Overview
The TMS320C6203B device, part of the TMS320C62x fixed-point DSP generation within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform, is a high-performance digital signal processor developed by Texas Instruments (TI). This DSP is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. The C6203B offers cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP-programming challenges, with a performance capability of up to 2400 MIPS at a clock rate of 300 MHz. It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 250 MHz, 300 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 4 ns, 3.33 ns |
| MIPS | 2000, 2400 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two 16-Bit Multipliers (32-Bit Result) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 registers of 32-bit word length |
| On-Chip Memory | 7M-Bit On-Chip SRAM: 3M-Bit Internal Program/Cache, 4M-Bit Dual-Access Internal Data |
| External Memory Interface | 32-Bit EMIF, glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| Package | 384-Pin BGA Package (GNY and ZNY) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.5-V Internal |
Key Features
- High-performance, advanced VelociTI VLIW architecture
- Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers
- Load-store architecture with 32 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length
- Instruction packing reduces code size, all instructions conditional
- Byte-addressable (8-, 16-, 32-Bit Data), 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract/set/clear, bit-counting, normalization
- Three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers
- Two 32-bit general-purpose timers, IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
- 32-bit expansion bus (XBus), glueless/low-glue interface to popular PCI bridge chips and microprocessor buses
- Four-channel bootloading DMA controller with an auxiliary channel, flexible PLL clock generator
Applications
The TMS320C6203B is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance digital signal processing, including:
- Telecommunications: T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers
- Audio and Video Processing: AC97-compatible, serial-peripheral interface (SPI) compatible
- Industrial Control Systems: High-speed controllers and array processors
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment: High-performance DSP capabilities
- Embedded Systems: Multichannel and multifunction applications
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6203B?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6203B is up to 300 MHz.
- How many MIPS can the TMS320C6203B achieve?
The TMS320C6203B can achieve up to 2400 MIPS.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6203B use?
The TMS320C6203B uses the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How many functional units does the TMS320C6203B have?
The TMS320C6203B has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- What is the capacity of the on-chip memory in the TMS320C6203B?
The TMS320C6203B has 7M-Bit On-Chip SRAM, including 3M-Bit Internal Program/Cache and 4M-Bit Dual-Access Internal Data.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the TMS320C6203B support?
The TMS320C6203B supports glueless interfaces to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6203B?
The TMS320C6203B is available in a 384-Pin BGA Package (GNY and ZNY).
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6203B?
The C62x devices have a complete set of development tools, including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- Is the TMS320C6203B still in production?
No, the TMS320C6203B is no longer manufactured and is considered obsolete.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6203B?
The TMS320C6203B is used in telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control systems, medical imaging, and embedded systems.
