Overview
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C62x DSP generation within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of 200 MHz and an instruction cycle time of 5 ns, the C6204 achieves up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| MIPS | 1600 |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA (GHK), 340-Pin BGA (GLW) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.5-V Internal |
| On-Chip Memory | 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM, 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache |
| Functional Units | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), Two 16-Bit Multipliers (32-Bit Result) |
| Registers | 32 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| External Memory Interface | 32-Bit EMIF, Glueless Interface to SDRAM or SBSRAM and Asynchronous Peripherals |
| Peripheral Interfaces | Two Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs), Two General-Purpose Timers, 32-Bit Expansion Bus (XB) |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI VLIW architecture, offering high parallelism and performance.
- Instruction Set: Byte-addressable (8-, 16-, 32-Bit Data), 8-Bit Overflow Protection, Saturation, Bit-Field Extract, Set, Clear, Bit-Counting, and Normalization.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- On-Chip Memory: 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM and 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a 32-bit expansion bus (XB).
- Development Tools: New C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- Interface Capabilities: Glueless interface to synchronous memories (SDRAM or SBSRAM) and asynchronous memories (SRAM and EPROM).
Applications
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 is suitable for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Multichannel and Multifunction Systems: Ideal for systems requiring multiple channels and functions, such as telecommunications, audio processing, and medical imaging.
- High-Speed Controllers: Offers the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers combined with the numerical capability of array processors.
- Telecommunications: Supports interfaces like T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and AC97-compatible audio interfaces.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in industrial control systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6204ZWT200 is 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6204ZWT200 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 has a MIPS rating of up to 1600.
- What type of package is the TMS320C6204ZWT200 available in?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 is available in 288-Pin MicroStar BGA (GHK) and 340-Pin BGA (GLW) packages.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 uses 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS technology.
- What is the voltage requirement for the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 requires 3.3-V I/Os and 1.5-V internal voltage.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320C6204ZWT200 have?
The TMS320C6204ZWT200 has 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM and 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache.
- What are the key functional units of the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The key functional units include six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) and two 16-bit multipliers (32-Bit Result).
- Does the TMS320C6204ZWT200 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports a 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF) for glueless interface to SDRAM or SBSRAM and asynchronous peripherals.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6204ZWT200?
The development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
