Overview
The TMS320C6424ZWT5 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 advanced VelociTI very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for various digital signal processing applications. The C6424 device is upward code-compatible with previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform and offers expanded functionality and an enhanced instruction set.
With a clock rate of up to 600 MHz, the C6424 DSP achieves performance of up to 4800 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it suitable for high-performance DSP programming challenges. The device features 64 general-purpose registers of 32-bit word length and eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs).
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 400-, 500-, 600-MHz C64x+ Clock Rate |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 2.5-, 2-, 1.67-, 1.43-ns Instruction Cycle Time |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5600 MIPS |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units: six ALUs (32-/40-Bit), two multipliers |
| Memory Architecture | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program RAM/Cache, 640K-Bit (80K-Byte) L1D Data RAM/Cache, 1M-Bit (128K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| External Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM Memory Controller, Asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Package | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Power and Voltage | Low-Power Device (L suffix), 3.3-V and 1.8-V I/O |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: Based on the C64x+ DSP core with VelociTI.2 extensions, offering up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz.
- Functional Units: Eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers, supporting various arithmetic operations per clock cycle.
- Memory Architecture: Flexible L1/L2 memory architecture with 256K-Bit L1P program RAM/cache, 640K-Bit L1D data RAM/cache, and 1M-Bit L2 unified RAM/cache.
- External Memory Interfaces: Supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA) for various memory configurations.
- Peripheral Support: Includes Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC), UARTs, PWM peripherals, and glueless external memory interfaces.
- Power Efficiency: Available in low-power versions (L suffix) and supports both commercial and automotive grades.
- Software Compatibility: Fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices, ensuring ease of migration and development.
Applications
The TMS320C6424ZWT5 is designed for a wide range of high-performance digital signal processing applications, including:
- Telecom: High-speed data processing and signal processing tasks.
- Audio: Advanced audio processing and real-time audio applications.
- Industrial Control: Real-time control and data processing in industrial environments.
- Networking: Efficient network processing with the integrated Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC).
- Embedded Systems: High-performance processing in embedded systems requiring rapid data processing and complex algorithm execution.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6424ZWT5?
The maximum clock rate is 600 MHz.
- What is the MIPS performance of the TMS320C6424ZWT5 at 600 MHz?
The device achieves up to 4800 MIPS at 600 MHz.
- How many functional units does the C6424 DSP core have?
The DSP core has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320C6424ZWT5 use?
The device uses a flexible L1/L2 memory architecture with 256K-Bit L1P program RAM/cache, 640K-Bit L1D data RAM/cache, and 1M-Bit L2 unified RAM/cache.
- Does the TMS320C6424ZWT5 support external memory interfaces?
Yes, it supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous EMIF (EMIFA).
- What peripherals are supported by the TMS320C6424ZWT5?
The device includes Ethernet Media Access Controller (EMAC), UARTs, PWM peripherals, and glueless external memory interfaces.
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Yes, it is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices.
- What are the power options for the TMS320C6424ZWT5?
The device is available in low-power versions (L suffix) and supports both commercial and automotive grades.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6424ZWT5?
The device is packaged in a 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6424ZWT5?
Common applications include telecom, audio processing, industrial control, networking, and high-performance embedded systems.
