Overview
The TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 is a high-performance fixed-point Digital Signal Processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x series within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the advanced VelociTI.2 very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for multichannel and multifunction applications. The C64x DSPs offer operational flexibility similar to high-speed controllers and numerical capabilities akin to array processors.
The TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 is fully software-compatible with the C62x series and is pin-compatible with the C6414 and C6415 devices. It features a clock rate of up to 720 MHz, achieving performance of up to 5760 million instructions per second (MIPS). The device includes a comprehensive set of development tools, including an advanced C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2-, 1.67-, 1.39-ns |
| Clock Rate | 500-, 600-, 720-MHz |
| Instructions per Cycle | Eight 32-Bit Instructions/Cycle |
| Operations per Cycle | Twenty-Eight Operations/Cycle |
| MIPS | 4000, 4800, 5760 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units:
|
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-Bit General-Purpose Registers |
| External Memory Interfaces | Two EMIFs: One 64-Bit (EMIFA), One 16-Bit (EMIFB) |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 1280M-Byte |
| Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller | 64 Independent Channels |
| Host-Port Interface (HPI) | User-Configurable Bus Width (32-/16-Bit) |
| PCI Interface | 32-Bit/33-MHz, 3.3-V PCI Master/Slave Interface |
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 operations per clock cycle.
- Memory Architecture: Includes L1 and L2 caches, and two external memory interfaces (EMIFs) for glueless interface to various memory types.
- 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.
- Serial Ports and Interfaces: Multichannel buffered serial ports, SPI compatible, and UTOPIA Level 2 Slave ATM controller.
- General-Purpose Timers and GPIO: Three 32-Bit general-purpose timers and sixteen general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Development Tools: Advanced C compiler, assembly optimizer, and Windows debugger interface for comprehensive development support.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Ideal for multichannel and multifunction applications in telecommunications, including T1/E1, MVIP, and SCSA framers.
- Audio and Video Processing: Suitable for high-performance audio and video processing, including AC97-compatible and ST-Bus-switching applications.
- Industrial Control: Used in high-speed industrial control systems requiring advanced numerical capabilities and operational flexibility.
- Medical Imaging and Diagnostics: Applied in medical imaging and diagnostic equipment that demand high-performance DSP capabilities.
- Aerospace and Defense: Utilized in various aerospace and defense applications requiring robust and high-performance signal processing.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7?
The maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 is 720 MHz.
- How many instructions can the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 execute per cycle?
The TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 can execute eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- What is the total addressable external memory space of the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7?
The total addressable external memory space is 1280M-Byte.
- Does the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 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 registers does the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 have?
The TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 has 64 32-Bit general-purpose registers.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 support?
The device supports glueless interfaces to asynchronous memories (SRAM and EPROM) and synchronous memories (SDRAM, SBSRAM, ZBT SRAM, and FIFO).
- Is the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 software-compatible with other DSPs in the C6000 platform?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with the C62x series.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7?
The device comes with an advanced C compiler, an assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7?
Common applications include telecommunications, audio and video processing, industrial control, medical imaging, and aerospace and defense.
- Is the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 still in production?
No, the TMS320C6416TBZLZ7 is listed as obsolete, meaning Texas Instruments has discontinued its production.
