Overview
The TMS320C6414TGLZ6 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 very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2 extensions. It is designed to offer exceptional performance and flexibility, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications, particularly in wireless infrastructure and other high-performance DSP environments.
The C64x DSP core 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). This architecture enables the processor to execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle and perform twenty-eight operations per cycle, resulting in up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 720 MHz.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.39 ns, 1 ns |
| Clock Rate | 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 720 MHz, 1 GHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions |
| Operations per Cycle | Twenty-eight operations |
| MIPS (Million Instructions Per Second) | 4000, 4800, 5760, 8000 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: two multipliers, six ALUs |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 registers of 32-bit word length |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two EMIFs: one 64-bit (EMIFA), one 16-bit (EMIFB) |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 1280 MBytes |
| Package Type | 532-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package |
Key Features
- Highest-performance fixed-point DSPs with up to 8000 MIPS at 1 GHz clock rate
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to the VelociTI™ advanced VLIW architecture
- Eight highly independent functional units: two multipliers and six ALUs
- 64 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length
- Non-aligned load-store architecture
- Two external memory interfaces (EMIFs): one 64-bit (EMIFA), one 16-bit (EMIFB)
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels
- Host-Port Interface (HPI) and user-configurable bus width (32-/16-bit)
- PCI Master/Slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2
- Three multichannel buffered serial ports and SPI compatible interface
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
The TMS320C6414TGLZ6 is particularly suited for high-performance DSP applications, including:
- Wireless infrastructure
- Multichannel and multifunction systems
- High-speed data processing and numerical computations
- Array processing and high-speed control applications
- Telecommunications, such as T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 based on?
The TMS320C6414TGLZ6 is based on the second-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2 extensions.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320C6414TGLZ6?
The clock rates available are 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 720 MHz, and 1 GHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 execute per cycle?
The processor can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space for the TMS320C6414TGLZ6?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280 MBytes.
- Does the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 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 kind of package does the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 come in?
The device comes in a 532-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Is the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 compatible with other C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with C62x™ devices and pin-compatible with C6414/15/16 devices.
- What are the key applications of the TMS320C6414TGLZ6?
The key applications include wireless infrastructure, multichannel and multifunction systems, high-speed data processing, and telecommunications.
- Does the TMS320C6414TGLZ6 have on-chip memory and peripherals?
Yes, it includes application-specific hardware logic, on-chip memory, and additional on-chip peripherals.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6414TGLZ6?
The development tools include an advanced C compiler with C64x-specific enhancements, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
