Overview
The TMS320C6205GWT200 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C62x DSP family within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This processor 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, the C6205 achieves up to 1600 million instructions per second (MIPS), offering cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges. It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, making it versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions |
| MIPS | 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 (512K-bit program/cache, 512K-bit dual-access data) |
| External Memory Interface | 32-bit EMIF, glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit/33-MHz PCI master/slave interface, conforms to PCI Specification 2.2 |
| 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, providing up to 1600 MIPS at 200 MHz.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- On-Chip Memory: 1M-bit on-chip SRAM, organized as 512K-bit program/cache and 512K-bit dual-access data.
- Peripheral Set: Includes two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), two general-purpose timers, and a PCI module.
- External Memory Interface: Glueless interface to synchronous and asynchronous memories.
- PCI Interface: 32-bit/33-MHz PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Development Tools: Includes a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- Power Management: Supports Power Management Interface 1.1 and meets PC99 requirements.
Applications
The TMS320C6205GWT200 is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance DSP capabilities, including:
- Telecommunications: Direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and support for AC97 and SPI devices.
- Audio and Video Processing: High-speed processing for audio and video codecs, and other multimedia applications.
- Industrial Control: High-speed controllers and numerical processing for industrial automation and control systems.
- Medical Imaging: High-performance processing for medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Embedded Systems: General-purpose embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6205GWT200?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6205GWT200 is 200 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6205GWT200 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6205GWT200 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the MIPS rating of the TMS320C6205GWT200?
The TMS320C6205GWT200 achieves up to 1600 MIPS.
- What type of memory interface does the TMS320C6205GWT200 support?
The TMS320C6205GWT200 supports a 32-bit external memory interface (EMIF) with glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- Does the TMS320C6205GWT200 support PCI interface?
Yes, it supports a 32-bit/33-MHz PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6205GWT200?
The package type is a 288-pin MicroStar BGA (GHK and ZHK suffixes).
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6205GWT200?
The process technology is 0.15-µm/5-level metal process, using CMOS technology.
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320C6205GWT200?
The internal voltage is 1.5 V, I/O voltage is 3.3 V, and it has a 5-V voltage tolerance for PCI I/O pins.
- Is the TMS320C6205GWT200 still in production?
No, the TMS320C6205GWT200 is obsolete and no longer in production. New designs should consider an alternate product.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6205GWT200?
Development tools include a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
