Overview
The TMS320C6204ZHKA200 is a high-performance Fixed-Point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and utilizes the advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This processor is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications, offering a balance of high-speed control and numerical capabilities akin to array processors. The device features a clock rate of 200 MHz, achieving up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS) and supporting eight 32-bit instructions per cycle. It is packaged in a 340-pin BGA (GLW) package, which is pin-compatible with the C6202/02B/03 GLS BGA packages.
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 | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), Two 16-Bit Multipliers (32-Bit Result) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 32-Bit Registers |
| On-Chip SRAM | 1M-Bit |
| Internal Program/Cache Memory | 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 |
| General-Purpose Timers | Two 32-Bit Timers |
| Clock Generator | Flexible Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) |
| Package Type | 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
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI™ VLIW architecture, providing high parallelism with eight highly independent functional units.
- Instruction Set: Supports byte-addressable data (8-, 16-, 32-bit), 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract/set/clear, bit-counting, and normalization.
- On-Chip Memory: Includes 1M-bit on-chip SRAM, 512K-bit internal program/cache memory, and 512K-bit dual-access internal data memory.
- Memory Interface: Glueless interface to synchronous memories (SDRAM, SBSRAM) and asynchronous memories (SRAM, EPROM).
- Peripheral Set: Includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two 32-bit general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Development Tools: Comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- Interface Compatibility: Supports direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and is AC97-compatible and SPI-compatible (Motorola™).
- Clock Generator: Flexible Phase-Locked-Loop (PLL) clock generator.
- Boundary Scan: IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
Applications
The TMS320C6204 is well-suited for a variety of applications that require high-performance digital signal processing, including:
- Telecommunications: Ideal for multichannel and multifunction telecommunications systems, such as T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers.
- Audio and Video Processing: Suitable for high-speed audio and video processing due to its high MIPS and MACs capabilities.
- Industrial Control Systems: Can be used in industrial control systems that require high-speed data processing and control.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: Applicable in medical imaging and diagnostic equipment that demand high-performance signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Used in 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 has a MIPS rating of up to 1600 MIPS.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6204 support?
The TMS320C6204 supports a glueless 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF) to synchronous memories (SDRAM, SBSRAM) and asynchronous memories (SRAM, EPROM).
- How many multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) does the TMS320C6204 have?
The TMS320C6204 has two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs).
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 is packaged in a 340-pin BGA (GLW) package.
- Does the TMS320C6204 support JTAG boundary scan?
Yes, the TMS320C6204 is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- What is the voltage requirement for the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 requires 3.3-V I/Os and 1.5-V internal voltage.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 has a comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 is typically used in telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control systems, medical imaging, and aerospace and defense applications.
