Overview
The TMS320C6416TBGLZ6 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 advanced 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 TMS320C6416 offers up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS), providing cost-effective solutions to high-performance DSP programming challenges. The DSP combines the operational flexibility of high-speed controllers and the numerical capability of array processors, making it versatile for various applications.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Clock Rate | 500-, 600-, 720-MHz |
| Instructions/Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions |
| Operations/Cycle | Twenty-Eight Operations |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units (Six ALUs, Two Multipliers) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| L1/L2 Memory Architecture | 128K-Bit L1P Program Cache, 128K-Bit L1D Data Cache, 8M-Bit L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | One 64-Bit (EMIFA), One 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface |
| Package | 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package, 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
Key Features
- VelociTI.2™ Extensions: Enhances the VelociTI architecture with new instructions to accelerate performance in key applications and extend parallelism.
- High-Performance DSP Core: Supports up to 5760 MIPS at 720 MHz, with eight highly independent functional units including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- Memory Architecture: Includes 128K-Bit L1P program cache, 128K-Bit L1D data cache, and 8M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- External Memory Interfaces: Glueless interface to asynchronous and synchronous memories, with 1280M-Byte total addressable external memory space.
- PCI Interface: 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.2.
- Coprocessors: Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP) and Turbo Decoder Coprocessor (TCP) for advanced signal processing.
- Peripheral Interfaces: Includes McBSP, SPI, UTOPIA, and GPIO interfaces for diverse application support.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Supports high-speed data transmission and reception, including T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers.
- Wireless Communications: Suitable for 3GPP and other wireless communication standards, with support for AMR and turbo decoding.
- Audio and Video Processing: High-performance capabilities for real-time audio and video processing, including AC97 compatibility.
- Industrial Automation: Can be used in high-speed control and data acquisition systems due to its robust DSP capabilities and peripheral interfaces.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: Applicable in medical imaging and diagnostic equipment requiring high-speed signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
The maximum clock rate is 720 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6 execute per cycle?
The device can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280M-Bytes.
- Does the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6 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 coprocessors are included in the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
The device includes a Viterbi Decoder Coprocessor (VCP) and a Turbo Decoder Coprocessor (TCP).
- How many general-purpose registers does the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6 have?
The device has 64 32-bit general-purpose registers.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
The device is packaged in a 532-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6 software-compatible with other C6000 DSPs?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with C62x™ and other C6000 DSPs.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
The device has a complete set of development tools including an advanced C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6416TBGLZ6?
Typical applications include telecommunications, wireless communications, audio and video processing, industrial automation, and medical imaging and diagnostics.
