Overview
The TMS320C6452, produced by Texas Instruments, is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) within the TMS320C6000 DSP platform. This device is based on the third-generation C64x+™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for digital media applications. The C6452 offers upward code compatibility with previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform and features enhanced functionality and an expanded instruction set. With a clock rate of up to 900 MHz, the C64x+ core achieves performance of up to 7200 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it suitable for high-performance DSP programming challenges.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU Frequency | 720 MHz, 900 MHz |
| Cycle Time | 1.39 ns (-720), 1.11 ns (-900) |
| Core Voltage | 1.2 V |
| I/O Voltage | 1.8 V, 3.3 V |
| L1 Program Cache (L1P) | 256K-bit (32K-byte), Direct Mapped |
| L1 Data Cache (L1D) | 256K-bit (32K-byte), 2-Way Set-Associative |
| L2 Memory/Cache | 1408KB, Unified Mapped RAM/Cache |
| On-Chip ROM | 64KB Boot ROM |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 32-bit Registers |
| Functional Units | Eight Highly Independent Functional Units, Including Six ALUs and Two Multipliers |
Key Features
- High-Performance Digital Media Processor with up to 7200 MIPS at 900 MHz
- Eight Highly Independent Functional Units: Six ALUs and Two Multipliers
- Support for Little Endian Mode Only
- Fully Software-Compatible with C64x/Debug
- External Memory Interfaces: 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit EMIF (EMIFA)
- 3-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with MDIO Module and Two SGMII Ports
- VLYNQ Interface, I2C Bus Interface, and Multichannel Audio Serial Port (McASP)
- Four 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, Each Configurable as Two 32-Bit Timers
- UART with RTS and CTS Flow Control, SPI Interface, and Telecom Serial Interface Ports (TSIP)
- Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) Controller with 64 Independent Channels
- Protected Mode Operation and Hardware Support for Modulo Loop Auto-Focus Module Operation
- Individual Power-Saving Modes and Flexible PLL Clock Generators
- IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) Boundary-Scan-Compatible
- 32 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins with Programmable Interrupt/Event Generation Modes
Applications
- Medical Diagnostics
- Machine Vision/Inspection
- Radar and Sonar
- Military/Aerospace
- Communications
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the TMS320C6452?
The maximum clock frequency of the TMS320C6452 is 900 MHz.
- What is the cycle time at the maximum clock frequency?
The cycle time at 900 MHz is 1.11 ns.
- How much on-chip memory does the TMS320C6452 have?
The device has 1408KB of unified mapped RAM/Cache (L2), 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1P and L1D caches, and 64KB of boot ROM.
- What types of memory interfaces are supported by the TMS320C6452?
The device supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous 16-Bit EMIF (EMIFA).
- Does the TMS320C6452 support both Little Endian and Big Endian modes?
No, the TMS320C6452 supports Little Endian mode only.
- What is the number and type of functional units in the C64x+ DSP core?
The C64x+ DSP core has eight highly independent functional units, including six ALUs and two multipliers.
- What is the purpose of the EDMA controller in the TMS320C6452?
The Enhanced Direct-Memory-Access (EDMA) controller has 64 independent channels and is used for efficient data transfer.
- Does the TMS320C6452 have any power-saving features?
- What types of timers are available on the TMS320C6452?
The device has four 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two independent 32-bit timers.
- What is the role of the VLYNQ interface in the TMS320C6452?
The VLYNQ interface is used for communication with FPGA or other custom logic devices.
- Is the TMS320C6452 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
