Overview
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 is a high-performance Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of 200 MHz, the TMS320C6201GJLA200 offers up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges. The processor combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | 1600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units:
|
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| On-Chip Memory | 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM, 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache, 512K-Bit Dual-Access Internal Data |
| External Memory Interface | 32-Bit External Memory Interface (EMIF), Glueless Interface to SDRAM or SBSRAM and Asynchronous Peripherals |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA™ Package (GHK), 340-Pin BGA Package (GLW) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.5-V Internal |
Key Features
- VelociTI Advanced VLIW Architecture: Supports eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- High Performance: Achieves up to 1600 MIPS at a 200 MHz clock rate and 400 million MACs per second.
- On-Chip Memory: Includes 1M-Bit SRAM, 512K-Bit internal program/cache, and 512K-Bit dual-access internal data memory.
- Peripheral Set: Features two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Glueless Interfaces: Supports glueless interfaces to synchronous memories (SDRAM or SBSRAM) and asynchronous peripherals.
- Development Tools: Includes a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- Instruction Set Features: Byte-addressable (8-, 16-, 32-Bit data), 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract, set, clear, bit-counting, and normalization.
Applications
- Multichannel and Multifunction Systems: Ideal for applications requiring high parallel processing capabilities.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers due to its multichannel buffered serial ports.
- Audio and Video Processing: AC97-compatible and supports various audio and video processing tasks.
- Industrial Control Systems: Offers the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and numerical capability of array processors.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6201GJLA200 is 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6201GJLA200 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 achieves up to 1600 MIPS.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6201GJLA200 have on-chip?
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 includes 1M-Bit on-chip SRAM, 512K-Bit internal program/cache, and 512K-Bit dual-access internal data memory.
- Does the TMS320C6201GJLA200 support glueless interfaces to external memory?
Yes, it supports glueless interfaces to SDRAM, SBSRAM, and asynchronous peripherals.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The peripherals include two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Is the TMS320C6201GJLA200 compatible with industry-standard bus protocols?
Yes, it offers ease of interface to synchronous or asynchronous industry-standard host bus protocols.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 is available in 288-Pin MicroStar BGA™ Package (GHK) and 340-Pin BGA Package (GLW).
- What is the voltage requirement for the TMS320C6201GJLA200?
The TMS320C6201GJLA200 requires 3.3-V I/Os and 1.5-V internal voltage.
