Overview
The Texas Instruments TMS320C5515AZCHA12 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from the TMS320C5000™ product family. It 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. This device is particularly suited for low-power applications and is supported by a comprehensive set of development tools and software libraries, including the eXpressDSP™, Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE), and the C55x DSP Library.
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 | 320K Bytes Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM (64K Bytes DARAM, 256K Bytes SARAM, 128K Bytes ROM) |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | 16-/8-Bit EMIF with Glueless Interface to various memory types (NAND, NOR, 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) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | MMC/SD Interfaces, UART, SPI with Four Chip-Selects, I2C, I2S Bus™, USB 2.0 High-Speed Device |
| Power Supply Domains | Four Core Isolated Power Supply Domains: Analog, RTC, CPU and Peripherals, and USB |
| Package Type | 196-Terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array) |
Key Features
- High-Performance, Low-Power TMS320C55x™ Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor
- Dual Multipliers with 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
- Software-Compatible with C55x Devices and Industrial Temperature Devices Available
- 320K Bytes Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM and 128K Bytes Zero Wait-State On-Chip ROM
- External Memory Interface (EMIF) with glueless access to various memory types
- Four DMA Controllers with 16 channels total and three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers
- MultiMedia Card/Secure Digital (MMC/SD) Interfaces, UART, SPI, I2C, I2S Bus™, and USB 2.0 High-Speed Device
- Tightly-Coupled FFT Hardware Accelerator and 10-Bit 4-Input Successive Approximation (SAR) ADC
- 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
Applications
The TMS320C5515AZCHA12 is versatile and can be applied in various fields requiring high-performance and low-power digital signal processing. Some of the key applications include:
- Audio and Video Processing: Utilizing its high-performance multipliers and FFT hardware accelerator, it is ideal for audio and video encoding and decoding.
- Industrial Automation: With its robust set of peripherals and low power consumption, it is suitable for industrial control systems and automation.
- Medical Devices: The device's low power and high performance make it a good fit for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Consumer Electronics: It can be used in various consumer electronics such as digital cameras, set-top boxes, and gaming consoles.
- Telecommunications: The TMS320C5515AZCHA12 can be employed in telecommunications equipment for signal processing and data transmission.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C5515AZCHA12?
The TMS320C5515AZCHA12 is a high-performance, low-power fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments.
- What are the clock rates available for this DSP?
The clock rates available are 60-, 75-, 100-, and 120-MHz.
- How much on-chip RAM does the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 have?
The device has 320K Bytes of Zero-Wait State On-Chip RAM, composed of 64K Bytes DARAM, 256K Bytes SARAM, and 128K Bytes ROM.
- What types of external memory can the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 interface with?
The device can interface with asynchronous memories like EPROM, NOR, NAND, SRAM, and high-speed memories such as SDRAM and mSDRAM.
- Does the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 support USB?
Yes, it supports USB 2.0 High-Speed Device mode.
- What development tools support the TMS320C5515AZCHA12?
The device is supported by the eXpressDSP™, Code Composer Studio™ Integrated Development Environment (IDE), DSP/BIOS™, and the C55x DSP Library.
- How many DMA channels does the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 have?
The device has four DMA controllers with 4 channels each, totaling 16 channels.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C5515AZCHA12?
The package type is a 196-Terminal Pb-Free Plastic BGA (Ball Grid Array).
- Does the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 have a real-time clock?
Yes, it includes a Real-Time Clock (RTC) with Crystal Input and Separate Clock Domain and Power Supply.
- What are the power supply domains of the TMS320C5515AZCHA12?
The device has four core isolated power supply domains: Analog, RTC, CPU and Peripherals, and USB, along with four I/O isolated power supply domains.
- Is the TMS320C5515AZCHA12 suitable for industrial applications?
Yes, it is suitable for industrial applications due to its robust set of peripherals and low power consumption.
