Overview
The TMS320C6416TBCLZ6 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x DSP generation. This device is based on the second-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, specifically the VelociTI.2 extensions, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. With a clock rate of up to 720 MHz, the C6416 offers up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 720 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.39 ns |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit general-purpose registers |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two EMIFs: one 64-Bit (EMIFA), one 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| EDMA Controller | Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 independent channels |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2 |
| Package | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package |
Key Features
- VelociTI.2™ extensions to VelociTI™ advanced VLIW architecture, enhancing performance and parallelism
- Support for four 16 x 16-bit multiplies or eight 8 x 8-bit multiplies per clock cycle
- Non-aligned load-store architecture and byte-addressable data
- Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP) and Turbo Decoder Coprocessor (TCP) for specific decoding tasks
- Three multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs) and a serial peripheral interface (SPI) compatible with Motorola™
- Three 32-bit general-purpose timers and a user-configurable 16-bit or 32-bit host-port interface (HPI)
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible and flexible PLL clock generator
Applications
The TMS320C6416TBCLZ6 is suitable for a wide range of high-performance applications, including:
- Telecommunications: Supports T1/E1, MVIP, SCSA framers, and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM Controller
- Audio and Video Processing: High-speed processing for multichannel audio and video applications
- Industrial Automation: High-speed control and numerical processing capabilities
- Medical Imaging: Advanced signal processing for medical imaging applications
- Networking: PCI interface and high-speed data processing for network equipment
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6416TBCLZ6?
The maximum clock rate is up to 720 MHz.
- How many general-purpose registers does the C6416 have?
The C6416 has 64 32-bit general-purpose registers.
- What type of memory interfaces does the C6416 support?
The C6416 supports two external memory interfaces: one 64-bit (EMIFA) and one 16-bit (EMIFB).
- Does the C6416 have PCI interface capabilities?
Yes, it 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 TMS320C6416TBCLZ6?
The package type is a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package.
- What are the VelociTI.2 extensions?
The VelociTI.2 extensions include new instructions to accelerate performance and extend the parallelism of the VelociTI architecture.
- Does the C6416 support any specific decoding tasks?
Yes, it supports Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP) and Turbo Decoder Coprocessor (TCP).
- What development tools are available for the C6416?
The C6416 has a complete set of development tools including an advanced C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the C6416?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280M-Byte.
- Is the C6416 compatible with other C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C6416 is fully software-compatible with C62x and pin-compatible with C6414/15 devices.
