Overview
The TMS320C6454BZTZ7 is a high-performance fixed-point digital signal processor (DSP) from Texas Instruments, part of the TMS320C64x+™ DSP generation. This device is based on the third-generation VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for applications requiring high computational power and efficiency. The C6454 is pin-compatible with the TMS320C6455, offering a lower-cost migration path for users who do not require the full features of the C6455.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Clock Rate | 720 MHz, 850 MHz, and 1 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.39 ns (720 MHz), 1.17 ns (850 MHz), 1 ns (1 GHz) |
| External Memory Interface | 64-Bit EMIFA, DDR2-533 SDRAM |
| Memory | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1D Data Cache, 8M-Bit (1048K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| Performance | 8000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Interfaces | 32-/16-Bit Host-Port Interface (HPI), 32-Bit 33-/66-MHz PCI Master/Slave Interface, 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), I2C Bus, Two McBSPs |
| Timers | Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, Configurable as Four 32-Bit Timers |
| GPIO | 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Package | 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (CTZ, GTZ, or ZTZ Suffix), 0.8-mm Ball Pitch |
| Temperature Range | Commercial Temperature [0°C to 90°C], Extended Temperature [-40°C to 105°C] |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The TMS320C6454 features an advanced VelociTI™ VLIW architecture, supporting eight 32-bit instructions per cycle.
- Memory and Interfaces: Includes 256K-Bit L1P and L1D caches, 8M-Bit L2 unified RAM/cache, and interfaces such as DDR2-533 SDRAM, EMIFA, HPI, PCI, EMAC, I2C, and McBSPs.
- Timers and GPIO: Equipped with two 64-bit general-purpose timers and 16 GPIO pins.
- Power and Temperature: Operates at 1.25-/1.2-V internal voltage and supports commercial and extended temperature ranges.
- Debugging and Development Tools: Supports various debug probes like XDS200 and XDS560v2, and integrated development environments such as Code Composer Studio™.
Applications
- Video and Telecom Infrastructure: Ideal for high-performance video processing, telecom infrastructure, and related applications.
- Imaging and Medical: Suitable for medical imaging and other high-computational imaging applications.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Used in wireless infrastructure applications requiring high computational power and efficiency.
- General Signal Processing: Applicable in various signal processing tasks due to its high-performance DSP core and extensive memory and interface options.
Q & A
- What is the clock rate of the TMS320C6454?
The TMS320C6454 operates at clock rates of 720 MHz, 850 MHz, and 1 GHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6454 support?
The device supports 64-Bit EMIFA and DDR2-533 SDRAM.
- What is the performance of the TMS320C6454 in terms of MIPS/MMACS?
The device achieves 8000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits).
- Does the TMS320C6454 support Ethernet?
Yes, it includes a 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) that is IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What are the temperature ranges supported by the TMS320C6454?
The device supports commercial temperature [0°C to 90°C] and extended temperature [-40°C to 105°C].
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6454?
The device is available in a 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (CTZ, GTZ, or ZTZ Suffix) with a 0.8-mm ball pitch.
- Is the TMS320C6454 compatible with previous C6000 DSP devices?
Yes, the C6454 is upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6454?
The device is supported by tools such as the TMS320C6455 DSP Starter Kit (DSK), XDS200 and XDS560v2 debug probes, and Code Composer Studio™ integrated development environment.
- What are some common applications of the TMS320C6454?
Common applications include video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, wireless infrastructure, and general signal processing tasks.
- Does the TMS320C6454 support JTAG debugging?
Yes, the device is IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan-compatible.
