Overview
The TMS320C6202GLS200 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C62x DSP family. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, which enables it to execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle. The TMS320C6202GLS200 is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications, offering a balance of high-speed control and numerical processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Device Type | Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.8 V |
| Clock Speed | 200 MHz, 250 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns (200 MHz), 4 ns (250 MHz) |
| MIPS (Millions of Instructions Per Second) | Up to 2000 MIPS |
| On-Chip RAM | 7 Mbits: 3 Mbits Program/Cache, 4 Mbits Data |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | Glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| Package Type | 384-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| PLL Options | CLKIN frequency multiplier: x1, x4, x6, x7, x8, x9, x10, x11 |
| Peripherals | Three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, DMA controller, EDMA controller, 32-bit expansion bus (XBus) |
Key Features
- High-Performance VLIW Architecture: Executes up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- Eight Highly Independent Functional Units: Includes six arithmetic logic units (ALUs) and two 16-bit multipliers.
- Instruction Set Features: Byte-addressable, 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract, set, clear, and bit-counting.
- On-Chip Memory: 7 Mbits of on-chip SRAM, organized as 3 Mbits program/cache and 4 Mbits data.
- External Memory Interface: Glueless interface to synchronous and asynchronous memories.
- Peripheral Set: Includes McBSPs, general-purpose timers, DMA and EDMA controllers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XBus).
- Power-Down Modes: Ability to turn off clocks to individual peripherals for power management.
- Flexible PLL Clock Generator: Supports various PLL multiply factors for clock generation.
Applications
The TMS320C6202GLS200 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance DSP capabilities, including:
- Telecommunications: Baseband processing, voice and data transmission.
- Audio and Video Processing: Real-time audio and video encoding and decoding.
- Industrial Control: High-speed control and data acquisition systems.
- Medical Imaging: Real-time image processing and analysis.
- Aerospace and Defense: Radar and signal processing applications.
Q & A
- What is the core supply voltage of the TMS320C6202GLS200?
The core supply voltage is 1.8 V.
- What are the clock speeds available for the TMS320C6202GLS200?
The device operates at 200 MHz and 250 MHz clock speeds.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6202GLS200 execute per cycle?
It can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What type of on-chip memory does the TMS320C6202GLS200 have?
The device has 7 Mbits of on-chip SRAM, divided into 3 Mbits program/cache and 4 Mbits data.
- Does the TMS320C6202GLS200 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports glueless interfaces to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6202GLS200?
The device includes three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, DMA and EDMA controllers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XBus).
- Can the TMS320C6202GLS200 be used in power-sensitive applications?
Yes, it has power-down modes to turn off clocks to individual peripherals for power management.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6202GLS200?
The device is packaged in a 384-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- Is the TMS320C6202GLS200 pin-compatible with other C62x devices?
Yes, it is pin-compatible with the TMS320C6202B, TMS320C6203B, and TMS320C6204 devices.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6202GLS200?
Development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
