Overview
The TMS320C6211BGFN167 is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of 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 up to 167 MHz, the TMS320C6211B offers up to 1333 million instructions per second (MIPS) and 333 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
The processor combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, featuring 32 general-purpose registers and eight highly independent functional units, including six arithmetic logic units (ALUs) and two 16-bit multipliers.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | Up to 167 MHz |
| Performance | Up to 1333 MIPS, 333 MMACS |
| Instruction Type | Fixed Point |
| Registers | 32 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length |
| Functional Units | Eight functional units: six ALUs, two 16-bit multipliers |
| Cache Architecture | Two-level cache: L1P (32-Kbit direct mapped), L1D (32-Kbit 2-way set-associative), L2 (512-Kbit shared memory/cache) |
| Peripherals | Two McBSPs, two general-purpose timers, HPI, EMIF for SDRAM, SBSRAM, and asynchronous peripherals |
| Package | 256-ball BGA (Ball Grid Array) |
| Temperature Grade | Industrial |
Key Features
- High-performance VelociTI VLIW architecture for parallel processing
- Eight highly independent functional units for enhanced parallelism
- On-chip memory and peripherals, including McBSPs, timers, HPI, and EMIF
- Two-level cache architecture for efficient memory management
- Glueless external memory interface for SDRAM, SBSRAM, and asynchronous peripherals
- Comprehensive development tools, including a C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface
Applications
The TMS320C6211B is suitable for a variety of applications requiring high-performance digital signal processing, including:
- Telecommunications: For tasks such as speech coding, echo cancellation, and channel equalization.
- Audio Processing: For audio compression, decoding, and enhancement.
- Control Systems: For real-time control in industrial automation, automotive, and other sectors.
- Image and Video Processing: For applications involving image and video compression, decoding, and analysis.
- Industrial Automation: For control and monitoring in industrial environments.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6211B?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6211B is up to 167 MHz.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6211B in terms of MIPS and MMACS?
The TMS320C6211B offers up to 1333 million instructions per second (MIPS) and 333 million multiply-accumulates per second (MMACS).
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6211B have?
The TMS320C6211B has 32 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length.
- What type of cache architecture does the TMS320C6211B use?
The TMS320C6211B uses a two-level cache architecture with L1P, L1D, and L2 caches.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6211B?
The peripherals include two McBSPs, two general-purpose timers, a host-port interface (HPI), and a glueless external memory interface (EMIF).
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6211B?
The package type is a 256-ball BGA (Ball Grid Array).
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6211B?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio processing, control systems, image and video processing, and industrial automation.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6211B?
Comprehensive development tools include a C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- How does the VelociTI VLIW architecture enhance performance?
The VelociTI VLIW architecture allows for parallel processing by executing multiple instructions in a single cycle, significantly enhancing performance.
- Can the TMS320C6211B interface with external memory?
Yes, the TMS320C6211B has a glueless external memory interface (EMIF) capable of interfacing with SDRAM, SBSRAM, and asynchronous peripherals.
