Overview
The TMS320C6203BZNY173 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, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. The C6203B offers cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges, combining the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers with the numerical capability of array processors.
The processor operates at clock rates of up to 300 MHz, achieving performance levels of up to 2400 MIPS. It features eight highly independent functional units, including six arithmetic logic units (ALUs) and two 16-bit multipliers, which can produce two multiply-accumulates (MACs) per cycle. The device also includes extensive on-chip memory and peripherals, such as three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XBus).
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 250 MHz, 300 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 4 ns (250 MHz), 3.33 ns (300 MHz) |
| MIPS | 2000, 2400 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent units: six 32-/40-bit ALUs, two 16-bit multipliers (32-bit result) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 registers of 32-bit word length |
| On-Chip SRAM | 7M-bit: 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 |
| Bootloading DMA Controller | Four-channel bootloading DMA with an auxiliary channel |
| Clock Generator | Flexible Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) clock generator |
| Expansion Bus | 32-bit XBus, glueless/low-glue interface to popular bus protocols |
| Packages | 384-pin ZNY package (18x18 mm) |
| Core Supply Voltage | 1.5 V, 1.7 V |
| I/O Voltage | 3.3 V |
Key Features
- VelociTI VLIW Architecture: High-performance, advanced very-long-instruction-word architecture.
- High-Speed Processing: Up to 2400 MIPS at 300 MHz clock rate.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- On-Chip Memory: 7M-bit SRAM, organized as 3M-bit program/cache and 4M-bit dual-access data memory.
- External Memory Interface: 32-bit EMIF with glueless interface to synchronous and asynchronous memories.
- Peripherals: Three McBSPs, two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XBus).
- Bootloading DMA Controller: Four-channel bootloading DMA with an auxiliary channel.
- Clock Generator: Flexible PLL clock generator.
- Instruction Set Features: Byte-addressable data, 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field operations, and normalization.
Applications
The TMS320C6203BZNY173 is suitable for a wide range of high-performance digital signal processing applications, including:
- Telecommunications: T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and other telecommunication systems.
- Audio and Video Processing: AC97-compatible, suitable for audio and video codecs.
- Industrial Automation: High-power modules and process automation.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: High-speed data processing for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: High-performance computing for various aerospace and defense applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6203BZNY173?
The maximum clock rate is 300 MHz.
- How many MIPS can the TMS320C6203BZNY173 achieve?
Up to 2400 MIPS.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6203BZNY173 use?
VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How much on-chip SRAM does the TMS320C6203BZNY173 have?
7M-bit SRAM, including 3M-bit program/cache and 4M-bit dual-access data memory.
- What types of external memory can the TMS320C6203BZNY173 interface with?
Synchronous memories (SDRAM, SBSRAM) and asynchronous memories (SRAM, EPROM).
- Does the TMS320C6203BZNY173 support bootloading?
Yes, it has a four-channel bootloading DMA controller with an auxiliary channel.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6203BZNY173?
384-pin ZNY package (18x18 mm).
- What are the core supply voltage options for the TMS320C6203BZNY173?
1.5 V and 1.7 V.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6203BZNY173?
Three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XBus).
- Is the TMS320C6203BZNY173 compatible with other C62x devices?
Yes, it is pin-compatible with the C6202, C6202B, and C6204 devices.
