Overview
The TMS320C6411GLZ is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C6410/12/13/18 series. It is based on the advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2 extensions. This DSP is designed for multichannel and multifunction applications, offering a balance of high-speed control and numerical processing capabilities.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Clock Rate | Up to 720 MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| Operations per Cycle | Twenty-Eight Operations |
| MIPS | Up to 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two EMIFs: 64-Bit (EMIFA), 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 1280 M-Bytes |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface |
| Package | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package, 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
Key Features
- VelociTI.2 Extensions: Enhances the VelociTI architecture with new instructions for improved performance and parallelism.
- Highly Independent Functional Units: Includes six ALUs and two multipliers, supporting various arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Non-Aligned Load-Store Architecture: Allows for efficient data access and processing.
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller: Features 64 independent channels for efficient data transfer.
- Host-Port Interface (HPI): User-configurable bus width (32-/16-Bit) for flexible system integration.
- PCI Master/Slave Interface: Conforms to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Serial Interfaces: Includes multichannel buffered serial ports, SPI compatible, and four-wire serial EEPROM interface.
- General-Purpose Timers and GPIO Pins: Three 32-Bit general-purpose timers and sixteen GPIO pins for additional functionality.
- Flexible PLL Clock Generator and JTAG Compatibility: Supports IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan for debugging and testing.
Applications
The TMS320C6411GLZ DSP is well-suited for a variety of high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Supports interfaces for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller.
- Audio and Video Processing: Ideal for multichannel audio and video processing due to its high MIPS and MACs capabilities.
- Industrial Control and Automation: Offers the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and numerical capabilities of array processors.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Equipment: Can handle complex signal processing tasks required in medical imaging and diagnostics.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6411GLZ DSP?
The maximum clock rate is up to 720 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6411GLZ execute per cycle?
It can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C6411GLZ?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280 M-Bytes.
- Does the TMS320C6411GLZ support PCI interface?
Yes, it supports a 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- What type of package does the TMS320C6411GLZ come in?
It comes in a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320C6411GLZ compatible with other C6000 DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with C62x™ and pin-compatible with C6414/15/16 devices.
- What are the key features of the VelociTI.2 extensions in the TMS320C6411GLZ?
The VelociTI.2 extensions include new instructions to accelerate performance and extend the parallelism of the VelociTI architecture.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320C6411GLZ have?
It has three 32-Bit general-purpose timers.
- Does the TMS320C6411GLZ support JTAG for debugging?
Yes, it is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6411GLZ DSP?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, and medical imaging.
