Overview
The TMS320C5514AZCH12 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C5000™ product family. This DSP is based on the TMS320C55x™ DSP generation CPU processor core, designed to achieve high performance and low power through increased parallelism and a focus on power savings. It is particularly suited for low-power applications and offers a robust set of features and peripherals, making it versatile for various signal processing tasks.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 16.67-, 13.33-, 10-, 8.33-ns |
| Clock Rate | 60-, 75-, 100-, 120-MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | One/Two Instructions Executed per Cycle |
| Multiply-Accumulates per Second (MMACS) | Up to 200 or 240 Million MMACS |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs |
| Internal Data/Operand Buses | Three Internal Data/Operand Read Buses and Two Internal Data/Operand Write Buses |
| On-Chip RAM | 256K Bytes Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM (64K Bytes DARAM, 192K Bytes SARAM, 128K Bytes ROM) |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | 16-/8-Bit EMIF with Glueless Interface to NAND Flash, NOR Flash, SRAM, SDRAM/mSDRAM |
| DMA Controllers | Four DMA Controllers with 4 Channels Each (16-Channels Total) |
| General-Purpose Timers | Three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers (One Selectable as a Watchdog and/or GP) |
| MMC/SD Interfaces | Two MultiMedia Card/Secure Digital (MMC/SD) Interfaces |
| UART and SPI | Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART), Serial-Port Interface (SPI) With Four Chip-Selects |
| I2C and I2S Bus | Master/Slave Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C Bus), Four Inter-IC Sound (I2S Bus) for Data Transport |
| USB Port | Device USB Port With Integrated 2.0 High-Speed PHY |
| Power Supply Domains | Four Core Isolated Power Supply Domains: Analog, RTC, CPU and Peripherals, and USB |
| Package | 196-Terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) (ZCH Suffix) |
Key Features
- High-performance, low-power TMS320C55x™ fixed-point DSP architecture
- Dual multipliers capable of up to 200 or 240 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS)
- Two arithmetic/logic units (ALUs) and three internal data/operand read buses and two internal data/operand write buses
- 256K bytes of zero-wait state on-chip RAM, including DARAM, SARAM, and ROM
- Four DMA controllers with 16 channels, enabling independent data movement without CPU intervention
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers, with one selectable as a watchdog and/or GP timer
- Two MMC/SD interfaces, UART, SPI with four chip-selects, and I2C and I2S buses
- USB 2.0 full- and high-speed device support with integrated high-speed 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
- Three integrated LDOs for powering isolated domains
- Low-power software programmable phase-locked loop (PLL) clock generator
- On-chip ROM bootloader (RBL) for booting from various flash and EEPROM devices
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
The TMS320C5514AZCH12 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance signal processing with low power consumption. These include:
- Audio and video processing systems
- Medical imaging and diagnostics
- Industrial automation and control systems
- Wireless and wired communication systems
- Consumer electronics such as digital cameras, camcorders, and multimedia devices
- Automotive systems requiring advanced signal processing
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C5514AZCH12?
The TMS320C5514AZCH12 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates supported by the TMS320C5514AZCH12?
The device supports clock rates of 60, 75, 100, and 120 MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320C5514AZCH12 have?
The device has 256K bytes of zero-wait state on-chip RAM, composed of 64K bytes of DARAM, 192K bytes of SARAM, and 128K bytes of ROM.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the TMS320C5514AZCH12 support?
The device supports 16-/8-bit external memory interfaces with glueless interfaces to NAND Flash, NOR Flash, SRAM, and SDRAM/mSDRAM.
- Does the TMS320C5514AZCH12 have USB support?
Yes, the device has a USB 2.0 full- and high-speed device port with an integrated high-speed PHY.
- How many DMA channels does the TMS320C5514AZCH12 have?
The device has four DMA controllers, each with four channels, totaling 16 independent channels.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C5514AZCH12?
The device is packaged in a 196-terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) (ZCH Suffix).
- Is the TMS320C5514AZCH12 compatible with industrial temperatures?
Yes, the device is available in industrial temperature grades.
- What development tools support the TMS320C5514AZCH12?
The device is supported by Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE), DSP/BIOS™, and the C55x DSP Library.
- Does the TMS320C5514AZCH12 have a real-time clock (RTC)?
Yes, the device includes a real-time clock (RTC) with crystal input and a separate clock domain and power supply.
- Is the TMS320C5514AZCH12 JTAG compatible?
Yes, the device is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
