Overview
The TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 is a high-performance fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x family. This DSP is based on the advanced VelociTI.2 very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of up to 720 MHz, the TMS320C6415 offers up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges. The device is fully software-compatible with the C62x family and is pin-compatible with the C6414 and C6416 devices.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Clock Rate | 500-, 600-, 720-MHz |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit registers |
| External Memory Interfaces (EMIFs) | One 64-Bit (EMIFA), One 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 1280M-Byte |
| Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller | 64 independent channels |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave |
| Package Type | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) |
| Process Technology | 0.13-µm/6-Level CMOS |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the VelociTI.2 VLIW architecture, offering up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers, supporting various arithmetic and multiply operations.
- Memory and Interfaces: Two external memory interfaces (EMIFs), enhanced direct-memory-access (EDMA) controller, and a host-port interface (HPI).
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes PCI master/slave interface, serial peripheral interface (SPI), and multichannel buffered serial ports.
- Timers and GPIO: Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Clock and Power Management: Flexible PLL clock generator and support for 3.3-V I/Os with internal voltages of 1.2-V or 1.4-V.
- Debugging and Testing: IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible and universal test and operations PHY interface for ATM (UTOPIA).
Applications
The TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 is suitable for a wide range of high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Direct interface to T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller.
- Audio and Video Processing: Supports ST-Bus-Switching-, AC97-compatible interfaces.
- Industrial Control and Automation: High-speed controllers and numerical capabilities of array processors.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: High-performance DSP capabilities for real-time signal processing.
- Aerospace and Defense: Robust and reliable DSP solution for various military and aerospace applications.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7?
The maximum clock rate is 720 MHz.
- How many MIPS does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 offer at its highest clock rate?
It offers up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz.
- What type of architecture does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 use?
It uses the VelociTI.2 very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture.
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 have?
It has 64 32-Bit general-purpose registers.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 support?
It supports one 64-Bit (EMIFA) and one 16-Bit (EMIFB) external memory interface.
- Does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 support PCI interface?
Yes, it supports a 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave interface.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7?
It is packaged in a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA).
- Is the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 compatible with other C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with the C62x family and pin-compatible with the C6414 and C6416 devices.
- What kind of debugging and testing features does the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7 support?
It supports IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan and universal test and operations PHY interface for ATM (UTOPIA).
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6415TBZLZ7?
It is used in telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, medical imaging, and aerospace and defense applications.
