5504AZCH15 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
The clock rate can be 60, 75, 100, 120, or 150 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C5504AZCH15 execute per cycle?
The processor can execute one or two instructions per cycle.
- What is the on-chip RAM capacity of the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
The device has 256K Bytes of zero-wait state on-chip RAM, composed of 64K DARAM, 192K SARAM, and 128K ROM.
- What types of external memory does the TMS320C5504AZCH15 support?
The device supports NAND, NOR Flash, SRAM, and SDRAM/mSDRAM through its External Memory Interface (EMIF).
- How many DMA channels does the TMS320C5504AZCH15 have?
The device has four DMA controllers, each with four channels, totaling 16 channels.
- What are the key interfaces available on the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
The device includes UART, SPI, I2C, I2S, MMC/SD, and USB 2.0 interfaces.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
The device is packaged in a 196-Pin NFBGA (ZCH).
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320C5504AZCH15?
Applications include wireless audio devices, portable medical devices, voice applications, industrial controls, fingerprint biometrics, and software-defined radio.
- Is the TMS320C5504AZCH15 software-compatible with other C55x devices?
Yes, the device is software-compatible with other C55x devices.
- Does the TMS320C5504AZCH15 support industrial temperature ranges?
Yes, the device is available for industrial temperature ranges.
