Overview
The TMS320C6454BZTZA 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 advanced VelociTI™ very-long-instruction-word (VLIW) architecture, making it an excellent choice for various demanding applications such as video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, and wireless infrastructure. The C6454 offers a lower cost, pin-compatible migration path for users who do not require the full features of the C6455 model.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor Clock Rate | 720 MHz, 850 MHz, and 1 GHz |
| Instruction Cycle Time | 1.39 ns, 1.17 ns, and 1 ns |
| External Memory Interface | 64-Bit EMIFA, 32/16 Bit DDR2 SDRAM |
| Total Addressable External Memory Space | 512 M-Byte |
| Performance | Up to 8000 MIPS/MMACS (16-Bits) |
| Host-Port Interface (HPI) | 32-Bit, 33/66 MHz, 3.3-V |
| Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) | 32-Bit, 33/66 MHz, Master/Slave Interface |
| Ethernet MAC (EMAC) | 10/100/1000 Mb/s, IEEE 802.3 Compliant |
| L1/L2 Memory | 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1P Program Cache, 256K-Bit (32K-Byte) L1D Data Cache, 8M-Bit (1048K-Byte) L2 Unified RAM/Cache |
| Timers and GPIO | Two 64-Bit General-Purpose Timers, 16 General-Purpose I/O (GPIO) Pins |
| Package | 697-Pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) Package (CTZ, GTZ, or ZTZ Suffix) |
| Operating Temperature | Commercial: 0°C to 90°C, Extended: -40°C to 105°C |
Key Features
- High-Performance DSP Core: The TMS320C6454 features the TMS320C64x+™ DSP core with eight functional units, two register files, and two data paths, supporting packed 8-bit, 16-bit, 32-bit, 40-bit, and 64-bit data types.
- Memory and Interfaces: Includes a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA), 32/16-bit DDR2 SDRAM interface, and a 32-bit host-port interface (HPI).
- Ethernet and Serial Interfaces: Supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC) and multiple serial interfaces such as McBSP and I2C.
- Timers and GPIO: Features two 64-bit general-purpose timers and 16 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- Development Tools: Comes with a comprehensive set of development tools including Code Composer Studio™, XDS debug probes, and optimized DSP libraries like DSPLIB and VoLIB.
Applications
- Video and Telecom Infrastructure: Ideal for video processing, encoding, and decoding, as well as telecom infrastructure applications.
- Imaging and Medical: Suitable for medical imaging, diagnostic equipment, and other imaging applications requiring high computational power.
- Wireless Infrastructure: Used in wireless base stations, radio network controllers, and other wireless communication systems.
- Industrial Automation: Can be applied in industrial automation for real-time control and signal processing tasks.
Q & A
- What is the maximum clock rate of the TMS320C6454 DSP?
The TMS320C6454 DSP can operate at clock rates of up to 1 GHz.
- What type of memory interfaces does the TMS320C6454 support?
The TMS320C6454 supports a 64-bit external memory interface (EMIFA) and 32/16-bit DDR2 SDRAM.
- Does the TMS320C6454 have Ethernet capabilities?
Yes, it supports 10/100/1000 Mb/s Ethernet MAC (EMAC), IEEE 802.3 compliant.
- What development tools are available for the TMS320C6454?
Development tools include Code Composer Studio™, XDS debug probes, and optimized DSP libraries like DSPLIB and VoLIB.
- What are the operating temperature ranges for the TMS320C6454?
The operating temperature ranges are 0°C to 90°C for commercial and -40°C to 105°C for extended temperature.
- How many GPIO pins does the TMS320C6454 have?
The TMS320C6454 has 16 general-purpose I/O (GPIO) pins.
- What is the package type of the TMS320C6454?
The TMS320C6454 comes in a 697-pin Ball Grid Array (BGA) package.
- Is the TMS320C6454 compatible with previous C6000 DSPs?
Yes, the TMS320C6454 is upward code-compatible from previous devices in the C6000 DSP platform.
- What are some typical applications of the TMS320C6454?
Typical applications include video and telecom infrastructure, imaging/medical, and wireless infrastructure.
- Does the TMS320C6454 support JTAG debugging?
Yes, it supports IEEE-1149.1 (JTAG™) boundary-scan-compatible debugging.
