Overview
The TMS320C6412AGDK7 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 second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. With a clock rate of up to 720 MHz, the TMS320C6412 offers significant processing power, achieving up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS). It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers with the numerical capability of array processors, making it versatile for various high-performance DSP tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 720 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.39 ns |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-bit), two multipliers |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-bit registers |
| Cache Architecture | Level 1 program cache (L1P): 128 Kbit direct mapped cache; Level 1 data cache (L1D): 128 Kbit 2-way set-associative cache; Level 2 memory/cache (L2): 2 Mbit shared between program and data space |
| Peripherals | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), MDIO module, I2C Bus, two McBSPs, three 32-bit general-purpose timers, HPI16/HPI32, PCI, 16-pin GPIO, 64-bit EMIFA |
| Package | 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI.2™ VLIW architecture, offering high processing power and efficiency.
- Advanced Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers, supporting various arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Cache and Memory: Two-level cache architecture with configurable Level 2 memory/cache.
- Peripheral Set: Includes Ethernet MAC, MDIO module, I2C Bus, McBSPs, general-purpose timers, HPI, PCI, GPIO, and EMIFA.
- Development Tools: Comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows™ debugger interface.
- Software Compatibility: Fully software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs.
Applications
- Digital Media Processing: Ideal for applications such as video and audio processing, compression, and decompression.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for telecom infrastructure, including network routers and switches.
- Industrial Automation: Used in high-performance control systems and data acquisition.
- Medical Imaging: Applied in medical imaging and diagnostic equipment.
- Aerospace and Defense: Utilized in various military and aerospace applications requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6412AGDK7?
The maximum clock rate is 720 MHz.
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6412AGDK7 have?
It has 64 32-bit general-purpose registers.
- What type of cache architecture does the TMS320C6412AGDK7 use?
It uses a two-level cache architecture with Level 1 program and data caches and a configurable Level 2 memory/cache.
- Does the TMS320C6412AGDK7 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with hardware flow control and quality of service (QOS) support.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6412AGDK7?
It is available in a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package with 0.8-mm or 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6412AGDK7?
It is manufactured using 0.13-µm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) technology.
- Is the TMS320C6412AGDK7 software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with other C64x™ DSPs.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6412AGDK7?
A comprehensive set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows™ debugger interface.
- Does the TMS320C6412AGDK7 support I2C and SPI interfaces?
Yes, it includes an I2C Bus and multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) that can be used in SPI mode.
- Is ongoing design support available from Texas Instruments for the TMS320C6412AGDK7?
No, ongoing design support from TI for new projects is not available for this product.
