Overview
The TMS320C6205GWTA200, 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), making it an excellent choice for high-performance DSP programming challenges. The processor combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 200 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 5 ns |
| 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 Registers, 32-Bit Word Length |
| On-Chip SRAM | 1M-Bit (512K-Bit Program/Cache, 512K-Bit 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 |
| Timers | Two 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| Serial Ports | Two Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports (McBSPs) |
| Package | 288-Pin MicroStar BGA |
| Process Technology | 0.15-µm/5-Level Metal Process, CMOS Technology |
| Voltage | Core: 1.5V, I/O: 3.3V, PCI I/O Pins: 5V Tolerance |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to 105°C |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI VLIW architecture, providing up to 1600 MIPS at 200 MHz.
- Parallel Processing: Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- On-Chip Memory: 1M-Bit SRAM, organized as 512K-Bit program/cache and 512K-Bit data memory.
- External Memory Interface: 32-Bit EMIF supporting glueless interface to SDRAM, SBSRAM, SRAM, and EPROM.
- PCI Interface: 32-Bit/33-MHz PCI Master/Slave, conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Serial Communication: Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), compatible with T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and SPI.
- Timers and Peripherals: Two 32-Bit general-purpose timers, four-channel DMA controller, and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan compatibility.
- Power Management: Supports Power Management Interface 1.1 and meets PC99 requirements.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Ideal for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and other telecommunication applications.
- Audio and Video Processing: Supports AC97-compatible interfaces and is suitable for audio and video processing tasks.
- Industrial Control: High-speed controllers and numerical capabilities make it suitable for industrial control systems.
- Medical Imaging: Can be used in medical imaging applications requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Embedded Systems: Suitable for various embedded systems requiring high-performance processing and multiple peripheral interfaces.
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 on-chip SRAM, organized as 512K-Bit program/cache and 512K-Bit data memory.
- 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 does the TMS320C6205 have?
The TMS320C6205 has two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), compatible with T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and SPI.
- Is the TMS320C6205 compatible with JTAG?
Yes, the TMS320C6205 is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan compatible.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6205?
The operating temperature range of the TMS320C6205 is -40°C to 105°C.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6205?
The TMS320C6205 comes in a 288-Pin MicroStar BGA package.
- Is the TMS320C6205 still in production?
No, the TMS320C6205 is no longer in production. New designs should consider an alternate product.
