Overview
The TMS320C5515AZCH10 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 consumption through increased parallelism and a focus on power savings. It is particularly suited for low-power applications and offers a range of features that make 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-Accumulate Units | Dual Multipliers [Up to 200 or 240 Million Multiply-Accumulates per Second (MMACS)] |
| Arithmetic/Logic Units (ALUs) | Two ALUs, including a central 40-bit ALU and an additional 16-bit ALU |
| Internal Data Buses | Three Internal Data/Operand Read Buses and Two Internal Data/Operand Write Buses |
| On-Chip RAM | 320K Bytes Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM (64K Bytes DARAM, 256K Bytes SARAM) |
| On-Chip ROM | 128K Bytes of Zero Wait-State On-Chip ROM |
| External Memory Interface | 4M x 16-Bit Maximum Addressable External Memory Space (SDRAM/mSDRAM) |
| DMA Controllers | Four DMA Controllers, each with 4 channels (16 channels total) |
| Timers | Three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers (one configurable as a watchdog timer) |
| Interfaces | MMC/SD, I2S Bus, SPI, I2C, UART, USB 2.0 Device Mode |
| ADC | 10-Bit 4-Input Successive Approximation (SAR) ADC |
| Power Supply | 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 and Low Power: Achieves high performance and low power through increased parallelism and a focus on power savings.
- Dual Multipliers: Up to 200 or 240 Million Multiply-Accumulates per Second (MMACS).
- Advanced Bus Structure: Supports up to four 16-bit data reads and two 16-bit data writes in a single cycle.
- Extensive Memory: 320K Bytes Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM and 128K Bytes of Zero Wait-State On-Chip ROM.
- Multiple Interfaces: Includes MMC/SD, I2S Bus, SPI, I2C, UART, and USB 2.0 Device Mode interfaces.
- 10-Bit SAR ADC: A 10-Bit 4-Input Successive Approximation (SAR) ADC for analog-to-digital conversion.
- Isolated Power Supply Domains: Four core isolated power supply domains for efficient power management.
- Real-Time Clock (RTC): With crystal input and separate clock domain and power supply.
- FFT Hardware Accelerator: Tightly-coupled FFT hardware accelerator for efficient FFT operations.
Applications
- Audio Processing: Suitable for audio processing applications due to its support for I2S Bus and other audio interfaces.
- Industrial Automation: Industrial temperature devices available, making it suitable for industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical Devices: Can be used in medical devices requiring low power consumption and high-performance signal processing.
- Consumer Electronics: Applicable in consumer electronics such as media players, voice recorders, and other portable devices.
- Automotive Systems: Can be integrated into automotive systems for various signal processing tasks.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C5515AZCH10?
The clock rate of the TMS320C5515AZCH10 is 60-, 75-, 100-, or 120-MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320C5515AZCH10 have?
The TMS320C5515AZCH10 has 320K Bytes of zero-wait state on-chip RAM.
- What types of external memory does the TMS320C5515AZCH10 support?
The device supports SDRAM, mSDRAM, NAND Flash, NOR Flash, and SRAM through its external memory interface (EMIF).
- Does the TMS320C5515AZCH10 have USB support?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 full- and high-speed device mode.
- What is the purpose of the FFT hardware accelerator in the TMS320C5515AZCH10?
The FFT hardware accelerator is designed to efficiently perform Fast Fourier Transform operations.
- How many DMA channels does the TMS320C5515AZCH10 have?
The device has four DMA controllers, each with 4 channels, totaling 16 channels.
- What is the resolution of the SAR ADC in the TMS320C5515AZCH10?
The SAR ADC has a resolution of 10 bits and supports 4 inputs.
- Is the TMS320C5515AZCH10 software-compatible with other C55x devices?
Yes, it is software-compatible with other C55x devices.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C5515AZCH10?
The device is packaged in a 196-terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) (ZCH Suffix).
- Does the TMS320C5515AZCH10 support industrial temperature ranges?
Yes, industrial temperature devices are available.
