Overview
The TMS320C6421ZDUL is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+ DSP family. This device is built on the third-generation VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for demanding digital signal processing applications. The C6421 offers exceptional performance, with up to 5600 million instructions per second (MIPS) at a clock rate of 700 MHz, and supports a wide range of applications including telecom, audio, and industrial sectors.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5 ns, 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.43 ns |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 700 MHz |
| MIPS Performance | Up to 5600 MIPS |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache (L1P) | 128 K-bit (16 K-byte), configurable as mapped memory or cache |
| L1 Data Memory/Cache (L1D) | 384 K-bit (48 K-byte), configurable as mapped memory or 2-way set-associative cache |
| L2 Unified Memory/Cache | 512 K-bit (64 K-byte), configurable as mapped memory or cache |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 x 32-bit |
| Functional Units | 8 (2 multipliers, 6 arithmetic logic units) |
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA (ZWT), 376-Pin Plastic BGA (ZDU) |
| Process Technology | 0.09 µm, 6-level Cu metal process (CMOS) |
| Supply Voltage | 3.3 V and 1.8 V I/O, 1.2 V internal |
Key Features
- High-performance DSP with up to 5600 MIPS at 700 MHz
- C64x+ VLIW architecture with eight functional units
- Flexible L1 and L2 memory architecture with cache options
- Endianess support for both little and big endian
- Two 64-bit general-purpose timers, configurable as four 32-bit timers
- One 64-bit watchdog timer
- UART with RTS and CTS flow control, I2C Bus interface, and SPI
- Multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP0) and multichannel audio serial port (McASP0)
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module
- 16-bit host-port interface (HPI) and up to 111 GPIO pins
- Individual power-saving modes and flexible PLL clock generators
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
- Telecom: Supports various telecom interfaces and protocols
- Audio: Includes multichannel audio serial port and AC97 audio codec interface
- Industrial Applications: Suitable for high-performance industrial control and processing
- Other applications: Video processing, medical imaging, and more due to its high-performance capabilities
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6421?
The maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6421 is 700 MHz.
- How many general-purpose registers does the C6421 have?
The C6421 has 64 general-purpose registers, each 32 bits wide.
- What is the performance of the C6421 in terms of MIPS?
The C6421 can achieve up to 5600 MIPS.
- What types of memory does the C6421 support?
The C6421 supports L1 program and data memory/cache, L2 unified memory/cache, and external memory interfaces including DDR2.
- Does the C6421 support Ethernet?
Yes, the C6421 includes a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with a management data input/output (MDIO) module.
- What are the package options for the TMS320C6421?
The TMS320C6421 is available in 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA (ZWT) and 376-Pin Plastic BGA (ZDU) packages.
- What is the process technology used in the C6421?
The C6421 is fabricated using a 0.09 µm, 6-level Cu metal process (CMOS).
- Does the C6421 support power-saving modes?
Yes, the C6421 has individual power-saving modes to optimize power consumption.
- What peripherals are included in the C6421?
The C6421 includes a variety of peripherals such as UART, I2C, SPI, McBSP, McASP, timers, watchdog timer, and more.
- Is the C6421 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C6421 is upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices.
