Overview
The TMS320C6452ZUT7 is a high-performance digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of 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 device offers upward code compatibility with previous C6000 DSP devices and features an expanded instruction set. With a clock rate of up to 900 MHz, it achieves performance of up to 7200 million instructions per second (MIPS), making it suitable for demanding DSP programming tasks.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| 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 Unified Mapped RAM/Cache | 1408KB |
| General-Purpose Registers | 64 (32-bit word length) |
| Functional Units | Eight highly independent functional units (including two multipliers and six ALUs) |
| Memory Interfaces | 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM, Asynchronous 16-Bit Wide EMIF (EMIFA) |
| Package | 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix), 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA |
| Process Technology | 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS) |
Key Features
- High-performance digital media processor with up to 7200 MIPS at 900 MHz.
- Eight highly independent functional units, including two multipliers and six arithmetic logic units (ALUs).
- 256K-bit L1P program cache and 256K-bit L1D data cache, with a 1408KB L2 unified mapped RAM/cache.
- Support for DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous/synchronous external memory interfaces (EMIFs).
- 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with MDIO module and two SGMII ports.
- Four 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers.
- One UART with RTS and CTS flow control, one 4-wire SPI interface, and one I2C bus interface.
- Multichannel audio serial port (McASP) with ten serializers and two telecom serial interface ports (TSIP).
- 32 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins with programmable interrupt/event generation modes.
- VLYNQ interface for FPGA communication and PCI master/slave interface conforming to PCI Specification 2.3.
- On-chip ROM bootloader and individual power-saving modes.
Applications
- Medical Diagnostics
- Machine Vision/Inspection
- Radar and Sonar
- Military/Aerospace
- Communications
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock frequency of the TMS320C6452ZUT7?
The maximum clock frequency 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 L1 program cache does the TMS320C6452ZUT7 have?
The device has a 256K-bit (32K-byte) L1P program cache.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6452ZUT7 support?
The device supports 32-Bit DDR2 SDRAM and asynchronous/synchronous external memory interfaces (EMIFs).
- Does the TMS320C6452ZUT7 have Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, it features a 3-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Subsystem with MDIO module and two SGMII ports.
- How many general-purpose timers does the TMS320C6452ZUT7 have?
The device has four 64-bit general-purpose timers, each configurable as two 32-bit timers.
- What is the package type and pin count of the TMS320C6452ZUT7?
The device is packaged in a 529-pin nFBGA (ZUT suffix) with a 19x19 mm 0.8 mm pitch BGA.
- Does the TMS320C6452ZUT7 support power-saving modes?
Yes, the device has individual power-saving modes.
- What is the process technology used in the TMS320C6452ZUT7?
The device is manufactured using a 0.09-μm/6-Level Cu Metal Process (CMOS).
- Is the TMS320C6452ZUT7 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, it is upward code-compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices.
