Overview
The TMS320C6205DGWT200, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This device is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of 200 MHz and an instruction cycle time of 5 ns, the C6205 achieves up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS) and 400 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS). It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers with the numerical capability of array processors, making it an excellent choice for high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| MIPS | 1600 MIPS |
| MACs per Second | 400 MMACS |
| Functional Units | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), Two 16-Bit Multipliers (32-Bit Result) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 Registers, 32-Bit Word Length |
| On-Chip Memory | 1M-Bit SRAM: 512K-Bit Internal Program/Cache, 512K-Bit Dual-Access Internal Data |
| External Memory Interface | 32-Bit EMIF, Glueless Interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz PCI Master/Slave, Conforms to PCI Specification 2.2 |
| Serial Ports | Two Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs), AC97-Compatible, SPI Compatible |
| Timers | Two 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA (GHK and ZHK Suffixes) |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | 1.5-V Internal, 3.3-V I/Os, 5-V Voltage Tolerance for PCI I/O Pins |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI VLIW architecture, offering up to 1600 MIPS and 400 MMACS.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- On-Chip Memory: 1M-Bit SRAM with 512K-Bit internal program/cache and 512K-Bit dual-access internal data.
- External Memory Interface: 32-Bit EMIF with glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- PCI Interface: 32-Bit/33-MHz PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Serial Ports: Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) with AC97 and SPI compatibility.
- Timers and Peripherals: Two 32-bit general-purpose timers, DMA controller, and JTAG boundary-scan compatibility.
- Power Management: Supports power management interface 1.1 and meets PC99 requirements.
Applications
The TMS320C6205 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance DSP capabilities, including:
- Telecommunications: Direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers.
- Audio and Video Processing: AC97-compatible and suitable for audio and video codec applications.
- Industrial Control Systems: High-speed controllers and numerical processing for industrial automation.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: High-performance processing for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: High-reliability and high-performance processing for aerospace and defense applications.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6205?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6205 is 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6205 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6205 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 has a MIPS rating of up to 1600 MIPS.
- What type of memory does the TMS320C6205 have on-chip?
The TMS320C6205 has 1M-Bit SRAM on-chip, including 512K-Bit internal program/cache and 512K-Bit dual-access internal data.
- Does the TMS320C6205 support PCI interface?
Yes, the TMS320C6205 supports a 32-Bit/33-MHz PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- What types of serial ports are available on the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 has two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) that are AC97-compatible and SPI compatible.
- Is the TMS320C6205 JTAG boundary-scan compatible?
Yes, the TMS320C6205 is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan compatible.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 comes in a 288-Pin MicroStar BGA package (GHK and ZHK suffixes).
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 is fabricated using 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process CMOS technology.
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 operates with 1.5-V internal voltage, 3.3-V I/Os, and 5-V voltage tolerance for PCI I/O pins.
