Overview
The TMS320C6415TGLZ1 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 wireless infrastructure and other high-performance DSP applications. The C6415T offers significant processing power, with up to 8000 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 1 GHz, and is fully software-compatible with the C62x™ devices. It features a robust set of on-chip peripherals and memory, enhancing its versatility and performance in various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.67 ns, 1.39 ns, 1.17 ns, 1 ns |
| Clock Rate | 600 MHz, 720 MHz, 850 MHz, 1 GHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-bit instructions |
| Operations per Cycle | Twenty-eight operations |
| MIPS | 4800, 5760, 6800, 8000 MIPS |
| L1 Program Cache | 128K-bit (16K-byte), direct mapped |
| L1 Data Cache | 128K-bit (16K-byte), 2-way set-associative |
| L2 Unified RAM/Cache | 8M-bit (1024K-byte), flexible allocation |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two EMIFs: 64-bit (EMIFA), 16-bit (EMIFB) |
| Total Addressable External Memory | 1280M-byte |
| EDMA Controller | 64 independent channels |
| Host-Port Interface (HPI) | User-configurable bus width (32-bit/16-bit) |
| PCI Interface | 32-bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V, conforms to PCI Specification 2.2 |
| Package Type | 532-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA), 0.8-mm ball pitch |
| Voltage | Core: 1.1 V, 1.2 V; I/O: 3.3 V |
Key Features
- Highest-performance fixed-point DSPs with up to 8000 MIPS at 1 GHz clock rate
- Eight highly independent functional units with VelociTI.2™ extensions
- Six ALUs (32-/40-bit) and two multipliers supporting multiple arithmetic operations per clock cycle
- L1 and L2 memory architecture with flexible allocation
- Two external memory interfaces (EMIFs) supporting various memory types
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels
- Host-Port Interface (HPI) with user-configurable bus width
- 32-bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2
- Three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) and SPI compatible interface
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM controller
- Sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins and flexible PLL clock generator
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
The TMS320C6415TGLZ1 is particularly suited for high-performance applications such as:
- Wireless infrastructure, including base stations and radio network controllers
- Telecommunications, including T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers
- Medical imaging and diagnostic equipment
- Aerospace and defense systems requiring high computational power
- Industrial automation and control systems
- High-speed data processing and analytics
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6415TGLZ1?
The maximum clock rate is 1 GHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 execute per cycle?
It can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C6415TGLZ1?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280M-byte.
- Does the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 support PCI interface?
Yes, it supports a 32-bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 have?
It has three 32-bit general-purpose timers.
- Is the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 compatible with other C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with C62x™ devices and pin-compatible with C6414 and C6416 devices.
- What type of package does the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 use?
It uses a 532-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Does the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 support JTAG boundary scan?
Yes, it is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6415TGLZ1 have?
It has sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6415TGLZ1?
It is manufactured using a 0.13-µm/6-level CMOS process.
