Overview
The TMS320C6424ZDUQ6 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+ DSP generation within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for various digital signal processing applications. The C6424 is upward code-compatible with previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform and offers enhanced functionality and an expanded instruction set.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| CPU Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-, 700-MHz C64x+ Clock Rate |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.43-ns |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache (L1P) | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) |
| L1 Data RAM/Cache (L1D) | 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) |
| L2 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5600 MIPS |
| Package Type | 376-Pin Plastic BGA Package (ZDU Suffix), 1.0-mm Ball Pitch |
| Power Supply | 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O, 1.2-V Internal |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ Interface, I2C Bus Interface, McBSPs, McASP0, UARTs, PWM Outputs, PCI Interface |
| General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins | Up to 111 Pins |
Key Features
- High-performance fixed-point DSP with C64x+ L1/L2 memory architecture
- Flexible allocation of RAM and cache
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and support for MII, RMII interfaces
- VLYNQ interface for FPGA communication
- I2C Bus interface and multichannel buffered serial ports (McBSPs)
- Multichannel audio serial port (McASP0) with 4 serializers
- Two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watchdog timer
- User-configurable 16-bit host-port interface (HPI)
- Three pulse width modulator (PWM) outputs
- On-chip ROM bootloader and individual power-saving modes
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG) boundary-scan-compatible
Applications
- Telecom applications
- Audio processing and multimedia systems
- Industrial control and automation
- Embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities
- Networking and communication systems
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The TMS320C6424ZDUQ6 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor from Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The clock rate can be 400-, 500-, 600-, or 700-MHz.
- What is the instruction cycle time of the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The instruction cycle time can be 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, or 1.43-ns.
- What are the memory configurations of the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The device has 256K-Bit L1P program memory/cache, 640K-Bit L1D data RAM/cache, and 1M-Bit L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- What peripherals does the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6 support?
The device supports a 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC, VLYNQ interface, I2C Bus interface, McBSPs, McASP0, UARTs, PWM outputs, and a PCI interface.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6 have?
The device has up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- What are the power supply requirements for the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The device requires 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O and 1.2-V internal power supply.
- Is the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C6424 is upward code-compatible with previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
The device has C compilers, a DSP assembly optimizer, and a Windows debugger interface.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6424ZDUQ6?
Typical applications include telecom, audio processing, industrial control, and embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
