Overview
The TMS320C6412GNZ600 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.
The C6412 DSP combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers with the numerical capability of array processors. It features 64 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length and eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs), all with VelociTI.2 extensions.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Package | 548-Pin FCBGA (GNZ) |
| Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 90°C |
| Clock Rate | 500, 600, 720 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2, 1.67, 1.39 ns |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units (six ALUs, two multipliers) |
| Cache Memory | 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, 2M-Bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interface | 64-bit glueless external memory interface (EMIFA) |
| Peripheral Interfaces | EMAC, MDIO, I2C, McBSP, PCI, HPI, GPIO |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz.
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2 extensions, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Support for four 16-bit multiply-accumulates (MACs) per cycle or eight 8-bit MACs per cycle.
- 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache and 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, with a 2M-Bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories.
- IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) with 10/100 Mb/s support.
- Management Data Input/Output (MDIO) module for PHY device management.
- Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) Bus module and multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSP).
- Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) and user-configurable Host-Port Interface (HPI).
- General-purpose timers and a 16-pin general-purpose input/output port (GP0).
Applications
The TMS320C6412GNZ600 is suited for a variety of high-performance digital media applications, including:
- Digital video and audio processing.
- Telecommunications and network processing.
- Medical imaging and diagnostics.
- Aerospace and defense systems.
- Industrial automation and control systems.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6412GNZ600?
The clock rate of the TMS320C6412GNZ600 can be up to 720 MHz.
- How many MIPS does the TMS320C6412GNZ600 support?
The TMS320C6412GNZ600 supports up to 5760 MIPS.
- What type of cache memory does the TMS320C6412GNZ600 have?
The device has a 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, a 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, and a 2M-Bit L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- Does the TMS320C6412GNZ600 support Ethernet?
Yes, it has an IEEE 802.3 compliant Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC) with 10/100 Mb/s support.
- What peripheral interfaces are available on the TMS320C6412GNZ600?
The device includes EMAC, MDIO, I2C, McBSP, PCI, HPI, and GPIO interfaces.
- How many functional units does the TMS320C6412GNZ600 have?
The device has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- What is the operating temperature range of the TMS320C6412GNZ600?
The operating temperature range is 0 to 90°C.
- What type of package does the TMS320C6412GNZ600 come in?
The device is packaged in a 548-Pin FCBGA (GNZ).
- Is the TMS320C6412GNZ600 compatible with other C6000 DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with other C64x DSPs.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6412GNZ600?
The device has a complete set of development tools, including a new C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
