Overview
The TMS320C6415TBGLZW8 is a high-performance fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x™ DSP family. This device is based on the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications such as wireless infrastructure, telecommunications, and other high-performance signal processing tasks.
The TMS320C6415T is fully software-compatible with the C62x™ DSPs and offers enhanced performance and features compared to its predecessors. It is designed to provide high throughput and low power consumption, making it suitable for a wide range of applications that require intensive signal processing.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.67-/1.39-/1.17-/1-ns |
| Clock Rate | 600-/720-/850-MHz, 1-GHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| Operations per Cycle | Twenty-Eight Operations/Cycle |
| MIPS | 4800, 5760, 6800, 8000 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units with VelociTI.2™ Extensions |
| ALUs | Six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), each supports single 32-bit, dual 16-bit, or quad 8-bit arithmetic per clock cycle |
| Memory Interfaces | 64-bit EMIFA and 16-bit EMIFB |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforms to PCI Specification 2.2 |
| Serial Ports | Three Multichannel Buffered Serial Ports, ST-Bus-Switching-, AC97-Compatible |
| Timers | Three 32-Bit General-Purpose Timers |
| Package | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (GLZ and ZLZ Suffixes), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Process Technology | 0.09-µm/7-Level CMOS Process |
| Voltage | 3.3-V I/Os, 1.1-V/1.2-V Internal |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI.2™ VLIW architecture, providing high instruction-level parallelism and throughput.
- Multiple Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs, two multipliers, and two load/store units.
- PCI Interface: 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Serial Ports: Three multichannel buffered serial ports with support for T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and up to 256 channels each.
- Timers and GPIO: Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Memory Interfaces: Two glueless external memory interfaces (64-bit EMIFA and 16-bit EMIFB) capable of interfacing to synchronous and asynchronous memories and peripherals.
- UTOPIA Interface: UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller with 8-bit transmit and receive operations up to 50 MHz per direction.
- Development Tools: Advanced C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface for comprehensive development support.
Applications
- Wireless Infrastructure: Ideal for base stations, radio network controllers, and other wireless communication equipment.
- Telecommunications: Suitable for various telecommunication applications including voice and data processing.
- Medical Imaging: Can be used in medical imaging devices that require high-speed signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Applicable in radar, sonar, and other signal processing-intensive military and aerospace applications.
- Industrial Automation: Used in industrial control systems and automation where high-performance signal processing is necessary.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6415TBGLZW8 based on?
The TMS320C6415TBGLZW8 is based on the second-generation VelociTI.2™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- What are the clock rates available for the TMS320C6415T?
The TMS320C6415T is available with clock rates of 600-, 720-, 850-MHz, and 1-GHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6415T execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6415T can execute up to eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6415T support?
The TMS320C6415T supports two glueless external memory interfaces: 64-bit EMIFA and 16-bit EMIFB.
- Does the TMS320C6415T have PCI interface support?
Yes, the TMS320C6415T has a 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6415TBGLZW8?
The TMS320C6415TBGLZW8 comes in a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6415T?
The TMS320C6415T uses a 0.09-µm/7-Level CMOS process technology.
- What are the voltage specifications for the TMS320C6415T?
The TMS320C6415T has 3.3-V I/Os and 1.1-V or 1.2-V internal voltage depending on the clock rate.
- Is the TMS320C6415T compatible with other C6000 DSPs?
Yes, the TMS320C6415T is fully software-compatible with the C62x™ DSPs and is a code-compatible member of the C6000™ DSP platform.
- What kind of development tools are available for the TMS320C6415T?
The TMS320C6415T has a complete set of development tools including an advanced C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
