Overview
The TMS320C6211BGFN180 is a high-performance fixed-point 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 180 MHz, the TMS320C6211B offers up to 1333 million instructions per second (MIPS), 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, making it versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | Up to 180 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 6.7 ns (at 150 MHz), 6 ns (at 167 MHz) |
| MIPS | Up to 1333 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-bit), two 16-bit multipliers (32-bit results) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 32 registers of 32-bit word length |
| Cache Memory | 32K-bit (4K-byte) L1P program cache, 32K-bit (4K-byte) L1D data cache, 512K-bit (64K-byte) L2 unified mapped RAM/cache |
| External Memory Interface | 32-bit EMIF, glueless interface to SRAM, EPROM, SDRAM, and SBSRAM |
| Total Addressable External Memory | 512 M-byte |
| Package Type | 256-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Power Supply | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.8-V internal |
| Temperature Range | Extended temperature device (C6211B) |
Key Features
- Excellent price/performance ratio with up to 1333 MIPS at 167 MHz
- VelociTI advanced VLIW C62x DSP core
- Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers
- Load-store architecture with 32 32-bit general-purpose registers
- Instruction packing reduces code size, all instructions conditional
- Byte-addressable (8-, 16-, 32-bit data), 8-bit overflow protection, saturation, bit-field extract/set/clear, bit-counting, normalization
- L1/L2 memory architecture with flexible data/program allocation
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 16 independent channels
- 16-bit Host-Port Interface (HPI) with access to entire memory map
- Two multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs), SPI-compatible, AC97-compatible
- Two 32-bit general-purpose timers, flexible phase-locked-loop (PLL) clock generator
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
The TMS320C6211B is suitable for a wide range of applications that require high-performance digital signal processing, including:
- Telecommunications: T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers
- Audio and Video Processing: Multichannel audio, video encoding/decoding
- Industrial Control: High-speed control and data acquisition systems
- Medical Imaging: Real-time image processing and analysis
- Aerospace and Defense: Radar, sonar, and other signal processing applications
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6211BGFN180?
The maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6211BGFN180 is 180 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6211B execute per second?
The TMS320C6211B can execute up to 1333 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 167 MHz.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6211B use?
The TMS320C6211B uses the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How many functional units does the TMS320C6211B have?
The TMS320C6211B has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two 16-bit multipliers.
- What is the size of the L2 unified mapped RAM/cache in the TMS320C6211B?
The L2 unified mapped RAM/cache is 512K-bit (64K-byte).
- Does the TMS320C6211B support glueless interface to external memories?
Yes, the TMS320C6211B supports a glueless interface to asynchronous memories (SRAM, EPROM) and synchronous memories (SDRAM, SBSRAM).
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C6211B?
The total addressable external memory space is 512 M-byte.
- What type of package does the TMS320C6211BGFN180 use?
The TMS320C6211BGFN180 uses a 256-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Is the TMS320C6211B compatible with IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan?
Yes, the TMS320C6211B is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6211B?
