Overview
The TMS320C6421ZWTL is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) developed by Texas Instruments. It is part of the TMS320C6000 DSP platform and is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. This DSP is renowned for its exceptional processing capabilities, making it an excellent choice for demanding digital signal processing applications. The C6421 device is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices and offers enhanced functionality and an expanded instruction set.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 700 MHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5 ns, 2 ns, 1.67 ns, 1.43 ns |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5600 MIPS |
| Memory Architecture | 128K-Bit (16K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 384K-Bit (48K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 512K-Bit (64K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Voltage | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.05-V and 1.2-V Internal |
| Interfaces | HPI, I²C, McASP, McBSP, UART, 10/100 Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ, Async EMIF, DDR2 Memory Controller |
| GPIO | Up to 111 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Power-Savings Modes | Individual Power-Savings Modes |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Signal Processor with up to 5600 MIPS at 700 MHz clock rate.
- Eight 32-Bit C64x+ Instructions/Cycle with VelociTI.2 Extensions.
- Eight Highly Independent Functional Units, including six ALUs (32-/40-Bit) supporting single 32-Bit, dual 16-Bit, or quad 8-Bit arithmetic per clock cycle.
- Supports both Little Endian and Big Endian modes.
- On-Chip ROM Bootloader and IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) Boundary-Scan-Compatible.
- Flexible PLL Clock Generators and Individual Power-Savings Modes.
- Three Pulse Width Modulator (PWM) Outputs and user-configurable 16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI).
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and VLYNQ interface.
Applications
- Telecommunications: Ideal for real-time data analysis and transmission in telecom systems.
- Audio Processing: Suitable for high-performance audio processing applications.
- Industrial Applications: Used in control systems, industrial automation, and other demanding real-time applications.
- Automotive: Commercial and automotive (Q or S suffix) grades available, making it suitable for automotive applications.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6421ZWTL?
The TMS320C6421ZWTL is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor developed by Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6421ZWTL?
The clock rate can be 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz, or 700 MHz.
- What is the MIPS performance of the TMS320C6421ZWTL?
The MIPS performance ranges from 3200 to 5600 MIPS.
- What memory architecture does the TMS320C6421ZWTL have?
The DSP features 128K-Bit (16K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 384K-Bit (48K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, and 512K-Bit (64K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache.
- What interfaces does the TMS320C6421ZWTL support?
The DSP supports HPI, I²C, McASP, McBSP, UART, 10/100 Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ, Async EMIF, and DDR2 Memory Controller.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6421ZWTL have?
Up to 111 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins.
- What power-saving features does the TMS320C6421ZWTL offer?
The DSP has individual power-savings modes.
- Is the TMS320C6421ZWTL compatible with previous C64x devices?
Yes, it is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices.
- What are the typical applications of the TMS320C6421ZWTL?
Telecommunications, audio processing, industrial applications, and automotive systems.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6421ZWTL?
361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) with 0.8-mm Ball Pitch.
