Overview
The TMS320C6204ZWTA200, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) 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 TMS320C6204 offers up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | 1600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units:
|
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| On-Chip Memory | 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM, 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache (16K 32-Bit Instructions) |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA™ Package (GHK), 340-Pin BGA Package (GLW) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.5-V Internal |
Key Features
- VelociTI VLIW Architecture: Advanced very-long-instruction-word architecture for high performance.
- Highly Independent Functional Units: Eight functional units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- Instruction Set Features: Byte-addressable (8-, 16-, 32-Bit Data), 8-Bit Overflow Protection, Saturation, Bit-Field Extract, Set, Clear, Bit-Counting, and Normalization.
- On-Chip Memory and Peripherals: Large bank of on-chip memory, two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, 32-bit expansion bus (XB), and glueless 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF).
- Development Tools: New C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
Applications
The TMS320C6204 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance DSP capabilities, including:
- Multichannel and Multifunction Applications: Ideal for applications that need to process multiple channels of data simultaneously.
- High-Speed Controllers: Offers the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers.
- Array Processors: Provides the numerical capability of array processors.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for telecommunications applications requiring high-speed signal processing.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in industrial automation for real-time signal processing and control.
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 architecture does the TMS320C6204 use?
The TMS320C6204 uses the VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6204 have?
The TMS320C6204 has 32 32-bit general-purpose registers.
- What is the on-chip memory configuration of the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 has 1M-Bit On-Chip SRAM and 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache (16K 32-Bit Instructions).
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, a 32-bit expansion bus (XB), and a glueless 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF).
- Is the TMS320C6204 still in production?
No, the TMS320C6204 is no longer in production. New designs should consider an alternate product.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 has a complete set of development tools including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are some typical applications for the TMS320C6204?
The TMS320C6204 is suitable for multichannel and multifunction applications, high-speed controllers, array processors, telecommunications, and industrial automation.
