Overview
The TMS320C6204GHKA200 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications, offering exceptional performance and operational flexibility. With a clock rate of 200 MHz and an instruction cycle time of 5 ns, the TMS320C6204 achieves up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it an excellent choice for demanding DSP applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instructions per 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 Registers |
| On-Chip SRAM | 1M-Bit |
| Internal Program/Cache | 512K-Bit (16K 32-Bit Instructions) |
| Internal Data Memory | 512K-Bit (64K Bytes), organized as two 32K-Byte blocks |
| External Memory Interface (EMIF) | 32-Bit, glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| Addressable External Memory Space | 52M Bytes |
| Bootloading DMA Controller | Four-Channel with an auxiliary channel |
| Expansion Bus (XB) | 32-Bit, glueless/low-glue interface to popular PCI bridge chips and microprocessor buses |
| Serial Ports (McBSPs) | Two Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports |
| Timers | Two 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| Clock Generator | Flexible Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA (GHK) or 340-Pin BGA (GLW) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-μm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.5-V Internal |
Key Features
- Advanced VLIW Architecture: The TMS320C6204 is based on the VelociTI VLIW architecture, which allows for high-performance processing with eight highly independent functional units.
- High Instruction Throughput: Capable of executing eight 32-bit instructions per cycle, resulting in 1600 MIPS at a 200 MHz clock rate.
- On-Chip Memory: Includes 1M-bit on-chip SRAM, 512K-bit internal program/cache, and 512K-bit dual-access internal data memory.
- Peripheral Set: Features two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two 32-bit general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Glueless Interfaces: Provides glueless interfaces to synchronous and asynchronous memories, PCI bridge chips, and microprocessor buses.
- Development Tools: Includes a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface for comprehensive development support.
- Instruction Set Features: Supports byte-addressable data, 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract/set/clear, bit-counting, and normalization.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Suitable for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and other telecommunication applications due to its direct interface capabilities.
- Audio and Video Processing: AC97-compatible and supports various audio and video processing tasks with its high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Industrial Control: Can be used in high-speed controllers and array processors for industrial control systems.
- Medical Devices: Applicable in medical devices that require high-performance signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Suitable for various aerospace and defense applications requiring robust and high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6204?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6204 is 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6204 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6204 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 achieves up to 1600 MIPS.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6204 use?
The TMS320C6204 uses the VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How much on-chip SRAM does the TMS320C6204 have?
The TMS320C6204 has 1M-bit on-chip SRAM.
- What are the key peripherals of the TMS320C6204?
The key peripherals include two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two 32-bit general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Does the TMS320C6204 support glueless interfaces?
Yes, the TMS320C6204 provides glueless interfaces to synchronous and asynchronous memories, PCI bridge chips, and microprocessor buses.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6204?
The development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6204?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, medical devices, and aerospace and defense.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 is available in 288-Pin MicroStar BGA (GHK) or 340-Pin BGA (GLW) packages.
