Overview
The TMS320C6424ZWT7 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 high-performance, advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture. It is designed to provide exceptional performance for digital signal processing applications, making it an excellent choice for various industries such as telecom, audio, and industrial sectors. The C6424 device is fully software-compatible with previous C64x devices and offers an expanded instruction set and added functionality.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Core | C64x+™ DSP Core |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.43 ns, 1.67 ns, 2 ns, 2.5 ns |
| Clock Rate | 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz, 700 MHz |
| L1 Program Memory/Cache | 256K-bit (32K-byte) |
| L1 Data Memory/Cache | 640K-bit (80K-byte) |
| L2 Unified Memory/Cache | 1M-bit (128K-byte) |
| MIPS Performance | 3200, 4000, 4800, 5600 MIPS |
| Peripheral Interfaces | 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), VLYNQ, I2C, McBSP, McASP, UARTs, PCI, DDR2 Memory Controller |
| Package Type | 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Power Supply | 1.2 V Core, 1.8 V and 3.3 V I/O |
Key Features
- High-performance digital signal processor with eight 32-bit C64x+ instructions per cycle.
- Flexible L1 and L2 memory architecture with configurable cache and mapped memory.
- Support for DDR2 SDRAM memory controller and asynchronous EMIF.
- 10/100 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) with MDIO module and support for MII and RMII interfaces.
- VLYNQ interface for FPGA communication and I2C bus interface.
- Multiple serial ports including McBSP and McASP, and UARTs with hardware handshaking support.
- Two 64-bit general-purpose timers and one 64-bit watchdog timer.
- Up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins with programmable interrupt/event generation modes.
- Individual power-saving modes and PLL clock generators.
- On-chip ROM bootloader and JTAG interface for debugging.
Applications
- Telecom: Suitable for high-speed data processing in telecommunications systems.
- Audio: Ideal for audio processing and codec implementations.
- Industrial Applications: Used in various industrial control and automation systems.
- Embedded Systems: Can be integrated into embedded systems requiring high-performance DSP capabilities.
Q & A
- What is the TMS320C6424ZWT7?
The TMS320C6424ZWT7 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor from Texas Instruments.
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6424ZWT7?
The clock rate can be 400 MHz, 500 MHz, 600 MHz, or 700 MHz.
- What type of memory architecture does the TMS320C6424ZWT7 have?
The device features a C64x+ L1/L2 memory architecture with flexible allocation of cache and mapped memory.
- Does the TMS320C6424ZWT7 support Ethernet?
- What are the power supply requirements for the TMS320C6424ZWT7?
The device requires 1.2 V core voltage and 1.8 V and 3.3 V for I/O operations.
- What peripherals are supported by the TMS320C6424ZWT7?
The device supports various peripherals including VLYNQ, I2C, McBSP, McASP, UARTs, PCI, and DDR2 memory controller.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6424ZWT7 have?
The device has up to 111 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Is the TMS320C6424ZWT7 software-compatible with previous C64x devices?
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6424ZWT7?
The device comes in a 361-Pin Pb-Free PBGA Package (ZWT Suffix) with 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Does the TMS320C6424ZWT7 have power-saving modes?
