Overview
The TMS320C6421ZDUQ6 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 third-generation C64x+™ DSP core, which utilizes the advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. The C6421 is designed to handle demanding digital signal processing tasks with its robust instruction set and extensive peripheral set, making it an excellent choice for various applications including telecom, audio, and industrial sectors.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.43- ns |
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 700-MHz |
| MIPS Performance | Up to 5600 MIPS |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache (L1P) | 128K-Bit (16K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L1 Data RAM/Cache (L1D) | 384K-Bit (48K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 512K-Bit (64K-Byte), flexible allocation |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers |
| Endianess | Supports both little endian and big endian |
| External Memory Interfaces | DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND flash memory interfaces |
| Package Type | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm ball pitch |
| Power and Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V internal |
Key Features
- High-performance C64x+™ DSP core with up to 5600 MIPS at 700 MHz
- Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers
- Support for both little endian and big endian
- Flexible L1 and L2 memory architecture with configurable cache and mapped memory
- External memory interfaces: DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR and NAND flash memory
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller with 64 independent channels
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module
- Inter-integrated circuit (I2C) Bus interface and VLYNQ interface
- Multichannel buffered serial port (McBSP0) and multichannel audio serial port (McASP0)
- Two 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers, and one 64-bit watchdog timer
- User-configurable 16-bit host-port interface (HPI) and up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins
- UART with hardware handshaking support and three pulse width modulator (PWM) peripherals
Applications
- Telecom: Supports high-speed data processing and communication protocols.
- Audio: Ideal for audio processing, encoding, and decoding due to its high-performance DSP core.
- Industrial Applications: Suitable for control systems, data acquisition, and real-time processing in industrial environments.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6421 DSP?
The maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6421 DSP is 700 MHz.
- How many MIPS can the TMS320C6421 achieve?
The TMS320C6421 can achieve up to 5600 MIPS.
- What types of external memory interfaces does the TMS320C6421 support?
The TMS320C6421 supports DDR2 SDRAM, asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA), NOR, and NAND flash memory interfaces.
- Does the TMS320C6421 support both little and big endian?
- What is the configuration of the L1 and L2 memory in the TMS320C6421?
The L1P is 128K-Bit (16K-Byte), L1D is 384K-Bit (48K-Byte), and L2 is 512K-Bit (64K-Byte), all with flexible allocation as cache or mapped memory.
- What peripherals are included in the TMS320C6421?
The TMS320C6421 includes peripherals such as 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus interface, McBSP0, McASP0, timers, watchdog timer, HPI, UART, and PWM peripherals.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6421ZDUQ6?
The package type is a 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix) with a 1.0-mm ball pitch.
- What are the power and voltage specifications of the TMS320C6421?
The TMS320C6421 has 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, with an internal voltage of 1.2-V.
- Does the TMS320C6421 support any specific development tools?
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320C6421?
The TMS320C6421 is typically used in telecom, audio, and industrial applications due to its high-performance DSP capabilities.
