Overview
The TMS320C6412AGNZ6 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 C6412 offers up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges. It combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cache Memory | 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1P program cache, 128K-bit (16K-byte) L1D data cache, 2M-bit (256K-byte) L2 unified RAM/cache |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA), supports synchronous and asynchronous memories |
| Package | 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA), 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal |
| Peripherals | Ethernet MAC (EMAC), MDIO module, I2C Bus, McBSP, PCI interface, HPI, GPIO pins, general-purpose timers |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 720 MHz clock rate and 5760 MIPS.
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2 extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- 128K-bit L1P program cache and 128K-bit L1D data cache, with a 2M-bit L2 unified RAM/cache.
- Support for various peripherals: Ethernet MAC (EMAC), MDIO module, I2C Bus, McBSP, PCI interface, HPI, GPIO pins, and general-purpose timers.
- IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet with Media Independent Interface (MII) and hardware flow control.
- Flexible PLL clock generator and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- Complete set of development tools including a new C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
Applications
The TMS320C6412AGNZ6 is well-suited for a variety of high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Digital video and audio processing.
- Telecommunications and networking equipment.
- Medical imaging and diagnostics.
- Aerospace and defense systems.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
The maximum clock rate is 720 MHz.
- How many MIPS does the TMS320C6412AGNZ6 achieve at its maximum clock rate?
It achieves up to 5760 MIPS.
- What type of cache memory does the TMS320C6412AGNZ6 have?
It has a 128K-bit L1P program cache, a 128K-bit L1D data cache, and a 2M-bit L2 unified RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320C6412AGNZ6 support Ethernet?
- What peripherals are available on the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
The device includes peripherals such as EMAC, MDIO module, I2C Bus, McBSP, PCI interface, HPI, GPIO pins, and general-purpose timers.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
The package type is a 548-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320C6412AGNZ6 compatible with other C64x devices?
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
The device has a complete set of development tools including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- Does Texas Instruments provide ongoing design support for the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
No, there is no ongoing design support from TI for new projects, but relevant collateral and archived information are available.
- What is the voltage requirement for the TMS320C6412AGNZ6?
The device requires 3.3-V I/Os and either 1.2-V or 1.4-V internal voltage.
